Industry figures say unknown compensation bill makes it ‘difficult to operate’ owing to fears of ‘retrospection’

Imaginations of science fiction community used to help policymakers prepare for potential crises in Britain

A British-Israeli citizen, a Nova festivalgoer and a veterinary nurse are the three women to be freed

Celebrations break out across the territory but many are worried ceasefire will break down and war will resume

Truce in effect as Hamas names hostages to be freed: Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31

Thousands of Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany, where worshippers bathe in the icy waters of frozen lakes and rivers, have been forced to cancel their traditional ceremonies due to unusually warm winter temperatures

 

Concerns had been mounting over future of £200m a year scheme providing food and activities for vulnerable children

 

The fate of captives held by Hamas is in the balance until they are finally swapped for Palestinian prisoners

President-elect will reportedly focus on ‘unity, strength and fairness,’ a contrast from his ‘American carnage’ message to the nation in 2017

Long-awaited truce on knife edge, worrying families of hostages and civilians in Gaza

 

Some analysts fear ballooning federal debt and a bullish stock market means ‘something will surely snap’

The chancellor will seek investment in the UK as the Labour government prepares to reduce the benefits bill

 

 

Relatives of those who committed suicide claim betting industry is not being held to account, report reveals

New collection of author’s diary entries provides tragic insight

‘This aggressive Russian action is not acceptable,’ French defense minister said