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Nazi survivor worries about anti-Semitism in her UK haven

Nazi survivor worries about anti-Semitism in her UK haven

Alexandra Greensted was one of around 10,000 Jewish children rescued from the Nazis' clutches and transported to London, but 84 years on, she is now worried about anti-Semitism in her UK haven.

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UK unveils £11 bn windfarm investment by UAE, German firms

UK unveils £11 bn windfarm investment by UAE, German firms

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Friday plans by UAE state-owned renewables firm Masdar and German energy giant RWE to invest up to £11 billion ($14 billion) in a giant offshore windfarm.

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Author denies naming UK royals in 'racism' row

Author denies naming UK royals in 'racism' row

The author at the centre of renewed racism claims against Britain's royal family has denied naming members alleged to have asked about the skin colour of Prince Harry's son.

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Chelsea are 'own worst enemies': Pochettino

Chelsea are 'own worst enemies': Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino admits his Chelsea players have been their own worst enemies during their rocky run this season.

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Russia's Putin honoured in Andy Warhol-inspired fashion show

Russia's Putin honoured in Andy Warhol-inspired fashion show

A Russian clothes brand held a fashion show this week honouring long-time leader President Vladimir Putin by embellishing his face on Andy Warhol-inspired sweaters, in what one nationalist news outlet called an "unusual" display.

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Walkout, no-shows at COP28 as Israel-Hamas war resumes

Walkout, no-shows at COP28 as Israel-Hamas war resumes

Iran's delegation walked out and Israel's president cancelled his speech as tensions over the Gaza war spilled over at the UN COP28 climate talks in Dubai on Friday.

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Postecoglou bullish his plan will turn Tottenham into 'big club'

Postecoglou bullish his plan will turn Tottenham into 'big club'

Ange Postecoglou said he will not shy away from his principles due to the daunting task of facing Manchester City with a mounting injury list as he tries to install a change of mentality at Tottenham.

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Pfizer to rethink weight loss pill after high side effect rate

Pfizer to rethink weight loss pill after high side effect rate

US drugmaker Pfizer on Friday said it would end a clinical trial of its developmental weight loss pill after high side effect rates caused most participants to stop using it.

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Arteta trusts Arsenal's 'transition' to go one better in title race

Arteta trusts Arsenal's 'transition' to go one better in title race

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he is pleased his side have evolved from last season despite criticism that the Gunners lack the same spark.

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Olympic chief 'very satisfied' with Paris 2024 Village

Olympic chief 'very satisfied' with Paris 2024 Village

Olympic chief Thomas Bach said he was "very satisfied" with the state of preparations for the Olympic Village of the Paris 2024 Summer Games after a visit to the new build north of the French capital on Friday.

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