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Farage struck by milkshake at UK election campaign launch
Two people were arrested after the divisive populist figure had a drink thrown over him while launching his candidacy.
- by Rob Harris
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‘I intend to lead a political revolt’: Farage stuns with shock UK comeback
The arch-Brexiter’s decision coincided with a new opinion poll predicting a Tory wipeout, showing Labour on track for the largest election win for 100 years.
- by Rob Harris
German police officer dies after knife attack at anti-political Islam rally
The attack by the 25-year-old immigrant from Afghanistan comes as immigration presents a key issue in German politics.
Opinion
UK politics
There are no fun facts about the next UK PM, but that’s his strength
Sir Keir Starmer looks certain to lead Britain with the most left-wing Labour government on economic matters since Harold Wilson was PM.
- by George Brandis
She’s 98 and walked through a battlefield in slippers to escape Russian attacks
For hours, wearing a pair of slippers and without food or water, Lidiia Lomikovska walked past the bodies of dead soldiers, stumbling over bomb craters, unsure if her next step would be her last.
- by Marc Santora and Liubov Sholudko
Teen terror plot to attack Olympics foiled by French security services
The Chechen teenager was suspected of plotting an Islamic State-inspired attack on a football match during the Paris Olympics, authorities said.
- by Rob Harris
London’s famed Evening Standard to end daily print edition after 200 years
The London newspaper, which has angered dictators and shaped the legacy of political leaders, says the change is driven by better Wi-Fi on the Tube and a shift to working from home.
- by Rob Harris
The plan to save the Mona Lisa from crass crowds and Instagrammers
Jostling crowds have made viewing Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece one of Europe’s most disappointing experiences. Now there are moves to protect her from the hordes.
- by Rob Harris
Zelensky looks to Albanese to help lift Ukraine peace summit hopes
The absence of some world leaders, including Joe Biden, at the peace summit will be a “standing ovation” for Putin, warns Kyiv.
- by Rob Harris
‘Horrible accident’: Person dies in plane engine at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport
The investigation has not yet identified who the person was, a Dutch police spokesperson said.
- by Gianluca Lo Nostro
Pope says sorry for use of homophobic slur in private meeting
Francis was said to have made the remark when the subject of admitting gay men to seminaries was raised by participants.
- by Rob Harris