Former world’s tallest man calls for more compassion for vulnerable in UK
When Hussain Bisad first settled in north London as an asylum seeker after fleeing from war in Somalia 23 years ago, he did so in
Blair proposed SDLP Irish nationalists support England at World Cup, papers show
The 2002 World Cup had been a gruelling rollercoaster for the Republic of Ireland. Nine days before the team’s first match in the tournament, hosted
Algorithm could help prevent thousands of strokes in UK each year
Thousands of strokes could be averted in the UK each year after doctors developed an algorithm that spots patients at risk by scanning millions of
Black cancer patients in England less likely to feel supported in hospital, says charity
Black cancer patients and people living with a disability are less likely to feel they are getting enough support while receiving treatment in hospital, according
Labour must ‘stick to its guns’ on UK employment rights bill, says TUC chief
Keir Starmer’s government has been urged to “stick to its guns” amid growing pressure from business leaders to water down its plans to improve workers’
Indonesia receives official request from France to transfer death row prisoner Serge Atlaoui
Indonesia has received an official request from France to transfer a French death row inmate imprisoned on drugs charges since 2005, a senior Indonesian minister
‘A joke’: Jordan Thompson hits out at doping ban for doubles partner Max Purcell
The doping ban of Australia’s two-time doubles grand-slam winner Max Purcell has been described as “a joke” by his US Open-winning partner Jordan Thompson. The
Almost one in five children live in conflict zones, says Unicef
Nearly one in five of the world’s children live in areas affected by conflicts, with more than 473 million children suffering from the worst levels
Aston Villa in shock after the FA rejects Jhon Durán’s red card appeal
Aston Villa are shocked and disappointed after the Football Association rejected their appeal against Jhon Durán’s red card, meaning the striker will serve a three-match
Pereira hopes rejuvenated Wolves can cling on to ‘special player’ Cunha
As Wolves were on Friday night breathing a sigh of relief that Matheus Cunha is set to be available to face Tottenham on Sunday, there