Month: February 2026

Dean Hamilton pleads guilty of rape of Joanne Young, former wife of ex-Tory Swindon councillor Philip YoungA man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman who was also raped and drugged by her husband for years, police have said.Dean Hamilton, 47, appeared at Winchester crown court on Friday, where he admitted one count of rape, one count of assault by penetration and two counts of sexual assault against Joanne […]

The Victorian senator’s elevation may help mitigate the effects of the party dumping its first female leader after only nine months. It also suggests the moderates still hold influenceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAfter nine months in the political wilderness, Jane Hume has made a triumphant return to the Liberal party’s senior leadership team.The Victorian senator was installed as deputy leader on Friday after Sussan […]

In the Canadian town stunned by a school shooting perpetrated by one of its own, there is anger, hugs and a prevailing sense of duty Residents of the Canadian mining town Tumbler Ridge largely agree that Tuesday 10 February began like a normal day. The cloudy haze that settled over the valley was typical. So too was the chill of winter.There were no hints that the quiet and comfortable routine […]

Palestinian Ali al-Samoudi was with Al Jazeera's Abu Akleh when she was shot dead by an Israeli sniper in 2022.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Party led by Tarique Rahman says it will form government by Sunday.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article