Ben McCaffrey
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France riots: French PM calls for curfews to tackle ‘violent ultra-left rioters’ after another night of chaos
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has asked local municipalities to impose partial curfews following the ongoing civil unrest across the country. Mr Lecornu confirmed local…
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When do the clocks go back? Exact time British Summer Time ends as millions gain an extra hour of sleep
Those with modern technology need not lift a finger – smartphones and smartwatches will seamlessly roll themselves back at the stroke of 2am, resetting to…
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Northern Ireland schools evacuated after ‘Islamist’ bomb threats as parents told to ‘come immediately’ to collect their children
“As a result of this email, police are conducting urgent enquiries, and liaising with the schools in question.” St Colman’s Primary School Lambeg in Lisburn…
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Helen Haines: Australian MP left with severe injuries after being struck by car outside office
He later told ABC: “This wasn’t an accident, and the suspect is in custody.” Angus Taylor, leader of the Opposition, described the attack as a…
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Migrant crisis: Taxpayers could be hit with £270million bill for asylum centre in Yorkshire village
“The full costs at RAF Linton-on-Ouse must be counted,” the letter reads. “Any business case must include capital works, water, sewage and electricity infrastructure, security,…
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BBC forced into embarrassing climbdown after civil servants caught working for ‘fact-checking unit’
In now-removed blog posts, uncovered by The Telegraph, one civil servant, who works at the Department for Work and Pensions, recalled a “memorable moment… working…
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France riots: French police ‘rammed student protesters with cars funded by British taxpayer’
Mr Nunez estimated around 550,000 people had so far participated in the demonstrations across the country. United States President Donald Trump declared that “France is…
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Bedbug outbreak: Guardian staff handed bedbug detectors amid office infestation
Crucially, the chapel officers pointed to photographic evidence showing insects at various developmental stages within the office, including early “instar” phases – essentially juvenile bugs.…
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Nottingham shooting: Police officer shot in city centre as two suspects flee
Meanwhile, a resident in a nearby building told the newspaper: “I was woken up by a lot of commotion around 5am. “Living here, this is…
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Italy’s Muslim-friendly school meals swapping prosciutto with curry for children’s meals
Last month, Ms Meloni’s government enacted a decree imposing a 30 per cent ceiling on pupils with limited Italian language proficiency in any single classroom…