Sep 7, 2022 Three of French rugby’s most prominent figures went on trial on Wednesday accused of offences linked to suspect commercial deals. National federation president Bernard Laporte and top division club Montpellier’s owner Mohed Altrad are charged with influence peddling in connection with sponsorship of the national team. Prosecutors allege that Laporte used undue
The body of a British aid worker who was captured by Russian-backed separatists has been returned with “signs of possible unspeakable torture”, Ukraine’s foreign minister has said. Paul Urey died in July after he was charged with committing “mercenary activities” in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic in eastern Ukraine. The 45-year-old from Warrington, Cheshire, was
“Some people are scared to pinch your bum now,” says the musician Self Esteem, pondering the question of change for women in the music industry. “I’m like, that’s nice! That’s great!” She gives a sarcastic thumbs-up. Because as women have felt more emboldened to speak out about experiences of misogyny, harassment, misconduct and abuse in
Four men arrested over the fatal shooting of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel have been bailed by police. A 34-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder on Sunday and questioned by police. A 34-year-old man from Liverpool, a 41-year-old man from Knowsley and a 29-year-old man from Liverpool were arrested on