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Nov 25, 2025 - World

Cricketer killed himself after period of depressionWidow said remote support offered was ‘woeful’Graham Thorpe’s widow believes he would still be alive if there had been more support from the England and Wales Cricket Board after he left his coaching role with the governing body.Thorpe – one of the most respected batters of his generation and England’s assistant coach as recently as 2021 – killed himself last August following a long battle with anxiety and depression.In the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 and the domestic abuse helpline is 0808 2000 247. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14 and the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. In the US, the suicide prevention lifeline is at 988 and the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Other international helplines can be found via www.befrienders.org Continue reading...

Nov 25, 2025 - World

Travel firm says most popular package destinations are Majorca, Tenerife, Costa Blanca, Dalaman and LanzaroteBusiness live – latest updatesEasyJet has reported a rise in annual profits as strong demand for its package holidays to destinations including Tenerife and Lanzarote offset more difficult trading for its airline.Europe’s second-biggest budget airline upgraded its outlook for its holidays division, where it raised prices by an average of 5% to £698 for each break. Continue reading...

Nov 25, 2025 - World

Pam Bondi says she will ‘take all available legal action’ after cases dismissed against ex-FBI director and New York attorney general Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage of US politics. A US judge has dismissed criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and New York attorney general Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor handling the cases was unlawfully appointed.District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the Trump-installed prosecutor who secured the indictment against two of the president’s most noted adversaries, was illegally appointed to her position as US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia. Continue reading...

Nov 25, 2025 - World

Exclusive: High-profile lawyers suggest ex-City minister Tulip Siddiq has not enjoyed basic rights during her trial in absentiaThe trial in Bangladesh of the former UK City minister Tulip Siddiq has been “contrived and unfair”, leading lawyers including a former Conservative justice secretary have told Bangladesh’s ambassador before Thursday’s verdict.Siddiq, who resigned from the UK government in January, is due to receive her verdict and sentence in absentia, with the prosecution seeking a maximum life sentence term. Continue reading...

Nov 25, 2025 - World

US army secretary Daniel Driscoll expected to hold meeting today having reportedly already met with Russia on Monday nightSeparately to the US-led talks in Abu Dhabi, the so-called “Coalition of the Willing” will also meet virtually today to talk about its next steps.The call, bringing together some 30 countries, is expected in the afternoon.“We look forward to organising a visit of Ukraine’s President to the US at the earliest suitable date in November to complete final steps and make a deal with President Trump.” Continue reading...