Savannah Guthrie’s fame has helped turn her mother’s abduction into a national obsession. Source link
Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny’s body, Foreign Office says. Source link
Rubio speech signals US-Europe relations are bruised but still friendly
The US Secretary of State sounds a conciliatory tone as he addresses European leaders in Munich. Source link
Ros Atkins on… Mandelson and the vetting system
The scandal surrounding Peter Mandelson and his association with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has prompted questions about the process that led to Mandelson becoming the UK’s US ambassador. Candidates are vetted for ambassadorial roles, but the decision to appoint is taken by the government. The prime minister has indicated that the process needs […]
Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror – but I don't feel anger
In an extensive interview with Newsnight, the woman at the heart of France’s biggest rape trial speaks about betrayal, healing and choosing the right path. Source link
Gisèle Pelicot’s powerful interview with BBC
Gisèle Pelicot has told BBC Newsnight’s Victoria Derbyshire that her strength comes from her “DNA”. Ms Pelicot was at the centre of the largest rape trial in French history. For almost a decade, she had been drugged unconscious by her husband Dominique Pelicot and raped by dozens of men he had recruited on internet chat […]
Scotland v England: Visitors can mint new era in Six Nations tie
Because England’s winning streak started with some streaky wins. Victory over France in round two of last year’s Six Nations was delivered, in part, by Gallic butterfingers. The one-point win over Scotland a fortnight later would have been defeat had Russell nailed a final-play conversion shot. After closing out that Six Nations campaign with wins […]
Roberto Martinez on FA Cup win with Wigan, managing Cristiano Ronaldo and Belgium
Kelly: Let’s discuss your time with Belgium, because what an incredible group of players you had there – the ‘golden generation’, they said. What challenges did that job bring with it and what did you get from that period? Roberto: First and foremost was to cope with that tag of ‘golden generation’. It wasn’t a […]
Queen's letter of support left Pelicot 'overwhelmed'
The Queen’s note said Gisèle Pelicot’s courage had “created a powerful legacy that will change the narrative around shame, forever”. Source link
'Canadians are with you,' says PM at Tumbler Ridge vigil
The Canadian prime minister attended a vigil with federal leaders and paid tribute to the eight victims. Source link