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Even the mother of a new Green Party MP says the party is now full of 'less than nice people' - as new councillors threaten to quit over 'racism'

In a dramatic intervention, Liz Spencer, the mum of recently elected Green MP Hannah Spencer and herself a Green member, said of the party in its current guise: 'It's not what the Green Party used to be; nice people who…

Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation

Rajab initially survived the attack and answered a telephone call during which she pleaded for help. The call lasted hours. An ambulance sent to reach her – in a move co-ordinated with the Israeli army - was then…

The threatening thaw: climate professor on heatwave risks to tipping point of permafrost

This is a major concern for Gustaf Hugelius, a professor at the Bolin Centre of Climate Research at Stockholm University, Sweden, and a leading authority on the risks from thawing tundra and peatlands. In this Q&A, he…

Magicians and margarine: 10 of the funniest jokes from the Edinburgh fringe 2026

The back of my car fell off and you'll never guess what you can't buy at a car boot sale. Bella Hull : I lost my nail file, so I've just been using the pavement. As a method, it's concrete. Alex Kitson : I spent all day…

The long shadow of Argentina’s dictatorship: she wasn’t who she thought she was – neither was her father | Meaghan Beatley

In real life, she was the daughter of a greengrocer named Juan Antonio Azic and a demure housewife named Esther Abrego. The family lived in the province of Buenos Aires, which, as anyone from the area will tell you with…

Is there a house-price crash on the way – and should I wait before buying?

Jonathan is a professional property-buyer and housing commentator who has bought and sold over 1,000 properties . If you have a question for him, email us at money@theipaper.com . Question: I currently rent a…

The last taboo of classical music

“He asked why the radio was on so loud,” Williams says. “It didn’t seem loud to me.” Williams, principal harp of the BBC Symphony Orchestra from 1990 to 2017, has endured a lifelong struggle with McArdle disease, a rare…

One woman is dead and eight are hurt after house fire in London: Murder probe is launched

Nine people were rushed to hospital, where one woman, 48, died despite the best efforts of medical staff. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained police officers. Another woman…

Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but why are they returning to UK now?

Harry and Meghan have become experts in shaking things up, making unexpected decisions, rocking the boat. Now add to that, the news that they are returning to live in the UK. Why are they moving now? This has been a…

Israel opens up bids for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project

Plans to build on the so-called E1 area - east of Jerusalem - have long been internationally condemned, with settlements illegal under international law. The development would in effect divide the West Bank in two and…