Thomas Harding

Some fear parliament's vote on Friday could lead to surge in legitimised deaths as well as suicides with poor particularly as risk

UK Foreign Secretary says ministers vowed to oppose move at talks in Italy

Representatives from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Qatar attend talks in Italy

Biden's go-ahead for advanced missiles to be used on Russian soil for the first time will have significant - and unforeseen - consequences

More than 200 missiles and drones hit key energy sites as expected winter barrage begins

UK looks to follow Italy's example of paying millions to keep people from its shores

UK cold-shouldering of Elon Musk now looks like a mistake even as Western states try to regulate companies as powerful as 'nation state' companies

John Healey also looks to build on Britain's 'decades-long' defence ties with the kingdom

Plea to UK government to examine its position under international law after surgeon delivers testimony

UK and France hold talks on how to bolster Kyiv's supplies as winter looms

Concern over Russia missiles hiding in 'radar clutter' caused by turbines sinks Baltic Sea green energy project

Jonathan Powell helped bring peace to Northern Ireland with Tony Blair and is welcomed by leadership as 'an excellent choice'

The continent's rulers gather in Hungary to discuss migration and security but next US president and his agenda are focus of summit

The US election winner's previous term could be a rough guide to how Washington will handle regional tensions next year

Government forced to raise taxes after warning of $67 billion hit to economy