Taliban claims responsibility for the attack on InterContinental Hotel that has left at least five civilians killed. Afghan special forces have ended a siege at Kabul’s Intercontinental Hotel, leaving at least five civilians dead in an attack claimed by the Taliban armed group, a government official has told Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera’s Jennifer Glasse, reporting from Kabul, said the siege […]

The Malaysian favourite, a rice dish with a mouth-watering mix of ingredients thrown in, is thought to be the country's national meal. What is nasi lemak? Nasi lemak translates to "rich rice" as it is primarily rice cooked in coconut milk with toppings such as fried fish, anchovies and sliced cucumber. Hard-boiled egg, water spinach and crispy peanuts are also added. […]

Heroism of female corporal, 27, who defied Hitler’s bombers to keep the RAF flying (while worrying about snagging her nylons) is recalled at opening of new museum paying tribute to key Battle of Britain airbase Cpl Elspeth Candlish Henderson was stationed at Biggin Hill in Kent during 1940  She maintained vital contact during the devastating air raids of Battle of […]

Sisters will be sisters! Sibling tigers scratch at each other in fierce fight after one tries to mark her territory Photographer Pankaj Misra, 68, was on safari in Bandhaygarh National Park when her group spotted a tiger After three hours of watching a second big cat – her sister – emerged from the trees and marked her territory  First tiger then […]

RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has ended a sweeping crackdown on corruption ordered by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that it said had recovered more than $106 billion through settlements with scores of senior princes, ministers and top businessmen. A royal court said in a statement on Wednesday authorities had summoned 381 people, some as witnesses, under the campaign launched […]

In a disappointing closing chapter to her 12 years as the first elected female president in Africa, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is being expelled from her Unity Party. Liberia’s Unity Party has expelled the outgoing president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf – accusing her of sabotaging the presidential campaign of Vice President Joseph Boakai. The party says she and four others did […]

TightMove! Minuscule east-London bedsit with sofa-bed, kitchen and shower squashed into just 98 sq ft of floor space hits the market for £200,000 Pokey property in Hackney, north London, has just 98 square foot of floor space Home comes with cramped ‘living room’, a sofa bed and a compact shower room For similar asking price, you could buy a three-bedroom […]

A real gem: Stunning eight-bedroom industrial conversion which was once Ratner jewellery workshop is for sale for less than £4million Striking images of The Long House on Goldhawk Load, London, show modern interiors with an antique touch Others reveal a modern kitchen, cosy bedrooms, spacious living areas, sleek bathrooms and a study space  Outdoor area wraps around half of building […]

Graduate, 22, turns down job offer after tech boss ‘treated her like her abusive ex’ and left her in tears during ‘brutal’ two-hour interview that saw him ask bizarre questions about her childhood Olivia Bland applied for job as communications assistant at Web Applications UK The 22-year-old claims she was branded an ‘underachiever’ and left in tears  She said boss […]

Sainsbury’s security guards hold a woman’s wrists so tight her hand starts to turn PURPLE after she was accused of being ‘aggressive’ in the store Security guards hold woman’s wrists at store in Oldham, Greater Manchester She screams for them to let go as left hand appears to turn purple from tight grip Woman, 48, was arrested on suspicion of assault […]