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The moment shortly after RSF militiamen ran over the bodies of Sudanese who had attempted to escape
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Each time Hani and his 200 companions finally thought they had escaped the massacres engulfing their Sudanese city, they found themselves faced with yet another inconceivable ordeal. As they fled El Fasher, he and his group passed from horror to horror.
“My head was on the ground, and I could see, to my right, two women, my neighbours lying dead, blood flowing from their heads,” he told The Telegraph.
Their crime? Daring to move. By the time Hani made it to safety, only four had survived. The rest were murdered by Arab militia in front of him.
Of the original 200, just 65 had survived the first ambush, only to run into another band of Rapid Support Forces militia fighters who had opened fire randomly, killing another 15. Later, at three checkpoints, they had been beaten and intimidated, but allowed to continue. At the fourth checkpoint, what little luck the survivors had left had ran out.
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Detailed analysis of satellite research suggests the killings may be far more widespread than what has been confirmed so far. Images taken on Oct 15 and Oct 30 show evidence of an attack in Northern Berm
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The militiamen, who have overrun the Sudanese city, demanded a ransom of 10 million Sudanese pounds, more than £2,000 per person, and gave them only two hours to get the money.
“Only four of us managed to pay,” Hani said.
“The rest were killed. They killed children, the elderly and women. I cannot describe the scene, it was unbearable to watch people die right in front of you, each with a single bullet.”
The details are obscene, but perhaps the most stark: more people have been killed in the past week than in the entire two years of the Gaza war.
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Susie Coen
US Correspondent in New York
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Zohran Mamdani will be the next New York mayor after the Democratic socialist trounced establishment candidate Andrew Cuomo in an extraordinary election.
At 34, he is the city’s youngest mayor in more than 100 years, and the first Muslim.
In a boisterous victory speech, Mr Mamdani addressed Donald Trump directly, saying: “I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up,” which was followed by loud and prolonged cheers from the crowd.
“If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him,” he continued.
“And if there is any way to terrify a despot, it is by dismantling the very conditions that allowed him to accumulate power. This is not only how we stop Trump, it’s how we stop the next one.”
Mid-way through the mayor-elect’s speech, Mr Trump posted a message to his Truth Social platform, writing: “And so it begins...”
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James Baxter-Derrington
The Chancellor is right that something radical needs to be done, but she’s wrong about what that is
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Guy Kelly
He’s finally got his knighthood, so what’s next for Sir Becks?
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David Blair
It is time to abolish the Commonwealth
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The BBC is facing calls to sack its director-general and other senior executives following accusations of “serious and systemic” editorial bias in its coverage of Israel. The backlash comes after a leaked dossier — seen by The Telegraph — revealed that the BBC “minimised Israeli suffering” and also doctored a Donald Trump speech by making him appear to encourage the Capitol Hill riot.
Other excerpts of the leaked memo reveal that BBC Arabic, in its reporting of the war in Gaza, “painted Israel as the aggressor”. The dossier also accuses the corporation of “effective censorship” of its coverage of the transgender debate. Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, said “heads should roll” over the “absolutely shocking” disclosures.
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For years, Bill Gates has been the doomsayer-in-chief, warning of the cataclysmic effects of global warming and urging nations to embrace net zero. But, last week, the Microsoft billionaire posted a memo to his GatesNotes website that cautioned against a “doomsday view” and called for a greater focus on adapting to a “warming world”. Ed Cumming and Lily Shanagher assess what this means for campaigners like Extinction Rebellion and Greta Thunberg.
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From left to right: Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane, train stabbing suspect Anthony Williams, and Birmingham knife attacker Zephaniah McLeod
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When tragedy struck on a train in Cambridgeshire last weekend, police raced to answer the public’s burning question: “Was it terrorism or madness?”. Many forces fear the former, but fail to address the latter. As more officers pass the buck on responding to mental health crises, few safeguards remain in place to stop the next preventable attack. What if Britain’s real danger isn’t dogma, but mania?
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From “candy” and “trash” to “highway”, Americanisms have infiltrated British English – especially among schoolchildren. This is not surprising, given the influence of American popular culture. But it also points to something sinister: we have a situation where primary school pupils can use Americanisms such as “diaper” and “garbage” but can’t communicate basic needs like going to the toilet. The root of the problem? Children have stopped having conversations with their parents.
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Sir Paul McCartney’s second band is all too often derided – but read this fascinating trip down memory lane and you’ll be inclined to have another listen. Sir Paul himself takes us behind the scenes of their ad-hoc rehearsals and 50p-a-ticket concerts – and reveals what he really made of Linda’s singing.
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Speed limits of 20mph have already made driving painful – and expensive – for anyone who goes up to a “dangerous” 23mph. Now things are getting absurd. In the Labour-run borough of Islington, new temporary traffic measures have imposed a limit of only 10mph while the council carries out roadworks that are due to last six months. Lily Shanagher visits the latest battleground.
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Your heart is the centre of your body in more than one way. Personal trainer Matt Roberts explains the regimen that has been proved to be especially good for keeping your heart young and fit – and it takes just half an hour.
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- Want to read more poetry but don’t know where to start? In our new series, we’ll publish a new poem, old or new, every week, along with a brief introduction. To start you off, here are five to read on your coffee break.
- From the world’s scariest landing to a stay in an aviation-themed hotel, these are the experiences every plane lover must have on their wish-list.
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From access to parks, forests and countryside to the quality of the closest hospital, we all know that where we live shapes how healthy we are.
Telegraph Health has analysed figures on green space access, GP and patient numbers, life expectancy, obesity, smoking, loneliness, and alcohol-related morbidity to investigate the healthiest cities to live in outside of London.
Combining figures from a range of citywide and regional data sets from official sources, we shortlisted 10 UK cities that perform strongly across these metrics and are associated with good health, and five at the other end of the spectrum. Has your city made it into the top 10?
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For most British tourists, the holiday tipple is an established tradition. But many are often caught out by surprising drinking laws on foreign soil. In which Asian country are you unable to buy alcohol between the hours of 2pm and 5pm?
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A fish and chip feast
Every weekday, Orlando Bird, our loyal Reader Correspondent, shares an off-piste topic that has brought out the best of your opinions and stories.
Orlando writes...
What happened to fish and chips? The dish is one of our country’s great gifts to the world. The rustling paper, the shattering batter, the lucent cod (or haddock, if we must), the tang of vinegar. Perfection. But this simple pleasure is at risk of becoming an extravagance. As Helen Brown’s article explains, prices have rocketed in recent years. I’ve noticed this – in London, where admittedly everything is expensive, but also in Cornwall, where I grew up and acquired my habit.
There have been similar reports from readers. “Fish and chips became a luxury for me last week,” wrote Gary Read, “when I took my daughter to lunch in Aberdare. We each had a small cod and chips and a cup of tea. The bill was a shocking £34.95 – hardly pocket money. A query with the cashier confirmed the prices.”
Ouch. Andrew Kilding added: “When fish and chips for four costs more than £50, it is time to buy some supermarket fish, make healthy chips and save £35. Sorry, but it is now a serious luxury.”
This isn’t the case everywhere, however. “I read with amazement Gary Read’s story,” replied Mary Ross from Warrington. “Our local chippy does a teatime special between 4pm and 6pm: fish and chips to take away for £4. The fish can be lightly battered on request and there are always plenty of chips left over for lunch the next day; they just need 10 minutes in a hot oven.”
Can anybody beat that? Of course, if you’re not in a position to travel to Cheshire every time you hear the call of the chippy, there is another option: accept that the dish is now a luxury and treat it accordingly, as Cheryl Winter does: “I will celebrate my 82nd birthday next month with fish and chips and Champagne, as I’ve done for the past seven years.” Now that is an unbeatable combination.
Fish and chips: strictly for special occasions? Let me know what you think here, and the best of the bunch will feature in a future edition of From the Editor PM, for which you can sign up to here.
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