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Campaigners given green light to bring High Court challenge to XL bully ban

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 15:15
Campaigners have been given the green light to bring forward a High Court challenge against the government's ban on XL bully dogs.

Iranian rapper sentenced to death, says lawyer

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 14:51
Iran has sentenced a renowned rapper to death for backing protests in the country, his lawyer has said.

'I just took a chance': Woman has world-first combined surgery

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 14:48
A US woman has become the first person in the world to undergo a pig kidney transplant and also have a mechanical heart pump surgically implanted.

Most plant-based meat and dairy alternatives have lower saturated fat and higher fibre, study finds

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 14:25
Most plant-based meat and dairy alternatives have lower levels of saturated fat and higher fibre than their animal-derived counterparts, researchers have found.

Videos show Iranian women being snatched from the streets by other women

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 14:18
In Tehran's Revolution Square, two women clad in long black burqas approach another woman, dressed in jeans, a long-sleeved shirt and a hijab, or head scarf.

Rayner slams Tories for 'obsessing' over her living arrangements as renters face no-fault eviction 'limbo'

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 13:56
Labour's Angela Rayner has attacked the Conservatives for "obsessing" over her living arrangements while renters continue to face uncertainty over the government's promise to end no-fault evictions.

Artist who covered a car with a giant doily nominated for Turner Prize

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 13:50
A Glasgow-born artist who covered a red sports car with a giant ornamental doily mat is among the nominees for the 2024 Turner Prize.

Suez Canal traffic falls 66% after attacks on Red Sea shipping

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 13:04
Shipping traffic through the vital Suez Canal artery has plunged by 66% since cargo was forced to divert due to attacks on vessels, according to official figures.

Baby Reindeer writer tells fans to stop speculating about characters

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 12:51
Richard Gadd has urged fans of his hit show Baby Reindeer to stop speculating about who the characters in his show are based on in real life.

Russian priest demoted after holding Navalny memorial service

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 12:49
A Russian priest who held a memorial service for the late opposition leader and Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny has been suspended from clerical duties for three years by the head of the country's Orthodox Church.

A significant moment for the King - but uncertainty remains

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 12:43
After a difficult few months we have a more positive picture from the Palace.

US considers cutting funds to notorious Israeli army unit

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 12:41
The drive into the village of Jiljiliya is not what you expect on the West Bank. Imposing mansions line the route, with grand gates and lavish decorations.

Three people hurt and one arrested during 'major incident' at school in West Wales

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 12:39
Three people have been injured in a "major incident" at a school in West Wales.

Jury in Constance Marten and Mark Gordon trial begins deliberations

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 11:40
Jurors have begun their deliberations in the trial of a man and a woman over the death of their newborn baby girl.

Two Premier League players, both aged 19, arrested over alleged rape

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 11:35
Two Premier League players were arrested at the weekend in connection with an allegation of rape.

Three men arrested after deaths of five people, including a child, who attempted to cross Channel

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 11:21
Three men have been arrested after the deaths of five people - including a seven-year-old girl - who were attempting to cross the English Channel.

Zoe Ball 'bereft' at mum passing away after 'extremely tough' cancer diagnosis

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 10:00
Broadcaster Zoe Ball says her family are "bereft" following her mother's death from cancer.

Skies over Athens turn 'apocalyptic' orange from Sahara dust storm

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 09:46
Skies over Athens have turned an orange hue as clouds of dust have blown across the Mediterranean Sea from the Sahara desert.

'Number of horses' on the loose in central London - as one appears to be covered in blood

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 09:29
Two loose horses have been seen running around central London, one of which appeared to be covered in blood.

Manhunt for Home and Away star accused of assault

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 09:27
Police in Australia have launched a manhunt for former soap opera star Orpheus Pledger after he failed to appear in court to face charges of assault.

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