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Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 04:28
An independent review made 130 recommendations - including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM - to improve the efficiency of the system.

Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 03:42
Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.

Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 03:15
The move comes just weeks after peers supported legislation to ban under-16s in the UK from social media.

'Painful times in my marriage' - Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 03:03
She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files need to answer whatever questions remain.

'Painful times in my marriage' - Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 03:03
She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files need to answer whatever questions remain.

Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 02:14
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.

Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 02:14
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.

Investigator 'did unlawful stuff' regarding Harry, court hears

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 01:51
In written evidence, Dan Portley-Hanks said the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday were his "best client and biggest payer".

Investigator 'did unlawful stuff' regarding Harry, court hears

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 01:51
In written evidence, Dan Portley-Hanks said the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday were his "best client and biggest payer".

Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 01:21
A rare cold snap across the state has made the reptiles immobile and ripe for capturing, says the state's wildlife agency.

'Cops probe Mandelson' and 'Princes of Darkness'

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 01:20
Police probe Lord Mandelson's alleged Epstein links and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's departure from Royal Lodge lead Wednesday's papers.

How we decluttered our home and you can too

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 00:40
Four people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it.

No-one knows what to expect when you're dying - but hospices helped me

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 00:37
Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is "unsustainable".

Police told to reinvestigate man's death after suspected blackmail on Grindr

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 00:36
A new report says police missed opportunities to gather evidence and took too long to deal with complaints.

Police told to reinvestigate man's death after suspected blackmail on Grindr

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 00:36
A new report says police missed opportunities to gather evidence and took too long to deal with complaints.

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 00:34
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 00:34
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.

'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 00:32
Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.

'Years in the making' - are Arsenal ready to shed 'nearly-men' tag?

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 23:29
Arsenal have moved a step closer to winning their first major silverware since 2020 by beating Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate in the Carabao Cup semi-final.

Earlier cancer diagnosis and faster treatment, government promises

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 23:21
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.

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