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Lebanon says Israel sprayed southern villages with concentrated herbicide

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 16:42
Israel declines to comment on the allegation its planes sprayed glyphosate over an area with extensive farmland.

Deaths were avoidable in UK's worst small boat disaster, inquiry finds

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 16:37
Inquiry chair Sir Ross Cranston said "systemic failures" by authorities had led to the deadliest Channel small-boat incident on record.

Christie's says Michelangelo foot sketch could fetch up to £1.5 million

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 16:33
Experts at Christie's say it is a foot sketch of the Libyan Sibyl which was later painted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 16:10
The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.

The two-stage vetting process that saw Mandelson appointed as US ambassador

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 15:40
The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve?

What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador?

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 15:40
The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve?

Arsenal lack of respect behind outburst - Rosenior

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 15:36
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior says Arsenal were affecting his side's warm-up prior to the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Emirates Stadium.

De Montfort University student who died after stabbing near campus named

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 15:30
Khaleed Oladipo, 20, from London, died in hospital in Leicester on Tuesday, police say.

De Montfort University student who died after stabbing near campus named

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 15:30
Khaleed Oladipo, 20, from London, died in hospital in Leicester on Tuesday, police say.

What is SEND and why are councils struggling to pay for it?

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 15:09
The government is due to publish plans to reform the special educational needs system in early 2026.

Parliament revamp could cost £40bn and take 61 years

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 15:03
MPs and peers are presented with two renovation options and told to make a decision by the mid-2030s.

Man guilty of murdering girl, 9, playing in street

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:54
Lilia Valutyte was playing outside a shop in Boston, Lincolnshire, when she was stabbed to death.

One dead, three taken to hospital after Dublin city centre bus crash

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:53
Emergency services and gardaí (Irish police) are at the scene.

The 'heinous' child killing that shook a town and the fight for justice

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:41
Prosecutors tell of their resolve to get justice for the family of murdered Lilia Valutyte.

Alton Towers to remove disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:39
Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand.

Alton Towers to restrict disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:39
Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand.

Could this be the beginning of the end for Starmer?

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:38
Few Labour MPs are publicly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to go but this is very serious moment for the PM.

Could this be the beginning of the end for Starmer?

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:38
Few Labour MPs are publicly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to go but this is very serious moment for the PM.

Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:33
The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.

Health warning over Cape Verde travel after stomach bug deaths

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:23
Four Britons have died after contracting gut infections on the archapeligo since last year.

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