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Starmer facing growing rebellion over planned disability benefit cuts

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 18:30
A senior Labour MP has said the government needs to take "corrective action" over planned disability cuts - as Sir Keir Starmer faces a growing backbench rebellion.

Israeli airstrikes 'kill 48 in Gaza'

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 17:03
At least 48 people have been killed in Gaza following a series of Israeli airstrikes, according to local health officials.

How India and Pakistan's militaries match up

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 16:50
India's airstrikes on Pakistani-controlled Kashmir after last month's deadly militant attack on the Indian-administered side of the disputed region have raised fears of a dangerous escalation in the conflict.

Cardinals returning to conclave after first vote ends in black smoke

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 15:58
Cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel on day two of the conclave - the secret process to elect a new pope.

First conclave vote ends in black smoke as cardinals fail to agree on new pope

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 15:58
Cardinals have failed to reach the required two-thirds majority in their first vote to choose a new pope in the Vatican.

Liam Payne died without a will as it's revealed who'll be responsible for multi-million pound fortune

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 15:45
Liam Payne left behind a fortune worth £24.3m and died without a will, court documents show.

Disney's newest theme park will be its 'most advanced and interactive'

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 15:35
Disney is to open a theme park and resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

'Outright criminal behaviour' at hospital found in 'shocking' review

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 14:48
"Illegal drugs" have been found in staff lockers at Wales's largest hospital with "no consequences", a review has found.

'Ant gang' sentenced for smuggling thousands of live insects

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 14:43
Two Belgian teenagers who were found with 5,000 ants in Kenya have been given the choice of serving 12 months in prison or paying a fine of $7,700 (£5,767) for trying to smuggle live queen ants out of the country.

Cost of sending children to state school increases by more than £500

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 14:37
The cost of sending children to state school has increased by £520 in the last three years, a report has found. 

Beatles producer's son on AI plans: 'It's like saying you can burgle my house unless I ask you not to'

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 14:16
Producer Giles Martin has said plans to allow AI firms to use artists' work without permission, unless creators opt out, is like criminals being given free rein to burgle houses unless they are specifically told not to.

Ex-police officers found not guilty of murdering motorist in US

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 14:13
Three former police officers in the US have been found not guilty of murder over the death of motorist Tyre Nichols.

Man whose body was found in suitcase 'had raped teenager'

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 13:59
A man whose dismembered body was found in a suitcase had raped and blackmailed a teenager, a court has heard.

'I'm hanging on over the bridge. I don't want to die': Driver's terrifying ordeal in lorry

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 13:18
The driver of a lorry which crashed on a major road in the US has been rescued from the cab as it was dangling from an overpass.

UK government in 'active discussions' with Washington over US film tariffs

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 12:55
The UK government is in "active discussions" with top officials in the White House about Donald Trump's film tariffs, a minister has said.

First look at final five designs for Queen Elizabeth II memorial - including a giant canopy of stone lily pads

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 12:41
A final shortlist of designs for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II have been unveiled.

Cost of digitising the NHS £21bn over the next five years - report

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 12:04
The cost of digitising the NHS is around £21bn over the next five years, according to new research.

Hosepipe ban looms - as England suffers driest start to spring since 1950s

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 11:14
England could face drought conditions this summer after the driest start to spring in almost 70 years, the Environment Agency has said.

Israel says 24 hostages alive in Gaza after Trump's comments alarm families

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 10:48
Israel has said 24 hostages are alive in Gaza - after Donald Trump said there were 21.

Second US $60m fighter jet falls in sea from carrier in just over a week

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 10:45
A second US fighter jet has been lost in the Red Sea in just over a week after going overboard when landing on an American aircraft carrier.

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