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Air traffic controllers granted legal right to turn up late for work

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 11:51
French air traffic controllers have been granted the right to turn up to work three hours late and leave three hours early. 

'Gobsmacked': British girl's hearing restored in pioneering gene therapy trial

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 11:19
A British girl has had her hearing restored after becoming the first person worldwide to take part in a pioneering new gene therapy trial.

Front of plane skids along runway as it touches down without front landing gear

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 11:06
A Boeing cargo plane has landed at Istanbul Airport without its front landing gear, sending sparks flying along the runway.

Angry McDonald's customer who wanted refund shoots and kills lawyer

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 10:41
A Texas lawyer was shot and killed outside a McDonald's after trying to calm down an angry customer, police say.

Man City and England star Jack Grealish fined for speeding

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 10:30
England and Manchester City footballer Jack Grealish has been fined for speeding in a 30mph zone.

'So brave': Social media users enjoy police response to reports of crocodile in English village

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 10:07
Police called to reports of a crocodile seen in flood water near an English village have escaped unharmed after discovering locals were fooled by a replica.

Scotland's new deputy first minister announced

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 09:29
Kate Forbes has been appointed deputy first minister of Scotland as John Swinney begins selecting his cabinet.

'A miracle': Children given trigger foods to treat serious allergies in NHS trial

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 09:26
Children taking part in a "life-transforming" clinical trial have been enjoying foods which would have previously triggered severe allergic reactions, doctors have said.

King and Harry unable to meet due to 'diary' clash

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 09:16
The King and Prince Harry won't meet up Wednesday during the Duke of Sussex's trip to the UK this week, due to a timetable clash between a royal garden party and an Invictus Games event.

Mother of brothers killed by thieves on surfing trip says world 'a darker place'

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 09:03
The mother of two Australian surfers allegedly shot dead by thieves in Mexico says "the world has become a darker place for us" after their deaths.

Scotland's new first minister sworn in

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 08:23
John Swinney has been legally sworn in as Scotland's seventh first minister.

Thieves steal museum's 'most prized object'

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 07:14
A museum has said it is "devastated" after thieves stole gold artefacts dating back to the Bronze Age, around 3,000 years ago.

Men-only Garrick Club 'votes to allow female members after Stephen Fry speech'

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 06:39
The Garrick Club, a central London private members' club, has voted to allow women to join, after facing scrutiny over its diversity in recent weeks. 

Woman who caused cyclist to fall into path of car has manslaughter conviction overturned

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 06:07
A woman who shouted and waved aggressively at a cyclist on the pavement, causing her to fall into the path of a car, has had her conviction for manslaughter overturned.

Ireland reach Eurovision final for first time since 2018 as UK's Olly Alexander delivers first performance

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 04:41
Bambie Thug has become Ireland's first Eurovision Song Contest finalist since 2018.

Social media firms told algorithms must not recommend harmful content to children

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 03:29
Social media platforms must do more to stop their algorithms from recommending harmful content to children, Ofcom has said.

'No indication of malicious activity' as e-gates back working at UK airports after travel chaos

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 02:13
A "nationwide issue" with e-gates at airports has been resolved after causing travel chaos across the country, the Home Office has said.

This was Donald Trump with his trousers down - no doubt

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 01:37
There are moments, more than others, that scream the humiliation of it all.

Stormy Daniels describes awkward and unexpected 'sexual encounter' with Donald Trump

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 01:00
Porn star Stormy Daniels has described to jurors an awkward and unexpected sexual encounter she claims she had with Donald Trump in 2006.

Israeli hostages' families urge PM Netanyahu to take a deal with Hamas

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 22:52
There is anxiety in Museum Square in Tel Aviv - a space which has turned into a commemoration centre for the 132 hostages still held by Hamas.

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