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Israel carries out 'extensive strikes' in Gaza

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 00:34
Israel says it is currently carrying out "extensive strikes on terror targets" across the Gaza Strip.

Why this innocent man was accused of killing his mother and baby sister

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 00:01
"You killed your mother... admit you are a witch."

More children than ever are not in school, report finds, with more than 11 million lost days

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 22:22
A new report has found more children than ever are not in school, with the number of lost days of learning up nearly 70% in five years.

King and Queen set to meet Pope next month

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 22:20
The King and Queen's planned state visit to the Vatican to meet Pope Francis will go ahead despite his continuing ill health.

US rock band criticises White House for using their song in video of shackled deportee

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 21:54
US rock band Semisonic has criticised the White House for using their song Closing Time in a social media post that showed a shackled deportee.

The English town where almost a third of working-age people are economically inactive

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 21:08
On a hilltop above Ashfield, a sculpture of a miner watches over the local towns.

Football club apologise after holding minute's silence for former player who is still alive

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 20:44
A Bulgarian football club have apologised for holding a minute's silence for a former player who is still alive.

UK target to reach net zero by 2050 'impossible', Badenoch says

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 20:02
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has dismayed green Conservatives by declaring the UK's target to reach net zero by 2050 "impossible".

Vandals damage Tesla cars - as windows smashed and wing mirrors broken

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 19:25
Vandals have damaged around 20 Tesla vehicles at a dealership in Belfast, police have said.

These are the big benefits changes you should expect - and why they could be just the start

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 19:06
Those with "milder mental health" issues and "lower-level physical conditions" could see their disability benefits cut, as the government looks to shave £6bn off the welfare bill.

Tesco awards 5.2% pay rise but axes Sunday bonus

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 18:29
Tesco is to raise store worker pay by 5.2% over the next six months but strip away a 10% premium for working on a Sunday.

Drag queen The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family says

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 18:22
Drag queen James Lee Williams - known as "The Vivienne"- died after taking ketamine, their family has said.

Killer who shouted 'die die die' as he stabbed man jailed for life

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 17:08
A killer who shouted "die die die!" as he stabbed a man to death with two knives has been jailed for life.

Fear seabirds might choke on tiny plastic pellets 'likely' to have come from North Sea crash

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 16:43
Wildlife charities have sounded the alarm about tiny plastic pellets washing up on English beaches.

Triple killer's mother played crucial role in preventing a school massacre – she was murdered because of it

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 16:39
The final act of Juliana Falcon's life, in the minutes before she was shot dead by her son, potentially saved dozens of others.

Rangers star sprays Celtic fans while celebrating winner in Old Firm match

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 16:03
A Rangers star is at the centre of a police probe over his antics during his team's winning goal celebrations against Celtic on Sunday.

The last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies aged 105

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 15:55
The last surviving Battle of Britain pilot John 'Paddy' Hemingway has died aged 105.

Kate enjoys Guinness at St Patrick's Day event - and buys round of drinks for troops

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 15:30
The Princess of Wales has been celebrating St Patrick's Day with a half-pint of Guinness.

Illegal immigrant who came to UK on small boat helped smuggle thousands into Europe from London home

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 15:19
An illegal immigrant, who came to the UK on a small boat, was helping to smuggle more than 1,000 others into Europe within a month, a court was told.

Lucy Letby's lawyers call for baby deaths inquiry to be suspended

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 15:13
Lawyers for the former nurse Lucy Letby have called for the suspension of the inquiry into the events surrounding her crimes, claiming there was "overwhelming and compelling evidence" that her convictions are unsafe.

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