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Number of police forces to be slashed in largest reform for decades

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 21:02
The number of police constabularies in the UK is set to be slashed in what is understood to be the largest overhaul of policing in decades.

Man accused of rape answered Barron Trump video call during altercation, court hears

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 20:12
A man accused of raping a woman answered a video call from the US president's son Barron Trump during an altercation, a court has heard.

'How home upgrade scheme went from fairytale to worst experience of my life'

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 20:11
When Jane Wallbank found out she'd been awarded free upgrades to make her home warmer and cheaper to run, it sounded like "a fairytale".

Warning issued after three deaths in 18 months at beauty spot

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 19:53
The death of three people at a waterfall spot in Wales over an 18-month period has prompted a warning about the safety of the popular location. 

Truth bombs fall on Europe that can't act without US and is stuck in a Groundhog Day-style doom loop

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 19:44
Volodymyr Zelenskyy dropped a barrage of truth bombs on his European allies about their collective failure to stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin and be respected by his US counterpart, Donald Trump.

Man died in fall tying flags to lamp posts, inquest told

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 19:10
A man in his 60s suffered fatal head injuries after he fell from a ladder while tying a Union flag to a lamp post, an inquest has heard.

Trump sues JPMorgan Chase for $5bn in debanking row

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 18:38
Donald Trump has filed a $5bn (£3.7bn) lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase (JPMC), accusing it of debanking him and his business empire after his first term in the White House ended.

Remains of dozens more people recovered from shopping centre fire in Pakistan, taking number killed to 67

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 18:38
The remains of dozens more people killed in an inferno at a shopping centre in Pakistan have been found, bringing the total number killed to 67.

ICE officers detain five-year-old after using him as 'bait' to capture dad, school claims

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 17:45
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have detained a five-year-old boy - after using him as "bait" to capture his father, officials claim.

The biggest snubs and surprises of this year's Oscar nominations

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 17:36
While Sinners has surpassed all expectations at this year's Oscar nominations, coming away with a whopping 16 nods, not all movies will be coming away from the nominations with the same happy glow.

'Missed opportunity' to take footballer who died of flesh-eating infection to hospital, coroner rules

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 17:27
There was a "missed opportunity" to take an amateur footballer who died of sepsis and necrotising fasciitis - a rare flesh eating infection - to hospital, a coroner has ruled.

Welsh first minister accuses Westminster of treating Wales unfairly

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 17:14
First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan has issued a warning to Sir Keir Starmer that if powers are not devolved to the Senedd, Wales will begin a path of nationalism which could threaten the future of the United Kingdom.

Welsh first minister accuses Westminster of second-class treatment towards Wales

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 17:14
First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan has issued a warning to Sir Keir Starmer that if powers are not devolved to the Senedd, Wales will begin a path of nationalism which could threaten the future of the United Kingdom.

Nigerian bandits who kidnapped 150 churchgoers demand motorbikes in return

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 16:54
Nigerian bandits who kidnapped more than 150 churchgoers are demanding 17 motorbikes in return.

Harriet Harman: Why Labour's 'shambles' social media plan won't be fixed by ban

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 16:39
The "shambles" of the government's plan on social media will not be fixed by banning children from accessing the platforms, Harriet Harman has said.

Liz Hurley hits back at 'leak' suggestions and claims phone was bugged, during intense day at High Court

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 16:19
Elizabeth Hurley hit back at suggestions of "leaks" among her friends as she gave evidence in the privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail - and became tearful as she spoke about the impact of articles written about her private life.

Pensioner killed in 'ritual sacrifice' was 'failed on every level', family says

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 14:25
The family of a pensioner killed in a "ritual sacrifice" by a woman who escaped from a mental health unit said authorities "failed on every level" to protect him.

Spain sees fourth train crash in five days

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 13:03
A commuter train has crashed into a construction crane in southeastern Spain, the fourth rail incident in the space of a week.

How quickly could the UK ban teenagers from social media?

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 12:47
The UK just got much closer to banning under-16s from social media. So, how long could it take for a ban to come into force?

Former Labour minister set to stand down as MP - triggering by-election

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 11:14
A suspended Labour MP is expected to announce he is retiring, triggering a by-election.

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