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Defect now if you're thinking about leaving, Badenoch warns backbenchers

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 21:49
It was billed as an emergency meeting of Tory MPs after a trio of defections to Reform UK, but judging by the noise that greeted Kemi Badenoch it could have been a victory rally.

US moves 150 Islamic State prisoners out of Syria with thousands more to follow

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 21:20
US troops have transferred 150 Islamic State (IS) prisoners from Syria to Iraq under plans that could see 7,000 detainees moved across the border.

Trump suffers Supreme Court setback in bid to fire Fed governor

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 19:45
Six out of nine US Supreme Court justices have indicated support for keeping a central bank interest rate-setter in her job, in defiance of the Donald Trump administration.

Body found in search for missing Christmas Day swimmers

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 19:28
The body of a swimmer who disappeared on Christmas Day has been found.

Doula warning issued after baby's death

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 18:32
The death of a baby girl has prompted a warning over the use of doulas during births after one had "negatively impacted" midwives.

Prince Harry v Daily Mail: A huge day, but a surprisingly short time on the stand

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 18:03
This was billed as a huge day for Prince Harry, the emotional enormity of it all immediately clear as he gave his evidence, from his visible frustration to his audible final moment of upset.

More incidents to be sent to VAR at World Cup 2026

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 17:48
Matches at this summer's World Cup are set to see more incidents sent for VAR reviews - but referees have been told to be quicker to stop frustrating fans with long delays.

Israeli fire kills at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, hospital officials say

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 17:14
Israeli forces have killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, local hospital officials have said.

Prince Harry becomes emotional after day of dramatic evidence against Mail publisher

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 17:09
Prince Harry became emotional as he finished an intense day of evidence against the publisher of the Daily Mail - telling the High Court his wife Meghan's life had been made an "absolute misery".

Mother-of-10 kept woman as 'house slave' for more than 25 years

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 16:56
A teenage girl with learning difficulties spent more than 25 years working as a "house slave" for a woman and her 10 children, a court has heard.

Mother-of-10 kept girl as 'house slave' for more than 25 years

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 16:56
A teenage girl with learning difficulties spent more than 25 years working as a "house slave" for a woman and her 10 children, a court has heard.

A murder that's haunted Merseyside for decades, now police have a new line of inquiry

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 16:27
It's a brutal crime that's haunted the streets of Merseyside for decades. 

Man admits killing father-of-two by pushing him into path of ambulance

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 16:03
A young man has pleaded guilty to killing a father-of-two by pushing him into the path of an ambulance.

From Greenland to Macron's sunglasses: Key points from Donald Trump's Davos speech

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 13:40
Donald Trump took to the stage at Davos to address the World Economic Forum, where he covered a wide range of topics.

How a 'misunderstanding' over Greenland may have sparked diplomatic chaos

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 13:38
The situation between the US and European allies over Greenland looks at risk of boiling over after an explosive few days.

Police officer cleared of killing woman during high-speed chase

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 13:30
A police officer accused of dangerous driving after killing a driver during a high-speed pursuit of a suspect broke down in tears as he was cleared of wrongdoing.

Brit Awards 2026: The full list of nominations

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 13:23
Brit School graduates Olivia Dean and Lola Young dominate the nominations for next month's Brit Awards, with five each, while indie giants Pulp have been put forward for Best Group for the first time in 30 years.

Man charged with murder of woman who died in the street remanded in custody

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 13:20
A man charged with the murder of a woman has been remanded in custody.

Is a new world 'without rules' emerging? What global leaders have said

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 13:18
The world order is in the "midst of a rupture", leaders have warned - telling how international law is being "trampled underfoot" and "imperial ambitions are resurfacing".

Toby Carvery restaurant facing eviction over felling of ancient oak tree

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 12:28
A Toby Carvery restaurant is facing eviction from its north London site over the partial felling of an oak tree which was believed to be up to 500 years old.

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