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Starmer faces investigation over 'free clothes' for wife 'paid for by Labour donor'

Sat, 14/09/2024 - 20:58
Sir Keir Starmer is facing an investigation over a possible breach of parliamentary rules after failing to declare that some of his wife's high-end clothes were bought for her by his biggest personal donor, Lord Alli.

Pedestrian in his 60s dies after being hit by police vehicle

Sat, 14/09/2024 - 19:22
A man in his 60s has died after being hit by a police vehicle that was responding to an emergency.

Kremlin figure warns Russia could turn Kyiv into 'giant melted spot' on day of prisoner swap

Sat, 14/09/2024 - 18:19
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged more than 200 prisoners of war, officials have announced.

Protests in France to support woman allegedly drugged by husband and raped by strangers

Sat, 14/09/2024 - 17:06
Hundreds of people in France have joined protests in support of a woman whose ex-husband allegedly drugged her and invited strangers to rape her.

At least 14 killed after latest Israeli airstrikes, officials in Gaza say

Sat, 14/09/2024 - 16:35
At least 14 people have been killed after Israeli airstrikes across central and southern Gaza overnight, Palestinian civil defence officials have said.

Singer punches guitarist mid-song as rock band's reunion gig ends in chaos

Sat, 14/09/2024 - 15:02
A concert by US rock band Jane's Addiction ended early after lead singer Perry Farrell punched guitarist Dave Navarro on stage in the middle of a song.

Trailblazing ballerina dies suddenly at 29

Sat, 14/09/2024 - 14:59
A star ballerina who appeared in Beyonce's Lemonade video and on Dancing With The Stars has died at the age of 29.

Rapist jailed 21 years on from attacking girl in alley after victim came forward to Rotherham probe

Sat, 14/09/2024 - 14:27
A man has been jailed after raping a 14-year-old girl in an alleyway in Rotherham 21 years ago.

Tax the rich instead of taking money from 'struggling pensioners', says Davey

Sat, 14/09/2024 - 13:36
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called for a tax on the wealthiest instead of cutting support for "struggling pensioners".

Man freed under early prison release scheme allegedly sexually assaulted woman on same day

Sat, 14/09/2024 - 11:47
A man allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on the same day he was released from prison under the government's early release scheme.

Who is the 9/11 conspiracy theorist travelling with Trump?

Sat, 14/09/2024 - 11:36
Laura Loomer, a right-wing conspiracy theorist who believes 9/11 was an inside job, has joined Donald Trump on the campaign trail in recent days, a move that has raised eyebrows among some Republican supporters.

I'm not racist, says woman who started pet-eating claims which have gripped US election

Sat, 14/09/2024 - 10:15
A woman who wrote a Facebook post about Haitian immigrants eating local pets has said she is now filled with regret after it spiralled into a national frenzy.

Strictly Come Dancing returns as chaperones watch rehearsals

Sat, 14/09/2024 - 09:14
Strictly Come Dancing will return to TV tonight for its 20th anniversary season after controversy over the alleged treatment of its celebrity contestants.

China set to raise retirement age for first time in decades

Fri, 13/09/2024 - 14:31
China will begin raising the retirement age for the first time in more than 70 years as the 1.4bn-strong country faces a shrinking and ageing population.

Investigation into potential second Post Office scandal will be 'positive' for sub-postmasters

Fri, 13/09/2024 - 13:46
The lawyer for those affected by Capture software predating the faulty Horizon system says his "belief" is that the "report is going to be positive".

Starmer refuses to rule out axing single-person council tax discount

Fri, 13/09/2024 - 12:54
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out scrapping the single-person council tax discount, saying decisions on the public finances had to be looked at "in the round".

Former Met Police officer jailed for stealing £115 from dead man's wallet

Fri, 13/09/2024 - 11:50
A former Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed for 16 months after he admitted stealing money from a man who died after collapsing.

Teenager who appeared in Freddie Flintoff's Field Of Dreams cricket documentary dies in crash

Fri, 13/09/2024 - 11:09
A teenager who appeared in Freddie Flintoff's Field Of Dreams series has died in a car crash.

Controversial UK coal mine project thrown out

Fri, 13/09/2024 - 10:27
The decision to approve the UK's first coal mine for 30 years has been thrown out by a High Court judge.

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