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Earthquake in the Sea of Marmara shakes Istanbul
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul, Turkeys emergency management agency said..
Prince Louis shows off missing front teeth in new photo to mark seventh birthday
The Prince and Princess of Wales have celebrated Prince Louiss seventh birthday by posting a new photograph of their youngest son..
UK Government borrowing rises above forecasts for financial year
The UK Government borrowed more than expected for the latest financial year, according to new official figures..
Not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care on wards survey finds
There are not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care for maternity patients or those recovering from injury or illness, according to a poll..
Pothole breakdowns up by nearly a fifth in 12 months
Vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes increased by nearly a fifth in 12 months, new figures indicate..
Talks to resume over Birmingham bin strike
Talks aimed at ending the long-running Birmingham bin strike will resume on Wednesday..
Starmer backtracks on trans women are women comment following court ruling
Sir Keir Starmer said a woman is an adult female as he appeared to U-turn on his previous stance on trans rights following the Supreme Courts judgment on the issue..
Starmer praises resilience of Ukrainians as he makes training visit
Sir Keir Starmer has said it is incredibly humbling to see the work being done by allied nations to train Ukrainian troops..
Sir Keir Starmer among world leaders to attend Pope Franciss funeral
Sir Keir Starmer will be among world leaders and dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend..
Badenoch admits local elections will be very difficult for Conservatives
Kemi Badenoch has admitted that Mays local elections are going to be very difficult for the Conservatives..
The UK and New Zealand are to pursue stronger defence ties and boost support for Ukraine
King Charles has met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of visits today..
Catholics mourn merciful Pope after death aged 88 following stroke
Pope Francis has been remembered as someone full of compassion, mercy and irrepressible hope as Catholics came together to mourn the death of a pontiff hailed by the King and other world leaders..
Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis has died, a senior Vatican official has said..
Prison officers call for use of electric stun guns
Prison officers are calling on the Justice Secretary to allow the use of electric stun guns in the UKs most dangerous jails..
Teachers to get permanent contract after one year
Teachers will be given permanent contracts after one year, under new measures announced by the education minister..
Gatwick is worst airport for flight delays for second year in a row
Gatwick has retained its position as the UKs worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption..
US vice president JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday
They met briefly on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings, after they got into a long-distance tangle over the Trump administrations migrant deportation plans..
Arsenal crush 10 man Ipswich to delay Liverpools Premier League title party
Arsenal denied Liverpool the opportunity to be crowned Premier League champions on Easter Sunday with a 4-0 victory against 10-man Ipswich at Portman Road..
A dry and pleasant Easter Sunday for much of the UK will be followed by rain
The Met Office says most of the country have seen some warm spells of sunshine on Easter Sunday, although a scattering of showers was likely across southern England and south Wales..
Husband watched in horror as van killed wife on golf course after police chase
Mother-of-three Suzanne Cherry, 62, of Aldridge, Walsall, died in hospital after she was hit at 10.25am on Friday April 11.