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Zelensky urges West to overcome fear of strong decisions to defend Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky has pleaded for the UK and US to give permission for Ukraine to use western missiles to strike Russian targets as Vladimir Putins forces carried out another bombing raid..
Several migrants die trying to cross Channel reports say
Several migrants have died while trying to cross the English Channel, it has been reported..
Parents urged to book two and three year olds in for nasal flu vaccine
The NHS in England will start sending out invitations on Tuesday.
Man jailed for raping 14 year old girl in Rotherham alley
42 year old Waleed Ali was found guilty of the crime which happened 21 years ago.
Academy trust removing access to smartphones from pupils
Pupils at a chain of academy schools in England are to have access to smartphones removed..
Claudia Winkleman has no idea whos going to win ahead of Strictly launch show
Presenter Claudia Winkleman said she has no idea whos going to win the 20th anniversary series of Strictly Come Dancing ahead of its launch show..
Senior Tory Brady lifts lid on downfall of prime ministers in new memoir
Only 10 votes of no confidence were submitted against Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt demanded Liz Truss must go after she appointed him chancellor, according to a senior Torys tell-all of the partys leadership struggles..
UK and US come to strong position on Ukraine following Biden talks says PM
Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK and US have come to a strong position in their quest for a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine following his meeting with President Joe Biden..
Presenter Jay Blades charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour
Blades, 54, appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Friday .
Vodafone and Three merger could increase phone bills for millions watchdog says
A major merger planned between networks Vodafone and Three UK could lead to higher bills for tens of million of customers or give mobile users a reduced service, the UKs competition watchdog has found..
Mourners arrive for Sven Goran Eriksson funeral in Sweden
Mourners have begun to arrive in the Swedish town of Torsby for the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson..
Two charged with burglary after Banksy painting stolen from London gallery
Two men have been charged with burglary after a Banksy painting was stolen from a London gallery on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said..
Baby Reindeer and The Crown among UK shows aiming to sweep Emmy Awards
Baby Reindeer and The Crown among UK shows aiming to sweep Emmy Awards.
Man 18 charged with murders of woman and two teenagers in Luton
An 18-year-old has been charged with the murders of a woman and two teenagers who were found dead at a flat in Luton on Friday, Bedfordshire Police said..
The Prime Minister has arrived in the US to hold talks with President Joe Biden
They will discuss the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
Grangemouth refinery to close with the loss of 400 jobs
Bosses at Petroineos confirmed the refinery is to close in the second quarter of 2025.
Weinstein indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of New York retrial
Disgraced ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on additional sex crimes charges in New York ahead of a retrial in his landmark #MeToo case, Manhattan prosecutors said at a court hearing..
Teenager arrested over Transport for London cyber attack
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in Walsall as part of the investigation into a cyber security incident affecting Transport for London (TfL), the National Crime Agency (NCA) said..
Councils warn of devastating London homelessness and housing crisis
Homelessness and the housing crisis are having a devastating impact on Londoners and wreaking havoc on boroughs finances, councils have warned..
Earth looks like a perfect world billionaire says on first private spacewalk
A billionaire who stepped out on the first private spacewalk declared that Earth sure looks like a perfect world, as he emerged from a spacecraft and looked back at the planet..