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Jamie Vardy earns Leicester a point against Tottenham
Jamie Vardy rolled back the years to terrorise Tottenham again and earn Leicester a 1-1 draw in their Premier League opener..
Woman dies and two others in life threatening condition after triple stabbing
A man has been arrested after a woman died and two others were seriously hurt in a triple stabbing in Manchester..
Rare blue supermoon to light up the sky
A blue supermoon will light up the sky on Monday, in a rare event that is expected to be one of the biggest and brightest moons of the year..
Thousands of Gaza protesters descend on Chicago for Democratic convention
Crowds of activists began gathering in Chicago for protests outside the Democratic National Convention on Monday, hoping to call attention to issues such as economic injustice, reproductive rights and the war in Gaza..
Prime Minister meets police in Belfast injured in recent disorder
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has personally thanked police officers who were injured during recent disorder, for their service..
Child strip searches down but widespread safeguarding failures remain
The number of child strip searches by police forces across England and Wales appears to be falling but safeguarding failures remain a problem, according to a report from the Childrens Commissioner..
British tech tycoon Mike Lynch among missing tourists after luxury yacht sinks
British technology tycoon Mike Lynch is among six tourists missing after a luxury yacht sank in bad weather off the coast of Sicily, sources said..
Emergency measure to avoid prison overcrowding activated in North of England
Emergency plans to avoid prison overcrowding have been activated in the North of England as more rioters are sentenced..
Ukrainian officials order evacuation of families with children from Pokrovsk
Ukrainian local authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation order for families with children from the eastern city of Pokrovsk, where about 53,000 people still live..
Body found after luxury yacht carrying British passengers sinks off Sicily
A body has been found after a luxury yacht believed to be carrying British passengers sank in bad weather off the coast of Sicily, authorities have said..
More than 19000 migrants entered UK by small boat so far in 2024
More than 19,000 migrants have entered the UK by small boat in 2024 so far after nearly 500 people crossed the channel on Saturday, according to Home Office figures..
Man City start pursuit for fifth straight league title with victory at Chelsea
Manchester City began their pursuit of a fifth consecutive Premier League title with a comfortable 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge to ruin Chelsea head coach Enzo Marescas first game in charge..
Banksy woz ere London Zoo removes artwork for safekeeping
A Banksy artwork at London Zoo has been removed for safekeeping and to allow the popular attraction to use its full entrance during its busy summer period..
Meghan wears big smile during visit to Colombian music school with Harry
The Duke and Duchess were greeted by the sound of booming drums as they arrived at the Escuela Tambores de Cabildo in Cartagena.
Watchdog says all options should be on table to save universities
Office for Students interim chairman Sir David Behan is warning the golden age of higher education could be over.
Defence Secretary says UK should be proud at Ukraine using UK weapons
John Healey says Ukraines right to self-defence includes carrying out operations inside Russia.
Gallery remains open as Somerset House closes following fire
The blaze at the historic building in London on Saturday is now being investigated .
King reportedly axes Andrews private security team
A newspaper is reporting theyve been told they wont be needed from November.
Home Secretary pledges crackdown on hateful beliefs to counter extremism
Yvette Cooper wants the Home Office to understand the evidence about what works to disrupt and divert people away from extremist views.
Fabian Hurzeler celebrates Premier League bow with win for Brighton at Everton
Evertons final-season farewell to Goodison Park began with a demoralising display against Brighton whose new head coach Fabian Hurzeler marked his Premier League debut with a 3-0 victory. .