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Harry and Meghan pictured on their trip to Nigeria. Their Archewell charity has been declared 'delinquent'

Harry and Meghan break silence after Archewell charity declared 'delinquent' over 'lost cheque'

Armed men hijack prison van in Normandy

Two guards shot dead and gang boss nicknamed ‘The Fly’ on the run after gunmen attack police van in Normandy

Ozempic Insulin injection pen for diabetics and weight loss

Game-changing ‘new statin’ Ozempic slashes risk of heart attack and stroke in ‘biggest breakthrough in 30 years’

Sir Iain Duncan Smith has vowed to amend a loophole in the government’s Criminal Justice Bill.

Royal Parks call for cycling apps to remove Regent’s Park route after death of elderly woman in 29mph crash

Georgia and Melissa Laurie

British woman who saved her twin sister from crocodile attack is first to be given King's bravery medal from Charles

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This is the moment an alleged drug dealer is arrested by police.

Suspected ‘drug dealer’ caught hopping fences in nothing but dressing gown while trying to flee police

Armed men hijack prison van in Normandy

Two guards shot dead and gang boss nicknamed ‘The Fly’ on the run after gunmen attack police van in Normandy

Rebecca Joynes has told court she felt lonely and 'liked' the attention following a breakup.

Teacher Rebecca Joynes, 30, says she was ‘lonely’ and ‘liked the attention’ after admitting boy, 15, spent night at flat

Francois Remodeau has been missing since Sunday.

French hiker vanishes from campsite in Scottish Highlands as police launch desperate search

Sir Iain Duncan Smith has vowed to amend a loophole in the government’s Criminal Justice Bill.

Royal Parks call for cycling apps to remove Regent’s Park route after death of elderly woman in 29mph crash

The Court of Appeal has refused to change the sentence of Valdo Calocane, who was given an indefinite hospital order for the manslaughter of three people in Nottingham

Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane to stay in secure hospital despite victims' families campaign, judges rule

The man got into difficulty on the Thames in Kingston

Body found in search for man who went swimming in Thames on hottest day of the year

Harry and Meghan pictured on their trip to Nigeria. Their Archewell charity has been declared 'delinquent'

Harry and Meghan break silence after Archewell charity declared 'delinquent' over 'lost cheque'

Grant Shapps has continued to back Ukraine

Grant Shapps says his ‘money’s still on Ukraine’ to defeat Russia, as he blames US funding delays for Kharkiv setback

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Defence Secretary says using armed forces to 'protect British Isles' from migrant boats 'wouldn't be legal approach'

Defence Secretary says using armed forces to 'protect British Isles' from migrant boats 'wouldn't be legal approach'

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David opened up about how the documentary left him and Victoria 'emotional'.

David Beckham admits he and Victoria ‘don’t know how’ their marriage survived ‘difficult times’ over last 27 years

A large group of young men refused to sit down and demanded to use the toilet during take-off

Drunken yobs ejected from easyJet flight at Bristol Airport after group tried to go to the toilet during take-off

Wage growth continues to outpace inflation

UK wages continue to grow, as unemployment rises to highest level for nearly a year

The armed robbers were jailed

Shocking CCTV footage shows armed robbers holding up service station, as pair jailed

The prison early release scheme has been criticised

Domestic abuser among 'dangerous prisoners released from jail early' under government plans to cut overcrowding

Lewis and Amanda Young have been jailed

Mother and son jailed after boy, 8, mauled by XL Bully, suffering serious head injuries

Georgia and Melissa Laurie

British woman who saved her twin sister from crocodile attack is first to be given King's bravery medal from Charles

Ozempic Insulin injection pen for diabetics and weight loss

Game-changing ‘new statin’ Ozempic slashes risk of heart attack and stroke in ‘biggest breakthrough in 30 years’

The comments came as Cohen took to the stand to give evidence as part of Trump's ongoing 'hush money' trial in New York

Donald Trump ‘ordered porn star payoff to save presidential campaign’, former lawyer Michael Cohen testifies

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 10, 2024 - Rescuers are seen at work at a house after a Russian missile attack, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine

Russian military says it has seized control of nine villages in northeastern Ukraine as fighting in Kharkiv intensifies

Harry and Meghan on their trip to Nigeria

Harry and Meghan's Archewell charity could be ‘fined or suspended over late tax returns’

The study is thought to be the first of its kind to collect data from participants around the world, with case studies and data collected across 168 countries globally.

The internet is good for you, new global wellbeing study finds - unless you're a girl

Missed the Northern Lights this weekend? Another solar storm is on its way to showcase the aurora

Missed the Northern Lights this weekend? Another solar storm could be on its way

Rebbeca Joynes is on trial accused of six counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child

Teacher watched Spider-Man with pupil and told him she was feeling depressed before having sex with him, court told

Barzan Kamal Majeed, known to Western media by the nickname 'Scorpion'.

'Europe's most wanted migrant smuggler' arrested after two-year manhunt for ‘trafficking 10,000 to the UK’

Tyson Fury's dad John after headbutting another boxer

Tyson Fury's dad John left with bloodied face after bust-up with member of Oleksandr Usyk's camp ahead of huge fight

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An ambulance leaving the Myslowice-Wesola coal mine in Myslowice, southern Poland

Cave-in leaves two miners dead, one missing and 12 injured at Polish coal mine

Rescuers look for victims under a billboard that collapsed following heavy rain and thundershowers in Mumbai, India

Collapsed billboard leaves three dead and 59 injured after heavy rains in Mumbai

Damage at a village affected by a flash flood in Agam, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Indonesian rescuers search through rivers and rubble after flash floods

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, left, greets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, right, prior to their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine

Blinken says US arms will ‘make difference’ in Ukraine on surprise visit to Kyiv

Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court

Michael Cohen to face bruising cross-examination by Trump’s lawyers

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt (L), Andrew Bailey (R)

Chancellor warns Bank of England against cutting interest rates too quickly warning inflation could spike again

Supermarkets have been warned they must start selling items at the appropriate price levels

Grocery stores caught charging wrong prices for everyday staples including coffee and crisps - see full list of items

Lidl is planning to expand across the country

Lidl set to open hundreds of new stores across the UK - here's how you could earn £20k by helping them

Inflation now stands at its lowest level in two-and-a-half years

Inflation eases to 3.2% putting pressure on Bank of England to cut interest rates

Many people are still struggling with bills

Number of people missing bill payments comes down, although millions still struggling financially

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Putin warns of 'global' war in Russian Victory Day speech as single tank is paraded for second year running

Putin warns of 'global' war during Russian Victory Day rant - but only one tank paraded as Ukraine conflict rages on

Putin issues chilling threat to the West as Kremlin leader is sworn in for historic fifth term as Russian president

Putin issues chilling threat to the West as Kremlin leader is sworn in for historic fifth term as Russian president

Disabled Ukrainians have been treated awfully by Russian invaders

Tortured, abducted, disappeared: the desperate plight of disabled Ukrainians at the hands of Russian invaders

The Duchess of Edinburgh condemned violence against women and girls in Ukraine.

Sophie condemns Putin: First British royal to visit Ukraine denounces Russian forces for using rape as weapon of war

The Duchess of Edinburgh met with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Sophie becomes first royal to visit Ukraine since war started as she meets Zelenskyy and remembers massacre victims

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The city of Oxford. England

Labour council will allow staff to 'refuse all contact' with people they find annoying

Rishi Sunak said "the next few years will be some of the most dangerous yet most transformational our country has ever known"

Sunak warns of 'dangerous years' ahead and says he can keep British families 'secure' in pre-election pitch to voters

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Maria Caulfield has defended the government's record on maternity care

Minister admits maternity care should have been improved ‘years ago’, as study finds good treatment is an exception

Britain entering ‘dangerous era': Rishi to warn of challenges ahead in landmark speech

Britain entering ‘dangerous era': Rishi Sunak to warn of challenges ahead in landmark speech

Police 'make contact with Angela Rayner' as Labour deputy faces a quizzing over her two-homes row

Angela Rayner 'contacted by police' as Labour deputy faces quizzing over second home dispute

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Dine and dash is getting out of control and destroying businesses - but there's an easy way we can stop it

Dine and dash is getting out of control and destroying businesses - but there's an easy way we can stop it
NATO is conducting it's largest post-Cold War exercises under the spectre of Russia

Three days with the British troops on NATO's biggest exercise in Europe since the Cold War

Eden Golan embodies the Eurovision spirit, Alan Mendoza says

Israel's Eden Golan embodies the Eurovision spirit - unlike those who want to silence her

Dover residents were left baffled by the defection of their local MP from the Tories to Labour

Gobsmacked Dover residents slam Natalie Elphicke's defection leaving locals totally p***ed off
John Swinney, Scotland' new First Minister, contemplates the challenges ahead

John Swinney has the golden ticket, but he'll find little sweet in Scottish politics

Another week, another Chinese hack - now's the time for action not words, we need to sanction Beijing

Another week, another Chinese hack - now's the time for action not words, we need to sanction Beijing
Was this year's Met Gala the most disappointing yet?

Was this year's Met Gala the most disappointing one yet?

Sir Keir Starmer must learn from both London and the West Midlands to secure his path to No10

Sir Keir Starmer must learn from both London and the West Midlands to secure his path to No10, writes Natasha Clark

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A man went missing after going for a swim in the Thames yesterday

Man missing after going into Thames to swim on hottest day of the year

Paramedics in the street in Edgware where a woman was stabbed to death

Woman in her 60s stabbed to death in London street by thief who 'tried to steal her bag' as man, 22, arrested
HMP Wandsworth in London

Scandal-hit Wandsworth prison should be put into emergency measures amid security concerns, watchdog warns
Police at the scene in north London

Man, 22, arrested for murder after woman in her 60s stabbed to death in broad daylight on busy north London street

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The comments came as Cohen took to the stand to give evidence as part of Trump's ongoing 'hush money' trial in New York over allegations he was the 'fixer' who paid of adult entertainment star, Stormy Daniels.

Trump feared more women would come forward and was ‘delighted’ following 'hush money payment', Cohen testifies
Chi Leung Wai, 38, Matthew Trickett, 37, and Chung Biu Yuen, 63

Pictured: Heathrow Border Force official and ex-Royal Marine accused of spying for Hong Kong
EXCL: Antidote to drug 1,000 times stronger than heroin could be rolled out ‘like defibrillators in phone boxes’

Antidote to drug 1,000 times stronger than heroin could be rolled out ‘like defibrillators in phone boxes’
Sunday service for Swifties sees priest target new wave of young churchgoers

Sunday service for Swifties sees priest 'blown away' as chart hits entice new wave of young churchgoers
Warm weather is set to make a comeback in the UK later this month.

Exact date ‘Saharan blast’ to hit UK as maps show nation is set to enjoy more sunny weather
Rebbeca Joynes is on trial accused of six counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child

Teacher accused of ‘sex with students’ denies ‘powerful sexual attraction to boys aged 15’ as she begins evidence
Dublin ‘portal’ to New York turned off after Irish pranksters hold aloft images of burning Twin Towers

Dublin ‘portal’ to New York turned off after Irish pranksters hold aloft images of burning Twin Towers
Johanita Dogbey was killed during the attack.

Man who murdered woman in random slashing spree in London faces life behind bars

King Charles reveals side-effect of ongoing treatment in emotional chat with cancer sufferer

King Charles reveals side-effect of ongoing treatment in emotional chat with cancer sufferer
King Charles says William is a "very good pilot indeed" as he makes him chief of Harry's old regiment in snub to son

King Charles says William is a 'very good pilot indeed' as he makes him chief of Harry's old regiment in snub to son

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Rishi Sunak outside 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak facts: Height, wife, children and policies revealed

Big Freeze

Arctic blast sets off government's Cold Weather Payment - but are you eligible for the £25 off energy bills?

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Meghan Markle has revealed how much she loves being a mum

'I love being a mum': Meghan says she has fulfilled a 'dream' of becoming a parent

King Charles is understood to have offered Harry a royal residence for his trip to the UK

King Charles 'offered Harry royal residence' for his UK visit but he 'turned it down' following snub

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Mr Zahawi announced he is stepping down

Tory exodus grows as former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi to stand down at next election in latest blow for Rishi Sunak
Counting is now underway after polls officially closed at 10pm

Local Elections 2024: Votes roll in as Tories brace for difficult night across England and Wales
The polls have opened across England

Polls open across England for local elections as new voter ID laws require photo identification at ballot boxes
Rishi Sunak says the election will take place in the second half of the year

Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out July election after Rwanda bill passes

Prime Minister refuses to be drawn on election date adding his sights are set 'beyond' timings

Prime Minister refuses to be drawn on election timings saying his sights are set 'beyond' an exact date
Rishi Sunak's inner circle has reportedly urged him to call a summer election.

Rishi Sunak urged to hold summer election as aides fear he 'cannot hold on until autumn' amid Tory rebel plot
Brits could be heading to the polls in October, Jeremy Hunt has suggested

Brits will head to the polls in October, Jeremy Hunt suggests, as election rumours swirl

James Heappey, Theresa May, Matt Hancock and Harriet Harman who are among the MPs standing down

The MPs who are standing down at the election: Full list of those quitting the Commons

'Tip of the iceberg': Up to 100 Tory MPs 'to quit by election', insiders fear after Heappey stands down

'Tip of the iceberg': Up to 100 Tory MPs 'to quit by election', insiders fear after Heappey stands down
Taylor Swift Fans Gather Outside Concert Venue In Sydney

Gig ticket prices capped and touts face crackdown under Labour plan to stop music-lovers being ripped off

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Jess Phillips has called for an investigation into claims against Natalie Elphicke

Jess Phillips calls for independent investigation into Natalie Elphicke lobbying claims

Labour defector Natalie Elphicke has denied claims that she tried to lobby the Justice Secretary over the trial of her sex offender ex-husband.

'Traitors never sleep well': Deputy foreign sec hits out at Natalie Elphicke as Labour backs her over 'lobbying' claims
Nine-month-olds are now eligible for free childcare even though ministers don't know how many parents will use it.

Nine-month-olds now eligible for free childcare even though ministers do not know how many parents will use it
Esther McVey has announced that Civil Service jobs dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) will be banned - calling them 'woke hobby horses'.

'Woke hobby horse' diversity jobs in the Civil Service to be slashed by Government's 'common sense' minister
Labour defector Natalie Elphicke has denied claims that she tried to lobby the Justice Secretary over the trial of her sex offender ex-husband.

Natalie Elphicke 'lobbied Justice Secretary over sex offender ex-husband's trial'

Jill Stein has said Jeremy Corbyn should join the Green Party

US Green Party's Jill Stein says Jeremy Corbyn should join British Greens

New Labour MP Natalie Elphicke apologises over comments she made about her former husband's victims

New Labour MP Natalie Elphicke apologises over comments she made about her ex-husband's victims
Natalie Elphicke has clearly 'had a massive 180° change in views' as she was 'on right of Tory Party' minister tells LBC

Natalie Elphicke has clearly 'had a miraculous overnight massive 180 degree change in views' minister tells LBC
Labour is facing backlash after Natalie Elphicke was accepted into the party

Labour backlash after Keir Starmer welcomes former Tory Natalie Elphicke into party

John McDonnell and Mish Rahman have both questioned the move to accept Natalie Elphicke into the Labour party

John McDonnell 'shocked' by Natalie Elphicke defecting to Labour, as top official brands party 'dustbin for far right'

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Josef Fritzl, centre, is escorted to the fourth day of his trial in the provincial courthouse in St Poelten, Austria in 2009

Austrian court says Fritzl can be moved to prison from psychiatric detention

Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for a photo prior to their talks on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China in 2023

Russian president Putin to make state visit to China this week

Australia Whistleblower

Australian whistleblower who exposed war crimes allegations is jailed

A Houthi soldier stands on board of the Israeli Galaxy ship which was seized by the Houthis, in the port of Saleef, near Hodeidah, Yemen

US calls on Iran to halt weapons transfers to Yemen’s Houthis for ship attacks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prays at Kashi Vishwanath Temple after a roadshow in Varanasi, India

Modi files nomination to run for third term as PM in India’s general election

Displaced Palestinians arrive in central Gaza after fleeing from the southern Gaza city of Rafah in Deir al Balah, Gaza Strip

‘More than half a million people’ have fled fighting in Rafah and northern Gaza

German far-right politician of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) Bjorn Hocke arrives for a session of his trial over the alleged use of Nazi phrases, at the regional court in Halle, eastern Germany

Verdict expected for German politician Bjorn Hocke, accused of using Nazi slogan

A pro-democracy activist holds placards with the picture of Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan outside the Chinese central government’s liaison office, in Hong Kong

Status of Chinese woman who reported on Covid unknown on day of expected release

Maryland Bridge Collapse

Crews conduct controlled demolition of Baltimore bridge span

Migrant Channel crossing incidents

Notorious people smuggler wanted in Europe arrested in northern Iraq

Sweden Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final

EU anger after flag banned from Eurovision Song Contest

Iran Protests

Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of Cannes premiere

The Boys in the Boat UK special screening

George Clooney to make Broadway debut in Good Night, And Good Luck

Philanthropy Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair

Trump Hush Money

Star witness Michael Cohen implicates Donald Trump in hush money case

Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog Babies

Punxsutawney Phil’s babies have been named Shadow and Sunny

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APTOPIX Israel Memorial Day

Profound sadness and anger grip Israel on Memorial Day

Israel Palestinians

Misery deepens in Rafah as Israeli troops press forward with operation

Joost Klein of the Netherlands at the dress rehearsal for the final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden

Dutch artist expelled from Eurovision likely to face charges, say Swedish police

Rescue workers help Liudmila Kalashnik, 88, after evacuation from Vovchansk, Ukraine

Only few hundred residents remain in Ukrainian border town amid Russian assault

Rescue workers search the site of a building collapse in George, South Africa

Rescue effort boosted as survivor found after South Africa building collapse

Two watches belonging to Michael Schumacher on display during a preview at Christie’s in Geneva, Switzerland

Eight watches owned by Michael Schumacher up for auction

File image of mother breastfeeding her newborn baby in hospital

Mothers left covered in blood for hours and told to 'stop stressing', report into 'shockingly poor' maternity care finds
An Emirates Airbus A380 jumbo jet lands at Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Emirates sees £3.7bn profit in 2023 as airline takes flight after pandemic

Angela Merkel

German ex-leader Angela Merkel’s memoirs to be published in November

People walk with their belongings to the evacuation point in front of a building that was damaged by a Russian airstrike in Vilcha, near Vovchansk, Ukraine

Zelensky says army locked in ‘fierce’ border battles amid Russian assault

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Armistice Day marks the signing of the armistice in 1918

Armistice Day: What is it about and when will the two-minute silence be held?

Kwasi Kwarteng's mini Budget has had an impact on mortgages, pensions and the cost of living as a whole

Mortgages, pensions and the value of the pound: How the economic turmoil might affect you

How many Prime Ministers have served throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s reign?

How Many British Prime Ministers Have Served Throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign?

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Prince Harry photobombed Meghan's selfie as they visited a school in Nigeria.

Duchess of selfies: Meghan tells children "I believe in you" as she is photobombed by Harry on Nigerian tour
King Charles joked he was glad to be 'out my cage' at his first military engagement since his cancer diagnosis.

Smiling King Charles says he’s glad to be 'out my cage’ as he attends first militarySmiling King Charles says he’s glad to be 'out my cage’ as he attends first military engagement since cancer diagnosis
King Charles and Prince William attended royal engagements on Thursday after Harry's stop in the UK.

King Charles and Prince William turn out for royal engagements after neither saw Prince Harry on brief trip to UK

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Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia leave Bute House after he announced his resignation as SNP leader and First Minister.

Humza Yousaf's blowing up of his Green pact fatally buried its shrapnel in the heart of his leadership
Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens, Gina Davidson writes.

Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens

Princess Kate revealed she was receiving treatment for cancer this evening.

Princess Kate: Now close the door, draw the curtains and focus on you!

We should be asking why Gen Z are struggling not reprimanding them for it, Natasha Devon argues.

Generation Sicknote: If Gen Z are struggling to work then that’s a reflection of the lack of support available to them
Sunak called for an end to the descent into 'mob rule'.

Sunak is blaming the fallout of his political losses on protests - and cutting off the lifeblood of our democracy
Humza Yousaf's troubles continue to plague him in 2024.

Be careful what you wish for is a phrase coined for Humza Yousaf

Royal Mail proposals to axe Saturday post would undoubtedly hit a nerve, writes Tina McKenzie.

Small businesses shouldn't have to bear the brunt if Royal Mail axes Saturday post

Rishi Sunak still faces a big fight over Rwanda

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda woes are far from over as he faces Lords challenge and Tory critics circle
Caller tells Shelagh his solution to illegal immigration.

LBC caller tells Shelagh Fogarty that the Channel islands are the answer to 'illegal immigration'
'Rishi Sunak chooses to do the self interested party politics': Shelagh Fogarty reflects on Tories' immigration policies

'Rishi Sunak chooses to do the self-interested party politics': Shelagh Fogarty reflects on Tories' migration policies