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Investigations into ’80 robberies a day’ closed last year without suspect identified, claim Lib Dems

Investigations into some 80 robberies a day were closed last year without a suspect being identified, the Liberal Democrats have claimed. The party also...

Politics

Four MPs claimed driving fines on expenses – and now have to pay the money back

A Tory minister and three other MPs claimed hundreds of pounds of driving fines on expenses – despite it being against the rules. They...

Politics

Health Secretary Steve Barclay rules out new pay offer for nurses despite ‘constructive’ meeting with RCN chief

Health Secretary Steve Barclay held a “constructive” meeting with Royal College of Nursing (RCN) chief Pat Cullen – but made clear that a new...

World

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico in intensive care after riding accident

Paris St Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico is in intensive care following a riding accident. The French football club confirmed reports that Rico is in...

World

Two million litres of water drained from reservoir in search for phone dropped by Indian official taking selfie

An Indian government official has been suspended after ordering a reservoir to be drained so he could find his phone. Food inspector Rajesh Vishwas...

World

Ancient tombs and mummification workshops unearthed in Egypt

Ancient tombs and workshops used for mummification have been unveiled near the Egyptian capital of Cairo. The workshops were used to mummify humans and...

Leicester City and Leeds United relegated from Premier League as Everton survive on dramatic final day

Leicester City and Leeds United have been relegated from the Premier League as Everton survived on a dramatic final day. The Toffees secured safety...

Politics

Labour government would stop new North Sea oil and gas projects – reports

New oil and gas developments in the North Sea would be blocked under a Labour government, it has been reported. Granting new licenses for...

World

Plane passenger could face years in jail in South Korea if found guilty of opening door mid-flight

A plane passenger could face up to 10 years in prison if he is found guilty of violating aviation security law by opening an...

Politics

Boris Johnson has ‘huge role to play’ in Conservative Party – cabinet minister

Boris Johnson has a “huge role to play” in the future of the Conservative Party, according to one cabinet minister, while a staunch ally...

Girl, 5, dies in house fire near Crymych, Pembrokeshire

A five-year-old girl has died after a house fire in Pembrokeshire. Alysia Salisbury – who was described by her family as “a beautiful daughter...

Business

Ratcliffe remains lead bidder despite inconclusive Manchester United board meeting

The Ineos billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains the leading candidate to buy Manchester United Football Club despite an inconclusive board meeting held late last...

Politics

Health Secretary Steve Barclay rules out new pay offer for nurses despite ‘constructive’ meeting with RCN chief

Health Secretary Steve Barclay held a “constructive” meeting with Royal College of Nursing (RCN) chief Pat Cullen – but made clear that a new...

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ITV responds to reports This Morning could be axed after Phillip Schofield controversy

ITV has said there are no plans to axe its flagship This Morning show following reports it could be taken off air in the...

World

Turkey election: Turks head to the polls to decide if Recep Tayyip Erdogan takes rule into third decade

Turkey goes to the polls today for a presidential run-off that could see Recep Tayyip Erdogan extend his rule into a third decade. Neither...

Sports

College football’s 75 best quarterbacks of the 2000s

Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterMay 22, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. In the last year of...

Sports

2 horses die at Churchill Downs, up to 12 total

Associated Press May 27, 2023, 08:16 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two horses have died the past two days following injuries at Churchill Downs,...

Politics

Home Office launches ad campaign to put off illegal Albanian migrants – as critics brand move ‘pointless’

The Home Office is launching an ad campaign aimed at deterring Albanian nationals from crossing the English Channel illegally. Posters bear the message that...

Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy reach ‘agreement in principle’ on raising US debt ceiling

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an “agreement in principle” on raising the US debt ceiling, according to sources in...

World

F-16s are heading to Ukraine – but will they pose a credible threat to the Russian Air Force?

F-16s are on the way to Ukraine. US President Joe Biden‘s approval of the move at the G7 conference will certainly provide Ukraine with...