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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
In court, Miriam Haley said the assault had a "devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go awa...
Family tribute to 'devoted' mum and 'precious' children who died in fire
Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, died in Bootle on Tuesday....
The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner
Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later,...
Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria....
Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI
Stock in major firms such as Microsoft, Nvidia and SpaceX was bought and sold on behalf of the US president....
Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke
The award-winning musician says he faces a "tough journey ahead" after a "quite severe" brain injury....
On-the-run killer who absconded after father's funeral arrested
Gary Anderson, who has been unlawfully at large for over a week, has been arrested in the Republic of Ireland....
Watch: Moment pilots eject as RAF jet crashes in Anglesey
The two pilots ejected from the jet before crash and sustained minor injuries....
Urgent review after two migrant boats reach shore without being detected at sea
Twenty-six people are detained after the landings, but it is not known if others are being sought....
Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium
Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the...
Two pilots eject and parachute out of RAF plane before crash
North Wales Police says the pilots of the RAF T2 Hawk aircraft are being treated for minor injuries....
Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79
He fronted the rock band Rose Tattoo, but became best known for his solo hit Suddenly....
Jorja Smith 'very grateful' as she bags independent music prize
The singer reflected on her "crazy" journey as she collected the prize for best independent track....
Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of threats and intimidation
Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate....
OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine
Ukraine will get access to OpenAI's advanced GPT 5.6 Sol model under the deal - a rival to Anthropic's Mythos and Fable...
Police examine video of anti-migrant activist slashing dinghy with knife
Daniel Thomas, known to his supporters as Danny Tommo, livestreamed a video of the alleged incident....
Netanyahu calls Macron's remarks on West Bank in UN speech 'grotesque'
Israel's PM denounces the French president after he appeared to downplay Hamas's activities in the occupied territory....
'It was scary' – Jacks goes from hospital bed to England match-winner
Will Jacks' career-best 50-over figures on Tuesday came shortly after the England all-rounder was rushed into hospital f...
Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says
Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield....
Scots recall Kerr & Thomas for World Cup play-offs
Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas are named in their first Scotland squad in almost a year for next month's World Cup round one...
UK economy will grow by less than expected next year, OECD says
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth....
Ofcom launches investigation into Pornhub over its age checks
The regulator said it had concerns Aylo "may not have conducted sufficient due diligence" over verifying the age of its ...
Drug deaths in Scotland rise 11% as country struggles with worst rate in Europe
The figure rose by 11% last year, bringing the total deaths in a decade to more than 11,000....
UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump's latest criticism
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after US president told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible"....
Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa
One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said....
US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat
The talks are the first since a ceasefire collapsed in June, with the sides exchanging fire intermittently....
Hunting hidden gems - is there anywhere in the world left to scout?
Through live scouting and increasing data and footage, top clubs now have tabs on a large proportion of the world's tale...
'Be comfortable in your own identity' - Agassi's advice to Raducanu
As Emma Raducanu plots a route back to the pinnacle of tennis, the Briton is taking inspiration from Andre Agassi's 2009...
White House to roll out the red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
Trump and Xi are expected to discuss a range of issues from trade to AI during the latter's multi-day visit to Washingto...
More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia
More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers....
Dozens of migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea
Protesters had earlier gathered in Gosport after an initial report that the small boat would be brought further west....
The Papers: 'Burn to be mild' and 'Pulp fiction'
Burnham-Trump meeting at the UN and Earl Spencer admits error in new book lead Wednesday's papers....
Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech
In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation....
UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says
The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the ...
Frost, wind and rain forecast as autumn warmth fades for many
Late summer warmth is set to break in many areas as rain and wind sweep in from the west....
Child ketamine users getting bladder damage describe 'peeing a jellyfish'
Doctors running the UK's first and only dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing pati...
Trump tells UN he has 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' Iran or make peace deal
His tone contrasted with remarks earlier from UN Secretary General António Guterres, who warned global divisions were de...
New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham
The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly....






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