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Christmas food price shock looms, chancellor warned

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Airlines furious after another technical glitch cancels flights

World's oldest baby is born in the United States

World's oldest baby is born in the United States

Scotland approves world's largest wind project days after Trump called them 'con-job'

Scotland approves world's largest wind project days after Trump called them 'con-job'

34 porn websites facing scrutiny over new age-check rules

34 porn websites facing scrutiny over new age-check rules

Gazan boy, 15, given hero's welcome as he arrives in UK for urgent medical treatment

Gazan boy, 15, given hero's welcome as he arrives in UK for urgent medical treatment

Man, 76, arrested on suspicion of administering poison at summer camp after eight children taken to hospital

Man, 76, arrested on suspicion of administering poison at summer camp after eight children taken to hospital

'Mr Witkoff, come here right now': US doctor in Gaza dares Trump's envoy to witness hunger crisis

'Mr Witkoff, come here right now': US doctor in Gaza dares Trump's envoy to witness hunger crisis

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2,500-year-old Siberian 'ice mummy' had intricate tattoos, imaging reveals

2,500-year-old Siberian 'ice mummy' had intricate tattoos, imaging reveals

The woman, aged about 50, was buried in a Siberian ice cave and discovered millennia later.... Read more

'Communities' of strange, extreme life seen for first time in deep ocean

'Communities' of strange, extreme life seen for first time in deep ocean

A Chinese-led research team captures pictures of life at depths of more than 9km in the northwest Pacific Ocean.... Read more

Why did Russian mega earthquake not cause more tsunami damage?

Why did Russian mega earthquake not cause more tsunami damage?

The earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded, but its tsunami was not as bad as feared.... Read more

UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years

UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years

Prof Michele Dougherty is the first woman to be appointed to the influential post.... Read more

Thousands of river pollution tests cancelled because of staff shortages

Thousands of river pollution tests cancelled because of staff shortages

Testing programmes affected include those monitoring the impact of drought.... Read more

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Former Labour minister says she 'hopes' Rachel Reeves is considering wealth tax

Former Labour minister says she 'hopes' Rachel Reeves is considering wealth tax

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What happened when I quit the government 

'Rachel Reeves would hate what you just said'

'Rachel Reeves would hate what you just said'

Gary Neville, YouTube and online protections

Gary Neville, YouTube and online protections

Why Palestinian statehood won't stop the starvation

Why Palestinian statehood won't stop the starvation

Can anything stop the ketamine crisis?

Can anything stop the ketamine crisis?

Has Trump broken from Netanyahu over Gaza?

Has Trump broken from Netanyahu over Gaza?

Trade negotiations, bond risks and a rise in botulism cases

Trade negotiations, bond risks and a rise in botulism cases

History Girls: How football came home... again

History Girls: How football came home... again

Diddy lawyers call for acquittal or retrial on prostitution-related charges

Diddy lawyers call for acquittal or retrial on pro...

Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs have called for him to be acquitted of prostitution-related offences, or given a new trial on the same charges.

Ozzy Osbourne gets final tour of Birmingham - with fans flooding streets to pay their respects

Ozzy Osbourne gets final tour of Birmingham - with...

Ozzy Osbourne has taken his final tour of Birmingham - with his family experiencing the love of thousands of fans who turned out to see the heavy metal star come home.

Glastonbury headliner explains why he's backing new UK-wide festival

Glastonbury headliner explains why he's backing ne...

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy has warned of a musical "silence" that would come without the pubs and bars that give UK artists their first chance to perform.

Bob Geldof accuses Israel of 'dangling food in front of starving, panicked, exhausted mothers'

Bob Geldof accuses Israel of 'dangling food in fro...

Bob Geldof has accused the Israeli authorities of "lying" about starvation in Gaza - after Israel's government spokesperson claimed there was "no famine caused by Israel".

Paul Gallagher, older brother of Oasis stars Noel and Liam, is charged with rape

Paul Gallagher, older brother of Oasis stars Noel ...

Paul Gallagher, the older brother of Oasis stars Noel and Liam, has been charged with multiple offences including rape.

Grammy-winning jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine dies

Grammy-winning jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine dies

Grammy-winning jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine has died aged 97.

Company at heart of Coldplay viral video releases tongue-in-cheek clip - with a big twist

Company at heart of Coldplay viral video releases ...

The company at the centre of a viral video at a Coldplay concert has released a tongue-in-cheek clip on social media - featuring Gwyneth Paltrow as a "temporary spokesperson".

Gregg Wallace speaks out after MasterChef sacking

Gregg Wallace speaks out after MasterChef sacking

Gregg Wallace has spoken about his sacking from MasterChef after inappropriate behaviour while working for the BBC - but insisted he is "not a groper, a sex pest or a flasher".

Top Boy actor charged with two counts of rape

Top Boy actor charged with two counts of rape

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward has been charged with two counts of rape and is due to appear in court next month.

Riverdance star Flatley 'to make bid for Irish presidency'

Riverdance star Flatley 'to make bid for Irish pre...

Riverdance star Michael Flatley is hoping to become Ireland's next president, a court has heard.

World's oldest baby is born in the United States

World's oldest baby is born in the United States

The world's "oldest baby" has been born in the United States.

Scotland approves world's largest wind project days after Trump called them 'con-job'

Scotland approves world's largest wind project day...

The Scottish Government has given approval for what is being called the world's "biggest offshore windfarms" just days after US President Donald Trump pressured Scotland's First Minister to scrap renewable projects.

34 porn websites facing scrutiny over new age-check rules

34 porn websites facing scrutiny over new age-chec...

The UK's internet watchdog has launched an investigation into how four companies - that collectively run 34 pornography sites - are complying with new age-check requirements.

'It makes me sad and angry': Bereaved mother urges parents to get their children vaccinated

'It makes me sad and angry': Bereaved mother urges...

The mother of a 10-year-old girl who died from complications of measles has urged parents to have their children vaccinated amid a surge of cases.

Hotel tycoon announces expansion plan for Heathrow Airport which includes shorter third runway

Hotel tycoon announces expansion plan for Heathrow...

Hotel tycoon Surinder Arora has put forward an expansion plan for Heathrow which rivals that by the airport's owners.

TikTok to alert parents when teens post public videos

TikTok to alert parents when teens post public vid...

TikTok will now alert parents when their teenager posts a public video, as part of new safety tools launched this week.

BMA hits back at claims it refused to allow doctors to work in critical areas during strike

BMA hits back at claims it refused to allow doctor...

The British Medical Association has hit back at claims the organisation refused to allow doctors to keep working in critical areas during five days of strike action.

Hundreds of thousands of people backlash against internet safety rules

Hundreds of thousands of people backlash against i...

Hundreds of thousands of people are protesting against the UK's new online safety rules, with accusations of censorship being levelled at the government.

Sainsbury's blames Visa card issues for online payment failure

Sainsbury's blames Visa card issues for online pay...

J Sainsbury, the supermarket chain, was on Wednesday racing to resolve an issue with card payments made involving Visa and Barclays which was impacting customers' ability to pay for online grocery orders.

At least 17 killed in Turkey wildfires as thousands flee their homes

At least 17 killed in Turkey wildfires as thousand...

Wildfires in several Turkish regions have claimed at least 17 lives in the past month, as record-breaking heatwaves and strong winds fuel devastating blazes across the eastern Mediterranean.