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UK to conduct Middle East surveillance flights to help find Hamas hostages

UK to conduct Middle East surveillance flights to help find Hamas hostages

The Ministry of Defence said the flights over Israel and Gaza airspace will be unarmed.

Teenager states fears of rising malaria cases and links to extreme weather

Teenager states fears of rising malaria cases and links to extreme weather

Ellyanne Wanjiku Chlystun met the King at Cop28.

Major incident declared in Cumbria after heavy snowfall on roads

Major incident declared in Cumbria after heavy snowfall on roads

Cumbria Police said people should only travel where necessary.

Defence Secretary hails ‘new phase’ of Aukus partnership

Defence Secretary hails ‘new phase’ of Aukus partnership

The UK, US and Australia have agreed to collaborate more closely on undersea warfare technology as they build nuclear-power submarines.

David Hockney unveils Christmas display to bring ‘joy and hope’ to Londoners

David Hockney unveils Christmas display to bring ‘joy and hope’ to Londoners

David Hockney unveiled his Christmas-themed artwork at Battersea Power Station

Father of soldier killed while off-duty in Kenya pays tribute to ‘special’ son

Father of soldier killed while off-duty in Kenya pays tribute to ‘special’ son

Major Kevin McCool, 32, died in the African country on November 29, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed

Man who died after house explosion in Edinburgh named

Man who died after house explosion in Edinburgh named

The 84-year-old man has been named locally as Jim Smith.

Legia Warsaw fans bailed by court as police continue inquiry into major disorder

Legia Warsaw fans bailed by court as police continue inquiry into major disorder

A court hearing was told a lit flag and a flare were used to injure officers during violence outside Villa Park.

Police ‘surrounded’ at pro-Palestine event after making arrests

Police ‘surrounded’ at pro-Palestine event after making arrests

Protesters attempted to stop a police van from leaving the area, the Met Police said.

UK announces funding at Cop28 to prevent global deforestation

UK announces funding at Cop28 to prevent global deforestation

Britain has also provided financial support to US-led efforts to reduce methane emissions in developing countries.

Child killer Lucy Letby faces being stripped of nursing status

Child killer Lucy Letby faces being stripped of nursing status

Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others.

Nigel Harman withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining injury

Nigel Harman withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining injury

The actor, 50, had been due to compete with a Charleston to Step In Time from Disney’s Mary Poppins with his partner Katya Jones on Saturday night.

Health Secretary tells of ‘respect’ for junior doctors before strike talks

Health Secretary tells of ‘respect’ for junior doctors before strike talks

Victoria Atkins said she is unable to meet some of the pay asks but is entering discussions with a ‘constructive frame of mind’.

Just Stop Oil protesters demonstrate outside New Scotland Yard

Just Stop Oil protesters demonstrate outside New Scotland Yard

At least two climate activists were carried into waiting police vans.

Shane MacGowan’s wife joins calls for Fairytale Of New York to go to number one

Shane MacGowan’s wife joins calls for Fairytale Of New York to go to number one

The Pogues’ frontman died ‘peacefully’ at 3am on Thursday with his wife Victoria Mary Clarke and family by his side.

Tributes paid to ‘selfless’ British soldier who died while off-duty in Kenya

Tributes paid to ‘selfless’ British soldier who died while off-duty in Kenya

Major Kevin McCool, 32, died on November 29 in the African country, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

Pro-Palestinians being ‘allowed to march in favour of terrorists’, Truss claims

Pro-Palestinians being ‘allowed to march in favour of terrorists’, Truss claims

The remarks by the former prime minister come as demonstrators prepare for a ‘day of action’ to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

Claudia Winkleman to step down from hosting BBC Radio 2 show next year

Claudia Winkleman to step down from hosting BBC Radio 2 show next year

Comedian and actor Romesh Ranganathan will take over the Saturday morning slot.

Police charge more than 40 away fans after major disorder outside Villa Park

Police charge more than 40 away fans after major disorder outside Villa Park

A total of 46 Legia Warsaw supporters were detained on Thursday after missiles and flares were thrown at police outside the stadium.

Man, 84, dies and two taken to hospital after house explosion in Edinburgh

Man, 84, dies and two taken to hospital after house explosion in Edinburgh

Police officers were called to the Baberton area of the city at 10.25pm on Friday.

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