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Harry: I killed 25 people during tour of duty in Afghanistan

Harry: I killed 25 people during tour of duty in Afghanistan

The Duke of Sussex revealed the number in his memoir Spare, saying he flew six deadly missions during his second stint on the front line.

Teen, 18, drowned after rescuing relatives in strong current, inquest hears

Teen, 18, drowned after rescuing relatives in strong current, inquest hears

Callum Baker-Osborne got into difficulty in the water while rescuing other members of his family.

Meghan upset Kate over ‘baby brain’ comment in run up to Sussexes’ wedding

Meghan upset Kate over ‘baby brain’ comment in run up to Sussexes’ wedding

The Duke of Sussex said his wife made the comment during a phone call about wedding rehearsals.

Kanye West song Power at centre of London High Court royalties dispute

Kanye West song Power at centre of London High Court royalties dispute

A judge has outlined detail of the dispute between Declan Colgan Music Ltd and UMG Recordings, Inc in a ruling on a preliminary legal issue.

Maned Wolves bring excitement to Yorkshire wildlife park

Maned Wolves bring excitement to Yorkshire wildlife park

The five pups were seen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park this week.

Council threatens legal action over migrants being housed in seaside hotels

Council threatens legal action over migrants being housed in seaside hotels

The council said that the housing of migrants in five hotels in Skegness is damaging trade and tourism in the area.

Six women held over ‘suspicious’ death of one-year-old boy at nursery

Six women held over ‘suspicious’ death of one-year-old boy at nursery

West Midlands Police said a criminal investigation was launched after the death in Dudley on December 9.

Union leader urges Starmer to guarantee no austerity under a Labour government

Union leader urges Starmer to guarantee no austerity under a Labour government

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said she wants assurances that the party is not preparing to make ‘continued cuts to services and pay’.

Murderer Russell Causley can be freed from jail – Parole Board

Murderer Russell Causley can be freed from jail – Parole Board

Causley made UK legal history last year when he became the first prisoner to face a public parole hearing.

Public support tech bosses being made liable for online harms, NSPCC says

Public support tech bosses being made liable for online harms, NSPCC says

The children’s charity has called on the Government to amend the Online Safety Bill to make named managers criminally liable for harm on their sites.

Flu and Covid-19 hospital admissions fall, though levels remain high

Flu and Covid-19 hospital admissions fall, though levels remain high

The rate of flu admissions continues to be highest among the oldest age groups.

German minister: Northern Ireland Protocol ‘Achilles heel’ to UK-EU relations

German minister: Northern Ireland Protocol ‘Achilles heel’ to UK-EU relations

Annalena Baerbock’s appeal to find a solution to the deadlock came as she was due to meet Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.

Vigil for Natalie McNally at Stormont hears calls to end violence against women

Vigil for Natalie McNally at Stormont hears calls to end violence against women

A crowd, including MLAs from all political parties, gathered at Parliament Building for a vigil and minutes’ silence on Thursday.

Six-month stalemate over rail strikes ‘holding back progress on green transport’

Six-month stalemate over rail strikes ‘holding back progress on green transport’

Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan spoke with the PA news agency about the impact of the pay row deadlock on the UK’s green transport goals.

Harry claims he and William ‘begged’ Charles not to marry Camilla

Harry claims he and William ‘begged’ Charles not to marry Camilla

Harry’s autobiography Spare reveals that the royal brothers were aware of Camilla as the ‘other woman’ before she married Charles.

Government pressing ahead with ‘minimum safety levels’ Bill during strikes

Government pressing ahead with ‘minimum safety levels’ Bill during strikes

The announcement was made amid a wave of strikes, including a walkout by train drivers on Thursday which crippled rail services.

Sunak ‘hasn’t a clue’ on climate, says scientist

Sunak ‘hasn’t a clue’ on climate, says scientist

The Prime Minister disappointed academics and activists by omitting climate change from his list of priorities for the year ahead.

Giving reading at Benedict XVI funeral ‘an honour’, says Donegal woman

Giving reading at Benedict XVI funeral ‘an honour’, says Donegal woman

Mary Maguire, from Letterkenny, said she got ‘such a shock’ after being asked to take part in the former pope’s requiem Mass.

Sinkhole closes road in Teddington

Sinkhole closes road in Teddington

The hole opened up in Kingston Road at around 4pm on Wednesday, according to police, and engineers were examining the site.

80% of Earth’s glaciers ‘will be gone by 2100 if global temperatures rise by 4C’

80% of Earth’s glaciers ‘will be gone by 2100 if global temperatures rise by 4C’

Even in the best-case scenario, where the temperature increase is limited to 1.5C, around half of the glaciers will disappear, experts predict.

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