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Sean Penn gives one of his Oscars to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky

Sean Penn gives one of his Oscars to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky

The statue, one of two best actor trophies won by Penn in 2003 and 2008 respectively, will stay in Ukraine until the end of the war.

Timeline: Williamson quits Sunak’s Cabinet after a fortnight

Timeline: Williamson quits Sunak’s Cabinet after a fortnight

Sir Gavin Williamson resigned after a series of allegations about his past conduct.

Full text of Sir Gavin Williamson’s resignation letter and Rishi Sunak’s reply

Full text of Sir Gavin Williamson’s resignation letter and Rishi Sunak’s reply

The South Staffordshire MP resigned after a series of allegations about his behaviour.

Williamson quits after mounting allegations against him become a ‘distraction’

Williamson quits after mounting allegations against him become a ‘distraction’

Sir Gavin Williamson said he intended to clear his name following claims about his conduct.

Uncle who murdered teenage niece has case referred to Parole Board for release

Uncle who murdered teenage niece has case referred to Parole Board for release

Stuart Campbell was convicted in 2002 of kidnapping and killing Danielle Jones.

Met vows to ‘bring to justice’ Just Stop Oil protesters causing M25 disruption

Met vows to ‘bring to justice’ Just Stop Oil protesters causing M25 disruption

Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said operations launched in response to the activists ‘come at a cost’ after 16 arrests were made on Tuesday.

Heartstopper named readers’ favourite at Books Are My Bag awards

Heartstopper named readers’ favourite at Books Are My Bag awards

The LGBT coming-of-age tale was among the list of winning works.

Girl, 12, on 365-day run raises more than £10,000 for cancer charity

Girl, 12, on 365-day run raises more than £10,000 for cancer charity

Emily Talman ran three kilometres every day for a year to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK after she almost lost her grandad to the disease.

Fresh allegations about Williamson’s behaviour add to pressure on Sunak

Fresh allegations about Williamson’s behaviour add to pressure on Sunak

Anne Milton, who was Sir Gavin’s deputy in the whips’ office, accused him of threatening behaviour.

In Pictures: Stars of The Crown hit the red carpet ahead of fifth series

In Pictures: Stars of The Crown hit the red carpet ahead of fifth series

New cast members include Imelda Staunton, Sir Jonathan Pryce, Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki.

Adam Peaty ‘completely focused’ on adding to gold medal haul at Paris Games

Adam Peaty ‘completely focused’ on adding to gold medal haul at Paris Games

The sportsman became the first British swimmer to retain an Olympic title.

Food and drink prices to rise higher, grocery forecaster warns

Food and drink prices to rise higher, grocery forecaster warns

Shoppers are switching from fresh to frozen products, and buying less ready-meals in a bid to manage their ‘basket inflation’, the BRC said.

Adam Hills reveals Princess Royal’s favourite comedy show after being made MBE

Adam Hills reveals Princess Royal’s favourite comedy show after being made MBE

Comedian Adam Hills was made an MBE for services to Paralympic sport and disability awareness.

NI health workers vote to strike in dispute over pay and staffing levels

NI health workers vote to strike in dispute over pay and staffing levels

The union said it would meet with members to discuss next steps, with strike action possible before Christmas.

Oxygen tube blockage ‘may have been caused by patient bite’, inquest hears

Oxygen tube blockage ‘may have been caused by patient bite’, inquest hears

Jasmine Hill, 19, suffered a cardiac arrest shortly after undergoing a procedure on her neck at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Man facing extradition claims he was given distinctive tattoos ‘while in coma’

Man facing extradition claims he was given distinctive tattoos ‘while in coma’

The man claims to be called Arthur Knight but US authorities believe he is rape suspect Nicholas Rossi.

Dame Arlene Foster aims to inspire other women to become involved in public life

Dame Arlene Foster aims to inspire other women to become involved in public life

She also confirmed reports she is set to become a peer.

Mendy denies lying to ‘save his own skin’ over rape allegations

Mendy denies lying to ‘save his own skin’ over rape allegations

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy told Chester Crown Court any sexual contact was always consensual.

Dock workers to vote on new pay offer

Dock workers to vote on new pay offer

Members of Unite in Liverpool have staged strikes in recent weeks.

Enniskillen bomb a turning point on road to peace – minister

Enniskillen bomb a turning point on road to peace – minister

Rev David Cupples had taken up a job in the Co Fermanagh town just two months before the IRA attack.

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