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‘Thuggery’ on streets of Dublin will not be tolerated – Irish Justice Minister

‘Thuggery’ on streets of Dublin will not be tolerated – Irish Justice Minister

Helen McEntee was speaking as a heavy police presence was mounted across Dublin following rioting in the Irish capital on Thursday night.

Pro-Palestine demonstrations in Scotland call for permanent ceasefire

Pro-Palestine demonstrations in Scotland call for permanent ceasefire

The demonstrations took place amid a temporary truce in the conflict.

Friends ‘smash’ rowing world record to spark conversations about mental health

Friends ‘smash’ rowing world record to spark conversations about mental health

The continuous 30-hour row was completed at 1pm on November 25.

Huge 40ft Parliament Christmas tree put up to mark festive season

Huge 40ft Parliament Christmas tree put up to mark festive season

The Sitka spruce was selected from among the 150 million trees in Kielder Forest, Northumberland.

Tory donor Richard Desmond eyes development plans again after political row

Tory donor Richard Desmond eyes development plans again after political row

It comes several years after the initial plans were at the centre of a serious lobbying row.

Water cannon ‘an available tactic’ for Irish police in Dublin

Water cannon ‘an available tactic’ for Irish police in Dublin

A Garda spokesperson said officers have received refresher training in operating the water cannon.

Tens of thousands march for ceasefire in Gaza amid temporary truce

Tens of thousands march for ceasefire in Gaza amid temporary truce

Police said 18 arrests were made over the course of the day.

Man held in custody accused of sending threatening messages to Conservative MP

Man held in custody accused of sending threatening messages to Conservative MP

Feras Al-Jayoosi is charged with stalking North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson.

Labour denies Starmer pushing to water down £28bn green plans

Labour denies Starmer pushing to water down £28bn green plans

Labour said all policies would be subject to its fiscal rules but the position on the green prosperity plan remained ‘unchanged’.

Hamas to release more hostages as thousands set for Gaza ceasefire march

Hamas to release more hostages as thousands set for Gaza ceasefire march

Fourteen more hostages will be released by Hamas later, as tens of thousands of people prepare to gather in London to call for a permanent ceasefire.

This year’s Black Friday ‘busiest shopping day on record’ – Nationwide

This year’s Black Friday ‘busiest shopping day on record’ – Nationwide

Nationwide members made 9.92 million purchases on Friday, which the bank said is equivalent to more than 114 transactions every second.

NHS doctor says family’s situation in Gaza has worsened despite ceasefire

NHS doctor says family’s situation in Gaza has worsened despite ceasefire

Hazem Alaaraj, 46, said his family has a lack of food and small amounts of gas.

Disabled astronaut’s prosthetic leg tested amid poison fears for space station

Disabled astronaut’s prosthetic leg tested amid poison fears for space station

Former British Paralympian John McFall is undertaking astronaut training and a feasibility project.

Labour set to further water down £28bn green plans – reports

Labour set to further water down £28bn green plans – reports

Any move to further dilute the commitment is likely to anger climate campaigners and prompt accusations of a further U-turn by Sir Keir Starmer.

Tech firm Palantir rejects concerns over role in NHS data platform plans

Tech firm Palantir rejects concerns over role in NHS data platform plans

US tech giant Palantir has rejected concerns after the firm was awarded a contract worth hundreds of millions of pounds for a new NHS data platform.

Police appeal over ‘wanted man’ who killed motorcyclist in 2016 crash

Police appeal over ‘wanted man’ who killed motorcyclist in 2016 crash

Gerald Cotter, 56, has been recalled to prison for breaching the conditions of his release.

Man to appear in court charged with stalking MP

Man to appear in court charged with stalking MP

Feras Al-Jayoosi, 36, from Rodbourne, Swindon, is due to appear at Swindon Magistrates Court on Saturday.

Autistic boy obsessed with John Lewis Christmas ad thanks retailer for gifts

Autistic boy obsessed with John Lewis Christmas ad thanks retailer for gifts

Tommy Lamb fell in love with Snapper, the Venus flytrap character, in the retailer’s Christmas advert.

Widespread frost as overnight temperatures fall across the UK

Widespread frost as overnight temperatures fall across the UK

Much of the UK saw sub-zero temperatures in first cold snap of autumn.

Labour has to be ‘diverse’ to form successful government says Rayner

Labour has to be ‘diverse’ to form successful government says Rayner

‘You don’t just need a load of Angela Rayners – that would be awful,’ Labour’s deputy leader said.

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