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Day 11 at Cop26 – protests and warnings as the clock ticks on

Day 11 at Cop26 – protests and warnings as the clock ticks on

Negotiations are nearing their scheduled end but many expect them to run over, despite event president Alok Sharma promising a timely conclusion.

Meghan aide ‘regretted’ not giving evidence in High Court privacy battle

Meghan aide ‘regretted’ not giving evidence in High Court privacy battle

The Mail On Sunday’s publisher is challenging a ruling that it breached Meghan’s privacy when it published a letter to her father.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

The five areas with the biggest week-on-week rises are all in Scotland.

Climate talks face ‘monumental challenge’ to deliver on goals – Sharma

Climate talks face ‘monumental challenge’ to deliver on goals – Sharma

The Cop26 president said negotiators ‘must strain every sinew to achieve a timely outcome that we can all be proud of’.

Queen to miss another engagement but will attend Remembrance Sunday service

Queen to miss another engagement but will attend Remembrance Sunday service

The monarch is continuing to follow doctors’ orders to rest as she pulls out of the General Synod service and opening session.

Elderly woman raped in her own home

Elderly woman raped in her own home

Officers are appealing for information following the assault during the early hours of November 11.

Former aircraft engineer, 90, granted wish to be reunited with Harrier jet

Former aircraft engineer, 90, granted wish to be reunited with Harrier jet

Roy Whitehead worked on the planes during a 42-year career with manufacturer Hawker,

Police officer thought he was ‘going to die’ when he was hit by car

Police officer thought he was ‘going to die’ when he was hit by car

Zeng Xing Yu, also known as Wenjie Yu, is accused of attempting to murder Pc Neil Kerr on July 21 last year when he drove into him in Glasgow.

Footage of fatal bridge crash released as warning to speeding drivers

Footage of fatal bridge crash released as warning to speeding drivers

Raihan Ahmed was speeding at more than 50mph in a 20mph zone when he killed Ghulam Nabi,

Strikes by London Underground drivers over Night Tube dispute

Strikes by London Underground drivers over Night Tube dispute

Members of the RMT will stage a series of walkouts from later this month, when night services are due to resume.

Half a million social care staff in England ‘not recorded as double jabbed’

Half a million social care staff in England ‘not recorded as double jabbed’

This includes more than 56,000 registered care home staff, who must be double jabbed to continue working in care homes from Thursday.

Indigenous community demands concrete decisions as Cop26 talks enter final push

Indigenous community demands concrete decisions as Cop26 talks enter final push

Judy Ann Wilson, of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, expressed concern indigenous voices are not being heard at the summit.

Ex-policeman tells court of nightmares following death of Yvonne Fletcher

Ex-policeman tells court of nightmares following death of Yvonne Fletcher

John Murray, 66, tearfully recalled the aftermath of Pc Fletcher being shot while policing a demonstration against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi in 1984.

Current coronavirus measures are ‘insufficient’, expert says

Current coronavirus measures are ‘insufficient’, expert says

Professor Tim Spector said vaccines alone were not enough to control Covid and it could be a concern for the next five years.

The endgame of the talks: How will Cop26 play out?

The endgame of the talks: How will Cop26 play out?

The UN climate summit is due to finish on Friday.

MP: Crime commissioner facing sex offence probe cannot help recruit police chief

MP: Crime commissioner facing sex offence probe cannot help recruit police chief

Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Steve Turner, who insists he is innocent, has been interviewing shortlisted candidates to lead the force.

Supervisor did not know of soldier’s threat to end his life, inquest told

Supervisor did not know of soldier’s threat to end his life, inquest told

Corporal Alexander Tostevin, 28, was serving with the Poole-based Special Boat Service when he died at his home in March 2018.

Ireland in discussions with Biden administration over UK Article 16 plans

Ireland in discussions with Biden administration over UK Article 16 plans

Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said he had spoken with senior advisors to US President Biden this week.

Over £40,000 raised for NHS break rooms after staff had ‘nowhere else to go’

Over £40,000 raised for NHS break rooms after staff had ‘nowhere else to go’

A public crowdfunder was launched for the refurbishment of break rooms while staff ‘continue to work under incredible strain’.

Stormont Finance Minister urges VAT exemption on energy bills

Stormont Finance Minister urges VAT exemption on energy bills

Conor Murphy made the call to the Treasury as gas prices continue to rise in Northern Ireland.

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