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Corroboration rule change ‘transformative’ for rape cases – Lord Advocate

Corroboration rule change ‘transformative’ for rape cases – Lord Advocate

Dorothy Bain said the change in how corroboration is viewed could ‘improve access to justice for more victims’.

Bomb victim’s family consider taking new inquest request to European court

Bomb victim’s family consider taking new inquest request to European court

The UK Supreme Court earlier upheld a decision to refuse a new inquest into the killing of Eugene Dalton in an IRA bomb in 1988.

Facial recognition firm Clearview AI overturns UK data privacy fine

Facial recognition firm Clearview AI overturns UK data privacy fine

A tribunal has overturned the £7.5 million fine imposed by the Information Commissioner’s Office last year.

Parents of critically ill baby prepare for appeal after losing treatment fight

Parents of critically ill baby prepare for appeal after losing treatment fight

A High Court judge ruled that doctors could lawfully limit the treatment they provide to seven-month-old Indi Gregory.

‘Conspicuous’ bundle of straw dangled from Millennium Bridge per ancient byelaw

‘Conspicuous’ bundle of straw dangled from Millennium Bridge per ancient byelaw

The straw is suspended when the headroom of the bridge arch or span is reduced from its normal limits.

Amazon announces it will recommence drone deliveries in the UK in 2024

Amazon announces it will recommence drone deliveries in the UK in 2024

The retail giant, which already runs delivery drones in Texas and California, intends to utilise the technology at one site in the UK.

Need to ‘deradicalise’ young loyalists in Northern Ireland, academic tells MPs

Need to ‘deradicalise’ young loyalists in Northern Ireland, academic tells MPs

Dr Aaron Edwards was giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.

Tottenham Hotspur lose court challenge over regeneration scheme next to stadium

Tottenham Hotspur lose court challenge over regeneration scheme next to stadium

The football club brought a judicial review against planning permission for a proposed residential and commercial development.

Foreign Secretary raises doubts about feasibility of Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Foreign Secretary raises doubts about feasibility of Israel-Hamas ceasefire

James Cleverly said ‘the behaviour of Hamas’ has not given him confidence the group would respect a ceasefire.

Homes and roads flooded as Storm Babet hits Ireland

Homes and roads flooded as Storm Babet hits Ireland

The mayor of Co Cork said one month’s rain had fallen in 24 hours.

Regulator updates rating system to warn of unproven fertility treatments

Regulator updates rating system to warn of unproven fertility treatments

The fertility regulator has raised concerns about clinics ‘unnecessarily offering unproven treatments to patients’.

Archbishop of Canterbury in ‘profound mourning’ over Gaza hospital blast

Archbishop of Canterbury in ‘profound mourning’ over Gaza hospital blast

Justin Welby said the strike on the al Ahli hospital, which he has visited, violated the ‘sanctity and dignity of human life’.

Jailing women for abortion-related crimes ‘unlikely to be just outcome’ – court

Jailing women for abortion-related crimes ‘unlikely to be just outcome’ – court

The Court of Appeal gave its reasons for reducing the sentence of Carla Foster, who was originally jailed for procuring a late abortion.

School staff to strike in four Scottish council areas on November 1

School staff to strike in four Scottish council areas on November 1

Glasgow, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde will all be impacted by the strikes.

Man who died at bus stop when BMW crashed into queue named by police

Man who died at bus stop when BMW crashed into queue named by police

A 21-year-old remains under investigation for causing death by dangerous driving following the crash on Sunday.

Woman’s ‘shock’ after two years of treatment to find she never had cancer

Woman’s ‘shock’ after two years of treatment to find she never had cancer

Megan Royle underwent cycles of treatment and even had her eggs frozen, only to find out she had been misdiagnosed.

Better treatment pathway for pancreatic cancer ‘could save thousands of lives’

Better treatment pathway for pancreatic cancer ‘could save thousands of lives’

Pancreatic Cancer UK is called for sustained government funding to improve diagnosis and treatment for those with the disease.

Decarbonisation a ‘massive, massive challenge’, says Ofgem chair-elect

Decarbonisation a ‘massive, massive challenge’, says Ofgem chair-elect

Mark McAllister also told MPs that retaining a resilient and secure energy system in the face of extreme weather would be ‘very difficult’.

AI and 10 seconds of voice recording can screen for diabetes, study suggests

AI and 10 seconds of voice recording can screen for diabetes, study suggests

Scientists used six to 10 seconds of people’s voice, along with basic health data, including age, sex, height, and weight, to create an AI model.

Kay Burley’s remarks about Palestinian ambassador receive 1,500 complaints

Kay Burley’s remarks about Palestinian ambassador receive 1,500 complaints

The media watchdog said a total of 1,537 complaints were made after Breakfast With Kay Burley on Sky News on October 10.

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