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King and Queen ‘desperately saddened’ by ‘horrific’ Libya floods

King and Queen ‘desperately saddened’ by ‘horrific’ Libya floods

Storm Daniel hit the coastal city of Derna and other eastern parts of the North African country on Sunday.

People-smuggling should be treated ‘on a par’ with terrorism, Starmer says

People-smuggling should be treated ‘on a par’ with terrorism, Starmer says

Labour has pledged to deepen intelligence ties with Europe and strengthen powers to restrict the movement of suspected people smugglers.

British endurance athlete finishes 315-mile Hudson swim for river health

British endurance athlete finishes 315-mile Hudson swim for river health

UN patron of the oceans Lewis Pugh said he dreams of the day when people can swim down British rivers without getting sick.

Kent firefighters deployed in Morocco tell of ‘devastation’ following earthquake

Kent firefighters deployed in Morocco tell of ‘devastation’ following earthquake

Firefighters from Kent Fire and Rescue Service pulled a dog from the rubble on Wednesday.

Sara Sharif’s family members held on suspicion of murder after landing in UK

Sara Sharif’s family members held on suspicion of murder after landing in UK

Urfan Sharif, his partner Beinash Batool and brother Faisal Malik arrived at Gatwick airport at just after 7.30pm on Wednesday.

Richard Curtis turns to Al Pacino speech in bid to inspire global action

Richard Curtis turns to Al Pacino speech in bid to inspire global action

The acclaimed filmmaker is aiming to bring attention to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals reaching the halfway mark.

Multi-million-pound project hopes to save rare species at white cliffs of Dover

Multi-million-pound project hopes to save rare species at white cliffs of Dover

The announcement comes as England’s wildlife is facing extreme pressures, according to Natural England.

NHS winter resilience fund announced by Government

NHS winter resilience fund announced by Government

It comes amid rising concerns about how the NHS will cope over winter.

Tobias Ellwood resigns as Commons Defence Committee chair

Tobias Ellwood resigns as Commons Defence Committee chair

The Conservative former defence minister had faced a backlash over remarks he made about Afghanistan.

Princess Royal’s investment summit visit hailed an ‘unexpected pleasure’

Princess Royal’s investment summit visit hailed an ‘unexpected pleasure’

Princess Anne was attending the event in Belfast, which was hosting more than 200 investors and businesses from around the world.

Ryan Tubridy and RTE in ‘dispute’ over contract, director general says

Ryan Tubridy and RTE in ‘dispute’ over contract, director general says

Kevin Bakhurst said the broadcaster was of the view that it did not owe its former star presenter any money.

UK Government announces support ‘worth up to £1 million’ for flood-hit Libya

UK Government announces support ‘worth up to £1 million’ for flood-hit Libya

The Foreign Office said the funding was an ‘initial package’ to provide assistance for those most affected by the devastation.

The Range set to buy Wilko brand in £5m deal

The Range set to buy Wilko brand in £5m deal

Administrators at PwC have sought to sell off Wilko’s assets in recent weeks, including its brand and shops, after failing to secure a rescue deal.

Dogs and wolves can remember where people hide food, scientists have found

Dogs and wolves can remember where people hide food, scientists have found

But wolves and dogs may differ in food-related motivation and persistence, the researchers said.

Man released under investigation after woman, 65, dies of gunshot wounds

Man released under investigation after woman, 65, dies of gunshot wounds

The woman’s body was found at a property in Lady’s Drove, Emneth, Norfolk.

Northern Ireland could become for UK/EU what Hong Kong was for Asia – Gove

Northern Ireland could become for UK/EU what Hong Kong was for Asia – Gove

The Levelling Up Secretary made his remarks as he closed an investment conference in Belfast.

Tobias Ellwood resigns as Commons defence committee chairman – reports

Tobias Ellwood resigns as Commons defence committee chairman – reports

Mr Ellwood had been forced to apologise for comments he made about changes since the Taliban takeover.

Vanguard submarine patrol welcomed home by Deputy PM

Vanguard submarine patrol welcomed home by Deputy PM

Sailors have returned from a tour of duty forming part of the longest sustained military operation undertaken by the UK.

Air fryer sales continue to soar as households look to save energy – Lakeland

Air fryer sales continue to soar as households look to save energy – Lakeland

Breadmakers and the tablecloth are disappearing from mealtimes, according to the retailer’s annual trends report.

Former Nato chief Lord Robertson becomes chancellor of his old university

Former Nato chief Lord Robertson becomes chancellor of his old university

Lord Robertson has been named as the new chancellor of the University of Dundee, where he studied economics in the 1960s.

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