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Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza and destroy heavy equipment used to clear rubble
Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and destroyed bulldozers and ...
Russia batters Ukrainian cities as Kremlin warns peace talks will take time
The attacks took place ahead of an expected meeting between Ukrainian, British, French and US officials in London on ...
British tourist tells of sombre atmosphere in Rome following death of Pope
Antoni Bohdanowicz, from Berkshire, travelled to Rome with his wife and her family to see the Easter service in St Peter’s ...
Gunmen kill at least 26 tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir
At least 26 tourists have been killed by gunmen at a tourist resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said. Two senior officers said at least four gunmen, whom they described as militants, fired at ...
Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka is fit to play for Arsenal against Crystal Palace
Bukayo Saka has handed Mikel Arteta an injury boost after the Arsenal manager declared he is fit to face Crystal Palace at the Emirates on Wednesday. Saka was withdrawn in the second half of Arsenal’s ...
Minister: Significant progress made to clear rubbish from Birmingham’s streets
The Conservatives pressed communities minister Jim McMahon to ‘rule out the humiliation of service personnel ever having to collect refuse’.
Rare Victorian engine hidden for decades found in city attic during renovations
A rare Victorian engine once used in an Edinburgh police building has been found in an attic during renovation work. The Crossley engine lay hidden for decades before it was discovered in the attic of ...
Epsom debutant Jackknife looks smart prospect in the making
Jackknife travelled stylishly throughout in the hands of his jockey Oisin Murphy, impressing his Carlburg Stables handler in the process, with Varian now able to sit and ponder future options.
Use of tasers in prisons to be trialled after Manchester bomb plotter attack
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said actions were being taken to better protect prison staff and the public.
Ronnie O’Sullivan holds narrow Crucible lead over rival Ali Carter
O’Sullivan and Carter famously barged shoulders during Carter’s 13-9 win in the second round in 2018 and recriminations flew after O’Sullivan’s Masters final win in 2023, with Carter accusing his ...
Pope Francis death: What happens next?
The Church is currently in “sede vacante”, or “the vacant See”. This happened at the moment of the Pope’s death. The secret meeting of cardinals, known as the conclave, usually beings between 15 and ...
Boy, 13, dies and two taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash
A 13-year-old boy has died and two other people have been taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash. Officers were called to reports of the collision on the A25 in Bletchingley, near Redhill, at ...