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Search for alkali attack suspect continues after last sighting at King’s Cross

Search for alkali attack suspect continues after last sighting at King’s Cross

Police have called for the 35-year-old from the Newcastle area to hand himself in following Wednesday’s attack in Clapham, south London.

‘Historic day’ as devolved government returns in Northern Ireland

‘Historic day’ as devolved government returns in Northern Ireland

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill pledged to be a first minister for all.

17-year-old convicted of murdering schoolboy in bus stop chase

17-year-old convicted of murdering schoolboy in bus stop chase

Renell Charles was killed stabbed shortly after the end of the school day in what police described as a ‘brutal attack’ in May 2023.

New mRNA cancer vaccine from Moderna trialled in British patients

New mRNA cancer vaccine from Moderna trialled in British patients

Experts believe these vaccines may lead to a new generation of ‘off-the-shelf’ cancer therapies.

Sylvester Stallone ‘torn up’ at death of Rocky co-star Carl Weathers

Sylvester Stallone ‘torn up’ at death of Rocky co-star Carl Weathers

Weathers played nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky movies.

Facebook at 20: Scandal, looming regulation and a future built around AI

Facebook at 20: Scandal, looming regulation and a future built around AI

The social network has had a bumpy two decades at the forefront of the internet.

New evidence provides ‘unambiguous proof’ 12th century archbishop was a saint

New evidence provides ‘unambiguous proof’ 12th century archbishop was a saint

English Heritage said a previously overlooked reference in a 15th century manuscript showed Thurstan, who was Archbishop of York, achieved sainthood.

UK’s readiness to fight a war marred by capability and recruitment issues – MPs

UK’s readiness to fight a war marred by capability and recruitment issues – MPs

The Defence Committee warned the Armed Forces are overstretched, leaving little time for training in warfighting.

Powersharing to return in NI with Michelle O’Neill as first minister

Powersharing to return in NI with Michelle O’Neill as first minister

MLAs will return to Stormont on Saturday, bringing an end to a two-year political impasse.

Facebook turns 20: Highs and lows from two decades of the social media giant

Facebook turns 20: Highs and lows from two decades of the social media giant

From major acquisitions to data scandals, the social network has had an eventual two decades online.

What the papers say – February 3

What the papers say – February 3

The sentencing and naming of transgender teenager Brianna Ghey’s killers dominates the front of Saturday’s newspapers.

Michelle O’Neill: From teenage mother to history-making first minister

Michelle O’Neill: From teenage mother to history-making first minister

Ms O’Neill has been the face of Sinn Fein’s long campaign to have the Assembly restored.

Family of one of Brianna Ghey’s killers say their lives ‘are in turmoil’

Family of one of Brianna Ghey’s killers say their lives ‘are in turmoil’

Scarlett Jenkinson’s family thanker Brianna’s mother her ‘incredible selflessness and empathy’.

Search for Clapham chemical attacker enters third day

Search for Clapham chemical attacker enters third day

Police have called for chief suspect Abdul Ezedi to hand himself in.

Former Tory minister Sir Bob Neill to quit as MP at next election

Former Tory minister Sir Bob Neill to quit as MP at next election

The Bromley and Chislehurst MP will spend more time supporting his wife, who has suffered a stroke.

Former minister criticises ‘farcical’ asylum system after Clapham attack

Former minister criticises ‘farcical’ asylum system after Clapham attack

Robert Jenrick calls for stronger border controls after ‘watershed’ moment.

Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Polar Medal to leave UK unless bought domestically

Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Polar Medal to leave UK unless bought domestically

The silver badge is the last of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s medals still in the UK, according to the Government.

Jasmine Harman leads tributes to A Place In The Sun co-star Jonnie Irwin

Jasmine Harman leads tributes to A Place In The Sun co-star Jonnie Irwin

The TV presenter died at the age of 50.

A Place In The Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin helped couples find dream homes

A Place In The Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin helped couples find dream homes

The property expert was also known for appearing in Escape To The Country on the BBC and Dream Lives For Sale on Sky.

A Place In The Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin dies aged 50

A Place In The Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin dies aged 50

He also presented BBC’s Escape To The Country.

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