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Irish lawyer for South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza at UN court

Irish lawyer for South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza at UN court

Blinne Ni Ghralaigh said that there was a need for urgent provisional measures to order the Israeli military to halt its operations in Gaza.

Strike pay issue can be resolved quickly if Heaton-Harris acts now, say unions

Strike pay issue can be resolved quickly if Heaton-Harris acts now, say unions

Teachers, nurses, health workers, education support workers, police staff and civil servants are set to take part in a day of action on January 18.

Watchdog ruling on Hancock eating kangaroo penis ‘not good use of public money’

Watchdog ruling on Hancock eating kangaroo penis ‘not good use of public money’

Lord Pickles argues reform of the current vetting regime will ‘bring a sense to the system’.

Inequalities in special needs diagnoses is a ‘silent scandal’, Matt Hancock says

Inequalities in special needs diagnoses is a ‘silent scandal’, Matt Hancock says

The Independent MP argued there is ‘an unjust allocation of diagnosis’ within the special educational needs and disabilities system.

Former subpostmistress: My children and I fled home ‘in the night like refugees’

Former subpostmistress: My children and I fled home ‘in the night like refugees’

Shazia Saddiq, 40, left her home in Newcastle after she and her two children were ‘assaulted with eggs and flour’ by members of the community.

TFL to investigate double decker bus fire in Wimbledon

TFL to investigate double decker bus fire in Wimbledon

Three fire engines and around 15 fire firefighters attended the scene at Wimbledon Hill Road.

Arctic airmass to bring ‘disruptive snow’ to UK next week, Met Office warns

Arctic airmass to bring ‘disruptive snow’ to UK next week, Met Office warns

RAC Breakdown said travel plans could be affected, with drivers advised to be prepared in the event of a breakdown during the cold weather.

Government under pressure to offer asylum seekers ‘safe passage to our shores’

Government under pressure to offer asylum seekers ‘safe passage to our shores’

Home Secretary James Cleverly said in a written statement the UK had a ‘proud history of providing protection for the most vulnerable’.

Scottish Government unable to say how many XL bullies moved due to restrictions

Scottish Government unable to say how many XL bullies moved due to restrictions

It came after First Minister Humza Yousaf announced his Government will ‘in essence replicate’ the ban.

Mother charged with manslaughter following baby’s death

Mother charged with manslaughter following baby’s death

Jack Wheeler, 30, and Melissa Wilband, 27, the mother of the child, are due to appear at Gloucestershire Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

John Lewis hires former director Peter Ruis to lead department store firm

John Lewis hires former director Peter Ruis to lead department store firm

The new executive director returns to John Lewis after around 11 years.

Anne watches land mine clearance at Sri Lanka’s former civil war front line

Anne watches land mine clearance at Sri Lanka’s former civil war front line

The Princess Royal travelled to the area to learn about efforts to make it habitable.

Two women suffer physical harm after Wiltshire Police failings on Clare’s Law

Two women suffer physical harm after Wiltshire Police failings on Clare’s Law

Wiltshire Police previously launched an urgent review of every application made under the scheme.

Bullying reports at Polmont YOI not shared with mental health team, inquiry told

Bullying reports at Polmont YOI not shared with mental health team, inquiry told

Two deaths at the facility in 2018 are being investigated.

Members of closing Odey Asset Management fund to share almost £64m

Members of closing Odey Asset Management fund to share almost £64m

The money will be distributed between 11 members of the hedge fund.

Children on waiting list ‘to be prioritised under Labour’

Children on waiting list ‘to be prioritised under Labour’

It comes as the party published its child health action plan.

Northern Ireland tourism at risk from electronic travel scheme – civil servant

Northern Ireland tourism at risk from electronic travel scheme – civil servant

Ian Snowden, of Northern Ireland’s Department for the Economy, sounded the warning at a tourism event on Thursday.

New dinosaur species may be closest known relative of T. rex, study suggests

New dinosaur species may be closest known relative of T. rex, study suggests

Researchers have identified the newly discovered subspecies of tyrannosaur known as Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis.

Veteran Labour MP says he is suffering from ‘untreatable’ leukaemia

Veteran Labour MP says he is suffering from ‘untreatable’ leukaemia

The Rochdale MP, who has represented the constituency since 2017 and has been an MP since 1983, had been receiving chemotherapy for a form of cancer.

Zac Goldsmith temporarily banned from driving after speeding four times

Zac Goldsmith temporarily banned from driving after speeding four times

The former environment minister cannot drive until March 18.

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