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Protesters condemn BBC over stance on not labelling Hamas ‘terrorists’

Protesters condemn BBC over stance on not labelling Hamas ‘terrorists’

Protesters placed posters of kidnapped Israelis on a wall opposite Broadcasting House.

Von der Leyen does ‘not speak for Ireland’ on Israel-Hamas conflict

Von der Leyen does ‘not speak for Ireland’ on Israel-Hamas conflict

The Irish president joined criticism of the EU Commission leader’s comments on the Middle East conflict.

Nathanel Young: ‘Cheeky chappie’ died protecting his country, says sister

Nathanel Young: ‘Cheeky chappie’ died protecting his country, says sister

British-Israeli soldier Nathanel Young, 20, was killed by Hamas militants on October 7.

Andrew Bridgen reports fellow MP to Commons authority for alleged slap on head

Andrew Bridgen reports fellow MP to Commons authority for alleged slap on head

Mr Bridgen, who joined the Reclaim Party after being kicked out of the Conservatives, demanded that Tory Crispin Blunt apologise for the ‘chop’.

Justice Secretary to take ‘decisive action’ over indefinite prison sentences

Justice Secretary to take ‘decisive action’ over indefinite prison sentences

His comments come as capacity in the prison estate has come under serious pressure.

Humza Yousaf to pledge £300 million to cut NHS waiting lists in Scotland

Humza Yousaf to pledge £300 million to cut NHS waiting lists in Scotland

The Scottish First Minister will also use his speech to the SNP conference to insist support for independence can increase to a ‘sustained majority’.

Online memorial page set up for teenager killed in M53 school bus crash

Online memorial page set up for teenager killed in M53 school bus crash

Jessica Baker, 15, and coach driver Stephen Shrimpton, 40, were killed as the vehicle overturned on the M53 in Cheshire in September.

Ofcom’s online safety supervision director suspended after posts about Israel

Ofcom’s online safety supervision director suspended after posts about Israel

Fadzai Madzingira was appointed by media watchdog Ofcom in June 2023 and has now been suspended.

Man, 70, fatally injured in street attack named by counter-terror officers

Man, 70, fatally injured in street attack named by counter-terror officers

Terrence Carney had just used a cash machine when he was attacked in Hartlepool town centre on Sunday morning.

Further flooding expected in Scotland due to Storm Babet

Further flooding expected in Scotland due to Storm Babet

The Met Office and Scottish Environment Protection Agency are already issuing warnings.

Woman ‘critical’ in hospital as Manchester bus crash driver arrested

Woman ‘critical’ in hospital as Manchester bus crash driver arrested

Police, fire and ambulance crews were dispatched after reports of the incident in Piccadilly Gardens.

Royal reception for planners of late Queen’s funeral and the coronation

Royal reception for planners of late Queen’s funeral and the coronation

Guests will include those who helped to stage the Operation London Bridge events – and the coronation, known as Operation Golden Orb.

Lady Leshurr attacked ex-girlfriend and bit woman’s new partner, court hears

Lady Leshurr attacked ex-girlfriend and bit woman’s new partner, court hears

Rapper Lady Leshurr, real name Melesha O’Garro, and Sherelle Smith are on trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

Stella McCartney’s plan for Highlands holiday home attracts raft of objections

Stella McCartney’s plan for Highlands holiday home attracts raft of objections

Planning permission was granted for the site in 2000 but 54 objections have been lodged from around the UK.

Chief constable facing criminal probe over Falklands War medal allegations

Chief constable facing criminal probe over Falklands War medal allegations

Nick Adderley has been suspended over claims he misrepresented his military past in public and in communications with his county’s crime commissioner.

One person seriously hurt and nine others in hospital after Manchester bus crash

One person seriously hurt and nine others in hospital after Manchester bus crash

Police, fire and ambulance crews were dispatched after reports of the incident in Piccadilly Gardens.

Councils call for rethink over ‘failing’ support for economically inactive

Councils call for rethink over ‘failing’ support for economically inactive

Various schemes which should support people back into work do not respond to people’s needs, according to the Local Government Association.

BBC says it has given ‘careful consideration’ to Israel-Hamas conflict coverage

BBC says it has given ‘careful consideration’ to Israel-Hamas conflict coverage

The BBC has received complaints from people who think it has been biased against Israel and people who think it has been biased against Palestinians.

Rishi Sunak faces renewed pressure to ban Iran’s revolutionary guard

Rishi Sunak faces renewed pressure to ban Iran’s revolutionary guard

A host of influential Tories have called for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be proscribed as a terrorist group.

Google to help fund new AI research centre at University of Cambridge

Google to help fund new AI research centre at University of Cambridge

The tech giant said the new partnership would encourage collaboration between researchers to design responsible artificial intelligence.

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