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Johnson given findings of probe into whether he misled MPs over parties – report

Johnson given findings of probe into whether he misled MPs over parties – report

The former prime minister could face suspension from the Commons or even a by-election if the committee finds him in contempt of Parliament.

Pink diamond and ruby make history as they fetch £28 million each at auction

Pink diamond and ruby make history as they fetch £28 million each at auction

The jewels were sold during Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale in New York on Thursday.

Leaders reflect on Churchill’s early hours visits to Roosevelt

Leaders reflect on Churchill’s early hours visits to Roosevelt

Rishi Sunak vowed not to bother Joe Biden in the way the UK’s wartime leader had pestered the then US president.

Biden mistakenly calls Sunak ‘Mr President’ as he welcomes him to White House

Biden mistakenly calls Sunak ‘Mr President’ as he welcomes him to White House

Joe Biden got Rishi Sunak’s title wrong when the pair met in Washington.

City Watchdog investigating hedge fund amid claims against founder Crispin Odey

City Watchdog investigating hedge fund amid claims against founder Crispin Odey

Odey AM declined to comment.

Biden hails strength of special relationship as Sunak visits White House

Biden hails strength of special relationship as Sunak visits White House

The president said UK/US relations were in ‘real good shape’ as the Prime Minister visited Washington.

Government must ‘speed up and scale up’ AI in education – Lord Hague

Government must ‘speed up and scale up’ AI in education – Lord Hague

The former Conservative Party leader spoke at the Times Education Summit on Thursday.

Visitors told to experience historic sites with senses as phones ‘overstimulate’

Visitors told to experience historic sites with senses as phones ‘overstimulate’

The charity has added signs with messages such as: ‘Beware this view will live long in the memory.’

Camilla meets veteran as she is made colonel-in-chief of her father’s regiment

Camilla meets veteran as she is made colonel-in-chief of her father’s regiment

The Queen spoke of her delight at her role with the Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own).

Ex-Liverpool striker told police to shoot Annecy attacker as he ran towards him

Ex-Liverpool striker told police to shoot Annecy attacker as he ran towards him

The Frenchman, 38, explained how the attacker was shot in front of him in the park.

CCTV footage showing moments before custody sergeant was fatally shot released

CCTV footage showing moments before custody sergeant was fatally shot released

Body-worn camera and CCTV footage captures the moments Louis De Zoysa was arrested and taken to a custody block.

Croydon tram disaster driver ‘deeply sorry’ for failing to avert derailment

Croydon tram disaster driver ‘deeply sorry’ for failing to avert derailment

Alfred Dorris wept as he gave a evidence for the first time.

Labour pledges to revamp Ofsted grading system

Labour pledges to revamp Ofsted grading system

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson was speaking at the Times Education Summit in London.

Sarah Jessica Parker to appear on West End stage with husband Matthew Broderick

Sarah Jessica Parker to appear on West End stage with husband Matthew Broderick

The couple will appear in Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite at the Savoy Theatre in London.

‘Taking metformin after positive test reduces risk of long Covid’ – trial

‘Taking metformin after positive test reduces risk of long Covid’ – trial

The trial is the first to suggest medication after testing positive for coronavirus may be able to reduce the risk of long Covid, researchers say.

Parole Board directs prison release of terrorist friend of London Bridge killer

Parole Board directs prison release of terrorist friend of London Bridge killer

Nazam Hussain was jailed alongside Khan in 2012 after a plot to blow up the London Stock Exchange.

Man arrested following death of prisoner at Bristol prison

Man arrested following death of prisoner at Bristol prison

Avon and Somerset Police was called to the prison at about 9.30am on Monday.

Kiss star Gene Simmons calls for return of NI government

Kiss star Gene Simmons calls for return of NI government

Kiss star Gene Simmons has called for the return of the Stormont government, and spoken of his desire to meet the Taoiseach.

Octopuses beat the cold by ‘editing genetic material in less than a day’ – study

Octopuses beat the cold by ‘editing genetic material in less than a day’ – study

The creatures are able to make changes to their RNA within hours of being exposed to cold water, new research suggests.

Sir Chris Hoy beats endurance swimmer Ross Edgley in Skye race

Sir Chris Hoy beats endurance swimmer Ross Edgley in Skye race

They came together to highlight ocean conservation.

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