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Ukraine’s success in cyberwarfare could create ‘concerning precedents’ – study

Ukraine’s success in cyberwarfare could create ‘concerning precedents’ – study

A report by the European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative said that Ukraine is facing an ‘unprecedented’ volume of Russian-linked cyber attacks.

Teenagers re-enacted murder and celebrated victim’s death, court is told

Teenagers re-enacted murder and celebrated victim’s death, court is told

Ramarni Crosby, 16, died after being repeatedly stabbed.

Mice sent to ISS reveal possible link between gut bacteria and bone loss

Mice sent to ISS reveal possible link between gut bacteria and bone loss

If scientists can establish which microbes support the maintenance of bone density, it could help astronauts stay healthier in space.

Woman who died in sea at Brighton was ‘passionate’ space student

Woman who died in sea at Brighton was ‘passionate’ space student

Sai Tejaswi Kommareddy was pulled from the water in the East Sussex city on Tuesday April 11.

Senior civil servants to be balloted for strikes in dispute over pay

Senior civil servants to be balloted for strikes in dispute over pay

It is the first time the FDA union has approved a national strike ballot over pay in more than 40 years.

EU chief hails post-Brexit trade deal as ‘new beginning for old friends’

EU chief hails post-Brexit trade deal as ‘new beginning for old friends’

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen welcomed improving relations with the UK during a speech in Belfast.

Scottish Government refuses to publish legal advice on gender law challenge

Scottish Government refuses to publish legal advice on gender law challenge

The UK Government blocked the Bill over concerns it could interfere with UK-wide equalities legislation.

Men jailed for kidnapping victims and demanding money from families for release

Men jailed for kidnapping victims and demanding money from families for release

The pair were also sentenced for a host of other offences.

Interest in new electric cars slumps, figures show

Interest in new electric cars slumps, figures show

Auto Trader said the market is being hampered by a lack of affordable choices.

Tight rules on TV advertising no longer ‘justified or proportionate’ – Ofcom

Tight rules on TV advertising no longer ‘justified or proportionate’ – Ofcom

The broadcasting watchdog is considering removing ‘some or all’ of the measures restricting the public service broadcasters.

Rise in number of children aged 10 and under needing treatment due to violence

Rise in number of children aged 10 and under needing treatment due to violence

The report used data from 88 emergency departments in England and Wales, around a quarter of the total.

Welby urges people to volunteer on coronation weekend as he helps out at charity

Welby urges people to volunteer on coronation weekend as he helps out at charity

The Archbishop of Canterbury visitedo The Passage homelessness charity in central London.

‘No option’ except legal challenge over block on Scots gender law, MSPs told

‘No option’ except legal challenge over block on Scots gender law, MSPs told

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville made a statement on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill at the Scottish Parliament.

Clinton hails ‘extraordinary’ Good Friday Agreement anniversary conference

Clinton hails ‘extraordinary’ Good Friday Agreement anniversary conference

The former US secretary of state was speaking at Queen’s University in Belfast.

Concern over ‘decline’ in vaccine confidence

Concern over ‘decline’ in vaccine confidence

Unicef has estimated that 67 million children have missed out on routine jabs since 2019.

Police officer appears in court charged with three counts of rape

Police officer appears in court charged with three counts of rape

Sergeant David Stansbury wore a face mask as he arrived and left Bristol Magistrates’ Court.

‘Giant’ of D-Day veteran community dies aged 100

‘Giant’ of D-Day veteran community dies aged 100

Joe Cattini landed on Gold Beach as a bombardier in the 86th Field Regiment of the Hertfordshire Yeomanry.

KitKat maker Nestle urged by investors to set healthier food targets

KitKat maker Nestle urged by investors to set healthier food targets

ShareAction is co-ordinating a group of global investors calling on the food giant to ramp up its health performance.

Raab hired own lawyers to defend himself in bullying probe

Raab hired own lawyers to defend himself in bullying probe

The detail came as part of the long-awaited list of ministerial interests published on Wednesday.

Company fined after worker seriously injured in fall from roof

Company fined after worker seriously injured in fall from roof

Thomas Marshall was aged 22 when he was injured while working on Shetland in 2018.

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