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Humour is crucial weapon in Ukraine’s online war, says media specialist

Humour is crucial weapon in Ukraine’s online war, says media specialist

Valeria Kovtun said there has been a shift in the online content being shared on social media since the Russian invasion began in February.

UK claims Kherson exit brings ‘significant reputational damage’ to Russia

UK claims Kherson exit brings ‘significant reputational damage’ to Russia

British intelligence analysts believe Moscow’s withdrawal from Kherson, a strategically key Ukrainian city, likely began as early as October 22.

Mourning parents’ childcare petition to be debated in Parliament

Mourning parents’ childcare petition to be debated in Parliament

It received over 100,000 signatures.

Ofgem failures ‘come at a considerable cost’ to households – watchdog

Ofgem failures ‘come at a considerable cost’ to households – watchdog

Customers have picked up the £2.7 billion cost of supplier failures at an extra £94 per household, the Public Accounts Committee said.

Nearly three quarters of mortgage holders worried about rising fees – poll

Nearly three quarters of mortgage holders worried about rising fees – poll

The Liberal Democrats, who commissioned the research, said the figures expose the ‘true horrors’ of the crisis facing borrowers.

Royal family to attend Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance

Royal family to attend Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance

The late Queen considered Remembrance Sunday one of the most significant and important engagements in the royal calendar.

Ex-Archbishop of Canterbury urges Government to do more to combat climate crisis

Ex-Archbishop of Canterbury urges Government to do more to combat climate crisis

Senior faith leaders are gathering in London for a Climate Repentance Ceremony on Sunday.

What the papers say – November 12

What the papers say – November 12

The papers look at allegations about culture within the Government and the latest from I’m a Celebrity…

Rishi Sunak ‘set to cut defence spending in real terms’ as inflation soars

Rishi Sunak ‘set to cut defence spending in real terms’ as inflation soars

The allowance for all departments, including the Ministry of Defence, will rise in line with the 2021 spending review, according to reports.

Banksy reveals artwork on side of damaged building in Ukraine

Banksy reveals artwork on side of damaged building in Ukraine

The anonymous graffiti artist has posted a photo of a mural he has created in the Ukrainian town of Borodyanka.

Met Police boss warns public sector strikes could hinder crime-fighting

Met Police boss warns public sector strikes could hinder crime-fighting

Sir Mark Rowley said: ‘If agencies we work closely with strike, it’s hard to imagine that more work won’t potentially overflow in our direction.’

Matt Hancock to face fourth consecutive Bushtucker trial on I’m A Celebrity

Matt Hancock to face fourth consecutive Bushtucker trial on I’m A Celebrity

The MP will face a quiz show-style trial alongside campmate Owen Warner.

Scottish singer-songwriter Rab Noakes dies aged 75

Scottish singer-songwriter Rab Noakes dies aged 75

Tributes have poured in for the musician who was a founding member of folk rock band Stealers Wheel.

Met Police to overhaul gang crime list after High Court challenge

Met Police to overhaul gang crime list after High Court challenge

Around 2,000 people are on the Gangs Violence Matrix, and 79% of them black, while in total 86.5% are from BAME backgrounds.

Doctor who tried to cover up girl’s death ’caused family torment for 26 years’

Doctor who tried to cover up girl’s death ’caused family torment for 26 years’

Jennifer Roberts has said she will ‘never forgive’ Dr Heather Steen after she was struck off the medical register.

Sue Cleaver tells of ‘lucky’ reconciliation with birth mother after adoption

Sue Cleaver tells of ‘lucky’ reconciliation with birth mother after adoption

The actress said she discovered she had two half sisters in the acting business.

G20 leaders’ photo to be scrapped amid tensions over Ukraine war

G20 leaders’ photo to be scrapped amid tensions over Ukraine war

Divisions over Russia’s invasion reduce the chance that leaders of the world’s top economies will find consensus at the Bali summit.

Emotional Matt Hancock ‘looking for a bit of forgiveness’ on I’m A Celebrity

Emotional Matt Hancock ‘looking for a bit of forgiveness’ on I’m A Celebrity

The MP ate camel’s penis, sheep’s vagina and cow’s anus in the first eating trial of the series.

Councils handed further £13.5m to clamp down on rogue supported living providers

Councils handed further £13.5m to clamp down on rogue supported living providers

The funding will help councils step up inspections and carry out better scrutiny of housing benefit claims to ensure they are reasonable.

Met firearms officers face fresh disciplinary hearing over ‘shoot records’

Met firearms officers face fresh disciplinary hearing over ‘shoot records’

Mr Justice Mostyn was told how Sergeant Hayley Russell had ‘falsified’ shoot records and Pc Christopher Strickland had ‘falsified the authorisation’.

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