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Johnny Depp: My use of substances is to numb myself, not to party

Johnny Depp: My use of substances is to numb myself, not to party

The actor said his ‘substance abuse’ had been ‘grossly embellished’ by Amber Heard and that many of her allegations were ‘plainly false’.

Anti-anxiety drug ‘may increase risk of birth defects if taken while pregnant’

Anti-anxiety drug ‘may increase risk of birth defects if taken while pregnant’

Pregabalin is used to treat epilepsy, anxiety and nerve pain.

Peace needed urgently in Ukraine amid new Russian offensive – Coveney

Peace needed urgently in Ukraine amid new Russian offensive – Coveney

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister addressed the UN Security Council on Tuesday.

Boris Johnson accuses Justin Welby of ‘misconstruing’ Rwanda policy

Boris Johnson accuses Justin Welby of ‘misconstruing’ Rwanda policy

Sources said the Prime Minister made the attack in a speech to Tory MPs after apologising over his coronavirus fine.

Police to reform death probes approach following Stephen Port victims’ inquest

Police to reform death probes approach following Stephen Port victims’ inquest

The Metropolitan Police and the National Police Chiefs’ Council have responded to Sarah Munro QC’s recommendations.

Business Secretary fails to scotch reports of plans to scrap green levies

Business Secretary fails to scotch reports of plans to scrap green levies

The Business Secretary was challenged in the House of Commons over suggestions that changes could be made to the environmental charges on bills.

Johnson calls for more weapons for Ukraine in response to Donbas offensive

Johnson calls for more weapons for Ukraine in response to Donbas offensive

The Prime Minister told European and north American leaders that sanctions and arms are needed as Vladimir Putin launches a ‘major Russian offensive’.

Bank warns over impersonation fraud as cases soar by 300%

Bank warns over impersonation fraud as cases soar by 300%

TSB said people should be on alert for fraudsters pretending to be from banks or organisations asking for money.

Johnny Depp says he is ‘obsessed with truth’ as he gives evidence in US lawsuit

Johnny Depp says he is ‘obsessed with truth’ as he gives evidence in US lawsuit

The actor told a Virginia courtroom that his former wife Amber Heard was bringing ‘heinous and disturbing’ allegations against him.

Bereaved relatives on Johnson’s apology: He’s a charlatan debasing office of PM

Bereaved relatives on Johnson’s apology: He’s a charlatan debasing office of PM

Fran Hall, whose husband died with Covid-19 three weeks after their wedding in 2020, said Boris Johnson’s ‘endless apologies’ mean ‘nothing’ to her.

Overview: what has Boris Johnson said about Downing Street parties?

Overview: what has Boris Johnson said about Downing Street parties?

In the latest development in partygate, Boris Johnson has been told to resign by senior Conservative MP Mark Harper for breaking coronavirus laws.

Johnson wants to push on with India trip despite vote on ‘lying’ about parties

Johnson wants to push on with India trip despite vote on ‘lying’ about parties

Government sources insisted the trip is ‘definitely happening’ despite it clashing with Thursday’s vote.

Boris Johnson’s House of Commons statement – the key quotes

Boris Johnson’s House of Commons statement – the key quotes

The Prime Minister received a fixed penalty notice from the Metropolitan Police.

Senior Tory tells Johnson he is not ‘worthy’ to be PM over Covid breach

Senior Tory tells Johnson he is not ‘worthy’ to be PM over Covid breach

Former chief whip Mark Harper called for the Prime Minister to resign over the coronavirus fine.

Man to appear in court charged with woman’s murder

Man to appear in court charged with woman’s murder

Alyson Nelson was found stabbed at a property in the Victoria Avenue area of Whitehead on Saturday.

Full text of Boris Johnson’s apology to MPs

Full text of Boris Johnson’s apology to MPs

His comments formed part of a longer Commons statement, which also covered the war in Ukraine.

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn to align in cosmic treat for skygazers

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn to align in cosmic treat for skygazers

Experts say the best viewing window is between 5am and 6am over the coming days.

Boris Johnson apologises to MPs but says he didn’t know he was breaking the law

Boris Johnson apologises to MPs but says he didn’t know he was breaking the law

The Prime Minister said his apology is ‘wholehearted’.

McGarry trial hears pro-independence group employee ‘was lied to over finances’

McGarry trial hears pro-independence group employee ‘was lied to over finances’

Kathleen Caskie described a WFI finance report written by McGarry as ‘gobbledygook’.

New tool could help doctors spot early signs of sepsis

New tool could help doctors spot early signs of sepsis

A new diagnostic tool has been developed to help GPs spot signs of the potentially deadly condition.

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