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Breast cancer charity runs first uncensored live breast check on Twitter

Breast cancer charity runs first uncensored live breast check on Twitter

Breast Cancer Now and Twitter joined forces to share important information on how to check for cancer.

Senior Tory demands Boris Johnson take ‘urgent action’ on farm labour shortages

Senior Tory demands Boris Johnson take ‘urgent action’ on farm labour shortages

Neil Parish wrote to the Prime Minister to ask for fast-tracked visas, more relaxed English language requirements and extended poultry worker visas.

Stanley Johnson warns of ‘Herculean’ task to make Cop26 a success

Stanley Johnson warns of ‘Herculean’ task to make Cop26 a success

He said the role of the UK, led by his son Boris Johnson, would be ‘crucial’ as the host of the summit.

Ocasio-Cortez backs emergency fund to help young activists take part in Cop26

Ocasio-Cortez backs emergency fund to help young activists take part in Cop26

The Democratic congresswoman has donated 10,000 US dollars to ensure the voices of those affected can be heard at UN climate conference.

RRS Sir David Attenborough docks in Greenwich ahead of Cop26

RRS Sir David Attenborough docks in Greenwich ahead of Cop26

The United Nations Climate Change Conference will kick off in Glasgow on Sunday.

E-cigarettes could be prescribed on NHS after regulator changes guidance

E-cigarettes could be prescribed on NHS after regulator changes guidance

E-cigarette manufacturers can now submit their products to the MHRA after the regulator changed its guidance.

Angela Rayner apologises for ‘scum’ attack on senior Tories

Angela Rayner apologises for ‘scum’ attack on senior Tories

The deputy Labour leader said she would be ‘more careful’ over her choice of language in future.

Facebook rebrands wider company as Meta

Facebook rebrands wider company as Meta

The move comes as the tech giant shifts attention to building the metaverse.

Queen presents medal to poet David Constantine by video-link

Queen presents medal to poet David Constantine by video-link

The Queen said the award was ‘rather a nice medal’ and asked Mr Constantine if he planned to put it in a cupboard.

UK summons French ambassador over ‘unjustified’ and ‘confrontational’ fish row

UK summons French ambassador over ‘unjustified’ and ‘confrontational’ fish row

France and the UK are at loggerheads over the issuing of licences to fish in UK waters after Brexit.

Homes evacuated after ‘major incident’ declared over flood risk in Borders town

Homes evacuated after ‘major incident’ declared over flood risk in Borders town

Up to 500 properties in Hawick are thought to be at risk of flooding.

Liz Truss plans to make coercive conversion therapy a criminal offence

Liz Truss plans to make coercive conversion therapy a criminal offence

The proposals would target talking therapies that seek to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney mark Wrexham visit with gin shots

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney mark Wrexham visit with gin shots

The duo attended their first match on Tuesday, when the club played away at Maidenhead.

‘Forever our champ’ – family’s tribute to teenage boy who was stabbed to death

‘Forever our champ’ – family’s tribute to teenage boy who was stabbed to death

Charlie Preston and Frankie Gater, both aged 16, died after police were called to a disturbance in Brentwood in Essex.

Experts name new species of human ancestor who lived 500,000 years ago

Experts name new species of human ancestor who lived 500,000 years ago

The Homo bodoensis species lived in Africa and south-eastern Europe and is named after a skull found in Ethiopia.

Julian Assange must wait for judges’ ruling on extradition

Julian Assange must wait for judges’ ruling on extradition

US authorities are challenging a January ruling by then-district judge Vanessa Baraitser that Assange should not be sent to the US.

Facebook safety head defends social network following whistleblower claims

Facebook safety head defends social network following whistleblower claims

It came as former employee Frances Haugen met with the NSPCC and other child safety campaigners on Thursday.

Man who emailed Rayner felt she was ‘partially responsible’ for Amess death

Man who emailed Rayner felt she was ‘partially responsible’ for Amess death

Benjamin Iliffe was sentenced to 15 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months.

Artefacts recovered from the ruins of Hiroshima to be auctioned

Artefacts recovered from the ruins of Hiroshima to be auctioned

A twisted enamel sign and Japanese flag will be sold at Bath auction house Henry Aldridge and Sons on Saturday.

Camilla praises Commonwealth during award ceremony for essayists

Camilla praises Commonwealth during award ceremony for essayists

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition was founded in 1883 and is believed to be the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools.

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