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High Court to rule whether Gaddafi aide liable for Pc Yvonne Fletcher shooting

High Court to rule whether Gaddafi aide liable for Pc Yvonne Fletcher shooting

A retired police officer has brought a civil claim against the former aide in a long battle to get ‘justice’ for his colleague.

Device created to help dogs call their owners could ease pet separation anxiety

Device created to help dogs call their owners could ease pet separation anxiety

Researchers said the device could help with the separation anxiety of pets who have grown used to having people at home during the pandemic.

Gok Wan set to receive MBE after illness forced him to pull out of ceremony

Gok Wan set to receive MBE after illness forced him to pull out of ceremony

The TV presenter and fashion stylist is due to receive his MBE for services to fashion and social awareness

PM’s attempt to draw line on Paterson row thrown into chaos by Tory MP

PM’s attempt to draw line on Paterson row thrown into chaos by Tory MP

Veteran Conservative Christopher Chope shouted ‘object’ in the chamber when the motion was put forward.

Terror suspect killed in hospital taxi explosion named

Terror suspect killed in hospital taxi explosion named

Emad Al Swealmeen, 32, is believed to have settled in Britain after moving over from the Middle East several years ago.

What we know so far about the Liverpool terror attack

What we know so far about the Liverpool terror attack

The suspect killed in the blast has been named as 32-year-old Emad Al Swealmeen.

Stanley Johnson accused of inappropriately touching Tory MP and journalist

Stanley Johnson accused of inappropriately touching Tory MP and journalist

Mr Johnson declined to comment about Caroline Nokes’ allegation.

PM says triggering Article 16 over N Ireland would be ‘perfectly legitimate’

PM says triggering Article 16 over N Ireland would be ‘perfectly legitimate’

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic said if the British Government suspended the protocol, it would have ‘serious consequences’.

The Duke of Sussex helps issue action plan against fake news

The Duke of Sussex helps issue action plan against fake news

Harry, who has voiced his concerns over an ‘avalanche of misinformation’ caused by digital media, has helped in a study on the state of the US media

Cop26 deal was very vague, climate activist Greta Thunberg says

Cop26 deal was very vague, climate activist Greta Thunberg says

Activist Greta Thunberg said the Cop26 climate deal was “very vague” and leaders “succeeded in watering down the blah, blah, blah”.

Boris Johnson insists Cop26 is ‘tipping point’ for ending use of coal power

Boris Johnson insists Cop26 is ‘tipping point’ for ending use of coal power

The Prime Minister told the Commons that the summit had kept alive the aim of limiting global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.

UK accuses Belarus of ‘engineering’ migrant crisis on EU borders

UK accuses Belarus of ‘engineering’ migrant crisis on EU borders

The PM said the UK stands ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ with its European allies as thousands of migrants remain trapped on the Belarus border with Poland.

Police name terror suspect killed in Liverpool hospital blast

Police name terror suspect killed in Liverpool hospital blast

Officers said Emad Al Swealmeen is connected to two addresses being searched in the city.

Craig Revel Horwood to miss Strictly this weekend after positive Covid test

Craig Revel Horwood to miss Strictly this weekend after positive Covid test

The judge, 56, is expected to return to the programme the following week after his period of self-isolation ends.

Business Secretary apologises after comments to standards watchdog in sleaze row

Business Secretary apologises after comments to standards watchdog in sleaze row

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner has demanded that Lord Geidt carries out an investigation.

Johnson criticises countries for ‘dragging their heels’ on Paris pledges

Johnson criticises countries for ‘dragging their heels’ on Paris pledges

Prime Minister says there is ‘nothing more dangerous’ than assuming the job on climate change is done

Man said ban on neo-Nazi group would be ‘badge of honour’, court told

Man said ban on neo-Nazi group would be ‘badge of honour’, court told

Ben Raymond, 32, allegedly exchanged messages with a member of the Nordic Resistance Movement.

Unlawful killing ‘could be found’ in Yousef Makki case, inquest hears

Unlawful killing ‘could be found’ in Yousef Makki case, inquest hears

Joshua Molnar was cleared of manslaughter and murder in 2019 but a verdict of unlawful killing ‘could be safely found’, QC tells inquest.

Man obsessed by Covid sparked bomb scare at vaccine plant, court hears

Man obsessed by Covid sparked bomb scare at vaccine plant, court hears

Production of the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab at premises in Wrexham in Wales ground to a halt in January after a package sparked a bomb scare.

UK calls on France to work ‘constructively’ to tackle Channel crossings

UK calls on France to work ‘constructively’ to tackle Channel crossings

Young children were seen being carried ashore in Dover on Monday after more people risked death crossing the English Channel.

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