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Tom Cruise pictured on set in the North York Moors

Tom Cruise pictured on set in the North York Moors

The A-lister was joined by hundreds of crew during filming on a railway.

Oxford bursary scheme named after Michael Sheen will support Welsh students

Oxford bursary scheme named after Michael Sheen will support Welsh students

Economic inequity is a barrier to Welsh school pupils pursuing courses in leading universities, Jesus College says.

UK ‘reserves the right’ to launch new military action in Afghanistan – minister

UK ‘reserves the right’ to launch new military action in Afghanistan – minister

Defence minister James Heappey said he hoped there is a successful political outcome in Afghanistan as Nato and UK troops leave.

Handwashing may be responsible for bacteria in sinks – study

Handwashing may be responsible for bacteria in sinks – study

Researchers discovered communities of similar bacteria that largely remain in drains after hand washing.

PM sets out ‘most ambitious target in the world’ for cutting climate emissions

PM sets out ‘most ambitious target in the world’ for cutting climate emissions

The move to slash emissions by 78% by 2035 was welcomed, but the Government was warned it needs to back up targets with action.

Undercover officers’ sexual relationships encouraged or tolerated, tribunal told

Undercover officers’ sexual relationships encouraged or tolerated, tribunal told

Kate Wilson, who was deceived into an intimate relationship with undercover officer Mark Kennedy, is taking legal action against the Met.

Amazon to open hair salon in UK to trial latest technology

Amazon to open hair salon in UK to trial latest technology

Augmented reality hair consultations and point-and-learn technology will be among the innovations being tested.

Hundreds to be moved into Napier Barracks despite previous virus outbreak

Hundreds to be moved into Napier Barracks despite previous virus outbreak

In Dover, a baby was seen being carried ashore after having made the dangerous trip across the English Channel.

Border officials spot 100 fake Covid certificates every day, MPs hear

Border officials spot 100 fake Covid certificates every day, MPs hear

There are around 20,000 people entering the country each day.

Inquest into pensioner killed in dog attack opened and adjourned

Inquest into pensioner killed in dog attack opened and adjourned

Retired cook Lucille Downer was pronounced dead after police were called to reports that she had been attacked by two dogs at her home.

Raab confirms Magnitsky sanctions will be introduced to tackle dirty money

Raab confirms Magnitsky sanctions will be introduced to tackle dirty money

Dominic Raab’s comments came as MPs raised concerns about rising tensions at Ukraine’s border due to the recent Russian military build-up of forces.

Student died after university rugby club drinking game, inquest hears

Student died after university rugby club drinking game, inquest hears

Sam Potter was more than four times the drink-drive limit after taking part in the games at the University of Gloucestershire.

Parents opting pupils out of mental health support amid stigma fears, MPs told

Parents opting pupils out of mental health support amid stigma fears, MPs told

Some families have worried about children being labelled if they take up provision, school leaders say.

No 10 insists Mercer is ‘valued’ amid reports he is on brink of quitting

No 10 insists Mercer is ‘valued’ amid reports he is on brink of quitting

Veterans minister Johnny Mercer is reported to be unhappy about the protection offered to former personnel.

More young girls coerced into filming own sexual abuse, experts warn

More young girls coerced into filming own sexual abuse, experts warn

Some 80% of the self-generated child sexual abuse content which the Internet Watch Foundation identified in 2020 involved girls aged 11-13.

Fishmongers’ Hall attacker was expressionless as he stabbed people, victim says

Fishmongers’ Hall attacker was expressionless as he stabbed people, victim says

Stephanie Szczotko was hurt in the attack carried out by Usman Khan, near London Bridge, in November 2019.

PSNI officer targeted in ‘reckless’ bomb attack

PSNI officer targeted in ‘reckless’ bomb attack

The incident near Dungiven has been met with widespread condemnation.

Johnson ‘says he could drop a legislative bomb’ to block European Super League

Johnson ‘says he could drop a legislative bomb’ to block European Super League

The PM voiced his ‘unwavering support’ for the football authorities in their efforts to prevent the breakaway competition.

Jeremy Corbyn loses appeal against judge’s findings on first stage of libel case

Jeremy Corbyn loses appeal against judge’s findings on first stage of libel case

Political blogger Richard Millett is suing the former Labour leader over remarks he made on The Andrew Marr Show in 2018.

Sleeping fewer hours in middle age associated with dementia risk – study

Sleeping fewer hours in middle age associated with dementia risk – study

The research suggests there is a higher risk of dementia in those sleeping six or fewer hours per night at the age of 50 or 60.

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