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Pound’s election gains wiped out over Johnson plans to block future Brextension
The pound dives after Johnson sets up another cliff-edge that creates "yet more months of uncertainty for investors".
Outrage at report over growing gap between number of rape reports and number of convictions
The Attorney General ordered the inspection to investigate why successful prosecutions had dropped by 52 per cent even though the number of rape allegations reported to police rose by 43 per cent.
Boeing to halt production of 737 Max plane after crashes
Boeing successfully lobbied regulators to keep any explanation of the system, called MCAS, from pilot manuals and training. After the crashes that killed 346 people, the company tried to blame the pilots, a US Senate hearing heard in October.
Brexiteer who harassed Anna Soubry jailed
There were shouts of “democracy is dead” and “shame on you” from Amy Dalla Mura and a packed public gallery when Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot gave her sentencing remarks on Monday.
Trump betrayed the nation, Democrats say, as impeachment case outlined
The House will vote Wednesday on the impeachment articles approved last week by the House Judiciary panel.
Global mountain gorilla population rises to 1,063
Human activity is still threatening the endangered primates despite community engagement in conservation and tourism initiatives, a survey has found.
Worker at one of Britain’s biggest Turkey meat farms filmed crushing birds’ necks with ‘inhumane’ pliers
Animal welfare group Viva! conducted a secret three-month investigation at Gravel Farm, Glos. earlier this year
Celtic fans tell Rod Stewart to f**k off after he congratulated Boris Johnson
Sir Rod Stewart is facing backlash from angry Celtic fans and Scottish nationals.
Non-payment of TV licence fee could be decriminalised
Boris Johnson reportedly orders an urgent review into the BBC licence fee.