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Earth ‘at tipping point’ says William at launch of world environmental prize
The Duke of Cambridge consulted members of his family and Sir David Attenborough to create The Earthshot Prize, partly inspired by the Moon landings.
Iraqi militamen storm into US Embassy compound in Baghdad
Donald Trump blamed Iran for the embassy breach and called on Iraq to protect the diplomatic mission.
Why I risked my life to come to the UK in a refrigerated lorry
Saman was looking forward to planning his future with his fiancee but instead he was arrested and thrown into a darkened cell.
Government slammed for ‘unjust’ refugee policy of ‘human misery and misspent public funds’
Charity Freedom From Torture has called for a complete overhaul of the asylum decision-making system.
First civil partnerships for mixed-sex couples to take place
Julie Thorpe and Keith Lomax are having a civil partnership ceremony at a register office in Halifax.
Parents post job ad for a nanny- to cook and clean for an 18-year-old university student
The 18-year-old Canadian - who is studying law - already has a driver and a “lovely two bedroom apartment” but the toils of student life have proven too much for her to bear
UK ‘seriously concerned about fair trial’ in case of Brit teen convicted in Cyprus gang-rape case
The teenager was convicted of public mischief at a court in Cyprus on Monday after she accused 12 Israeli men of gang-raping her in Ayia Napa.
Sydney fireworks display to go ahead amid wildfires risk
The annual new year celebrations are watched by millions of people around the world.
Outrage as Brit teen convicted of lying over Cyprus gang-rape after retraction obtained with no lawyer
The 19-year-old was convicted of a single count of public mischief at Famagusta District Court in Paralimni on Monday after teh incident on Ayia Napa.