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Deaths of migrants crossing English Channel ‘truly awful’, says Home Secretary
More than 60 people were reported to be on the boat off the northern French coast near Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Trump lawyers pressure judge to overturn ex-president’s hush money conviction
His lawyers are urging the judge to dismiss the case in the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity.
Starmer defends Biden’s Nato leadership after Zelensky gaffe
Joe Biden mistakenly called Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky ‘President Putin’ at a Nato summit event.
UK could recognise Palestine before US or Israel says Starmer
The Prime Minister said the Government had a ‘solemn duty’ to help end the conflict in Gaza during a press conference at the Nato summit.
Security guard to be sentenced for Holly Willoughby kidnap, rape and murder plot
Gavin Plumb was snared after a US undercover police officer infiltrated an online group called Abduct Lovers and became concerned about Plumb’s posts.
Keir Starmer not in favour of smartphone ban for under-16s
The Prime Minister suggested there should be stricter controls on what children can access online.
Healey sets out UK’s path to close defence co-operation with EU
Defence Secretary John Healey suggested the UK could join EU defence initiatives even before a formal security pact is agreed.
Government pulls out of legal battle over Cumbria coal mine
The Government has told the High Court that planning permission for the mine near Whitehaven should be quashed, campaigners said.
Minister summons Avanti West Coast bosses to meeting over ‘woeful’ rail service
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh wants to discuss performance on the West Coast Main Line.