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18 bodies found in area of Greece struck by major wildfire
No reports of missing people have been filed so authorities are examining the possibility that the casualties were migrants who entered from Turkey.
Leaked figures show UK has granted asylum to dozens of Rwandans
"While we are told Rwanda is safe for all, the Home Office recognises that it is not safe for all Rwandans"
Experts urge Brits to stay at home if they contract new ‘stealth Omicron’ variant
There could already be “significant community transmission” of the BA.2.86 mutation among Brits. Here are the symptoms to look out for.
Woman who lost cousin to drugs says decriminalisation calls ‘give hope’
Jolene Crawford has campaigned for change with the group Anyone’s Child following the death of her cousin Alan 15 years ago.
Judge Rinder calls for law change after Lucy Letby’s refusal to attend sentencing
The killers of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, Zara Aleena and Sabina Nessa have also not attended sentencing hearings.
Starmer says he could not afford to go to university today
The Labour leader said student life becoming ‘the preserve of the wealthy’ would be a ‘deep betrayal’.
Outrage as Met Police drop cash-for-honours allegations against King’s charity
Republic will now begin a fresh campaign to insist the royals are equal in law and that the police treat them as equals.
Eurovision winner shows the power of music for nursing home residents
The Music Speaks event will see more than 100 residents in 30 nursing homes singing and playing music for an online performance.
Morrisons underwear to include NHS cancer check labels
Labels in the Nutmeg brand’s boxer shorts and crop-top bras will offer advice.