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274 Palestinians killed in operation that freed 4 Israeli hostages
Medics in Gaza have described scenes of horror and chaos as those injured in the operation to free the hostages poured into nearby hospitals.
This Alan B’Stard speech from 30 years ago has never been more relevant
"We chose for Prime Minister a bank clerk with all the charisma of a contraflow system."
Steve Bannon set for time behind bars as court calls on him to surrender
The long-time ally of former president Donald Trump was convicted of two counts of contempt of Congress and was handed a four-month sentence.
Sunak apologises after skipping international D-Day ceremony for TV interview
The PM said that ‘on reflection’ he should have stayed in France for the international event to mark the 80th anniversary of the allied landings.
Councils in England face funding gap of £6.2bn, says report
A study by the Local Government Association showed that the problem is being driven by rising costs and demands.
Voters urged to ‘shake off’ Tories as Scottish minister channels Taylor Swift
Shirley-Anne Somerville timed her comments for the arrival of the US superstar’s Eras tour in Scotland.
Recognition of Palestinian state in peace process expected in Labour manifesto
Sir Keir Starmer will also commit to ensuring such a move is not vetoed by a neighbouring country, according to multiple reports.
Labour says Sunak’s TV interview on D-Day was ‘dereliction of duty’
The Prime Minister sat down with ITV on Thursday to defend claims he had made about Sir Keir Starmer’s tax plans.
Five Just Stop Oil protesters who stormed West End show given community work
The Sondheim Theatre was left with an estimated bill of £60,000 after having to cancel the performance of Les Miserables, the court previously heard.