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Russia launches ‘exceptional’ attack on Kyiv using missiles and dron...

A Ukrainian spokesman said the attack involved ‘the maximum number of attacking missiles in the shortest period of time’.

Man arrested after two bodies found at house in Huddersfield

They were confirmed to have died at the scene.

Man and woman killed in suspected double murder named by police

Officers are holding a 34-year-old Huddersfield man in custody.

At least six people killed in fire at New Zealand hostel, prime mini...

Police said they do not yet have an exact count of the number dead, although they believe it is fewer than 10 people.

Proposed amendment to Online Safety Bill to address misogynistic abu...

Tory peer Baroness Morgan of Cotes said social media companies at the moment ‘are failing women and girls’.

Truss to urge Sunak to upgrade China as a ‘threat’ to UK security

The former PM is also expected to urge the West not to work with China, warning that totalitarian regimes ‘don’t tell the truth’.

Minister to look at concerns over Sats paper following complaints

Nick Gibb said he does not want the exams which are taken by 10 and 11-year-olds in England to be ‘too hard’.

England moves into top five in international rankings for reading

Schools minister Nick Gibb said the Government’s reforms and the dedication of primary school teachers were behind the country’s success.

Top civil servant to face MSPs probing the way Government makes deci...

Permanent secretary John-Paul Marks is to give evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee on Tuesday.

Campaigners call for sports to drop sponsorship deals with polluting...

Team GB Olympic gold medallist Etienne Stott has joined researchers to condemn sponsorship deals from some global firms.

Judge set for latest stage of Sir Frederick Barclay’s cash fight wit...

Sir Frederick and Lady Hiroko Barclay are due to appear at a hearing overseen by Sir Jonathan Cohen in the Family Division of the High Court.

Face mask requirement removed in healthcare settings as new rules un...

Scotland’s chief nursing officer Alex McMahon said it was ‘the right time’ for the change.

US Virgin Islands says it cannot find Elon Musk to serve subpoena

The US Virgin Islands wants to serve Elon Musk a subpoena in a lawsuit involving JPMorgan Chase on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein.

What the papers say – May 16

A range of stories feature across Tuesday’s front pages.

Where are WA1 Resources Ltd (ASX: WA1) shares heading after more tha...

Highlights,WA1 Resources Ltd shares are up 1,746% in one year.,In just one month, the stock has more than doubled.,On Monday, 15 May 2023, the stock s...

WhatsApp offers new password protected feature to hide messages

Meta announced the development on Monday as the global launch began.

Pele’s mausoleum in Brazil opens to public

The mausoleum was planned by the owner of the cemetery, Pepe Alstut, who died in 2018.

Fire at New Zealand hostel kills at least six people, prime minister...

Emergency services were called to the Loafers Lodge hostel about 12:30am local time.

Peter Brooke: Former Northern Ireland secretary served two prime min...

He was also Conservative Party chairman but failed in a bid to become Commons speaker.

Prosecutor ends probe of FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation with harsh...

The report criticised the FBI for opening a full-fledged investigation based on ‘raw, unanalysed and uncorroborated intelligence’.