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Children tell of growing in confidence on charity’s ‘dream’ Florida...

The 191 young people from around the UK swam with dolphins at SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove in Orlando.

UK ‘failing to show leadership’ as global deforestation increases

New analysis suggests a major setback in global efforts to halt deforestation.

Court of Appeal judges set to consider critically ill baby’s case

A High Court judge recently ruled that doctors could lawfully limit the treatment they provide to Indi Gregory – against the wishes of her parents.

Humans may have lost control of West Antarctic Ice Shelf melting, st...

The rate of ice loss is predicted to be three times faster this century compared with the last.

Sunak and Biden in joint push with allies to prevent Israel-Hamas wa...

Rishi Sunak, Joe Biden and other Western leaders called for Israel to respect international law and for Hamas to release hostages.

What the papers say – October 23

Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s questioning of the Metropolitan Police Commissioner features on Monday’s front pages.

Households battling to make homes safe as flooding could continue th...

Around 1,250 properties in England have been flooded and an estimated 30,000 properties have been protected.

Households battling to make homes safe amid warning flooding could c...

Around 1,250 properties in England have been flooded and an estimated 30,000 properties have been protected.

Elderly man and woman die after car plunges off bridge in North York...

The couple were travelling south on the A629 Western Bypass at 1.20pm on Saturday when their dark red Vauxhall collided with the bridge barrier.

Braverman to meet Met chief Rowley over Gaza protest

Home Secretary Suella Braverman will meet Sir Mark Rowley who is facing criticism over the way chants of ‘jihad’ were dealt with.

Flooding could continue next week, Environment Agency warns

Around 1,250 properties in England have been flooded and an estimated 30,000 properties have been protected.

30th anniversary of Shankill bombing to be marked

A new memorial will be unveiled at the site of the IRA blast that killed nine people, and a church service will be held.

First Minister to visit flood-hit Brechin as clean up continues

Humza Yousaf is expected to meet residents impacted by the flooding and thank people involved in the evacuation of the town’s River Street.

Duke of Sussex makes behind the scenes visit to US Grand Prix

Harry wore a black polo shirt and sunglasses as he met the Mercedes team.

Woman who died in Storm Babet named as residents return to flood dam...

Wendy Taylor, 57, described as ‘a ray of sunshine’ to everyone who knew her, was swept into the Water of Lee at Glen Esk at around 1.45pm on Thursday.

British teenager Noiya Sharabi killed in Hamas attack, family says

Noiya Sharabi, 16, disappeared after Hamas attacked Kibbutz Be’eri in southern Israel on October 7.

North Sea workers to return to mainland after partial evacuation of...

Forty five non-essential workers were airlifted off the Stena Spey on Saturday after anchors came loose during Storm Babet.

Hundreds attend central London rally calling on Hamas to release hos...

Many in the crowd chanted ‘bring them home’ and held signs that said ‘release the hostages’.

Thousands attend central London rally calling on Hamas to release ho...

Many in the crowd chanted ‘bring them home’ and held signs that said ‘release the hostages’.

Search for cruise ship crew member reported to have gone overboard

The alert was raised by the AIDAperla after the male member of the crew went missing on Sunday morning.