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Mother-in-law living through ‘torture’ in Gaza, First Minster Humza...

The First Minister urged the UK Government to demand the Rafah border crossing be opened.

Mother-in-law living through ‘torture’ in Gaza, First Minister Humza...

The First Minister urged the UK Government to demand the Rafah border crossing be opened.

Tinder adds Matchmaker feature to let friends recommend potential da...

The new tool allows a user’s friends to make recommendations via the app.

Widower jailed for shooting two men dead over family court case

Stephen Alderton murdered Joshua Dunmore, 32, and his 57-year-old father Gary Dunmore in March this year.

Flood risk returns as heavy rain warning in place for 20 counties

Simon Coveney said that two flood relief schemes would be in place to respond to unprecedented weather damage last week.

Police arrest man in connection with Luton Airport fire

Bedfordshire Police said the man was detained as a precaution and investigations so far suggest the blaze started accidentally due to a vehicle fault.

UK’s ‘limited’ Indo-Pacific presence criticised amid fears conflict...

Cash, equipment and personnel are needed if the UK is to play any significant role in the Indo-Pacific, the Defence Committee said.

Helpline sees rise in suspected modern slavery cases among care work...

The Unseen charity works to support survivors of trafficking and modern slavery.

Braverman to urge police chief to use ‘full force of law’ after ‘Jih...

The Home Secretary will speak to Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley over protests surrounding the Gaza conflict.

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.