General news

NHS doctor says family’s situation in Gaza has worsened despite ceas...
November 25, 2023 10:44 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAHazem Alaaraj, 46, said his family has a lack of food and small amounts of gas.

Disabled astronaut’s prosthetic leg tested amid poison fears for spa...
November 25, 2023 10:12 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAFormer British Paralympian John McFall is undertaking astronaut training and a feasibility project.

Labour set to further water down £28bn green plans – reports
November 25, 2023 09:53 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAAny move to further dilute the commitment is likely to anger climate campaigners and prompt accusations of a further U-turn by Sir Keir Starmer.

Tech firm Palantir rejects concerns over role in NHS data platform p...
November 25, 2023 09:11 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAUS tech giant Palantir has rejected concerns after the firm was awarded a contract worth hundreds of millions of pounds for a new NHS data platform.

Police appeal over ‘wanted man’ who killed motorcyclist in 2016 cras...
November 25, 2023 08:39 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAGerald Cotter, 56, has been recalled to prison for breaching the conditions of his release.

Man to appear in court charged with stalking MP
November 25, 2023 08:28 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAFeras Al-Jayoosi, 36, from Rodbourne, Swindon, is due to appear at Swindon Magistrates Court on Saturday.

Autistic boy obsessed with John Lewis Christmas ad thanks retailer f...
November 25, 2023 07:00 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIATommy Lamb fell in love with Snapper, the Venus flytrap character, in the retailer’s Christmas advert.

Widespread frost as overnight temperatures fall across the UK
November 25, 2023 05:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAMuch of the UK saw sub-zero temperatures in first cold snap of autumn.

Labour has to be ‘diverse’ to form successful government says Rayner
November 25, 2023 05:05 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA‘You don’t just need a load of Angela Rayners – that would be awful,’ Labour’s deputy leader said.

World’s focus must not leave Ukraine, ex-Nato chief warns
November 25, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIALord Robertson warned a lack of attention on the conflict ‘suits Vladimir Putin and nobody else’.

What the papers say – November 25
November 25, 2023 01:19 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe release of hostages in Gaza feature on Saturday’s front pages.

Irish police trawl thousands of hours of CCTV footage in probe into...
November 25, 2023 12:01 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAJustice Minister Helen McEntee has insisted she will not resign following criticism of the police response to Thursday’s violence.

Rwanda plan ‘not the be all and end all’, says James Cleverly
November 24, 2023 10:31 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIARishi Sunak remains under pressure to revive the illegal migration policy after this month’s Supreme Court defeat.

First frost of autumn could see temperatures drop to minus 5C
November 24, 2023 08:46 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe cold spell could also possibly see snow fall next week, according to the Met Office.

Boy killed in Snowdonia crash was ‘thriving in life’, says mother
November 24, 2023 07:58 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe body of Harvey Owen was found alongside three of his friends after their Ford Fiesta left the road.

Lord Cameron says UK needs to engage with China
November 24, 2023 07:51 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIADavid Cameron has defended his pursuit of close ties with China as prime minister during the so-called ‘golden era’.

Israeli safety depends on long-term Palestinian ‘security’, warns Ca...
November 24, 2023 06:38 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAForeign Secretary Lord David Cameron has been meeting Israeli and Palestinian leaders during a trip to the Middle East.

Crane worker praised for rescuing man from burning building
November 24, 2023 06:17 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIARoyal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service chief fire officer Wayne Bowcock said Glen Edwards had carried out ‘an incredibly skilful rescue’.

Garda have ‘all resources necessary’ to keep people safe following D...
November 24, 2023 06:10 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAIreland’s Justice Minister Helen McEntee has dismissed a call for her resignation and pledged there would be further arrests following violence.

Boris Johnson links Dublin ‘race riots’ to immigration fears
November 24, 2023 05:58 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAHe suggested that ‘achingly liberal’ countries like Ireland now have concerns about the pace of immigration.