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Varadkar raises concerns about EU ‘double standards’ on Israel and P...
November 19, 2023 02:26 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Irish premier also said neither Shannon Airport, nor any other Irish airport, was being used by the US military to support Israel.

Heathrow passengers face delays over strong winds and staff shortage...
November 19, 2023 02:21 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAIn a statement, Heathrow Airport said strong wind had caused ‘minor changes’ to flight schedules.

Rishi Sunak to open Global Food Security Summit in London
November 19, 2023 02:05 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Government is expected to publish its international development White Paper on Monday.

Humza Yousaf: Brother-in-law tells of ‘death and destruction’ in Gaz...
November 19, 2023 01:39 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAMr Yousaf said his brother-in-law is in a ‘terrible way’ as he continues to treat patients.

Hunt backs Sunak to solve ‘fearsomely complex’ challenges on Rwanda...
November 19, 2023 12:38 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe flagship policy was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court this week.

Teenage girl to appear in court over stabbing in Welsh village
November 19, 2023 12:19 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAPolice are investigating a stabbing which is said to have taken place in Coelbren shortly after 7pm on Thursday.

National Trust calls for act to make climate change adaptation legal...
November 19, 2023 11:52 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAIn a report, the trust said it is already experiencing first-hand the consequences of more frequent extreme weather events.

National Trust calls for climate change adaptation to be made legal...
November 19, 2023 11:52 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAIn a report, the trust said it is already experiencing first-hand the consequences of more frequent extreme weather events.

Matheson did not mislead me in iPad data revelations – Humza Yousaf
November 19, 2023 11:35 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe First Minister said Holyrood Health Secretary Michael Matheson was a ‘man of integrity’ as a possible no confidence motion looms.

MP guilty of racial abuse to stand down at next election
November 19, 2023 11:33 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIABob Stewart currently sits as an independent MP, having served as a Tory MP since 2010.

Fixer for small-boat people smugglers jailed for seven and a half ye...
November 19, 2023 11:12 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAAlbanian-born Ujeza Kurmekaj, 32, facilitated crossings for Albanian nationals.

Brothers go sky high in Australia to aid charity which supported the...
November 19, 2023 11:00 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIASean and Eoghan O’Kane’s mother Martina was supported by Marie Curie as she battled against cancer. She died in 2003.

Reeves: Some protests aimed at MPs over Gaza war have ‘crossed the l...
November 19, 2023 10:54 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Labour frontbencher said protesting outside MPs’ homes is ‘totally unacceptable’.

Ex-Premier League football scout given all-clear after pioneering ca...
November 19, 2023 09:00 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIATom Critchley is urging other cancer patients to take a chance on clinical trials.

Zac Goldsmith calls for end to delay in banning overuse of antibioti...
November 19, 2023 08:28 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIASales of antibiotics for food-producing animals are reducing in the UK, but campaigners say further reductions and legislation are needed.

Guidelines for naming planet’s surface features ‘biased towards men’
November 19, 2023 08:07 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAResearcher Annie Lennox is calling for the International Astronomical Union to change its policies.

Charity predicts 24,400 young homeless people in England this winter
November 19, 2023 08:00 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIACentrepoint said its helpline has been receiving a ‘huge volume of calls from young people worried about homelessness’.

Curling gold medal which was Britain’s first at Winter Olympics goes...
November 19, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe medal was won by a team of Scottish curlers at the 1924 Games in Chamonix, France.

Curling medal which was Britain’s first Winter Olympics gold goes on...
November 19, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe medal was won by a team of Scottish curlers at the 1924 Games in Chamonix, France.

Lottery winner who bought pool table before representing England win...
November 19, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIANeil Jones was selected to represent England at the European Blackball Championships in Malta after buying a pool table with his Lottery winnings.