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Every effort being made to secure release of Irish Israeli girl, say...

The authorities in Israel believe Emily Hand may be being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

18-year-old pleads not guilty to teenager’s murder

Cameron Hamilton was fatally stabbed during a fight in Bournemouth, Dorset.

Construction sector dips again in second-worst month since 2020

An influential survey has suggested that builders are struggling to drum up enough new business.

Interviews under way for Northern Ireland’s new police chief

Bobby Singleton and Jon Boutcher have been shortlisted in the race to succeed Simon Byrne as the region’s top officer.

Interviews completed for Northern Ireland’s new police chief

Bobby Singleton and Jon Boutcher have been shortlisted in the race to succeed Simon Byrne as the region’s top officer.

William ‘delighted’ to be in Singapore and says Kate ‘sorry she can’...

During a speech, the Prince of Wales said Kate is ‘helping George through his first set of major exams’.

DUP talks with government ‘have not concluded’ – Sir Jeffrey Donalds...

The DUP leader said his party will be meeting the government later this week, adding that gaps remain.

Complainants should ‘go to police’ over Tory MP rape allegations – m...

Energy Security Claire Coutinho said she did not think it was right for politicians to provide ‘running commentary’ on the claims.

Scottish Government expects to meet deadline for messages to UK Covi...

The messages are due to be handed to the inquiry by November 6.

Starmer sticks to Gaza position after councillors quit Labour

The Labour leader is continuing to grapple with divisions over his stance on the Hamas-Israel conflict.

UK imports ‘linked to deforestation twice the size of Paris in under...

Researchers analysed the UK’s direct import of seven ‘forest risk’ commodities, including palm oil, soy, and cattle products.

Coutinho distances herself from Braverman’s homelessness comments

The minister said she ‘wouldn’t necessarily use’ the language of her Cabinet colleague to talk about homelessness.

Some UK embassy staff and families withdrawn from Lebanon amid Gaza...

The Foreign Office pointed to the current ‘security situation’ as the reason behind the move.

Police petrol-bombed and fire crews attacked in Bonfire Night disord...

The force has condemned ‘unprecedented’ levels of violence.

As many as 12,000 still without water after major incident declared...

Bottled water stations are set up across the affected regions.

Northern Lights illuminate skies across the UK

On Sunday the Met Office said the best chances to see the lights were in Scotland.

Police Scotland lament ‘disgusting level of disorder’ on Bonfire Nig...

Eight police officers sustained minor injuries in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

French letters confiscated by Britain’s Royal Navy are opened 265 ye...

The notes, written in 1757-8, were intended for the crew of French warship the Galatee and sent by wives, fiances, parents and siblings.

William ‘a natural’ as his team wins dragon boat race in Singapore

The prince is in Singapore for the third annual Earthshot Prize ceremony.

Eight health and lifestyle measures ‘can slow biological ageing by s...

Those with high cardiovascular health were found to be about six years younger biologically compared with their chronological age.