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‘Fantastic to be back in Singapore,’ says William ahead of Earthshot...
November 05, 2023 10:02 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Prince of Wales said Singapore’s ‘bold vision to be a leader for environmental innovation sets the standard for others to follow’.

Care provider charged over death of patient who absconded from hospi...
November 05, 2023 08:00 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAMatthew Caseby was hit by a train after absconding from Birmingham’s Priory Hospital Woodbourne in September 2020.

William is ‘the biggest cheerleader for the planet’ – Earthshot Priz...
November 05, 2023 06:18 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAA Kensington Palace spokesperson said the prince was on his way and was ‘extremely looking forward to being back in Singapore’.

Researchers developing lateral flow test to detect brain tumours
November 05, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe aim is to develop a simple finger prick test that patients can use at home.

Scientists discovered why flu is easier to fight off than cancer
November 05, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAIt is hoped that the research will lead to a new breakthrough in treatment.

High biological age may increase risk of dementia and stroke, study...
November 05, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe findings claim that by slowing down the body’s biological ageing processes, it may be possible to reduce or delay the onset of disease.

Scientists discover why flu is easier to fight off than cancer
November 05, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAIt is hoped that the research will lead to a new breakthrough in treatment.

UK must close ‘alarming’ wellbeing gap between old and young, says c...
November 05, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIACarnegie UK’s survey also found widespread disillusionment with politics and disconnection from democracy.

Dozens of flood warnings remain although rain expected to ease
November 05, 2023 12:54 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAForty warnings that flooding is likely remained in place on Sunday morning along with 150 more warnings that flooding is possible.

UK presses for Rafah crossing to reopen to allow trapped Britons out...
November 05, 2023 12:46 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Foreign Office said it is ‘vital that the safe passage of people, including all foreign nationals’ can continue.

What the papers say – November 5
November 05, 2023 12:30 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAHere are the stories making headlines this Sunday.

Braverman says ‘huge amount to learn’ from Greece on migrant deterre...
November 04, 2023 10:39 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIABut the Home Secretary said there is no suggestion the UK could use push-back tactics on migrant boats in the English Channel.

Effigy of London Mayor Sadiq Khan stars in Kent town’s bonfire night
November 04, 2023 10:18 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe public in Edenbridge voted for Mr Khan because of the unpopularity of extending the Ulez scheme.

British citizens trapped at Rafah crossing ‘being used as bargaining...
November 04, 2023 08:47 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAZaynab Wandawi, a British national born in Salford, was turned away again at the Rafah border crossing into Egypt on Saturday.

Ice hockey fans pay tribute to Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johns...
November 04, 2023 07:23 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAMany supporters were in tears as they signed books of condolence on the ice at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena on Saturday evening.

Protesters who vandalise the Cenotaph should be put into jail, says...
November 04, 2023 07:01 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Home Secretary said elements of pro-Palestine demonstrations were turning into ‘hate marches’.

Driver released pending further inquiries after fatal school run col...
November 04, 2023 06:33 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAA 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the incident in the rural village of Stock in Essex on Friday.

Protesters hold up mock body bags in protest at Gaza war
November 04, 2023 06:11 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIADemonstrators rallied outside the BBC building in Glasgow.

Thousands of protesters gather in Trafalgar Square in support of Pal...
November 04, 2023 05:22 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIASome people chanted ‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’, despite controversy around the slogan’s meaning.

Arrests made after thousands gather in Trafalgar Square in support o...
November 04, 2023 05:22 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIASome people chanted ‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’, despite controversy around the slogan’s meaning.