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Eleven killed in leak of unknown gas in northern India

The incident occurred at a factory in Ludhiana city, Punjab state.

In Pictures: Beltane festival celebrated with burning of giant wicke...

The event took place at Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire.

One in four Scots have accessed NHS as cost of living affects health...

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is calling for action to tackle poverty.

Pope urges Hungary to ‘open doors to others’ during Mass on banks of...

Francis has challenged prime minister Viktor Orban’s hard-line anti-immigration policies.

Tens of thousands attend Mass with Pope on banks of Danube

Francis is wrapping up a three-day visit to Hungary.

All passengers safe and well after ferry runs aground

Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney on Saturday evening.

Uzbekistan votes on constitution changes that extend president’s ten...

Approval appears certain as elections in the country are widely regarded as non-competitive.

Biden hails importance of free press at White House correspondents’...

But the US president also made time for jokes in his speech – mostly taking aim at himself.

Search widens for suspect after five people shot in Texas

An eight-year-old boy was among the dead after a neighbour was asked to stop shooting his gun in the yard.

Last UK flight leaves Sudan as evacuation mission ends amid falterin...

It comes as a Government minister said the evacuation mission has been ‘extremely successful’ but cannot last ‘forever’.

Faith leaders unite to encourage communities to volunteer on coronat...

The Big Help Out aims to inspire and recruit a new generation of volunteers by showing how easy it is to get involved.

Ron DeSantis commends Kemi Badenoch for opposition to ‘woke ideology...

Mr DeSantis has not announced his intention to run for the Republican nomination but is widely expected to do so.

55% of people expect Tories to lose seats in local elections, poll s...

An Ipsos poll found the public expects the Conservatives to lose seats and Labour to make gains in Thursday’s elections.

Lib Dems say fishing plan will hit coastal livelihoods

MSPs will discuss the proposals for highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) on Tuesday

Lib Dem raises concerns about planned new power line with both Sunak...

Lib Dem MP Jamie Stone wants the Scottish and UK governments to jointly fund a public inquiry into plans for a power line between Spittal and Beauly.

Concerns raised with Sunak and Yousaf about power line planned acros...

Lib Dem MP Jamie Stone wants the Scottish and UK governments to jointly fund a public inquiry into the proposals.

Millions turn to ‘DIY security’ as Tories ‘fail to tackle crime’ – L...

Some people have even bought a dog in order to feel safer at home, according to a poll commissioned by the party.

Rare coin unearthed by detectorist to go on show to mark Charles cor...

The silver penny depicting Malcolm IV of Scotland is to be exhibited in Dunfermline, which was granted city status by King Charles last year.

Wildflower seeds for primary schools to mark coronation

It is hoped that by planting wildflowers children may learn about nature and boost the biodiversity of their school grounds.

Study of single protein ‘paves way to improved understanding of dise...

The scientists suggest the findings could help better understand proteins linked to conditions like anaemia or Parkinson’s.