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Hampshire Police planned intervention during trial of Henry Nowak's killer

Hampshire Police planned to put out a statement challenging "disinformation" during the trial of Henry Nowak's killer, but were warned by the Crown Prosecution Service it could jeopardise the case.
Three Britons plead guilty over death of restaurant owner in Canada

Three British men have pleaded guilty after a Canadian restaurant owner died following a row over an unpaid bill.
Defence spending plan delay has left the UK less safe and undermined its credibility, MPs say

A chronic delay in the release by Sir Keir Starmer's government of a major plan to invest in defence has harmed the military and left the country less safe, a group of MPs has warned.

Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer's disease diagnosis

Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow has revealed his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, and Little Britain actor Anthony Head dies

Anthony Head, the British actor best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72.
MOBO Awards founder Kanya King dies aged 57

Kanya King, the founder of the MOBO Awards, has died aged 57 after "a courageous and characteristically determined battle with colon cancer", the MOBO Organisation said.

Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.
Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber

The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber.
Driver filmed with football net on top of car

Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.

Surgeons in UK use new tool powered by AI for first time during live operation

A new tool powered by artificial intelligence has been used by surgeons in the UK for the first time.
Russian satellites have been causing GPS disruption across Europe, scientists claim

A network of Russian satellites has caused brief disruptions to GPS signals across Europe on perhaps dozens of occasions since 2019, new research suggests.
Breast cancer study: Changes to lymph nodes could identify who is most at risk

Researchers have found changes in the structure of lymph nodes which could help identify people at a higher or lower risk of breast cancer spreading.

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Water firm faces £44.7m 'enforcement package' for sewage failings

Welsh Water has become the latest major utility firm to face financial sanctions over wastewater failings, with a £44.7m "enforcement package" proposed by the industry regulator.
FIFA 'regrets' free World Cup tickets and demands fans pay up

FIFA has confirmed a website glitch has left dozens of fans getting free tickets for the World Cup 2026.

Chris Billam-Smith claims hometown victory over Ryan Rozicki after dramatic stoppage in epic cruiserweight contest

Chris Billam-Smith moved himself back into world title contention after a dramatic stoppage victory over Ryan Rozicki in a bruising cruiserweight clash in Bournemouth.
Thomas Tuchel frustrated by 'freestyling' England in World Cup warm-up as New Zealand boss says they 'will have to be better'

Thomas Tuchel was frustrated by England's "freestyle" first-half display against New Zealand as World Cup preparations stepped up with a scrappy 1-0 win in sweltering Florida conditions.
Frederic Vasseur: Ferrari team principal returns to F1 paddock after being hospitalised at Monaco Grand Prix

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has returned to the Formula 1 paddock in Monaco after he was hospitalised on Saturday.

Defence spending plan delay has left the UK less safe and undermined its credibility, MPs say

A chronic delay in the release by Sir Keir Starmer's government of a major plan to invest in defence has harmed the military and left the country less safe, a group of MPs has warned.
No 10 hits out at those 'seeking to stir up division' after JD Vance blamed Henry Nowak's murder on migration

Downing Street has hit back after US vice president JD Vance called for "righteous anger" and blamed Henry Nowak's murder on migration.
Henry Nowak's murder shows we need to end religious exemptions for knife laws, ex-deputy Labour leader says

The religious and cultural exemptions to knife laws should end, Labour's former deputy leader has said.

Kim Jong Un's sister vows North Korea will never give up nuclear weapons

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that the country will never surrender its nuclear-armed status and continue to expand its atomic arsenal.
Three Britons plead guilty over death of restaurant owner in Canada

Three British men have pleaded guilty after a Canadian restaurant owner died following a row over an unpaid bill.
Pete Hegseth warns Europe faces 'invasion of dangerous ideologies' in D-Day speech

Pete Hegseth has warned Europe is facing "an invasion of dangerous ideologies" arriving by sea, as he linked immigration to the legacy of the D-Day landings in Normandy.