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Deadly Gaza hospital blast came from missile launched towards Israel, says Sunak

Deadly Gaza hospital blast came from missile launched towards Israel, says Sunak

Deadly Gaza hospital blast came from missile launched towards Israel, says Sunak

23 October 2023

The Prime Minister’s statement to MPs comes after he committed the Government to publishing an assessment of who was behind the blast.


Nicola Sturgeon passes driving test first time

Nicola Sturgeon passes driving test first time

Nicola Sturgeon passes driving test first time

23 October 2023

The former first minister started lessons after quitting Bute House earlier this year.


‘Impossible’ to decarbonise F1 without alternative fuels, says Nico Rosberg

‘Impossible’ to decarbonise F1 without alternative fuels, says Nico Rosberg

‘Impossible’ to decarbonise F1 without alternative fuels, says Nico Rosberg

23 October 2023

The retired champion now invests in technology for the emerging low-carbon economy.


Earthshot Prize winner’s products used at Aston Villa – thanks to fan William

Earthshot Prize winner’s products used at Aston Villa – thanks to fan William

Earthshot Prize winner’s products used at Aston Villa – thanks to fan William

23 October 2023

Sustainable packaging company Notpla is trialling its cartons at the West Midlands club the Prince of Wales supports.


Baker says Brexit poll shows Irish unity vote should need supermajority

Baker says Brexit poll shows Irish unity vote should need supermajority

Baker says Brexit poll shows Irish unity vote should need supermajority

23 October 2023

The Northern Ireland Office minister and leading Brexiteer acknowledged the referendum would have failed under a supermajority.


British mother and children stuck in Gaza have experienced ‘horrible things’

British mother and children stuck in Gaza have experienced ‘horrible things’

British mother and children stuck in Gaza have experienced ‘horrible things’

23 October 2023

Stephanie Abwasi and children, from Blackpool, want to flee Gaza and seek refuge in Egypt.


Plaque commemorating murdered MP Sir David Amess unveiled in Commons

Plaque commemorating murdered MP Sir David Amess unveiled in Commons

Plaque commemorating murdered MP Sir David Amess unveiled in Commons

23 October 2023

The plaque was unveiled two years after Sir David Amess was killed during a constituency surgery


Academic ‘more inclined’ towards sacked professor’s views on Zionism – tribunal

Academic ‘more inclined’ towards sacked professor’s views on Zionism – tribunal

Academic ‘more inclined’ towards sacked professor’s views on Zionism – tribunal

23 October 2023

Professor David Miller was sacked by the University of Bristol in October 2021 after making comments about Israel which some deemed to be antisemitic.


Just Stop Oil activists in court accused of breaching M25 injunction

Just Stop Oil activists in court accused of breaching M25 injunction

Just Stop Oil activists in court accused of breaching M25 injunction

23 October 2023

National Highways has brought contempt proceedings against protesters after they climbed gantries on the motorway last November.


Critically ill baby’s parents begin appeal and complain of ‘inadequate inquiry’

Critically ill baby’s parents begin appeal and complain of ‘inadequate inquiry’

Critically ill baby’s parents begin appeal and complain of ‘inadequate inquiry’

23 October 2023

A High Court judge recently ruled that doctors could lawfully limit the treatment they provide to Indi Gregory – against her family’s wishes.


Families of Bendall victims say probation failings ‘must never happen again’

Families of Bendall victims say probation failings ‘must never happen again’

Families of Bendall victims say probation failings ‘must never happen again’

23 October 2023

The Probation Service was found by a coroner to have contributed to the deaths of Terri Harris, John Paul Bennett, Lacey Bennett and Connie Gent.


No plans for more police powers over ‘jihad’ chants as Braverman meets Met chief

No plans for more police powers over ‘jihad’ chants as Braverman meets Met chief

No plans for more police powers over ‘jihad’ chants as Braverman meets Met chief

23 October 2023

It comes amid suggestions from Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley that laws should be redrawn.


Families of Shankill Road bomb victims unveil memorial on anniversary of attack

Families of Shankill Road bomb victims unveil memorial on anniversary of attack

Families of Shankill Road bomb victims unveil memorial on anniversary of attack

23 October 2023

A church service also took place at West Kirk Presbyterian Church.


Children refusing to go to school a big issue for parents, says charity

Children refusing to go to school a big issue for parents, says charity

Children refusing to go to school a big issue for parents, says charity

23 October 2023

Parents and carers struggling with the issue of school refusal said Covid-19 lockdowns had an impact on their children, Action For Children found.


Photography from Elton John and David Furnish’s collection to go on show at V&A

Photography from Elton John and David Furnish’s collection to go on show at V&A

Photography from Elton John and David Furnish’s collection to go on show at V&A

23 October 2023

The exhibition, titled Fragile Beauty, will feature more than 300 ‘rare prints’ from over 140 photographers.


Mosque worshippers’ attacker said ‘You will know me’ to first victim, jury told

Mosque worshippers’ attacker said ‘You will know me’ to first victim, jury told

Mosque worshippers’ attacker said ‘You will know me’ to first victim, jury told

23 October 2023

Mohammed Abbkr, 29, faces charges of attempted murder after two pensioners were doused with petrol and set alight in London and Birmingham.


Oxford academics to debate motion for ‘intifada until victory’ in Middle East

Oxford academics to debate motion for ‘intifada until victory’ in Middle East

Oxford academics to debate motion for ‘intifada until victory’ in Middle East

23 October 2023

A motion to be brought before union members states that only a ‘mass uprising across the Middle East can free the Palestinian people’.


Murder accused stayed in hotel after shooting for ‘steam and sauna’, court hears

Murder accused stayed in hotel after shooting for ‘steam and sauna’, court hears

Murder accused stayed in hotel after shooting for ‘steam and sauna’, court hears

23 October 2023

Joseph Peers is alleged to have been the driver in the shooting of Ashley Dale last August.


‘Very stark’ probation failures contributed to Bendall killings, coroner rules

‘Very stark’ probation failures contributed to Bendall killings, coroner rules

‘Very stark’ probation failures contributed to Bendall killings, coroner rules

23 October 2023

Damien Bendall was jailed for life for murdering Terri Harris, John Paul Bennett, Lacey Bennett and Connie Gent in Derbyshire in September 2021.


1m children in most extreme poverty as figure almost trebles since 2017 – report

1m children in most extreme poverty as figure almost trebles since 2017 – report

1m children in most extreme poverty as figure almost trebles since 2017 – report

23 October 2023

It is often being left to charities to try to plug gaps for people in desperate situations, the report said.


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