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Starmer set to address MPs after intense diplomatic efforts on Ukraine

Starmer set to address MPs after intense diplomatic efforts on Ukraine

Starmer set to address MPs after intense diplomatic efforts on Ukraine

03 March 2025

The PM warned Europe’s leaders they stand at a ‘crossroads in history’ as he urged them to join his ‘coalition of the willing’.


Royal Society to meet after fellow Elon Musk accused of ‘promoting conspiracies’

Royal Society to meet after fellow Elon Musk accused of ‘promoting conspiracies’

Royal Society to meet after fellow Elon Musk accused of ‘promoting conspiracies’

02 March 2025

An open letter alleged Mr Musk had broken the Royal Society’s code of conduct by promoting ‘unfounded conspiracy theories’.


Two men arrested after Paddington Bear statue cut in half and stolen

Two men arrested after Paddington Bear statue cut in half and stolen

Two men arrested after Paddington Bear statue cut in half and stolen

02 March 2025

The statue, in Northbrook Street, Newbury, was damaged before the broken piece was stolen shortly after 2am on Sunday.


Wicked stars and Wallace And Gromit team among early arrivals for Oscars

Wicked stars and Wallace And Gromit team among early arrivals for Oscars

Wicked stars and Wallace And Gromit team among early arrivals for Oscars

02 March 2025

The 97th Academy Awards, will see Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande,


Suspect released on bail after man dies following assault outside hotel

Suspect released on bail after man dies following assault outside hotel

Suspect released on bail after man dies following assault outside hotel

02 March 2025

The man was reportedly assaulted outside the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel in East Overcliff at around 1pm on Tuesday.


King meets President Zelensky at Sandringham after defence summit

King meets President Zelensky at Sandringham after defence summit

King meets President Zelensky at Sandringham after defence summit

02 March 2025

Charles welcomed Mr Zelensky to the estate for just under an hour on Sunday immediately after the latter’s attendance at the defence summit in London.


UK signs £1.6 billion deal to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air defence missiles

UK signs £1.6 billion deal to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air defence missiles

UK signs £1.6 billion deal to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air defence missiles

02 March 2025

They can be used to attack enemy vehicles, boats, and drones.


‘The world has changed’ say Ukrainians rallying outside Downing Street

‘The world has changed’ say Ukrainians rallying outside Downing Street

‘The world has changed’ say Ukrainians rallying outside Downing Street

02 March 2025

More than a thousand people gathered on Whitehall while world leaders held talks less than a mile away on the war-torn nation’s security.


Starmer tells of ‘common ground’ with Italy’s Meloni after meeting

Starmer tells of ‘common ground’ with Italy’s Meloni after meeting

Starmer tells of ‘common ground’ with Italy’s Meloni after meeting

02 March 2025

The UK Prime Minister welcomed his Italian counterpart for a bilateral meeting on Sunday.


Man dies after fire in flat

Man dies after fire in flat

Man dies after fire in flat

02 March 2025

Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.


‘Time to act, not talk, to defend the West’, Starmer says after defence summit

‘Time to act, not talk, to defend the West’, Starmer says after defence summit

‘Time to act, not talk, to defend the West’, Starmer says after defence summit

02 March 2025

The Prime Minister warned the West stands at a ‘crossroads in history’ as he announced a missile finance deal with Ukraine.


Children being harmed by homelessness system, report finds

Children being harmed by homelessness system, report finds

Children being harmed by homelessness system, report finds

02 March 2025

The report for Shelter Scotland found children had been placed in homes with dead rats and mould.


Israel blocking Gaza aid risks lives – Tanaiste

Israel blocking Gaza aid risks lives – Tanaiste

Israel blocking Gaza aid risks lives – Tanaiste

02 March 2025

Simon Harris said he was concerned that the situation could lead to Irish aid stocks in Jordan not being able to reach their destination.


Palestinian says blockade of aid to Gaza aims to ‘bring people to their knees’

Palestinian says blockade of aid to Gaza aims to ‘bring people to their knees’

Palestinian says blockade of aid to Gaza aims to ‘bring people to their knees’

02 March 2025

Israel has blocked the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza as it demands Hamas agree to a US plan for a ceasefire extension.


James McAvoy ‘humbled’ to get outstanding contribution film award from home city

James McAvoy ‘humbled’ to get outstanding contribution film award from home city

James McAvoy ‘humbled’ to get outstanding contribution film award from home city

02 March 2025

The actor was at the Glasgow Film Festival on Sunday.


Service marks 40 years since IRA attack in Newry killed nine RUC officers

Service marks 40 years since IRA attack in Newry killed nine RUC officers

Service marks 40 years since IRA attack in Newry killed nine RUC officers

02 March 2025

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher was among those who took part in the service at Sandys Street Presbyterian Church in Newry.


SNP’s Annabelle Ewing will not run for re-election in 2026

SNP’s Annabelle Ewing will not run for re-election in 2026

SNP’s Annabelle Ewing will not run for re-election in 2026

02 March 2025

The veteran politician, a former minister in previous SNP governments, said it has been an ‘honour’ to represent Cowdenbeath.


Starmer tells leaders step up at ‘once in a generation moment’ at Ukraine summit

Starmer tells leaders step up at ‘once in a generation moment’ at Ukraine summit

Starmer tells leaders step up at ‘once in a generation moment’ at Ukraine summit

02 March 2025

The Prime Minister said that getting a good outcome for Ukraine is ‘vital to the security of every nation’ at the summit ‘and many others too’.


Gulf has emerged between US and Europe on Ukraine, Irish deputy premier says

Gulf has emerged between US and Europe on Ukraine, Irish deputy premier says

Gulf has emerged between US and Europe on Ukraine, Irish deputy premier says

02 March 2025

Simon Harris also said he will bring a proposal for 100 million euro in financial assistance for non-lethal military support for Ukraine to Cabinet.


TikTok and others investigated over use of children’s data

TikTok and others investigated over use of children’s data

TikTok and others investigated over use of children’s data

02 March 2025

The Information Commissioner’s Office said it was looking into how TikTok, Imgur and Reddit use personal information to make user recommendations.


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