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Al Fayed victims say cases should be investigated as human trafficking

Police are investigating more than five people who may have facilitated Al Fayed in his alleged abuse.

School stabbing suspect is former pupil, police say

Two boys, aged 12 and 13, are in a stable condition in hospital after the stabbing in a school in north-west London.

Anas Sarwar says Starmer welcome to campaign for Labour in Scotland, days after after urging him to resign – UK politics live

Two days ago, the Scottish Labour leader said he wanted the prime minister to avoid Scotland during the election campaign because of his deep unpopularity with votersFamilies of nurses and carers have...

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ICE will be 'key part of security' at World Cup in US

The acting head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has told a congressional committee that the agency is "a key part of the overall security apparatus for the World Cup" when asked if he...

PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender

Sir Keir Starmer was asked at Prime Minister's Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle.

More Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches to close – check if yours is affected

More Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches are to close from May, the UK's biggest banking group has announced.

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The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken dead at 72

In a statement published online the band said Ranken was the "heartbeat of The Pogues".

Police and prosecutors hold talks over Andrew allegations

Police and prosecutors have held talks over allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaked confidential reports to Jeffrey Epstein.

Mail titles kept using investigator after his conviction, court hears

Steve Whittamore says Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday remained his ‘best customers’ for two years after his 2005 convictionA private investigator convicted of illegally obtaining secret information has...

Nordic combined - the only event in which women cannot compete

Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport at Milan-Cortina that does not have a women's event. BBC Sport takes a look at why.

Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance

The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.

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Twelve men charged with manslaughter over death of football fan

Twelve men have been charged with manslaughter over the death of a football fan who died five years after he was assaulted on his way home from a match.

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Man behind satirical Crewkerne Gazette AI videos was jailed in UK for hate crimes

Joshua Bonehill-Paine revealed as owner of X account known for videos depicting politicians such as Keir StarmerThe person behind an anonymous social media account that posts AI videos of UK politicia...

Online mockery leads Ghanaians to celebrate traditional fugu outfits

The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Sex offenders could return to jail for failing to report pregnancy after high-profile case

Sex offenders could be recalled to prison if they fail to report a pregnancy in their relationship, under changes recommended by a national safeguarding review.

Sarwar denies being part of wider plot to oust Starmer

The Scottish Labour leader says he stands by his call for the prime minister to resign.

Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches

The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

Rotherham council accused of ignoring ‘flag terror’ with £500 grants for St George’s and union flags

Labour council says flags must not be ‘surrendered’ to far right but there are concerns in town hit by racial tensionA Labour council has been accused of embracing “flag terror” after offering £500 gr...

Starmer faces call to appoint woman to first secretary of state role

Female Labour figures say the prime minister told them he understood the need to end a "boy's club" mentality in No 10.

Scottish rocket startup nears collapse despite £26m in taxpayer loans

Orbex’s collapse would put 150 jobs at risk and dash hopes of it launching first homegrown rocket from ScotlandA British space company hoping to launch the first homegrown rocket from Scotland is on t...