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July 26, 2024

Officer captured stamping on suspect in airport attack video suspended from duty

Footage showing a police officer kicking a man in the head at Manchester airport has prompted outrage from politicians, local people and the man’s family, as it sparked allegations of police brutality.

6 mins

'Summer of discontent' race warning by ex-police chief

A former Metropolitan Police chief has warned of a “summer of discontent” following widespread condemnation of an officer who kicked an Asian man in the face at Manchester airport.

3 mins

Is Labour bringing public ownership back in fashion?

Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband have unveiled the creation of GB Energy – the publicly owned clean power company that Labour promised in its manifesto, “to cut bills for good and boost energy security”.

3 mins

The frontrunners looking to lead the Conservative Party

The Conservatives have kicked off a leadership contest after Rishi Sunak led the party to its worst election defeat in history.

4 mins

Rwanda plan flight used to deport migrants to Vietnam

The Labour government has used flights scheduled to deport migrants under the Tories’ scrapped Rwanda scheme to return failed asylum seekers to Vietnam and Timor-Leste.

1 min

Heroic wife tried to save husband from knife attack

Man arrested and charged for soldier’s attempted murder

1 min

Thousands of homeowners to sue over insurance fees related to cladding scandal

Homeowners whose insurance premiums have soared due to the cladding scandal are set to launch a group legal action in a bid to recoup secret commission fees they have unwittingly paid to freeholders.

3 mins

Harry tells ITV late Queen supported his tabloid battle

Prince Harry has spoken of how his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II had always supported his long-running feud with British tabloids, in an explosive documentary that premiered last night.

3 mins

Harris tells Netanyahu she 'won't be silent' on Gaza

Democrat nominee Kamala Harris gave her unwavering’ support to Israel but said the suffering of Gazans must end

4 mins

Harris wins over Democrats but Trump leads first polls

The first few polls are out since US president Joe Biden announced he would be abandoning his second bid for the White House on Sunday, with vice-president Kamala Harris set to take over as the Democratic presidential nominee.

2 mins

US intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers off Alaska

Planes did not breach airspace during joint operation’

2 mins

'Growing up like I did, you either survive or you don't'

The mother of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, who were murdered in 2020, talks to Joe Shute about her trauma and how her own childhood gave her the strength to deal with it

8 mins

How early should I book my flights to New Zealand?

At least a day ahead, I recommend, so you have access to a full range of options.

1 min

WASTE NOT WANT NOT

‘Underconsumption-core’ is a new online trend rejecting throwing away products before they’ve actually been used. However, Olivia Petter argues, celebrating something so ordinary only shows how excessive many of us have become

5 mins

How Pulp Fiction made its creator a 'righteous man'

As Quentin Tarantino’s bolshy crime story celebrates its 30th anniversary, Geoffrey Macnab takes a look at the making of a film that completely disrespected all the rules of Hollywood’ ee” 2

7 mins

BARBARELLA

Ice Spice’s concise, barb-laden and wickedly infectious Y2K! feels effortless as she takes aim at rappers

2 mins

Murdoch in legal fight with children over news empire

Rupert Murdoch is engaged in a secret legal battle with three of his children over the future direction of the family’s media empire.

3 mins

AI has experienced a course correction... not a crash

Wall Street investors have begun to run out of patience with the hype but James Moore says there’s no need to panic yet

3 mins

Biles, Lyles and the gifted cast of the 33rd Olympiad

The superstar gymnast’s bid to conquer the twisties’ is one of many mouth-watering narratives

4 mins

Entertainers hoping to light up football's five-ring circus

In the days leading up to this evening’s official opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, several of the longer-running events have already been up and running including football in both men’s and women’s events.

4 mins

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