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Irish grave exhumed in search for former monk killed by IRA

A grave south of the Northern Ireland border has been exhumed by experts searching for the body of a former monk more than 50 years after he was \"disappeared\" by the IRA during the Troubles.

Hospital chief told Letby 'we have your back' to calm her father, inquiry hears

A hospital chief executive told Lucy Letby: \"We've got your back\" in an attempt to calm her father, who was furious that his daughter had been stopped from caring for babies.

'Low-risk' double killer guilty of murdering neighbour

A double killer freed from prison after being deemed a low risk by the Parole Board has been found guilty of murdering a charitable neighbour who gave him odd jobs to help his rehabilitation.

Cambridge Veterinary course risks losing accreditation

The University of Cambridge's veterinary course could be stripped of its professional accreditation after regulators uncovered \"ethical concerns\" over animal euthanasia and mishandling of complaints from students who reported racism and discrimination.

Come together? Lennon asked Clapton to form supergroup

John Lennon wanted Eric Clapton to join a supergroup alongside Phil Spector in the early 1970s in order to \"bring back the balls in rock'n'roll\", according to a letter to be auctioned.

Art review Dream on: the future ain't what it used to be

There's a popular meme of two lovers embracing against a digital field of sunflowers. Their pursed lips would be locked were it not for their bumping VR headsets. \"What if we kissed at the intersection of art and technology?\" the text reads.

Women 'bullied out of GMB', former staff allege

A dozen former and current GMB staffers and members are planning to complain to the equalities watchdog about what they say is institutional sexism and women being bullied out of their roles at the trade union.

Waitrose charts rise of posh staples for show-off pantries

Spruced-up versions of pantry staples such as extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and tinned fish have become middle-class lust objects for home cooks, according to a report.

Reform UK Study links poor road connections to party's wins

Every constituency that elected a new Reform UK candidate at the general election has experienced long delays to road improvement schemes and resulting congestion, a report has found, in a possible clue to the growing appeal of populist parties.

Too easy for PM to dodge Kemi's misfired broadside

It appears that Kemi Badenoch is a slow learner. The Tory leader has now had three attempts at PMQs and has yet to make an impact.

Migration Badenoch considering visa cap if Tories return to power

Kemi Badenoch is considering a new cap on visas if the Conservatives return to power and has admitted that previous Tory governments failed to keep their promises on immigration.

Car firm was 'confident' of meeting EV rules it blamed for Luton closure

The owner of Vauxhall told investors it was confident it would meet UK rules on electric vehicle sales just two months before it blamed them for the decision on Tuesday to close a factory in Luton, the Guardian can reveal.

Man arrested over secret filming of women on nights out

A man has become the first in the UK to be arrested over videos filmed of women on nights out without their consent, with some in vulnerable states.

Rupert Goold to take over as the Old Vic's artistic director after a decade at Almeida

Rupert Goold is leaving the Almeida theatre after more than a decade in charge to take over at the Old Vic, ending the search for a new leader at one of the UK's biggest theatrical institutions.

Dizzying debts force Brighton's i360 tower into administration

It was meant to be Brighton's answer to the London Eye. A 162-metre (530ft) \"vertical pier\" on the seafront, the Brighton i360 was designed to pull in hundreds of thousands of visitors a year, offering views of the Sussex coast and the bustling city.

Mishal Husain to leave Radio 4 and BBC for Bloomberg role

Mishal Husain, the Today programme presenter and one of the BBC's highest-profile news journalists, is to leave the broadcaster for a role at Bloomberg, she has confirmed.

Third of consultant child psychiatrist posts unfilled while demand soars

One in three child and adolescent consultant psychiatrist posts in England are vacant, according to an analysis laying bare the workforce crisis that experts say is fuelling long waits for NHS care.

Doctors hail 'gamechanger' in asthma and COPD treatment

Doctors are hailing a new way to treat serious asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) attacks that marks the first breakthrough for 50 years and could be a \"gamechanger\" for patients.

Banksy artwork to be sold with Bristol building it is painted on

One of Banksy's most loved works is being sold at auction - along with the building it was painted on.

Public sector 'flying blind' about use of AI technology, say privacy experts

Not a single Whitehall department has registered the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems since the government said it would become mandatory, sparking warnings the public sector is \"flying blind\" about the deployment of algorithmic technology that affects millions of lives.

William Hague elected as next chancellor of Oxford University

The former foreign secretary and Conservative party leader William Hague has been elected as Oxford University's next chancellor, ending hopes that a woman would fill the role for the first time in its 800-year history.

Storm Conall brings more heavy rain and disruption

The third named storm of the autumn brought more disruption and damage yesterday after heavy rain hit parts of England and Wales.

The ICC Inquiries drew 'thug-style' threats, says former chief

The former chief prosecutor of the international criminal court (ICC) has said she was subjected to \"thug-style tactics\", threats and intimidation while in office.

Ceasefire no closer in Gaza amid tough talk and more deadly airstrikes

An Israeli airstrike has killed at least 13 Palestinians sheltering in a school in Gaza City, while seven more people were killed in the bombing of a nearby house in the same district, as Gaza's agony seems doomed to continue despite the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah.

'You've arrived safely, thank God' Lebanese return home - to find towns turned to rubble

Before the ceasefire had even come into effect, Zeinab and Dina were already driving south. The two sisters had been forced to flee to Tripoli, northern Lebanon, for 64 days – they had counted – and they could not bear another day without seeing home.

Deal offers glimpse of hope, but any chance of lasting peace may rest with Trump administration

The deal takes place during a transition from a strongly internationalist administration to Trump's America First

End of the track Tiny village in Wales where FBI terror suspect hid

Maenan, in north Wales, is not a place where very much happens. But this week, armed police descended on this tiny settlement, leaving neighbours in \"disbelief\". They learned that a man they had sometimes seen near his home on the outskirts of the woods was in fact one of the FBI's most wanted.

After jetskis and bungee jumps, Davey targets a Christmas No 1

When already this year you've bungee-jumped, jetskied and led your party to its best election result for a century, how can you possibly top that as a politician?

Assisted dying case judge backs law change

The former president of the supreme court who ruled on the most high-profile assisted dying cases has declared his support for the law change as MPs backing the bill say they believe they have the numbers for tomorrow's historic vote to pass.

Thousands head home after truce in Lebanon

Thousands of people displaced from war-torn southern Lebanon have begun returning home after a cease-fire between Israel and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah took effect yesterday, amid fears on both sides over whether the truce would hold.