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Pelicot has split personality caused by childhood trauma, says defence in rape case

Dominique Pelicot, the French man on trial for drugging his wife and inviting strangers to rape her, has a split personality caused by the effect of childhood trauma, his defence lawyer argued yesterday.

Dozens of protesters shot dead, Imran Khan supporters say

Pakistan's army and police have been accused of firing on civilians, resulting in deaths and injuries to hundreds of protesters who stormed Islamabad to demand the release of Imran Khan.

'I feel Very blessed' Single women on why they opted to go it alone with IVF

It was Covid that gave Amy, 45, the final push to have fertility treatment on her own. \"I had been thinking about it for a while, and then with Covid, I thought: 'I'm never gonna meet anybody.' And I didn't really want to be that woman who's like: 'Hey, we've been on one internet date. Let's have a baby!'\"

Budget cuts raise fears of 'existential' threat to 46 beauty spots

Proposed budget cuts pose an \"existential threat\" to England's most beautiful landscapes, countryside managers warned yesterday.

Campaigners claim victory in fight to save 111-year-old club

Campaigners battling to save a much-loved community club have declared victory after successfully removing the threat of eviction.

Stage review JM Barrie's fantasy gets riotously overturned

I have seen regular productions of Peter Pan that treat the death of Tinker Bell more casually than it is handled here by the writer, director and star Johnny McKnight.

Smithfield Traders braced for end of capital's meat market after 900 years

The junction at Cowcross Street marks the place where for centuries cattle were driven daily to London's Smithfield market.

Police spy was 'cruel liar', says woman deceived into affair

An undercover police officer who deceived at least four women into sexual relationships and fathered a child with one of them is a \"cruel and manipulative\" liar, a public inquiry has been told.

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.