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Morales blames government of Bolivia after video shows car hit by gunfire

The former president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, said yesterday that his vehicle was hit by gunfire, captured in a video reflecting political tensions between him and President Luis Arce, a former ally.

Mexico to ban vapes but critics fear organised crime will gain

Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has confirmed that her government will seek to enshrine a ban on e-cigarettes and vapes in the country's constitution by the end of the year.

Japan's ruling coalition to lose majority, says national broadcaster

Japan's ruling coalition is certain to lose its majority in parliament after yesterday's general election, according to the national broadcaster, amid voter anger over a funding scandal and a cost of living crisis in the world's fourth-biggest economy.

Bidzina Ivanishvili The billionaire behind country's pivot to Russia

In the winding streets of Tbilisi, one is ever under his watchful gaze. From a hilltop glass mansion, likened by critics to a Bond villain's lair, Bidzina Ivanishvili, Georgia's wealthiest and most influential figure, has guided the country's shift away from the west over more than a decade.

Avon calling The women leading the fight to recognise rights of the river

In a shallow valley populated by reddening ancient oak trees, the River Avon snakes along quietly - the grind of Bristol just metres away.

Battle for the National Trust How 'anti-woke' culture warriors met their match

Corinne Fowler remembers sitting alongside her son in their garden shed during the first Covid lockdown, when the very start of an avalanche of hate mail popped up in her inbox.

Autism diagnosis rates vary widely across NHS England trusts - study

Children and adults seeking an autism diagnosis in England are almost seven times more likely to receive one in some NHS foundation trusts than others, according to research.

Strictly dancer in backstage collapse during live show

Professional dancer Amy Dowden was taken to hospital during Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing live show after collapsing backstage.

Prevent 'is not fit for purpose', says daughter of murdered Tory MP

The daughter of the murdered MP David Amess has criticised Home Office failures that meant her father's killer was unmonitored for years before the attack, saying the Prevent programme \"isn't fit for purpose\".

Woman said to have been pressed to withdraw ICC sex claims

Strategy IDF seems to have targeted infrastructure defences and missile sites

Details have emerged suggesting Israel used precision air and drone strikes in its unprecedented attack on Iran last weekend to target air defence systems protecting crucial oil and gas facilities, as well as military sites linked to Tehran's nuclear programme and ballistic missile production.

Aid Knesset urged not to sever ties with UN agency

Israel's reputation as a democracy would be \"deeply harmed\" if the Knesset pressed ahead with bills this week that would end all government cooperation with the Palestinian relief agency Unrwa, the UK's Middle East minister said yesterday.

Liverpool in fundraising drive to save baby hospice

A city-wide fundraising drive is under way in Liverpool after a unique baby hospice which has supported thousands of families in the region was threatened with closure.

Olivier's prosthetic nose is included in auction of actor's treasures

The prosthetic nose that Laurence Olivier wore when portraying Richard III in his classic film is to be offered for sale as part of a vast collection of props and personal items that belonged to the actor.

Scheme to boost French school trips 'at risk' under entry rules

A scheme designed to boost the numbers of French children able to travel to Britain for school trips is reportedly in peril as a result of an overhaul of UK entry requirements.

Call to make food firms reveal health rating to tackle bad diets

Food firms should be forced to reveal how healthy or unhealthy their products are to help people consume a better diet, an industry boss has said.

McDonald's manager heard berating Uber Eats drivers in recording

A McDonald's manager at a branch in Northern Ireland warned Uber Eats drivers they had a \"responsibility\" to learn English in their own time and claimed to have dismissed a courier for being \"cheeky,\" a leaked recording reveals.

Scientists work on treatment for chronic pain in cancer survivors

Treatments that could help alleviate the chronic pain experienced by thousands of childhood cancer survivors are being investigated by scientists and researchers in the UK.

Man, 40, dies trying to cross the Channel after small boat deflates

Reparations Backbenchers accuse PM of 'colonial mindset'

Three prominent Labour backbenchers have accused Keir Starmer of an \"insulting\" and \"colonial mindset\" over his reluctance to discuss reparations for the transatlantic slave trade.

Unease grows over assisted dying as MPs criticise speed of bill's progress

Opposition to the assisted dying bill is growing in parliament after the interventions of the health and justice secretaries to call for caution and a backlash among new MPs who are angered by the speed of the legislation.

Nuclear safety Chancellor urged not to cut funding

Rachel Reeves has been urged not to carry out mooted funding cuts for nuclear sites including Sellafield amid safety concerns, as it emerged that the number of incidents where workers narrowly avoided harm had increased at the Cumbrian site.

Breweries Reeves could serve up boost for indie beers

The government is considering making it easier for pubs to serve independent, local beers as the chancellor looks for ways to boost the sector.

Hospitality Venues face closure if rates relief ends

Pubs and restaurants are warning of closures and a tough Christmas ahead if Rachel Reeves's budget this week raises taxes and ends a Covid-era relief on business rates.

Film review An evil penguin returns to up the aaargh! ante

This Christmas, the BBC is giving us a cracker: the first new Wallace and Gromit for 16 years. It has all the trimmings: Nick Park as co-director; a starring role for the Pontcysyllte aqueduct; cheese.

Now you see it: 'exposure' study risks upsetting fellow magicians

For decades, possibly centuries, magicians have fretted and argued over if and when it is acceptable to reveal the secrets of their tricks and illusions.

Sharp decline in numbers studying to become nurses

The number of people studying to become nurses has fallen substantially across England, with some areas recording a 40% drop in successful applications, according to analysis by the largest nursing union.

Media owners must be paid for their material amid growth of AI, says PM

Keir Starmer has said media outlets should have control over and be paid for their work as artificial intelligence technology transforms the economy and the UK.

Labour MP suspended after CCTV of punches

Labour has suspended the whip from the MP Mike Amesbury after footage appeared to show him punching a man to the ground.

'It's time to choose a path': Starmer takes on critics ahead of budget

We will defy populism and 'embrace harsh light of fiscal reality', says PM