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Posh nosh Newcastle store turns food from Greggs into fine dining

It's geordie but a little bit posh,\" whispered Vicki Steele as she prepared to look at the menu of Newcastle's newest bistro.

'Mass assassination factory' How Israel is using AI to find targets for airstrikes in Gaza

As Israel resumes its offensive in Gaza after a seven-day ceasefire, there are mounting concerns about the approach used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in planning its targets in a war that, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, has so far killed more than 15,000 people in the territory.

Hostages Families fear for safety after truce expires

The families of hostages held in Gaza have said they are terrified about the safety of their loved ones after the end of a seven-day ceasefire.

'We are abandoned' Fresh strikes hit desperate, weary population in Gaza

It took only seconds for the bombs to start falling on Gaza again. The weeklong ceasefire ended at 7am local time, and almost immediately the sound of explosions filled the corridors of al-Nasr hospital in the south of the territory.

Fertility clinics use social media ads to target patients with 'concerning' claims

Vulnerable fertility patients are being targeted by adverts on social media that experts warn could be breaching rules by guaranteeing couples a baby or making other misleading claims.

'Frightening' Charles urges world leaders to take action

The world has embarked on a \"vast, frightening experiment\" on the natural world, King Charleshas told world leaders, which risks triggering \"feedback loops\" in the climate system that will cause irreversible disaster.

A tiebreaker? King Charles's Greek flag tie rekindles row over marbles

He may simply have been embracing his Greek ancestry, or thought it went well with his suit.

Sunak defends decision to delay petrol and diesel ban as criticism grows

Rishi Sunak has been accused of \"shrinking and retreating\" from global leadership as he used the Cop28 summit to warn that \"climate politics is at breaking point\" because of the costs of net zero.

Black and white issue? Zoo row rages on as UK's last pandas return to China

As soon as she heard that Edinburgh's pandas were about to be flown home, Sarah Greenwood knew she had to see them. \"I love everything about pandas,\" she said. \"I absolutely couldn't miss it.\"

Week of rail disruption starts as Aslef drivers back more strikes

Rail passengers face severe disruption this weekend as two 24-hour strikes by the train drivers union Aslef halt many long-distance routes.

'Forever chemicals' in English tap water found to be cancer risk

A substance found in hundreds of drinking water samples across England has been categorised as carcinogenic by the World Health Organization.

Deal Agreed At Cop28 To Help Poor Countries Cope With Climate Crisis

Agreement on loss and damage fund reached on first day of summit

India Hits Back At US Allegations Of Plot To Kill Sikh Separatist

The Indian government has responded to allegations by the US Department of Justice that an Indian agent attempted to assassinate a Sikh separatist on US soil, stating that such a crime would be "contrary to government policy".

LGBTQ+ Marriage Recognised In Nepal In First For South Asia

A couple in Nepal said they wanted to "scream to the world that we are husband and wife at last" after becoming the first LGBTQ+ people in south Asia to have their marriage legally recognised.

Gakpo double leaves Lask in tatters as Liverpool top class

Liverpool's superiority over their Europa League opponents has never been in doubt, an off-night in Toulouse notwithstanding, and they sealed a place in the last 16 as group winners with a convincing defeat of Lask at Anfield.

England's Walsh fired up for must-win match

Midfielder wants to put things right as hopes of GB Olympic qualification hangin balance

Everton must be ready for risk of more punishment, warns Dyche

Sean Dyche has said Everton must be \"ready for what comes next\" after it emerged the club will be punished again this season if found guilty of another breach of Premier League profit and sustainability rules.

Duckett eager to seize chance as England begin white-ball reset

Batter sees West Indies tour as opportunity for fresh faces innew-look squad

Nightmare hole sullies Woods' big comeback

For 14 holes, the latest return of Tiger Woods was flowing along as well as anybody could reasonably expect. Woods was under par at the Hero World Challenge.

Metro Bank to cut 800 jobs and review opening hours

Metro Bank plans to cut about 800 jobs by the end of March, and review its seven-days-a-week branch model, after ramping up cost-cutting plans following last month's multimillionpound rescue deal.

Iceland boss condemns baby formula prices as 'exploitation'

The boss of Iceland has hit out at \"exploitation\" of new parents and joined calls for a price cap on baby formula after the competition watchdog found evidence of \"greedflation\" on the part of leading manufacturers.

New profit warning from Dr Martens amid US woes

Dr Martens has issued its fourth profit warning this year, as a tough consumer environment in the US continues to affect sales of its boots.

Golden mole rediscovered in South Africa after 86 years

An elusive, iridescent golden mole not seen since before the second world war has been rediscovered \"swimming\" in the sand near the coastal town of Port Nolloth in northwest South Africa.

'Moral wretch' Contempt in Latin America for US policies that led to brutal regimes

Henry Kissinger's death has brought out some bitter epitaphs from Latin America where the legacy of US intervention helped saddle the region with some of the most brutal military regimes of the 20th century.

Russia steps up anti-gay agenda as top court bans 'LGBT movement'

Russia's supreme court has outlawed what it called the \"international LGBT public movement\" as extremist, in a landmark ruling that representatives of gay and transgender people warn will lead to arrests and prosecutions of the already repressed LGBTQ+ community.

Headteacher's death 'absolutely' linked to Ofsted visit, school governor tells inquest

There was a \"direct link\" between Ruth Perry's death and the Ofsted inspection that had branded her school inadequate, the chair of the board of governors told an inquest yesterday.

Rundell's tale of mythical creatures wins 2023 best book award

Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell has been named the 2023 Waterstones book of the year.

Sacked S4C boss urges minister to investigate channel's chair

A former head of the Welsh public service broadcaster has sent a scathing letter to the culture secretary urging her to investigate S4C and its chair, amid a deepening crisis at the top of the Welsh-language channel.

MoD oversight of civilian casualties in military action ineffective, court told

The Ministry of Defence does not have effective oversight of civilian casualties in UK military campaigns overseas, which puts civilians at risk and undermines British foreign policy objectives, a tribunal heard yesterday.

Dog walkers saw teenagers accused of Brianna Ghey murder leaving the scene

The teenagers accused of murdering Brianna Ghey were pictured on CCTV walking home together following the attack, after being disturbed at the scene by a couple with their dogs.