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Prisoner escape fears as jail blueprints are leaked online

Urgent action has been taken to secure prisons in England and Wales after it emerged that blueprints of jails had been leaked online.

The would-be assassin and the plot to tap up Afghan fighters to Ukraine's cause

Charged with Donald Trump's attempted assassination was apparently messaging British-trained Afghan commandos about recruitment to the Ukraine war just three days before he was arrested at a Florida golf course.

Zhao goes trophy hunting after match-fixing ban ends

When the main stage of the UK Championship - still widely considered snooker's second-biggest event after the World Championship - kicks off in York this afternoon, there will be an amateur player taking to the baize.

Wales look set for a biblical bashing against Springboks

Many a frustrated writer in search of a metaphor has plucked from the passages of 1 Samuel in the past but this week, the tale of David and Goliath feels apt.

Amorim lays down law as United begin new chapter

Ruben Amorim was running through Manchester United's recent managerial history.

Shame on PM for ignoring.lawyers' £4bn tax loophole

While most major employers were gnashing their teeth at the increase in their national insurance in the Budget, one group was celebrating.

Ofgem raises price cap as millions lose fuel payments

The energy price cap will increase in January for a second consecutive time, raising bills by 1.2 per cent as millions of people lose access to winter fuel payments.

'My father knew he was a target from the start but stayed to defend his people'

As pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai faces a potential life sentence in the high-stakes national security case in Hong Kong, his son Sebastien Lai has denounced the proceedings as a politically motivated \"show trial\" driven by a China-led crackdown on dissent politically motivated “show trial” driven by a China-led crackdown on dissent.

Meet Trump's second pick for attorney general top job

The incoming Trump administration didn't waste any time on Thursday after Matt Gaetz said that he was dropping his bid to become attorney general.

Judge postpones Trump's 'hush money' sentencing

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's historic hush money trail has postponed his sentencing indefinitely as he considers arguments from the president-elect's legal team to close the case.

McGregor raped woman in hotel, civil court jury finds

A woman who accused Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel six years ago has won her claim against him for damages in a High Court civil case.

Cop29 $250bn climate fund.offer dismissed as insulting

Hopes of a trillion-dollar climate finance fund appear to be slipping out of reach after a draft text at the COP29 climate summit proposed a deal worth only a fifth of that.

Orban vows to defy arrest warrant against Netanyahu

Hungary leader extends invitation to Israeli PM as Biden criticises 'outrageous' decision by the international court

Family pay tribute to lawyer who died on holiday in Laos

The family and friends of a British woman who died of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos have paid tribute to her.

Judge rules backing Brexit is not a protected belief

Backing Brexit is not a protected belief under equalities law, an employment tribunal has ruled as a former Ukip councillor was found to have been sacked for sharing offensive social media posts about immigrants.

Reform UK politician was detained as a teenager for kicking girlfriend at time

Reform UK MP James McMurdock was jailed for repeatedly kicking his girlfriend 18 years ago, it has emerged, as fresh details in the scandal over the politician’s crime come to light.

Badenoch bounce ends as PM avoids farmer blowback

Labour increases lead over Tories in our weekly tracker poll

What is standing in the way of the assisted dying bill?

Next Friday, 29 November, sees the second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - sponsored by Labour backbencher Kim Leadbeater - which has the potential to be a major piece of social legislation.

Punchy Rayner has hunger to lead that Prescott lacked

Keir Starmer has been prime minister for only four months, but Labour MPs can’t help themselves: they are already gossiping about who will be his successor.

Call to stock up on water and food as Storm Bert hits

Britons have been warned to stock up on essential supplies ahead of Storm Bert this weekend, as the UK braces for 70mph winds and heavy rain.

Gatwick security scare halts flights for tens of thousands

Tens of thousands of passengers will wake up today where they did not intend to be after a security scare forced the evacuation of a large part of London’s Gatwick airport yesterday.

Poland warns Ukraine war is entering ‘decisive phase'

Putin ramps up threats against the West after missile launch

Rugby's head injury issues underlined by Curry return

A hush descended on Allianz Stadium as an apparently unconscious Tom Curry received treatment from the medics while he lay prone on the Twickenham turf.

Sin City promises an even greater show as F1 returns

As fans trudged away from their expensive acquired seats on night one of the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix, having seen just eight minutes of cars on track before “manhole gate”, one question sprung to mind: how could the sport come back for this?

FINDING NUNO

A return is a reminder of the day when Nuno wasn’t really Nuno.

Late strike helps resurgent Arsenal into WCL quarters

Renee Slegers allowed herself a moment to pump her firsts on the touchline.

Britain's borrowing surge may mean another tax rise

The latest public sector borrowing figures are enough to have anyone inside 11 Downing Street heading for the drinks cabinet.

TfL enlists Tokyo Metro to improve the Elizabeth line

Japan’s reliable railways are coming to London as Tokyo Metro takes over the operation of the Elizabeth line to make journeys more punctual.

No customer cash for water bosses' bonuses, says Ofwat

Nine water companies, including stricken Thames Water, have been stopped from using customer money to fund “undeserved” bonuses for top bosses worth £6.8m.

Labour firebrand who kept peace for Blair and Brown

Former deputy PM John Prescott was known for that punch but he was a prolier-than-thou crucial part of New Labour