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Acquitted protester: I've no regrets over coconut placard
A teacher acquitted of a racially aggravated public order offence after she carried a placard depicting Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman as coconuts has said she has no regrets and would continue to use the term.
Planning approvals for new houses in England plunge to 10-year low
Planning approvals for new houses in England have dropped to a 10-year low, according to figures that underline how difficult it will be for Labour to hit its target of building 300,000 homes a year.
Party time? Why Labour may strike a more upbeat note at conference
When Ellie Reeves opens the Labour conference, she will be the first Labour minister to do so since Harriet Harman walked off the stage in Brighton 15 years ago.
Catch me if you can: capybara still on loose despite lureof tasty treats
To catch a rat, many call pest control.
Only two of three Amazon murder suspects to face trial
Appeal judges in Brazil yesterday upheld charges against only two of the three men accused of murdering Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips-in a decision \"received with indignation\" by Indigenous activists.
'For evacuees it's a total war' The reactions from inside an anxious Israel
Nearly 24 hours after the simultaneous detonation of hundreds of pagers imported by the Lebanese group Hezbollah, followed by more explosions yesterday targeting walkie-talkies across Lebanon, in an attack attributed to Israel, Israeli political commentators and analysts were asking questions about the timing and what the consequences might be for the conflict on the Lebanese border.
Covert and lethal Unpicking the global trail behind compromised kit
It may be years before the full story is told of how a coordinated explosion of thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah was orchestrated.
Towering fourth plinth tributeto unite trans people’
A towering cuboid made of more than 700 masks depicting the faces of transgender and non-binary people, the latest fourth plinth artwork, has been described as a piece designed to \"unite the trans community around the world\".
Lie-ins and nine-day fortnights: how schools are tackling teacher shortage
Teachers in England are being offered a range of incentives to make the job more appealing, including two free periods a week to give them a liein, a nine-day fortnight and more planning time at home to help with work-life balance.
'People shouted "I can't see!" Families hunt for relatives as hospitals are overwhelmed
Two beeps and a pause was the only warning Yusuf got. He turned around to face the noise, thinking it was one of his medical instruments, but instead was met with an explosion, throwing shrapnel into his leg.
Fears of escalation as second wave of deadly explosions hits Lebanon
Walkie-talkie blasts targeting Hezbollah kill 14 and injure hundreds
Tielemans leads Villa triumph at Young Boys in flying start
An hour before kick-off the few hundred Aston Villa supporters admiring the view from their seats cheered the first rendition of the Champions League anthem over the speakers and their mood was similarly jubilant after watching their team ruthlessly dispatch the Swiss champions on their first foreign assignment at this level for 41 years.
Konaté and Van Dijk head Liverpool home after early Milan scare
A stirring comeback against Milan: say what you like about Arne Slot, but at least he knows his history.
Seventh heaven for United as Rashford tucks in for duck-shoot
Antony's penalty in this evisceration means the maligned wide man needs only two more goals to equal the three last season for Manchester United.
No magic bullet Why a British-Irish league is not the answer to rugby's financial problems
In a perfect world the countdown to a new season would be all about the rugby.
Biometric EU border checks expected to be delayed again
The full implementation of an EU entry-exit system introducing fingerprinting and facial recognition checks at ports and airports is expected to be delayed again amid fears over congestion and long queues.
Combs faces charges of sex trafficking and racketeering after arrest
Sean \"Diddy\" Combs is facing charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, according to a federal indictment unsealed yesterday that alleged he also engaged in kidnapping, forced labour, bribery and other crimes.
Pressure on Secret Service after Trump 'assassination attempt'
The Secret Service did not search the perimeter of the golf course where a suspect lurked for nearly 12 hours in the hope of killing Donald Trump, the agency has admitted.
'Hell on Earth' Children starve as civil war grinds on
In the small town of Tawila, in Sudan's North Darfur state, at least 10 children are dying of hunger every day.
First image of doomed Titan after implosion
The first picture of the Titan submersible following its deadly June 2023 implosion was revealed on Monday by the US Coast Guard as authorities opened a public hearing into the deaths of five people onboard.
Spain's green Socialist gets top European Commission role as leader sets out plans
Spain's outspoken Socialist deputy prime minister will take charge of Europe's \"clean transition\", it emerged yesterday, as Ursula von der Leyen outlined the choices for her team of 26 top officials.
Scottish independence The yes generation, 10 years after vote
Steven Campbell was 17 and still a high school pupil during the Scottish independence referendum campaign of 2014.
Mother of murdered baby tells hospital to apologise over Letby
The mother of a baby girl murdered by Lucy Letby has demanded an apology from the hospital for \"dozens\" of failings that allowed her daughter to be \"preyed on\" by the nurse.
Neighbours heard cries of brothers who died in fire
Four young brothers who died after being left locked in a home where the floors were covered with rubbish cried \"there's a fire\" as neighbours tried to rescue them, a court heard.
'Delighted!' Shops and visitors welcome plans for a pedestrianised Oxford Street
There are parallels between London's Oxford Street and Melbourne's Bourke Street- they have both been home to flagship department stores, attract tourists and locals in large numbers, and are recognised as the high streets of the cities they serve.
Davey urges Starmer to be bolder and says Lib Dems will seek to 'consign Tories to history books'
The government must \"act faster and be much bolder\" in tackling the crises facing the UK, Ed Davey said yesterday in his speech to the Liberal Democrat conference, promising his party would be an antidote to the \"pessimism and defeatism\" of Keir Starmer.
Instagram brings in 'teen accounts' to give parents greater control
Meta is putting Instagram users under the age of 18 into new \"teen accounts\" to allow parents greater control over their activities, including the ability to block children from viewing the app at night.
Former soldier charged with crossbow murder of three women in July
A former soldier has appeared in court charged with the crossbow murder of three women at their home in Hertfordshire in July, police have said.
Labour Hollie Ridley chosen as party's new top official
Hollie Ridley, an ally of Keir Starmer, has been appointed Labour's new general secretary.
PM's £100,000 in tickets and gifts exceed freebies listed by other recent party leaders
Keir Starmer has declared more free tickets and gifts than other major party leaders in recent times, with his total now topping £100,000 after recent support for his lifestyle from the Labour donor Waheed Alli.