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Victims of 1981 Dublin fire were unlawfully killed, inquest finds
Forty-eight young people were unlawfully killed after an electrical fault started an inferno at the Stardust nightclub in Dublin in 1981, an inquest jury has found.
Husband of influencer accused of tax evasion joins Russian military to secure her release
When his wife, a prominent Russian Instagram influencer, was threatened with years of imprisonment over tax evasion charges, Alexei Blinovsky opted for what seemed the most viable means to secure her freedom in Russia today: he joined Vladimir Putin's military campaign in Ukraine.
India's 'most predictable' election begins with Modi accused of undermining rivals
Voting has begun in India's general election, as Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata party looks to increase its parliamentary majority amid allegations that the country's democracy has been undermined since it came to power 10 years ago.
Men were flown to UK to attack Iranian journalist, police believe
Three suspects wanted for the stabbing of an Iranian dissident journalist on a suburban London street were from eastern Europe and were hired and flown into Britain to carry out the attack, investigators believe.
'People are begging us for help' - Refugees in Egypt reliant on grassroots aid groups
The last thing Rania sold was her jewellery. In the weeks after her family first woke up to heavy shelling in northern Gaza, they lost everything as they journeyed south to escape the bombardment.
Israel still plans to launch Rafah ground assault, says Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu has told western diplomats that he will go ahead with a ground offensive on Rafah in southern Gaza, and suggested that Israel's anticipated reprisal against Iran for its missile and drone salvo will be aimed at Iranian interests rather than Tehran's proxies.
Let your grass grow long and boost sightings of butterflies
Good news for lazy gardeners: one labour-saving tweak could almost double the number of butterflies in your garden, according to a new scientific study - let the grass grow long.
Ex-senior civil servant accuses Cabinet Office of 'systemic racism' in tribunal documents
A former senior civil servant has said in court papers that \"a hostile racist working environment\" in the Cabinet Office meant she was \"forced to resign\".
Colonialism - UK wealth not from slavery, says Badenoch
It would be wrong to attribute the UK’s wealth and economic success to its colonial history or racial privilege, Kemi Badenoch has told an audience in the City.
Police to speak to Tory MP over 'cash used to pay off bad people'
Police said yesterday that they would contact a Conservative MP who was suspended by his party over allegations that campaign funds were misused to pay off \"bad people\".
German-Russian nationals arrested on suspicion of plotting sabotage attacks
Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in southern Germany on suspicion of plotting sabotage attacks, including on US military facilities, in what officials called a serious effort to undermine military support for Ukraine.
Designers stay in lane and out of the culture wars with 'classic' Team GB kit
Bland, blue, and designed to avoid any brouhaha - or hoo haa. That is the formula for the official British kit for this summer's Paris Olympics and Paralympics, which was unveiled in Paris yesterday.
Apology to Malkinson from chief of criminal case review commision
The chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has offered an \"unreserved apology\" to Andrew Malkinson for its handling of his case after he spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit.
Sturgeon's husband charged in SNP inquiry
Peter Murrell, the husband of Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds after being arrested for a second time by police investigating the funding and finances of the Scottish National party.
State could be left with £15bn debt by Thames Water nationalisation
40% Proportion by which the value of some loans to Thames' parent company may be reduced
Archer could consider future if stop-start’ pattern persists
Jofra Archer has hinted another year of persistent injury setbacks could lead him to question his future as the fast bowler looks to stage his latest comeback for England in time for this summer's T20 World Cup defence.
Appleby's pick pipped on the line but future remains rosy
He had just seen his filly Dance Sequence, the third-favourite for the 1,000 Guineas, beaten in her Classic trial by the 18-1 outsider Pretty Crystal, but Charlie Appleby was still in a positive frame of mind after the Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket yesterday, about Dance Sequence and life in general.
De Bruyne cancels out Rodrygo's opener as epic clash goes to wire
With 72 minutes on the clock, an increasingly fervent Manchester City support announced who they were and promised to fight until the end.
Brasher urges protesters to avoid disrupting 'force for good' event
Race director predicts record fundraising year and reveals tribute to Kelvin Kiptum
Winter wondering Surprise, big-name exit is a sign of football media's fractured evolution
For more than three decades, English football media was a Winter wonderland.
Everton on the brink Questions over club's future as urgent as ever
Everton fans are used to the club's owner, Farhad Moshiri, telling them that better times will be arriving soon. He began his reign in 2016 promising to give fans \"whatever I have\" - the type of soundbite he would continue to deliver during the following eight years.
IMF urges fiscal discipline as elections loom around world
The International Monetary Fund has issued a strong warning to Britain and other countries facing elections this year to avoid voter giveaways that might pose risks to their public finances.
Czech billionaire offered to buy owner of Royal Mail
The owner of Royal Mail received a £3bn takeover offer from a Czech billionaire who has stakes in Sainsbury's and West Ham United football club.
Aung San Suu Kyi has left prison for house arrest, claims junta
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to the military junta.
Heir to Dutch throne spent year in Madrid over concern for her safety
The heir to the Dutch throne, Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, spent over a year in Spain as the Dutch royal family grappled with threats to her safety, according to media in the Netherlands.
'Epic' Emerson Evicted seal's 126-mile swim to his favourite flowerbed
Last week, gun-wielding conservation officers stuffed a 225kg (500lb) elephant seal in the back of a van, drove him along a winding highway in western Canada and left him on a beach \"far from human habitation\".
Meloni accused of using Italian broadcaster as voice for far right
The European Commission has been urged to investigate alleged attempts by Italy's far-right government to turn the public broadcaster, Rai, into a \"megaphone\" for the ruling parties before the European elections.
Russian oil tankers risk environmental havoc in Baltic, says Swedish minister
Russia appears prepared to create environmental havoc” by sailing unseaworthy oil tankers through the Baltic Sea in breach of all maritime rules, the Swedish foreign minister has said.
Paris accused of 'social cleansing' before Olympics as hundreds evicted from France's biggest squat
Police have evicted hundreds of people from the biggest squat in France, in a southern suburb of Paris, prompting fresh accusations from charities that authorities are seeking to clear refugees, asylum seekers and homeless people from the capital before the Olympics.
Nasa data reveals razed villages as fire becomes 'weapon of war' in Sudan
The number of villages destroyed or severely damaged by fire in Sudan has risen sharply in recent weeks, suggesting the country's conflict is intensifying as it enters its second year.