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Starmer accuses Whitehall of being comfortable with failure

Keir Starmer accused Whitehall of becoming comfortable with failure as he challenged civil servants to hit a series of policy targets and deliver on 150 \"major infrastructure projects\".

NHS facing a 'quad-demic' of emergencies as winter bites

The NHS is facing a \"quad-demic\" of health emergencies as it heads into winter, with hospitals \"busier than ever\" for this time of year, the health service's most senior doctor has said.

UK Interest Rates To Fall More Slowly Than Expected After Budget, Claims Report

UK interest rates will fall by less than expected over the next two years after Rachel Reeves revealed significant spending and borrowing plans in the budget, according to an influential report.

Russia Blamed For 100 Hybrid Attacks In Europe

A senior European diplomat said that up to 100 "suspicious incidents" in Europe this year could be attributed to Russia, as western officials grapple with how to respond to suspected Russian sabotage attempts.

Outrage In Seoul 'How Could A President Act Against The Will Of His People?'

The mood outside South Korea's parliament was a mix of anger and bewilderment on Wednesday afternoon, hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol's shocking, albeit thwarted, declaration of martial law.

Gaza War Amounts To Genocide, Report Finds

A report from Amnesty International alleges that Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip constitutes the crime of genocide under international law, the first such determination by a major human rights organisation in the 14-month-old conflict.

Free to air TV deal to broadcast Chelsea and City's Club World Cup

The streaming platform DAZN has agreed a worldwide deal to broadcast Fifa's controversial Club World Cup free to air.

Disappointment as United snub rainbow jackets

Rainbow Devils fans' group regrets actions of one player led to scheme being scrapped

Lopetegui future in doubt with decision likely by weekend

West Ham board considering if beleaguered manager will be in charge for Wolves match

Postecoglou: Spurs must boost attack in transfer window

'There's no doubt we need some bolstering in that front third'

Wiegman offers praise for 'improving' Clinton

The 21-year-old midfielder extends scoring form with winner against Switzerland

Pidcock to leave Ineos Grenadiers

The Olympic mountain bike champion Tom Pidcock is leaving Ineos Grenadiers by mutual consent.

Wolvaardt turns the screw in six-wicket England defeat

England suffered a six-wicket defeat in the first ODI against South Africa as the Proteas captain, Laura Wolvaardt, made an unbeaten 59 for the hosts.

Stokes demands answers from ICC after over-rate sanctions

England captain claims governing body has yet to address his concerns

More trouble for General Motors in China after 2018 peak

General Motors told shareholders on Wednesday that it would write down the value of its China business by more than $5bn.

Rio Tinto investor urges mining giant to drop London listing

An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap its primary London listing and focus on Australia, as the FTSE 100 firm outlined its long-term investment strategy.

Investigation reveals alleged billion-dollar Russian money-laundering ring

Operatives said to be behind a billion-dollar Russian money-laundering network – used by drug dealers, financial criminals and foreign spies – have been sanctioned and arrested in a coordinated international investigation led by the National Crime Agency (NCA).

Three climbers missing on New Zealand mountain

Rescue teams looking for three climbers who went missing on New Zealand's highest mountain have expressed \"grave concerns\" over the party's welfare in the rugged terrain, as bad weather hampers search efforts for the second day in a row.

Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, dies aged 69

Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem, whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his hit song lyrics, has died.

Bronze trove found at ancient Italian spa

Bronze snakes, statues, two gold crowns, jewellery, thousands of coins and perfectly intact eggs are among the latest remarkable discoveries to emerge from the site of an ancient thermal spa in a small town in Tuscany.

Trump pick clings on as replacement rumors swirl

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's embattled nominee for secretary of defense, shared an impassioned post saying he will \"never back down,\" amid a flurry of rumors that the president-elect is contemplating replacing him with Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis.

Healthcare CEO gunned down in 'brazen attack'

The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, one of the US's largest health insurers, was fatally shot in the chest on Wednesday in midtown Manhattan, in what police described as a \"brazen, targeted attack\".

Most teenagers recover from long Covid after two years, says new landmark study

Most teenagers who have suffered from long Covid recover within two years, according to the largest study of its kind.

Eating dark chocolate regularly 'could reduce type 2 diabetes risk'

Eating a few pieces of dark chocolate five times a week while avoiding milk chocolate has been linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

Myrie sorry for failing to declare outside earnings

The BBC broadcaster Clive Myrie has apologised for failing to declare at least £145,000 earned from external events and said he would stop doing them for the \"foreseeable future\".

MasterChef's John Torode speaks out on allegations

MasterChef's John Torode has said he found the recent allegations of harassment against co-host Gregg Wallace \"truly upsetting\".

Water, walks and cafes: this is Britain's happiest town

It may not have the bright lights of London or Edinburgh, or even the celebrity or notoriety of some of the Great Britain's better known villages and towns.

South Korea's president facing impeachment over martial law

South Korean opposition parties said they had submitted a motion to impeach the president, Yoon Suk Yeol, over his short-lived declaration of martial law.

French and German police target migrant smuggler gangs

Police have carried out dawn raids in several cities in Germany and France in an internationally coordinated operation to smash a network accused of smuggling migrants to Britain in small boats.

Two-child benefit cap 'will be scrapped' in Scotland

The Scottish government has unveiled plans to scrap Westminster's controversial two-child benefit cap to lift thousands of \"children out of poverty\".