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Cottagers agree deal for United star Rory

FULHAM have agreed a six-figure deal for Dundee United kid Rory MacLeod.

Embassy spy is jailed for 13 years

A BERLIN embassy spy has been jailed for more than 13 years for betraying his country and colleagues by selling secrets to Russia.

Daughter's plea to catch dad's killer

A DAUGHTER whose father was killed with an axe at their home when she was just five has issued a new plea for information about her dad's killer.

Fight With Inflation Is Not Over, Says Bank

THE Bank of England's chief economist last night warned it "remains premature" to declare victory over inflation.

Assad: Syria Can't Cope With Scale Of Earthquake Disaster

Dictator Bashar al-Assad has warned Syria cannot cope with the aftermath of last week's devastating earthquake centred on southern Turkey as he thanked other nations for their support.

Putin Using Spy Balloons To Turn War In Russia's Favour

Kyiv says objects are used to impede defences ahead of attack

US Rejects Claims By China That It Flew Balloons Over Tibet And Xinjiang

Diplomatic friction has worsened between the US and China after Beijing claimed, without evidence, that US high-altitude balloons flew over its Xinjiang and Tibet regions, and threatened unspecified measures against US entities for undermining Chinese sovereignty.

Public focus 'distracted' from mum search

THE family of Nicola Bulley have called for an end to the 'speculation and rumours' about her private life.

Polish leader meets Sunak

PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak has met with the president of Poland in Downing Street with talks on European security and support for Ukraine high on the agenda.

Centrica boss coy over £1.6m bonus

THE boss of Centrica has refused to be drawn on whether he will waive his bonus for the past year after the British Gas owner tripled its profits.

New missile strike on Ukraine

RUSSIA again pummelled Ukraine with a barrage of cruise and other missiles on Thursday, hitting targets from east to west.

'Postpone conference for leadership race'

THE SNP's Westminster leader said the SNP conference should be delayed to allow Nicola Sturgeon's successor to be appointed.

Quake Death Toll Hits 40,000

Ali 'tries to keep going after losing 50 reatives

Russia Has Lost Half Of Tanks During War, Claim Experts

Moscow forced to rely on Soviet-era armour, finds report

Oxford To Study Effects Of Cannabis Oil On Psychosis

Scientists are launching a new global study to see whether cannabidiol CBD) can treat people with psychosis or psychotic symptoms.

Misogyny Still Widespread In Politics, Say Campaigners

Nicola Sturgeon's decision to step down as Scottish first minister highlights the pressures women politicians endure and the need to do more to keep them in their roles, campaigners say. Her resignation comes after New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern referenced burnout as she unexpectedly revealed she was stepping down from her role last month - saying she no longer had "enough in the tank".

Independence Day: The Real Reason Sturgeon Resigned

Nicola Sturgeon stunned both Holyrood and Westminster with the shock announcement that she is standing down as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister after eight years. "In my head, and in my heart, I know that the time is now, that it's right for me, for my party and my country," she told a hastily arranged press conference yesterday morning.

UK Rate Of Inflation Drops To 10.1% In Third Fall In A Row

The UK's annual inflation rate fell for a third consecutive month in January, easing pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates, but it remained in double digits and close to the highest levels for 40 years.

Scientists Say Global Heating Has Driven Antarctic Sea Ice To New Low

The area of sea ice around Antarctica has hit a record low, with scientists saying they have "never seen such an extreme situation before".

Minister Admits Brexit Has Hindered Business

A CABINET minister has conceded Brexit and the ensuing political turmoil under the Conservatives has delivered a blow to efforts to attract investment to the UK.

How Long Should I Wait Before Asking Him Out On A Date?

I'm a woman in my early thirties and I started online dating this year, encouraged by friends after being single for a long time.

Cancel Culture Drives 'Race Riot' Rent-A-Mob

BEING worried about the scary amounts of young, fighting age, single men illegally crossing the Channel and claiming asylum in the UK does not make you far right.

Energy Firms To Pay Taxes 'Within Weeks'

Levy to aid households & businesses

The Brexit Summit Was Just An Exercise In Self-Delusion

Ditchley Park is a grade 1-listed building, so it may very well be that a crime has been committed. Are you even allowed to bang your head repeatedly against its specially selected Burford stone for a full weekend in a futile search for "How to make Brexit work better"?

Former Trump Ally Confirms Presidential Bid For 2024

Nikki Haley has announced she will seek the Republican 2024 presidential nomination, becoming the first major challenger to her one-time political ally Donald Trump.

Earthquake Is Deadliest Ever In Turkey, Says Erdogan

Last week's earthquake is the deadliest in Turkey's history, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday. The death toll from the 6 February disaster climbed past 35,418, overtaking the 1939 Erzincan quake that killed around 33,000 and the worst since the modern country was founded a century ago.

UK Must 'Wake Up' To China Threat, Says Ex-Chief Of MI6

Britain must "wake up" to the challenges China presents to global security, a former head of MI6 has said, as questions have been raised over the UK's ability to respond to threats.

Defiant Army Chief Says 'We Can Stand Up To Putin'

UK military 'completely credible' to lead Nato forces if Russia attacks an ally

'Get It Done': Sunak Under Pressure From Both Sides Of Brexit Debate On Protocol

Rishi Sunak is under pressure from a divided Tory party over the Northern Ireland protocol, with Brexiteers urging him to defy the EU and moderates asking him to sign a compromise deal.

Brexit Harming Investment In The UK, Admits Minister

A cabinet minister has admitted that Brexit has harmed investment in the UK by creating new barriers to doing business.