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"This was something I had wanted for my entire life'

With thousands of women opting to bring children into the world using solo fertility treatments, Zoé Beaty learns more about the hardships and happiness of those who go it alone

Shipwreck may hold secrets of explorer's final vovage

The wreckage of a ship discovered off the coast of Kenya may have been from legendary explorer Vasco da Gama’s final voyage across the Indian Ocean, archaeologists say in a new study.

Australia landmark law bans under-16s from social media

Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media after its Senate approved what will become a world-first law.

Putin says he'll target Kyiv 'decision-making centres'

Vladimir Putin has threatened to strike Kyiv with Moscow’s new ballistic missile – in the wake of his forces conducting a “massive” aerial assault on energy infrastructure across Ukraine.

Lebanon's citizens cling to brittle hope amid the rubble

As a fragile ceasefire holds, Bel Trew talks to residents of the capital Beirut who are struggling to imagine a peaceful future

Spy ring passed secrets to Russia for years, court told

A UK-based spy ring passed secrets to Russia for nearly three years, endangering the national interest and putting “many lives at risk”, a court has heard. Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, 33, Vanya Gaberova, 30, and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, 39, were allegedly part of a group which carried out surveillance on opponents of the Russian state, even discussing kidnapping or killing one of them.

Woman, 97, died following years of care home 'neglect'

A woman who arrived in Britain as part of the Windrush generation died after severely infected gangrene on her foot went untreated at a care home for more than a year.

Wallace steps aside from MasterChef during probe

Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting MasterChef while complaints made by individuals about historical allegations of misconduct are investigated.

Farage calls for debate over stricter limits on abortion

Nigel Farage has said parliament should debate imposing stricter limits on abortion for women, saying the current timeline may need to be shortened.

Minister admits pleading guilty over 'stolen' mobile

Transport secretary Louise Haigh has admitted pleading guilty to an offence after she incorrectly told police that a work mobile phone was stolen 10 years ago.

Starmer invited to meet EU leaders in Brexit 'reset' fillip

Sir Keir Starmer is set to be invited to a meeting of EU leaders in what will be seen as a sign of success for his plans for a great Brexit \"reset\"\".

Former Tory minister Jenkyns joins Reform UK

A former Conservative minister has defected to join the Reform UK party led by Nigel Farage. In a blow to the new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, Dame Andrea Jenkyns said she was “joining the party of the brave”.

The 'fantasist' who became a threat to national security

Daniel Khalife described as ultimate Walter Mitty character’

Cynical' ex-soldier Khalife convicted of spying for Iran

Former soldier Daniel Khalife has been found guilty of spying for Iran but cleared of carrying out a bomb hoax.

MPs poised for historic vote on assisted dying legislation

The biggest social change in Britain in five decades could be shepherded in by the closest of margins later today.

How did the Tories increase migration following Brexit?

The name of this feature is “Politics Explained”, but there are some subjects that are so hard to explain that we could rename it, just for one day, to “How Did That Happen?”

Leave voters were betrayed on migration, says Starmer

PM accuses Tories of a different order of failure’ over Brexit

Why Is Starmer So Against An EU Youth Travel Scheme?

The prime minister has once again been urged to agree to a limited scheme to allow young people to travel freely between the UK and the EU for the purposes of work or study, and has once again signalled his refusal to consider it.

Why home advantage has lost its sting in Test series.

“The tour is only a matter of hours old, but the wry thought occurs to me that reputations will almost certainly be destroyed in the next few months.”

North can't compete with south's individual X factor

Ex-Lions captain Sam Warburton has a theory why southern hemisphere teams have dominated the autumn internationals

Aimless Villa stagger to bore draw against Juventus

Aston Villa and Unai Emery have run out of ideas, far too early in the Spaniard’s previously exhilarating revolution.

Reds humble Real and Slot does what Klopp could not

A few weeks ago, it was possible to look at Arne Slot’s seemingly impressive start at Liverpool, adopt a sceptical tone and ask who they had really beaten.

Vauxhall's closure shows No 10 must recharge EV rules

Electric vehicles aren't selling in the volume anticipated and James Moore says government is right to order a swift review

Nationwide banks £2bn in takeover of Virgin Money

Nationwide has gained £2.3bn following its acquisition of Virgin Money, according to the firm’s half-year results.

Red Sea boat survivors were trapped in cabins, says diver

Two Britons who were on the yacht remain unaccounted for

Record snowfall leaves Seoul scrambling to cope

Transport chaos and power cuts hit city as two die on roads

Myanmar junta chief faces crimes against humanity charge for Rohingya deaths

Arrest warrant requested by International Criminal Court

Lebanon ceasefire is part of plan to keep Trump on side

Benjamin Netanyahu knows the incoming president won't be happy if the Gaza war drags on, writes Chris Stevenson, so he is turning his attention to Iran to buy himself some time

Displaced begin to go home following Lebanon ceasefire

Thousands forced to flee head back to heavily bombed south

Lottery winner yet to claim £177m after numbers error

It’s a familiar story for lottery players across the country: the initial rush, when it’s revealed that the jackpot has been won, then a scramble to find your ticket before the dawning realisation that the winning numbers do not, in fact, match those on the pink piece of paper in your hand.