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Israel steps up air offensives as UN report likens its action to genocide

Israel has intensified its air offensives on three fronts, launching dozens of new strikes in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria as negotiations for a ceasefire on its northern border reach a critical point.

'A tragedy of our time' Soul searching after Amsterdam violence

Carrying signs scrawled with messages urging unity, they took turns laying white roses at the statue of Anne Frank, steps away from the home where her family had hidden from Nazi persecution.

World's largest known coral found near Solomon Islands

The world's largest known coral, visible from space, has been discovered in the waters of the Solomon Islands.

Two are charged over orange spray attack on monoliths of Stonehenge

Two people have been charged over an incident in which an orange substance was sprayed at the ancient monoliths of Stonehenge.

I've lied and been selfish, says Sara Sharif's father

Sara Sharif's father has admitted being \"selfish\" and a \"bad father\" by lying to protect himself over the death of his 10-year-old daughter.

Malkinson says justice ministry has 'left him to rot' over payout wait

Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years in jail for a crime he did not commit, says the Ministry of Justice has left him \"to rot\" after telling him he is likely to wait months before learning if he is even eligible for compensation.

Firm run by Tory donor Bamford funds £8,000 helicopter trip for Farage

A firm run by the major Conservative donor Lord Bamford has funded an £8,000 helicopter trip for the Reform leader, Nigel Farage.

Dream day for Labour with Tories firing blanks and no crises looming - except a big orange one

The only annoyance was Trump, who casually announced a 20% tariff on imports. So much for the special relationship

Doctors Many staff would use 'conscience clause', says BMA

A large number of NHS medical staff in England and Wales are likely to exercise a \"conscience clause\" if assisted dying is legalised by parliament, doctors say.

Kendall confirms support for assisted dying bill as row grows over law change

Liz Kendall has become the first cabinet minister to confirm she will vote for the assisted dying bill since it was published, as the row intensified over the proposed law change.

Russian chef and critic of Putin dies in Belgrade hotel room

Tributes have been paid to a London-based Russian chef, television presenter and writer after he was found dead in Belgrade.

Colman's heir asked to stop volunteering in church over Smyth link

The heir to the Colman's mustard dynasty and his wife, a member of the clergy, have been asked by the Church of England to step back from their roles in a church after being named in a damning report on a sadistic abuser.

Charities condemn dilution of Scottish law protecting birds of prey

Wildlife charities have condemned a decision by Scotland's nature conservation agency to dilute a new law designed to combat the illegal killing of birds of prey.

Was Tyne's tiny gladiator a Roman sex symbol?

A rare and pristine example of gladiator memorabilia found in the River Tyne is to go on display, shining light on a 2,000-year-old culture of celebrity and sex appeal.

'They got chicken': gay kiss was cut from film, says Washington

Denzel Washington has speculated that anxiety was behind the decision to cut a same-sex kiss from the film Gladiator II.

Edinburgh zoo says fireworks stress may have killed baby red panda

The owner of Edinburgh zoo has linked the death of a baby red panda on Bonfire Night to fireworks and called for tighter regulations.

Steve McQueen paused filming of Blitz to have treatment for prostate cancer

The Oscar-winning film director and artist Steve McQueen has revealed that he paused the filming of his latest production Blitz in order to be treated for prostate cancer.

Suspected supplier of boats to smugglers held in Amsterdam

A suspected supplier of \"hundreds\" of small boat engines used by people smugglers to transport asylum seekers across the Channel has been arrested in Amsterdam, officials said.

'Whiteness not a given' for next Bond, says producer

The next actor taking on James Bond will be in his 30s and could be of any race, according to the producer Barbara Broccoli.

Tories gave go-ahead to buy £15m asylum site despite risks

Leading Tories Robert Jenrick and Oliver Dowden were on the committee which backed plans for the \"rushed and misjudged\" £15m purchase of an asbestos-ridden site for asylum accommodation, Whitehall's spending watchdog has disclosed.

Sexual assault among alleged crimes by diplomats in the UK

Diplomatic officials and their dependants in the UK allegedly committed offences including sexual assault, possession of indecent images of children and indecent exposure last year, a Foreign Office minister has said.

Matt Gaetz Hard-right loyalist picked to be attorney general

Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Matt Gaetz, a hard-right congressman from Florida known for inflaming tensions within the House Republican conference, as attorney general.

House majority seals complete Republican control, accelerating advance of rightwing agenda

Now that Republicans have won a majority in the House of Representatives, Donald Trump and his party will have a governing trifecta in Washington come January, putting the new president in a powerful position to enact his rightwing agenda.

Tulsi Gabbard Intelligence pick suspected of Russia link

Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as director of national intelligence has sent shockwaves through US national security circles.

Dismay turns to fury as Trump names string of hardliners for key positions

Fears that Donald Trump's second presidency will be more extreme than his first have intensified amid a flurry of senior appointments that opponents have criticised as going from bad to worse.

Less 'ily', more 'idrc': abbreviations can convey insincerity, study finds

Reducing your texts to a flurry of abbreviations could have unintended consequences, according to researchers who found that wordless exchanges were more likely to convey \"idrc\" than \"ily\".

First rut is the deepest: potholes may force Rod Stewart cars sale

Rod Stewart has said he is considering selling his five sports cars because there are so many potholes on the roads near his home.

Passengers promised more help to claim if flights are delayed

Tougher action will be taken against airlines that fail to protect customers from losses caused by flight disruption, the government said yesterday.

Prosecutor in corruption trial seeks election ban for Le Pen

A prosecutor has requested a five-year prison sentence and a five-year ban from public office for Marine Le Pen at a trial in which the far-right leader and 24 others are accused of embezzling EU funds.

Cop summits no longer fit for purpose, UN told

Future UN climate summits should be held only in countries that can show clear support for climate action, and have stricter rules on fossil fuel lobbying, according to influential climate policy experts.