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Macron Resolute On Pension In Spite Of Protests Reforms

France's president Emmanuel Macron has defended his decision to force a raising of the pension age through parliament, saying the reforms need to be implemented by the "end of the year".

What The Brexit Deal Vote Means For Northern Ireland

The devolved government is unlikely to be restored, with all the implications that has for stability, writes Sean O’Grady

Blow For Johnson's Rebels As Sunak's Brexit Deal Passes

Boris Johnson’s efforts to undermine a key part of Rishi Sunak’s post-Brexit agreement with the EU ended in abject failure yesterday as a vote passed in the Commons by a mammoth majority of 486.

Johnson Has Squandered His Only Chance Of Redemption

It was not a great day for Boris Johnson; indeed, in a way, it was the worst since he was forced to resign last year. Any remote hopes that he might somehow make the biggest comeback since Lazarus and replace Rishi Sunak as prime minister were left shattered on the floor of the Grimond Room of parliament's Portcullis House.

Irish Muslims mark first day of holy month

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan lasts 30 days

Former PM gives his evidence to hearing

Exchanges between Privileges Committee members and Boris Johnson became increasingly testy as the hearing went on.

33 injured as ship tips over in dry dock

THIRTY-THREE people were injured when a ship tipped over while in a dry dock.

Steward's Dublin red card is overturned

The full-back appeared before a virtual disciplinary hearing on Tuesday night for a dangerous challenge to the head of Hugo Keenan at the Aviva Stadium.

Rory backs ball to cut distances

RORY McIlroy has backed the “unpopular” idea of a new ball aimed at reducing hitting length being used in elite competition and may even use it in PGA Tour events when not required.

'Cost of detaining migrants could hit £9bn in 3 years'

More than 250,000 people, including up to 45,000 children, could have their asylum claims deemed inadmissible under the Illegal Migration Bill in that time, the Refugee Council said.

MPs Back Stormont Brake In Victory For Rishi's Brexit Deal

Tory Rebels Defeated

Zelensky In Bakhmut As Putin Launches 'Cruel Brutal' Attacks

Ukraine's president made the morale-boosting tour as his country came under an aerial onslaught.

Boris: Hand On Heart I Did Not Lie To House

The ex-PM told a House of Commons probe he took "full responsibility" for what took place in Partygate on his watch.

Driver dies in 'medical episode' at Asda garage

The incident happened around 10.45am yesterday.

Putin Issues Threat Over Supply Of Uranium Shells

Russia will respond to armour-piercing tank ammo

Japanese PM In Surprise Visit To Support Ukraine

JAPANESE Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has made a surprise visit to Kyiv, stealing some of the global attention from Asian rival President Xi Jinping of China, who is in Moscow to show support for Russia against the West over the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine.

Budget Food Inflation Higher Than Posh Nosh

SUPERMARKETS are charging more than twice as much as a year ago for some everyday groceries.

Boris Ready For Battle: I Acted In Good Faith

Boris: I misled MPs but not intentionally

Xi And Putin Get What They Wanted Out Of Their Summit

"This week's Russia-China summit in Moscow was not unusual in itself. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have met many times more, and less, formally. They appear to have established an amicable and straight-talking relationship - their discussions were described by Putin at their closing press conference as "frank, open and friendly".

The Process For Indicting Trump - Will He Surrender?

A looming criminal indictment now widely expected to be coming down on Donald Trump’s shoulders has left many wondering what to expect when, and if, he is arrested.

'Bonkers': Experts Savage Putin's Claim UK Sending Nuclear Arms To Ukraine

Russian leader accuses West of not being interested in peace deal and said Britain plans to provide Kyiv with uranium

Home Secretary 'dangerously complacent' over scathing force review

SUELLA Braverman has been accused by Labour of delivering a \"dangerously complacent\" response to a scathing review of the Metropolitan Police.

Japanese PM in surprise visit to support Ukraine

The two visits, about 500 miles apart, highlighted the war's repercussions for international diplomacy as countries line up behind Moscow or Kyiv.

I misled MPs but not intentionally - Boris

BORIS Johnson admitted misleading MPs but denied doing so \"intentionally or recklessly' as he published a defence dossier apportioning blame to advisers and criticising Parliament's inquiry.

Johnson Must Not Receive Any Special Treatment

There are two sides, at least, to any story. As such, it is right and proper for Boris Johnson to publish his defence to the allegations that he lied to parliament. When he appears before the House of Commons committee of privileges to offer his testimony and answer questions, he will have around four hours to account for his actions and explain how he came to mislead parliament; something he now admits to.

EU deal 'useless'

Tory Brexiteers join DUP in opposing Framework

No cuffs if Trump arrested as cops fear MAGA fury

DONALD Trump will avoid being frog-marched in handcuffs over fears it could fuel unrest among his followers, it is believed.

My Sheer despair

Pop icon Ed opens up on depression. Drugs vow after pal Jamal's death. Fears over pregnant wife's tumour

It's Cold Comfort Over Energy Bills

Cost to dip in July but still volatile

EU Deal 'Useless'

Tory Brexiteers’ blow to PM ahead of crunch vote