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Screaming statue tribute to doctor raped and killed in India causes controversy

A bust installed outside a state-run hospital in India where a resident doctor was raped and killed has sparked anger and shock as it depicts a woman screaming in agony, her head thrown back and eyes wide open.

Haitian gang shoots at least 70 people in town rampage

Gang members brandishing automatic rifles have stormed through a town in Haiti's main breadbasket region, killing at least 70 people and forcing another 3,000 to flee.

Beirut hit again by Israel as Iran vows not to back down

Israeli military claims strikes targeted new Hezbollah leaders

Police officers win appeal in athlete stop and search case

Two former Metropolitan Police officers have been handed their jobs back after winning an appeal against a ruling that they had lied about a stop and search incident involving British athlete Bianca Williams.

Royal Navy chief apologises for submarine service abuse

The head of the Royal Navy has apologised after an investigation found \"misogyny, bullying and other unacceptable behaviours\" in the submarine service.

Women say gender equality in the workplace has stalled

Gender equality in the workplace has stalled as women report experiencing many of the same challenges as they did nearly 30 years ago, a new survey of high-flyers suggests.

Government to ban vaping near schools and hospitals

The government is set to ban vaping in playgrounds, hospital grounds and near schools in a crackdown on e-cigarettes aimed at preventing children from taking up the habit. In a move believed to be favoured by the country's chief medical officer Chris Whitty, health secretary Wes Streeting is said to be considering limiting the use of e-cigarettes outdoors in England, with restrictions set to be included in the tobacco and vapes bill due to be presented to parliament in the upcoming weeks.

Zahawi: 'I'd go looking for fights as a football hooligan'

Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has admitted that he used to be a football hooligan and would \"go out looking for fights\".

Tory leadership hopefuls fail to inspire public, poll finds

But support for Keir Starmer is firm - despite row over gifts

Johnson refuses to be drawn on whether he regrets his Partygate apology to Queen

Boris Johnson has refused to say whether he regrets apologising to the Queen for a party in Downing Street on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral.

Is Britain about to give up the vestiges of its empire?

The transfer of sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory back to Mauritius has highlighted the sometimes complicated relationship of the UK with its vestigial imperial possessions, now known as British overseas territories. They're a mixed bunch, to say the least, and each has its own charms and challenges.

Brexit has increased the risk to our overseas territories

Though with considerably less bloodshed involved, the final stages of Britain's retreat from colonialism are becoming almost as tricky as the creation of the empire itself. The sun has not quite set on what was once the greatest imperial power since the Romans, at its peak encompassing fully a quarter of the Earth's people, but soon another few islets will no longer be coloured pink, as once they were in the school atlases.

Fears for future of Falklands after 'disaster' Chagos deal

Chagossians plan to hold protest demanding views be heard

Labour to wield axe with 36 rail projects under threat

Transport secretary Louise Haigh - who previously criticised Sunak for 'great rail betrayal' of HS2 - forced to make cuts

Netanyahu's actions suggest he isn't interested in peace

One year on from the invasion led by Hamas terrorists that has been called the greatest trauma in Israel's history, in which 1,200 Israelis were killed and more than 200 taken hostage, Benjamin Netanyahu's government claims sudden success.

Nketiah has big aspirations back home in south London

Eberechi Eze ambles over to take the free-kick and as he does so, Eddie Nketiah scans his surroundings.

New case could transform transfer market like Bosman

Lassana Diarra is arguing Fifa rules breach EU labour laws

Carsley envisages 'creative' plan to combine star trio

England boss wants to play Palmer, Foden and Bellingham

Maguire salvages point for United in Portugese thriller

Super sub Harry Maguire’s stoppage-time header saved Manchester United’s blushes and potentially Erik ten Hag’s job as the Europa League clash with Porto ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

There is a big if when it comes to interest rate cuts...

Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, said in an interview that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) could be \"a bit more activist\" in bringing rates down.

Delhi police seize record cocaine haul worth £640m

Delhi police have seized over 560kg of cocaine worth more than 65 billion rupees 643m) on the international market.

CIA reaches out to recruit agents in despotic regimes

The US Central Intelligence Agency has launched a new drive to hire potential spies in China, Iran and North Korea after a similar successful campaign to recruit Russians.

Nato chief visits Kyiv amid major Russian drone attack

Russian forces have launched a major drone attack on 15 Ukrainian regions, causing damage to energy infrastructure, residential buildings and schools.

Can war in the Middle East be won by military might?

Mike Crofts examines the balance of power across the region

Israel strikes Beirut killing at least nine as civilians told to evacuate south Lebanon

Airstrikes by Israel on Beirut have killed at least nine as the military called on citizens in southern Lebanon to evacuate more than 20 more towns in a sign of a potential expansion of its ground and air assault on Hezbollah.

GP 'planned to kill mother's partner with fake Covid jab'

Thomas Kwan denies attempting to murder Patrick O’Hara

Alzheimer's breakthrough after drug treatment success

Researchers have hailed a breakthrough in the development of drugs to treat Alzheimer’s. Scientists have created a drug that works by targeting both key areas of a protein linked to the disease.

Firearms officer's account of fatal shooting 'false' and 'exaggerated', jury is told

A Metropolitan Police firearms officer's account of the moment he shot Chris Kaba during a police stop was \"false\" in some parts and \"exaggerated\" in others, a court has heard.

What will the Middle East conflict do to interest rates?

The pound fell sharply yesterday after Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, said in a newspaper interview that the Bank could become “a bit more aggressive” in cutting interest rates if inflation remains subdued.

Governor says Bank may be ‘more aggressive' on rates

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has said interest rate cuts could soon become “more aggressive”, sparking a drop in the value of the pound.