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AstraZeneca starts worldwide withdrawal of COVID v...
AstraZeneca has begun the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID vaccine - ending an era in which it saved millions of lives while being dogged by controversy.
Second Tory MP in 11 days defects to Labour Party
Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to the Labour Party.
Major bank to close 36 branches and cut hundreds o...
High street bank TSB has announced 250 job losses and the closure of 36 branches.
French air traffic controllers granted legal right...
French air traffic controllers have been granted the right to turn up to work three hours late and leave three hours early.
Angry McDonald's customer who wanted refund shoots...
A Texas lawyer was shot and killed outside a McDonald's after trying to calm down an angry customer, police say.
Man City and England star Jack Grealish fined for ...
England and Manchester City footballer Jack Grealish has been fined for speeding in a 30mph zone.
'So brave': Social media users enjoy police respon...
Police called to reports of a crocodile seen in flood water near an English village have escaped unharmed after discovering locals were fooled by a replica.
'A miracle': Children given trigger foods to treat...
Children taking part in a "life-transforming" clinical trial have been enjoying foods which would have previously triggered severe allergic reactions, doctors have said.
King and Harry's 'diary' clash revealed - as Willi...
The King and Prince Harry won't meet up on Wednesday during the Duke of Sussex's trip to the UK due to a timetable clash between a royal garden party and an Invictus Games event.
Mother of brothers killed by thieves on surfing tr...
The mother of two Australian surfers allegedly shot dead by thieves in Mexico says "the world has become a darker place for us" after their deaths.
Travis Kelce to appear in new TV horror series
Travis Kelce is used to drama on the pitch - now he's set to experience it on the small screen.
Scotland's new first minister sworn in
John Swinney has been legally sworn in as Scotland's seventh first minister.
Maradona trophy that mysteriously disappeared resu...
A trophy won by Diego Maradona for his performances at the 1986 World Cup has resurfaced after it was missing for decades - and is now going up for auction.
Museum 'devastated' after 'despicable' theft of 'i...
A museum has said it is "devastated" after thieves stole gold artefacts dating back to the Bronze Age, around 3,000 years ago.
Garrick Club 'votes to allow female members'
The Garrick Club, a central London private members' club, has voted to allow women to join, after facing scrutiny over its diversity in recent weeks.
Ireland reach Eurovision final for first time sinc...
Bambie Thug has become Ireland's first Eurovision Song Contest finalist since 2018.
Social media firms told algorithms must not recomm...
Social media platforms must do more to stop their algorithms from recommending harmful content to children, Ofcom has said.
'No indication of malicious activity' as e-gates b...
A "nationwide issue" with e-gates at airports has been resolved after causing travel chaos across the country, the Home Office has said.
This was Donald Trump with his trousers down - no ...
There are moments, more than others, that scream the humiliation of it all.
Stormy Daniels describes awkward and unexpected 's...
Porn star Stormy Daniels has described to jurors an awkward and unexpected sexual encounter she claims she had with Donald Trump in 2006.
Israeli hostages' families urge PM Netanyahu to ta...
There is anxiety in Museum Square in Tel Aviv - a space which has turned into a commemoration centre for the 132 hostages still held by Hamas.
Home Office should be split in two to curb migrati...
Former Tory immigration minister Robert Jenrick has called for the Home Office to be split in two as part of a 30-point plan to curb migration.
'He was remarkable': Game Of Thrones actor dies
Games Of Thrones actor Ian Gelder has died at the age of 74.
Pubs can extend opening hours if England or Scotla...
Pubs will be able to extend their opening hours to 1am if England or Scotland make it to the Euro-2024 semi finals this summer.
Travel chaos at airports across UK amid nationwide...
Chaos has been reported at airports across the UK - as two airports have confirmed a nationwide border issue.
Prisoners could be freed more than two months earl...
An early release prison measure, used to relieve capacity problems in jails across England and Wales, has been extended for a second time since its introduction in October.
TikTok sues US government as it tries to block law...
TikTok is suing the US government over a law that seeks to force the app's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell it within nine months or ban its use in America.
Grease star who played cheerleader Patty Simcox di...
Grease star Susan Buckner, who played cheerleader Patty Simcox in the classic musical, has died aged 72.
Police officer 'deliberately' run over - as man he...
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was run over in Greater Manchester.
Saturday could be hottest day of the year so far
Temperatures could hit highs of 26C this weekend, with Saturday in with a chance to be the hottest day of the year so far.
Defence secretary confirms name of contractor runn...
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed the name of the contractor running the Ministry of Defence's payroll system that was hacked by China.
Contractor runs MoD system hacked by China, Labour...
A company has been named in parliament as the contractor running the Ministry of Defence's payroll that was hacked by China - an accusation the country has denied.
Shooting at rapper Drake's mansion leaves security...
Police are investigating a shooting at the Toronto mansion of Canadian rapper Drake.
Five-month-old baby dies after 'neglect incident' ...
A five-month-old baby who went into cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor last week has died in hospital.
AI being used to decode sperm whales' language as ...
Scientists using artificial intelligence to decode the sounds made by sperm whales believe their calls are so complex they are similar to human language.
Sadiq Khan salutes Count Binface for beating Brita...
London mayor Sadiq Khan gave a nod to his challenger Count Binface at his swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday.
Prince Harry will not meet the King during UK visi...
Prince Harry will not meet the King during his visit to the UK, Sky News understands.
Undercover plot to 'kidnap and kill' Zelenskyy thw...
A Russian plot to kidnap and assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top Ukrainian officials has been uncovered by the country's state security service (SBU).
Police brief England stars on how they plan to dea...
England players have been briefed by police on action to deal with racist abuse on social media ahead of the European Championship.
Prince Harry arrives in the UK ahead of Invictus G...
Prince Harry has arrived in the UK ahead of an event to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games.
Travis Scott to play beleaguered Co-op Live venue
Travis Scott has announced a gig at the beleaguered Co-op Live music venue, despite ongoing issues which have led to its opening being postponed.
Nintendo teases announcement on Switch successor
Nintendo has teased gamers over the Switch successor's release date - but fans may have to wait more than a year before trying the new console out.
Nottingham Forest fail to get four-point deduction...
The decision to deduct four points from Nottingham Forest following an admitted breach of the Premier League's rules has been upheld by an independent appeal board.
Suspect charged after officers injured in 'chainsa...
A suspect has been charged after two police officers were injured in an incident, where a man was seen running with a chainsaw.
Friends creators reveal final episode scripts were...
The creators of Friends have revealed that parts of the script for the final episode were leaked by an insider ahead of the show airing.
'Fabricated and malicious slanders': China reacts ...
China has called accusations it hacked the Ministry of Defence "completely fabricated and malicious slanders".
Humza Yousaf formally resigns as Scotland's first ...
Humza Yousaf has formally tendered his resignation as Scotland's first minister to the King.
Modi casts vote in election as fears grow among In...
Narendra Modi has cast his vote in the Indian general election amid growing anxiety among minority communities.
Carpetright to axe over 25% of head office staff
One of Britain's biggest carpet retailers is axing more than 25% of its head office staff as it grapples with a protracted downturn in trading.
Woman accused of killing man on mobility scooter
A woman has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a man who used a mobility scooter.