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Biden considering request to drop Julian Assange prosecution a ‘ray of hope’

Biden considering request to drop Julian Assange prosecution a ‘ray of hope’

Biden considering request to drop Julian Assange prosecution a ‘ray of hope’

11 April 2024

Kristinn Hrafnsson met with the Australian activist on Thursday morning at Belmarsh prison in south-east London.


Iranian threats against Israel ‘unacceptable’, says Prime Minister

Iranian threats against Israel ‘unacceptable’, says Prime Minister

Iranian threats against Israel ‘unacceptable’, says Prime Minister

11 April 2024

Iran has threatened to attack Israel in retaliation for a strike on its consulate in Damascus that killed two top generals.


Irish premier Simon Harris discusses Gaza and Ukraine with EU leaders

Irish premier Simon Harris discusses Gaza and Ukraine with EU leaders

Irish premier Simon Harris discusses Gaza and Ukraine with EU leaders

11 April 2024

The Fine Gael leader focused on global affairs as he travelled to Warsaw and Brussels on Thursday.


Steelworkers vote for historic strike over planned Tata job cuts

Steelworkers vote for historic strike over planned Tata job cuts

Steelworkers vote for historic strike over planned Tata job cuts

11 April 2024

Unite said it will be the first time in more than 40 years that Port Talbot steelworkers go on strike.


Half of consumers ‘cut back on non-essential spending in first quarter of year’

Half of consumers ‘cut back on non-essential spending in first quarter of year’

Half of consumers ‘cut back on non-essential spending in first quarter of year’

11 April 2024

Eating out was the most common discretionary spending cut, listed by 72% of those who are scaling back, the poll for KPMG found.


Scotland’s first minehunting ‘mothership’ dedicated in Leith

Scotland’s first minehunting ‘mothership’ dedicated in Leith

Scotland’s first minehunting ‘mothership’ dedicated in Leith

11 April 2024

The event was attended by the Duke of Edinburgh, who was warmly welcomed by crew members.


‘Kill zone’ set up for the men shot dead by SAS in Coagh in 1991 – solicitor

‘Kill zone’ set up for the men shot dead by SAS in Coagh in 1991 – solicitor

‘Kill zone’ set up for the men shot dead by SAS in Coagh in 1991 – solicitor

11 April 2024

Solicitor Padraig O Muirigh said the inquest findings back up a belief by the families of a ‘shoot-to-kill’ policy in Northern Ireland.


Nasa vs Nessie: Space agency asked to assist new hunt to find Loch Ness Monster

Nasa vs Nessie: Space agency asked to assist new hunt to find Loch Ness Monster

Nasa vs Nessie: Space agency asked to assist new hunt to find Loch Ness Monster

11 April 2024

The latest search comes 90 years after the first organised check of the waters of the loch in the Scottish Highlands.


UK’s nuclear deterrent ‘bedrock’ of Labour’s plan to keep Britain safe – Starmer

UK’s nuclear deterrent ‘bedrock’ of Labour’s plan to keep Britain safe – Starmer

UK’s nuclear deterrent ‘bedrock’ of Labour’s plan to keep Britain safe – Starmer

11 April 2024

If elected, Labour said it will use defence procurement to strengthen UK security and economic growth.


Three women face court charged with assault at King’s Cross Underground station

Three women face court charged with assault at King’s Cross Underground station

Three women face court charged with assault at King’s Cross Underground station

11 April 2024

Selma Taha, executive director of Southall Black Sisters, Divina Riggon and Danae Thomas appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court.


Donelan libel settlement cost taxpayer £34,000

Donelan libel settlement cost taxpayer £34,000

Donelan libel settlement cost taxpayer £34,000

11 April 2024

The full cost of Michelle Donelan’s letter could be closer to £60,000, including the costs of an investigation by UK Research and Innovation.


UK laser ‘could be used to target Russian drones on Ukraine front line’

UK laser ‘could be used to target Russian drones on Ukraine front line’

UK laser ‘could be used to target Russian drones on Ukraine front line’

11 April 2024

The UK is pushing for the DragonFire weapon to be ready for deployment by 2027.


Inquest to examine why Brianna’s killer was put in same school

Inquest to examine why Brianna’s killer was put in same school

Inquest to examine why Brianna’s killer was put in same school

11 April 2024

Scarlett Jenkinson was transferred to trans teenager Brianna Ghey’s school then went on to plan her murder.


Reform UK ‘mortified’ it dropped inactive candidate after it emerged he had died

Reform UK ‘mortified’ it dropped inactive candidate after it emerged he had died

Reform UK ‘mortified’ it dropped inactive candidate after it emerged he had died

11 April 2024

The party told the BBC it has removed more than 50 of its candidates for ‘complete inactivity’.


Asylum seeker ‘carried out murder in revenge for deaths of Palestinian children’

Asylum seeker ‘carried out murder in revenge for deaths of Palestinian children’

Asylum seeker ‘carried out murder in revenge for deaths of Palestinian children’

11 April 2024

Ahmed Alid denies murdering Terence Carney, 70, in a Hartlepool street eight days after the Hamas attacks on Israel


Assessment: less than half fish quotas agreed by UK in line with science advice

Assessment: less than half fish quotas agreed by UK in line with science advice

Assessment: less than half fish quotas agreed by UK in line with science advice

11 April 2024

Government body finds only 46% of catch limits negotiated by UK with EU and countries such as Norway for 2024 meet advice for sustainability.


Calls for Rishi Sunak to suspend Tory MP for endorsing Reform’s Lee Anderson

Calls for Rishi Sunak to suspend Tory MP for endorsing Reform’s Lee Anderson

Calls for Rishi Sunak to suspend Tory MP for endorsing Reform’s Lee Anderson

11 April 2024

Nick Fletcher took to social media to endorse Mr Anderson as Ashfield’s “greatest champion” adding he should be back in Westminster after the election


Happiness of trans young people falls to lowest level in decade, says charity

Happiness of trans young people falls to lowest level in decade, says charity

Happiness of trans young people falls to lowest level in decade, says charity

11 April 2024

The report by LGBT Youth Scotland came as leading politicians called for the Scottish Government to suspend the use of puberty blockers.


Public hearing date set for murderer whose conviction made legal history

Public hearing date set for murderer whose conviction made legal history

Public hearing date set for murderer whose conviction made legal history

11 April 2024

William Dunlop murdered pizza delivery woman Julie Hogg in 1989.


SAS shooting of three IRA men at Coagh was justified, coroner rules

SAS shooting of three IRA men at Coagh was justified, coroner rules

SAS shooting of three IRA men at Coagh was justified, coroner rules

11 April 2024

Mr Justice Humphreys also concluded that the operation was not planned in a manner which minimised the need for lethal force.


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