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Odysseus Moon lander may have tipped sideways but is ‘stable’

Odysseus Moon lander may have tipped sideways but is ‘stable’

Odysseus Moon lander may have tipped sideways but is ‘stable’

24 February 2024

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C Odysseus lander touched down on the Moon’s south pole region on Thursday night.


Junior doctors urged to ‘be reasonable’ as latest round of strike action begins

Junior doctors urged to ‘be reasonable’ as latest round of strike action begins

Junior doctors urged to ‘be reasonable’ as latest round of strike action begins

24 February 2024

The walkout begins at 7am on Saturday and will end at 11.59pm on Wednesday.


Health Secretary signals backing for decriminalising abortion

Health Secretary signals backing for decriminalising abortion

Health Secretary signals backing for decriminalising abortion

23 February 2024

Victoria Atkins suggested she would support a new clause to remove women from the criminal law relating to abortion.


Labour demands Truss and Anderson lose whip as pair rebuked by senior Tory

Labour demands Truss and Anderson lose whip as pair rebuked by senior Tory

Labour demands Truss and Anderson lose whip as pair rebuked by senior Tory

23 February 2024

In a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday, shadow paymaster general Jonathan Ashworth condemned remarks made by the pair as ‘egregious’.


Second World War bomb taken out to sea after mass evacuation

Second World War bomb taken out to sea after mass evacuation

Second World War bomb taken out to sea after mass evacuation

23 February 2024

The Ministry of Defence said the 500kg bomb had prompted ‘one of the largest UK peacetime evacuation operations’.


Junior doctors in England set to begin five-day strike

Junior doctors in England set to begin five-day strike

Junior doctors in England set to begin five-day strike

23 February 2024

Thousands of medics are to walk out on Saturday from 7am until 11.59pm on February 28.


Armed forces praised for bravery after huge operation to remove unexploded bomb

Armed forces praised for bravery after huge operation to remove unexploded bomb

Armed forces praised for bravery after huge operation to remove unexploded bomb

23 February 2024

Devon and Cornwall Police were called on Tuesday morning to St Michael Avenue in the Keyham area of Plymouth.


Cameron warns UN allies against ‘compromise’ over Ukraine war

Cameron warns UN allies against ‘compromise’ over Ukraine war

Cameron warns UN allies against ‘compromise’ over Ukraine war

23 February 2024

The UK Foreign Secretary said the world must ‘recognise the cost of giving up’ in a speech on the eve of the second anniversary of Moscow’s invasion.


British men discontinue legal action against UAE officials over torture claims

British men discontinue legal action against UAE officials over torture claims

British men discontinue legal action against UAE officials over torture claims

23 February 2024

Matthew Hedges and Ali Issa Ahmad had sued several Emirati officials for damages after claims they were tortured while detained in the country.


Education investment for conflict zone children is critical, says Sarah Brown

Education investment for conflict zone children is critical, says Sarah Brown

Education investment for conflict zone children is critical, says Sarah Brown

23 February 2024

The charity of former PM Gordon Brown’s wife has launched a development project to help young people in Ukraine.


Tate collection masterpieces touring Midlands and North

Tate collection masterpieces touring Midlands and North

Tate collection masterpieces touring Midlands and North

23 February 2024

The artworks are touring for 12 weeks.


Tories need to ‘win confidence’ of voters after ‘challenging’ year – Davies

Tories need to ‘win confidence’ of voters after ‘challenging’ year – Davies

Tories need to ‘win confidence’ of voters after ‘challenging’ year – Davies

23 February 2024

Andrew RT Davies, leader of the Welsh Conservatives, was speaking at a conference in Llandudno.


Court quashes MP’s conviction for racially aggravated offence

Court quashes MP’s conviction for racially aggravated offence

Court quashes MP’s conviction for racially aggravated offence

23 February 2024

Bob Stewart had told Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei to ‘go back to Bahrain’ during a row.


Alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi drowned, police confirm

Alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi drowned, police confirm

Alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi drowned, police confirm

23 February 2024

Ezedi’s body was recovered from the River Thames on Monday.


UK vows to support Ukraine ‘until they prevail’ as war enters third year

UK vows to support Ukraine ‘until they prevail’ as war enters third year

UK vows to support Ukraine ‘until they prevail’ as war enters third year

23 February 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Britain was prepared to do ‘whatever it takes, for as long as it takes’ to help the country.


Sue Nicholls pays tribute to Coronation Street co-star John Savident

Sue Nicholls pays tribute to Coronation Street co-star John Savident

Sue Nicholls pays tribute to Coronation Street co-star John Savident

23 February 2024

The Guernsey-born actor died on February 21, his agent said.


Murder-accused ‘confessed’ in phone call to killing his boss, court hears

Murder-accused ‘confessed’ in phone call to killing his boss, court hears

Murder-accused ‘confessed’ in phone call to killing his boss, court hears

23 February 2024

Ian Connell, 39, is alleged to have strangled Donald ‘Prentice’ Patience.


Cat-killer facing life for sadistic murder inspired by Netflix documentary

Cat-killer facing life for sadistic murder inspired by Netflix documentary

Cat-killer facing life for sadistic murder inspired by Netflix documentary

23 February 2024

Scarlet Blake singled out Jorge Martin Carreno as he walked home from a night out in Oxford in July 2021, before brutally attacking him


What will happen to the Plymouth bomb and why has it only been found now?

What will happen to the Plymouth bomb and why has it only been found now?

What will happen to the Plymouth bomb and why has it only been found now?

23 February 2024

Devon and Cornwall Police were called on Tuesday morning to St Michael Avenue in the Keyham area of the city where they made the unusual discovery.


Terror attack families ‘fundamentally question’ trust placed in authorities

Terror attack families ‘fundamentally question’ trust placed in authorities

Terror attack families ‘fundamentally question’ trust placed in authorities

23 February 2024

The evidence at the inquests into the deaths of Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, James Furlong and David Wails concluded on Friday.


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