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London Zoo releases animal X-rays to showcase care and conservation work

London Zoo releases animal X-rays to showcase care and conservation work

London Zoo releases animal X-rays to showcase care and conservation work

08 February 2023

The archive images include X-rays of turtles, penguins and rattlesnakes.


Russian disinformation during Ukraine invasion ‘gaining traction but low quality’

Russian disinformation during Ukraine invasion ‘gaining traction but low quality’

Russian disinformation during Ukraine invasion ‘gaining traction but low quality’

08 February 2023

Officials spoke as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to the UK.


New planet ring system discovered in our Solar System

New planet ring system discovered in our Solar System

New planet ring system discovered in our Solar System

08 February 2023

It is around a newly discovered dwarf planet, named Quaoar.


Genetic test to prevent newborns going deaf recommended for NHS use

Genetic test to prevent newborns going deaf recommended for NHS use

Genetic test to prevent newborns going deaf recommended for NHS use

08 February 2023

Clinical watchdog Nice has conditionally recommended the use of the genedrive kit.


Eco-protesters fined over painting protest say da Vinci would ‘agree’ with them

Eco-protesters fined over painting protest say da Vinci would ‘agree’ with them

Eco-protesters fined over painting protest say da Vinci would ‘agree’ with them

08 February 2023

Five Just Stop Oil activists have been fined £486 each at City of London Magistrates’ Court.


Archie Battersbee inquest told of ‘abortion’ voice note

Archie Battersbee inquest told of ‘abortion’ voice note

Archie Battersbee inquest told of ‘abortion’ voice note

08 February 2023

Archie was found unconscious with a ligature over his head at home.


Charity calls for e-scooters to emit a sound as blind people do not ‘feel safe’

Charity calls for e-scooters to emit a sound as blind people do not ‘feel safe’

Charity calls for e-scooters to emit a sound as blind people do not ‘feel safe’

08 February 2023

One pedestrian was killed and 62 were seriously injured in collisions with e-scooters in Britain during the 12 months to the end of June 2022.


Six Channel migrant smuggling gang members sentenced in France

Six Channel migrant smuggling gang members sentenced in France

Six Channel migrant smuggling gang members sentenced in France

08 February 2023

The group was smuggling boats, engines and life jackets into France before charging migrants 1,500 euros to cross the Channel.


London hotel prices 60% higher for King’s coronation, says Trivago

London hotel prices 60% higher for King’s coronation, says Trivago

London hotel prices 60% higher for King’s coronation, says Trivago

08 February 2023

The accommodation search website said hotel prices in the capital are hitting £254 a night for early bookers.


Ex-detective tells inquest of ‘surprise’ Jake Davison had firearms certificate

Ex-detective tells inquest of ‘surprise’ Jake Davison had firearms certificate

Ex-detective tells inquest of ‘surprise’ Jake Davison had firearms certificate

08 February 2023

David Huggett, a retired detective inspector, was working with the 22-year-old on a deferred prosecution scheme after he had assaulted two teenagers.


Zelensky pleads for jets as he urges Parliament to provide ‘wings for freedom’

Zelensky pleads for jets as he urges Parliament to provide ‘wings for freedom’

Zelensky pleads for jets as he urges Parliament to provide ‘wings for freedom’

08 February 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used his speech to Parliament to call for combat aircraft in the fight against the Russian invasion.


Rare black grey seal admitted to rescue centre after being found on beach

Rare black grey seal admitted to rescue centre after being found on beach

Rare black grey seal admitted to rescue centre after being found on beach

08 February 2023

Liquorice the pup is melanistic, meaning she has black fur, eyes and nails.


Government ‘negligence’ to blame for steel firm’s collapse, says union

Government ‘negligence’ to blame for steel firm’s collapse, says union

Government ‘negligence’ to blame for steel firm’s collapse, says union

08 February 2023

British steel business Aartee Bright Bar called in administrators on Tuesday.


SNP urges PM to apologise over ‘damage’ of Liz Truss’s premiership

SNP urges PM to apologise over ‘damage’ of Liz Truss’s premiership

SNP urges PM to apologise over ‘damage’ of Liz Truss’s premiership

08 February 2023

Rishi Sunak acknowledged ‘mistakes had been made’ but added his Government had a ‘clear plan to halve inflation and grow the economy’.


Woman tells Sheku Bayoh inquiry of ‘nightmare’ experience during police search

Woman tells Sheku Bayoh inquiry of ‘nightmare’ experience during police search

Woman tells Sheku Bayoh inquiry of ‘nightmare’ experience during police search

08 February 2023

The inquiry is investigating the circumstances of the father-of-two’s death and whether race was a factor.


Millions ‘face waits for NHS mental health treatment, or miss out’

Millions ‘face waits for NHS mental health treatment, or miss out’

Millions ‘face waits for NHS mental health treatment, or miss out’

08 February 2023

Auditors said NHS mental health services ‘are under continued and increasing pressure’, with many users are reporting poor experiences.


Boris Johnson records £2.5m advance for speaking gigs

Boris Johnson records £2.5m advance for speaking gigs

Boris Johnson records £2.5m advance for speaking gigs

08 February 2023

Mr Johnson has made a significant amount of money since leaving office last year.


Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard ‘may damage competition’ – watchdog

Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard ‘may damage competition’ – watchdog

Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard ‘may damage competition’ – watchdog

08 February 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority has published its provisional findings on the proposed deal.


Sunak hopeful over formal charges at ICC against Russian officials ‘shortly’

Sunak hopeful over formal charges at ICC against Russian officials ‘shortly’

Sunak hopeful over formal charges at ICC against Russian officials ‘shortly’

08 February 2023

The Prime Minister told MPs he had discussed his support for such a move with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.


Prevent programme ‘not doing enough to tackle non-violent Islamist extremism’

Prevent programme ‘not doing enough to tackle non-violent Islamist extremism’

Prevent programme ‘not doing enough to tackle non-violent Islamist extremism’

08 February 2023

The long-awaited report assessing the Government’s anti-terror strategy was published on Wednesday.


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