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Catholic cardinal condemns ‘seemingly deliberate’ sniper attack at Gaza church

Catholic cardinal condemns ‘seemingly deliberate’ sniper attack at Gaza church

Catholic cardinal condemns ‘seemingly deliberate’ sniper attack at Gaza church

16 December 2023

Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran has said that her relatives are among the Christians who have sought shelter in the Holy Family Church complex.


Sustainable ceasefire needed in Gaza conflict, says Foreign Secretary

Sustainable ceasefire needed in Gaza conflict, says Foreign Secretary

Sustainable ceasefire needed in Gaza conflict, says Foreign Secretary

16 December 2023

Lord Cameron and the German Foreign Affairs minister Annalena Baerbock have jointly called for a sustainable ceasefire.


School suspensions hit record high last autumn term, study says

School suspensions hit record high last autumn term, study says

School suspensions hit record high last autumn term, study says

16 December 2023

Nearly 250,000 suspensions were recorded last autumn, the Centre for Social Justice said.


Baker goes viral on TikTok after making cottage from The Holiday into cake

Baker goes viral on TikTok after making cottage from The Holiday into cake

Baker goes viral on TikTok after making cottage from The Holiday into cake

16 December 2023

Bridie West from Brentwood has sold the cake to one of her customers who intends to use it as a Christmas decoration.


40 years on, Harrods bombing survivor says victims ‘suffered in silence’

40 years on, Harrods bombing survivor says victims ‘suffered in silence’

40 years on, Harrods bombing survivor says victims ‘suffered in silence’

16 December 2023

Mina Jadeja was seriously injured in the 1983 attack which killed six people.


Car carrying Delia Smith hit with beer can as it arrives for football derby

Car carrying Delia Smith hit with beer can as it arrives for football derby

Car carrying Delia Smith hit with beer can as it arrives for football derby

16 December 2023

She was being to driven to a game between Norwich City, of whom she is a fan, and rivals Ipswich Town.


Sunak warns of migrant threat as UK and Italy agree to fund Tunisia plan

Sunak warns of migrant threat as UK and Italy agree to fund Tunisia plan

Sunak warns of migrant threat as UK and Italy agree to fund Tunisia plan

16 December 2023

During a trip to Rome Mr Sunak met Italian prime minster Giorgia Meloni, with whom he has developed a strong partnership.


Gaynor Lord search: No third-party involvement in death of woman found in river

Gaynor Lord search: No third-party involvement in death of woman found in river

Gaynor Lord search: No third-party involvement in death of woman found in river

16 December 2023

A body was found during the search for Gaynor Lord, who vanished after leaving work in Norwich city centre on December 8.


Police appeal after man assaulted with bladed weapon

Police appeal after man assaulted with bladed weapon

Police appeal after man assaulted with bladed weapon

16 December 2023

Police are looking for two male suspects.


Sunak warns migrants could ‘overwhelm’ countries in Rome speech

Sunak warns migrants could ‘overwhelm’ countries in Rome speech

Sunak warns migrants could ‘overwhelm’ countries in Rome speech

16 December 2023

Changes to global refugee rules could be needed to tackle illegal migration, Rishi Sunak has said.


Alex Batty expected to fly back to the UK later on Saturday

Alex Batty expected to fly back to the UK later on Saturday

Alex Batty expected to fly back to the UK later on Saturday

16 December 2023

The 17-year-old was just 11 when he disappeared with his mother during a family holiday in Spain in 2017.


Man dies and two injured after being hit by van in Derbyshire

Man dies and two injured after being hit by van in Derbyshire

Man dies and two injured after being hit by van in Derbyshire

16 December 2023

Emergency services were called to the Market Place in Ilkeston just before 2.10am on Saturday.


Pro-Palestinian rallies continue as Gaza crisis intensifies

Pro-Palestinian rallies continue as Gaza crisis intensifies

Pro-Palestinian rallies continue as Gaza crisis intensifies

16 December 2023

Israeli troops on Friday mistakenly shot to death three hostages.


British warship shoots down suspected attack drone in Red Sea

British warship shoots down suspected attack drone in Red Sea

British warship shoots down suspected attack drone in Red Sea

16 December 2023

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said it was believed merchant shipping in the Red Sea was the intended target,


Matthew Perry’s death: What is ketamine and how can it be used for depression?

Matthew Perry’s death: What is ketamine and how can it be used for depression?

Matthew Perry’s death: What is ketamine and how can it be used for depression?

16 December 2023

The Friends star was using ‘ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety’ prior to his death, according to a post-mortem examination report.


Kate thanks those nurturing society’s youngest in carol concert video message

Kate thanks those nurturing society’s youngest in carol concert video message

Kate thanks those nurturing society’s youngest in carol concert video message

16 December 2023

Royal Carols: Together At Christmas will be screened on ITV1 on Christmas Eve.


Almost 300 migrants arrive in UK after death in English Channel

Almost 300 migrants arrive in UK after death in English Channel

Almost 300 migrants arrive in UK after death in English Channel

16 December 2023

Home Office figures showed 292 people travelled in seven boats on Friday.


Petrol prices fall to lowest level in more two years

Petrol prices fall to lowest level in more two years

Petrol prices fall to lowest level in more two years

16 December 2023

It is around 10p a litre cheaper to fill up than in the run-up to last Christmas, the RAC said.


What the papers say – December 16

What the papers say – December 16

What the papers say – December 16

16 December 2023

A range of stories feature across Saturday’s front pages.


One year to go until current session of Parliament must end

One year to go until current session of Parliament must end

One year to go until current session of Parliament must end

16 December 2023

The latest possible date for the next general election is Tuesday January 28 2025.


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