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Yousaf hits out at Cleverly over ‘shameful’ omission in policy on Gaza conflict

Yousaf hits out at Cleverly over ‘shameful’ omission in policy on Gaza conflict

Yousaf hits out at Cleverly over ‘shameful’ omission in policy on Gaza conflict

19 October 2023

The Foreign Secretary had not included the interests of trapped UK citizens among his objectives in tackling the situation.


Kirsty Wark to leave Newsnight after 30 years

Kirsty Wark to leave Newsnight after 30 years

Kirsty Wark to leave Newsnight after 30 years

19 October 2023

She said she told BBC director-general Tim Davie last year of her decision.


Sunak arrives in Saudi Arabia after Israel tells UK to brace for ‘long war’

Sunak arrives in Saudi Arabia after Israel tells UK to brace for ‘long war’

Sunak arrives in Saudi Arabia after Israel tells UK to brace for ‘long war’

19 October 2023

He is set to meet with Saudi leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during the second stop on his Middle East tour.


UK Government’s £10 million aid for Palestinians is ‘pitiful’, MPs say

UK Government’s £10 million aid for Palestinians is ‘pitiful’, MPs say

UK Government’s £10 million aid for Palestinians is ‘pitiful’, MPs say

19 October 2023

The Prime Minister said the UK was increasing its support by a third when he confirmed the sum this week.


Partner of shooting victim ‘totally uncooperative’ with police, court hears

Partner of shooting victim ‘totally uncooperative’ with police, court hears

Partner of shooting victim ‘totally uncooperative’ with police, court hears

19 October 2023

Environmental health worker Ashley Dale, 28, was shot with a Skorpion machine pistol at home in Old Swan, Liverpool.


Rail workers vote to continue taking strike action for next six months

Rail workers vote to continue taking strike action for next six months

Rail workers vote to continue taking strike action for next six months

19 October 2023

Overall, 89.9% of RMT members voted for more strike action on a turnout of 63.6%.


Ed Sheeran ticket price row fuels criticism of Royal Albert Hall

Ed Sheeran ticket price row fuels criticism of Royal Albert Hall

Ed Sheeran ticket price row fuels criticism of Royal Albert Hall

19 October 2023

The musician has condemned the soaring cost of seats, amid demand for action to tackle ‘conflicts of interest’ at the institution.


Two shortlisted in process to appoint new PSNI chief constable

Two shortlisted in process to appoint new PSNI chief constable

Two shortlisted in process to appoint new PSNI chief constable

19 October 2023

It is understood that the current interim chief Jon Boutcher and Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton have been shortlisted.


King and Queen thank hundreds of people involved in their historic coronation

King and Queen thank hundreds of people involved in their historic coronation

King and Queen thank hundreds of people involved in their historic coronation

19 October 2023

Others who helped plan and run Queen Elizabeth’s funeral were also invited and personally thanked by Charles and Camilla.


MP adds to tributes to newlyweds killed by suspected ‘terrorists’ in Uganda

MP adds to tributes to newlyweds killed by suspected ‘terrorists’ in Uganda

MP adds to tributes to newlyweds killed by suspected ‘terrorists’ in Uganda

19 October 2023

Newbury MP Laura Farris described David Barlow and his South African-born wife Celia Geyer as a ‘much-loved couple’.


Hit-and-run drug-driver who killed boy on country road jailed for eight years

Hit-and-run drug-driver who killed boy on country road jailed for eight years

Hit-and-run drug-driver who killed boy on country road jailed for eight years

19 October 2023

George Lewis, nine, was walking home with his father and another child when they were hit by Luke Widdop’s van in Sutton-in-Craven.


Irish soldiers ‘not nervous’ ahead of deployment to Lebanon

Irish soldiers ‘not nervous’ ahead of deployment to Lebanon

Irish soldiers ‘not nervous’ ahead of deployment to Lebanon

19 October 2023

Kilkenny brothers Tiarnan and Caolan O’Reilly, aged 24 and 22, are preparing to travel to the region next month.


Astronomers detect most distant fast radio burst to date

Astronomers detect most distant fast radio burst to date

Astronomers detect most distant fast radio burst to date

19 October 2023

The fast radio burst (FRB) is also one of the most energetic ever observed.


Met Office extends Storm Babet red warning area in Scotland

Met Office extends Storm Babet red warning area in Scotland

Met Office extends Storm Babet red warning area in Scotland

19 October 2023

Storm Babet is causing disruption across parts of Scotland.


GAA club in Cork hailed for opening floodgates to protect housing estate

GAA club in Cork hailed for opening floodgates to protect housing estate

GAA club in Cork hailed for opening floodgates to protect housing estate

19 October 2023

Micheal Martin pledged the government will support the club to repair their pitch and club house.


Covid Inquiry chair says releasing Patrick Vallance diaries would be ‘premature’

Covid Inquiry chair says releasing Patrick Vallance diaries would be ‘premature’

Covid Inquiry chair says releasing Patrick Vallance diaries would be ‘premature’

19 October 2023

Eight media organisations called for the entries to be shown in context as part of a full diary page.


Rare ‘danger to life’ warning in force as Storm Babet sweeps country

Rare ‘danger to life’ warning in force as Storm Babet sweeps country

Rare ‘danger to life’ warning in force as Storm Babet sweeps country

19 October 2023

The Met Office warned some communities could be cut off for several days by severe flooding.


Storm Babet: Barber says fast-rising water flooded Midleton shop in 15 minutes

Storm Babet: Barber says fast-rising water flooded Midleton shop in 15 minutes

Storm Babet: Barber says fast-rising water flooded Midleton shop in 15 minutes

19 October 2023

Firat ‘Freddie’ Uygun is the owner of a barbershop on Main Street which was severely damaged by floods.


Gardai tell court of efforts to save life of Ashling Murphy

Gardai tell court of efforts to save life of Ashling Murphy

Gardai tell court of efforts to save life of Ashling Murphy

19 October 2023

The schoolteacher was assaulted and killed while out running along a canal path.


Amazon begins testing humanoid robots in warehouses to ‘free up workers’

Amazon begins testing humanoid robots in warehouses to ‘free up workers’

Amazon begins testing humanoid robots in warehouses to ‘free up workers’

19 October 2023

The technology giant said it was using robots to take on repetitive tasks to free up human workers for other duties.


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