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UK ‘failing to show leadership’ as global deforestation increases

UK ‘failing to show leadership’ as global deforestation increases

UK ‘failing to show leadership’ as global deforestation increases

23 October 2023

New analysis suggests a major setback in global efforts to halt deforestation.


Court of Appeal judges set to consider critically ill baby’s case

Court of Appeal judges set to consider critically ill baby’s case

Court of Appeal judges set to consider critically ill baby’s case

23 October 2023

A High Court judge recently ruled that doctors could lawfully limit the treatment they provide to Indi Gregory – against the wishes of her parents.


Humans may have lost control of West Antarctic Ice Shelf melting, study finds

Humans may have lost control of West Antarctic Ice Shelf melting, study finds

Humans may have lost control of West Antarctic Ice Shelf melting, study finds

23 October 2023

The rate of ice loss is predicted to be three times faster this century compared with the last.


Sunak and Biden in joint push with allies to prevent Israel-Hamas war spreading

Sunak and Biden in joint push with allies to prevent Israel-Hamas war spreading

Sunak and Biden in joint push with allies to prevent Israel-Hamas war spreading

23 October 2023

Rishi Sunak, Joe Biden and other Western leaders called for Israel to respect international law and for Hamas to release hostages.


What the papers say – October 23

What the papers say – October 23

What the papers say – October 23

23 October 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s questioning of the Metropolitan Police Commissioner features on Monday’s front pages.


Maureen Lipman says artists should feel shame for stance on Gaza

Maureen Lipman says artists should feel shame for stance on Gaza

Maureen Lipman says artists should feel shame for stance on Gaza

22 October 2023

Actors have urged for there to be humanitarian support in Gaza.


Households battling to make homes safe amid warning flooding could continue

Households battling to make homes safe amid warning flooding could continue

Households battling to make homes safe amid warning flooding could continue

22 October 2023

Around 1,250 properties in England have been flooded and an estimated 30,000 properties have been protected.


Elderly man and woman die after car plunges off bridge in North Yorkshire

Elderly man and woman die after car plunges off bridge in North Yorkshire

Elderly man and woman die after car plunges off bridge in North Yorkshire

22 October 2023

The couple were travelling south on the A629 Western Bypass at 1.20pm on Saturday when their dark red Vauxhall collided with the bridge barrier.


Braverman to meet Met chief Rowley over Gaza protest

Braverman to meet Met chief Rowley over Gaza protest

Braverman to meet Met chief Rowley over Gaza protest

22 October 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman will meet Sir Mark Rowley who is facing criticism over the way chants of ‘jihad’ were dealt with.


Flooding could continue next week, Environment Agency warns

Flooding could continue next week, Environment Agency warns

Flooding could continue next week, Environment Agency warns

22 October 2023

Around 1,250 properties in England have been flooded and an estimated 30,000 properties have been protected.


30th anniversary of Shankill bombing to be marked

30th anniversary of Shankill bombing to be marked

30th anniversary of Shankill bombing to be marked

22 October 2023

A new memorial will be unveiled at the site of the IRA blast that killed nine people, and a church service will be held.


Former London gangster-turned-author Dave Courtney dies aged 64

Former London gangster-turned-author Dave Courtney dies aged 64

Former London gangster-turned-author Dave Courtney dies aged 64

22 October 2023

Courtney was found dead at his home in Plumstead on Sunday.


First Minister to visit flood-hit Brechin as clean-up continues

First Minister to visit flood-hit Brechin as clean-up continues

First Minister to visit flood-hit Brechin as clean-up continues

22 October 2023

Humza Yousaf is expected to meet residents affected by the flooding and thank people involved in the evacuation of the town’s River Street.


Labour promises UK steel industry will be ‘backed not abandoned’

Labour promises UK steel industry will be ‘backed not abandoned’

Labour promises UK steel industry will be ‘backed not abandoned’

22 October 2023

Sir Keir Starmer will visit the Port Talbot steelworks on Monday.


Duke of Sussex makes behind the scenes visit to US Grand Prix

Duke of Sussex makes behind the scenes visit to US Grand Prix

Duke of Sussex makes behind the scenes visit to US Grand Prix

22 October 2023

Harry wore a black polo shirt and sunglasses as he met the Mercedes team.


Woman who died in Storm Babet named as residents return to flood damage

Woman who died in Storm Babet named as residents return to flood damage

Woman who died in Storm Babet named as residents return to flood damage

22 October 2023

Wendy Taylor, 57, described as ‘a ray of sunshine’ to everyone who knew her, was swept into the Water of Lee at Glen Esk at around 1.45pm on Thursday.


British teenager Noiya Sharabi killed in Hamas attack, family says

British teenager Noiya Sharabi killed in Hamas attack, family says

British teenager Noiya Sharabi killed in Hamas attack, family says

22 October 2023

Noiya Sharabi, 16, disappeared after Hamas attacked Kibbutz Be’eri in southern Israel on October 7.


North Sea workers to return to mainland after partial evacuation of rig

North Sea workers to return to mainland after partial evacuation of rig

North Sea workers to return to mainland after partial evacuation of rig

22 October 2023

Forty five non-essential workers were airlifted off the Stena Spey on Saturday after anchors came loose during Storm Babet.


Thousands attend central London rally calling on Hamas to release hostages

Thousands attend central London rally calling on Hamas to release hostages

Thousands attend central London rally calling on Hamas to release hostages

22 October 2023

Many in the crowd chanted ‘bring them home’ and held signs that said ‘release the hostages’.


Search for cruise ship crew member reported to have gone overboard

Search for cruise ship crew member reported to have gone overboard

Search for cruise ship crew member reported to have gone overboard

22 October 2023

The alert was raised by the AIDAperla after the male member of the crew went missing on Sunday morning.


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