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Government defends 'sweary' attack on disability rebels as Labour civil war continues

Government Minister Jess Phillips has defended the use of a four-letter word to describe ex-Labour MPs who opposed cuts to disability benefits, as the party’s civil war intensifies. Four MPs who...

Diane Abbott defiant over race row as Keir Starmer suspends four rebel Labour MPs

Diane Abbott has said she stands by controversial comments about racism that led to her year‑long suspension from the Labour Party – and insists she has no regrets. In an interview for BBC Radio...

Keir Starmer must wake up – Houthis have to be dealt with to end Red Sea chaos

The Houthi rebels in Yemen are now in the firing line as the next militant group about to feel the wrath of the West. Their insurgency against the internationally-recognised government of Yemen...

British security services stopped 15 Iranian plots to murder or kidnap people in the UK

British security services thwarted 15 Iranian plots to murder or kidnap people in the UK. But more funding is needed to ensure MI5’s continued success, the UK’s intelligence watchdog has warned....

MAPPED: Flash floods and tornado warning issued for Washington DC 'TAKE COVER NOW!'

Forecasters have sounded the alarm for severe storms poised to unleash damaging winds and flash flooding across the Bay, with conditions expected to deteriorate after 7pm and creep towards...

Jury-free trials recommended by senior judge to save courts from 'collapse'

Jury-free trials recommended to save courts from 'collapse'6 hours agoSima KotechaSenior UK CorrespondentPaul GlynnBBC NewsGetty ImagesThousands of cases that would normally be heard in front of a...

Royal Family LIVE: Prince Harry ‘frustrated’ as Meghan’s star rises

A royal expert believes that Prince Harry is living in “exile” while his wife continues to enjoy success in the US. The duke and duchess stepped back from royal duties in 2021, with the prince...

Britain’s high streets are plagued by foreign gangs selling fake cigarettes and drugs

Britain’s high streets are in the grip of foreign gangs who are selling fake cigarettes and drugs, and employing illegal migrants, according to a new report. Worse, the Government is failing to...

Liverpool hospital issues open letter to parents as 'several children seriously unwell'

Alder Hey Children's Hospital has issued a stark warning to parents as "several children are seriously unwell in hospital". The hospital, in conjunction with UKHSA and Directors of Public Health for...

Met Office issues fresh 33-hour yellow weather warning for three UK regions

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning to three UK regions. The 33-hour alert for rain has been slapped on the Scottish areas of Strathclyde, Highlands & Eilean Siar, and Central,...

Air India flight investigated over 'persistent warm temperature' in cabin

An Air India flight from Tokyo to Delhi was diverted to Kolkata on Sunday (June 29), after a cabin temperature anomaly prompted the crew to take precautionary measures, the airline said in a...

Russia's economy is down but not out

Russia's economy is down but not out1 day agoDaniel ThomasBusiness reporterGetty ImagesSince its illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has become the most sanctioned nation on Earth, and yet...

Woman 'nearly died' from blood clo on long haul flight after taking common medicine

A woman has recounted her terrifying ordeal of suffering a dangerous blood clot in her lungs during a 13-hour flight, blaming birth control for the life-threatening incident.Emily Jansson, 34, was...

Russia's economy is down but not out

Russia's economy is down but not out10 hours agoDaniel ThomasBusiness reporterGetty ImagesSince its illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has become the most sanctioned nation on Earth, and yet...

What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter?

Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?25 minutes agoGavin ButlerBBC NewsReporting fromSingapore BBC PersianGetty ImagesThere is considerable speculation that Iran might...