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New UFO files released by US
US officials have released another batch of classified files related to UFO sightings, including reports of glowing, red orbs seen in northeastern America.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denies apology was about alleged abuse
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson confirmed he apologised to an alleged abuse victim, but denied it was because of any offences committed against her.
Taylor Swift makes musical history - again
Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, aged 36.
Little love lost for Labour in Makerfield - but will Burnham's personal brand win him victory?
Andy Burnham makes a lot of the Westminster political class being out of touch with the places and the people beyond its tight boundaries of the Palace of Westminster and Whitehall, and the sense it's populated by people of privilege who attended private schools and Oxbridge and who hail from the capital or the shires of the south.
Kevin Sinfield and Helen Mirren among those recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Rugby league star Kevin Sinfield has been knighted in the King's Birthday Honours, with Dame Helen Mirren and members of the England women's football team among those receiving awards.
More than 20 charged after violent protest over Henry Nowak murder
A 36-year-old man has become the 22nd person charged over a protest that turned violent in Southampton after the murder of Henry Nowak.
Ukraine's strikes on Crimea refineries and pipelines spark worst fuel crisis on peninsula since 2014
Ukraine's continued strikes on fuel supplies to Crimea have sparked the worst fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula since it was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.
Body found in former TGI Fridays restaurant - as two women arrested
Two women have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was found in a former TGI Fridays restaurant.
Man pleads guilty after 'launching frying pan' at police during protest over Henry Nowak murder
A 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to violent disorder after a protest in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak led to clashes with police.
British man jailed for encouraging American to take his own life on video call
A British man has been jailed for more than six years for encouraging a 21-year-old American to take his own life with a shotgun during a video call.
British man jailed for encouraging American to take his own life on video call
A British man has been jailed for more than six years for encouraging a 21-year-old American to take his own life with a shotgun during a video call.
Thai princess dies aged 47
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha has died after nearly four years in a coma, aged 47.
'Massive body blow' as PM loses his defence secretary - and more resignations follow
Sir Keir Starmer has been dealt a double blow to his authority with the resignations of his defence secretary and armed forces minister.
Child killer 'looked asleep' after stabbing, prison officer tells murder trial
A child killer, stabbed 25 times in his prison cell, "looked like he was sleeping" when staff went to check on him the next morning, a jury has been told.
Counter-terror police lead school stabbing probe as girl, 14, charged with attempted murder
A schoolgirl has been charged over a school stabbing in Manchester that left two 14-year-olds and a 27-year-old man with knife wounds.
Child killer 'looked asleep' after stabbing, prison officer tells murder trial
A child killer, stabbed 25 times in his prison cell, "looked like he was sleeping" when staff went to check on him the next morning, a jury has been told.
Meningitis B jab to be offered to one million young people
Around a million Year 13 pupils and those under 25 starting university this autumn will be offered the meningitis B (menB) vaccine.
All residents removed from Epping asylum hotel, says council
Epping Forest District Council says it is "seeking clarification from the Home Office" after residents at a hotel housing asylum seekers were removed without warning.
Thousands join waiting list for UK's first tablet version of weight-loss jabs
The first tablet version of the blockbuster weight-loss jabs will be available in the UK within weeks, following approval by the medicines regulator.
Five claims from former Palestinian prime minister - and why they matter
We spent an hour talking to former Palestinian prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, who is one of the most influential voices in the West Bank.


















