10 h. ago Sinn Fein urged to reflect on role played by Provisional IRA during Troubles

DUP MLA Trevor Clarke made the challenge to Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly at a Northern Ireland Policing Board meeting.

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15 h. ago Putin and Xi's show of force: 'Old friends' Moscow and Beijing vow to take on global order together as Chinese leader arrives for Victory Day parade in Russian capital

Despots Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have pledged to take on the world order together as 'old friends.'

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18 h. ago The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in the face of US tariffs threat

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as a result of the potential shock to growth emanating from the tariff policies of the Trump administration

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28 h. ago US wants UK military to focus more on Europe and away from Asia

Pentagon believes British should place more emphasis on their own region in policy shift from Biden administration

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62 h. ago Police investigate two motorcyclists’ deaths in British Superbikes crash

Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson died at Oulton ParkFellow riders pay tribute on ‘black day for motor sport’Police have launched an investigation into the deaths of two motorcyclists who were killed during a horrific “chain reaction” crash involving 11 riders during a British Superbikes event on Monday.Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, sustained fatal injuries after a pile-up during the first corner of the race at Oulton Park in Cheshire. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Police launch probe after two riders killed in British Superbikes pile

Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, lost their lives following a devastating multi-bike collision that saw eleven riders go down at the very first turn of Monday's race at Oulton Park.

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3 d. ago Iran terror suspect held over plot on British soil 'very well connected to Tehran regime': Police 'warned dissidents of threats days before raids'

The man, one of five arrested on Saturday during co-ordinated raids, is also connected to prominent businesses in Iran via his family.

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3 d. ago Oulton Park crash: Police release statement after two killed in horror 11

Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, have lost their lives with six more injured after an incident at the British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park

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3 d. ago Oulton Park crash: Police launch investigation after two killed in horror 11

Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, have lost their lives with six more injured after an incident at the British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park

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3 d. ago Police probe launched after two killed in superbike ‘chain reaction’ collision

Eleven riders fell in the ‘catastrophic accident’, organisers said.

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3 d. ago Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams to become China’s first snooker world champion

Zhao wins 18-12 in dramatic final session in SheffieldZhao makes history as the first amateur to win titleZhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to be crowned snooker world champion after holding off a late rally from Mark Williams to create history at the Crucible and complete a sensational career comeback.The 28-year-old only returned to competitive snooker in September last year after being handed a 20-month suspension for his part in the match-fixing scandal which resulted in a ban for 10 Chinese players. He was forced to begin on the sport’s amateur tour and arrived in Sheffield without professional status. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago British police arrest several Iranian men over alleged plot to attack target in London

British police arrest several Iranian men over alleged plot to attack target in London  Fox News

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7 d. ago Pictured: British mother murdered in 'frenzied' attack in France's Dordogne as police confirm details of 'frenzied' attack

Karen Carter’s body was found outside a property she owned and rented out in the village of Trémolat, in the Dordogne

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7 d. ago British woman, 33, found dead at Ibiza Rocks Hotel sparking police investigation

The 33-year-old woman died in her room at the adults-only Ibiza Rocks Hotel in San Antonio last night despite efforts to save her — the incident is the second tragedy at the hotel this week

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8 d. ago Urgent do not eat warning over fears supermarket is selling out of date chicken

Food safety watchdog issues alert over Asda recalling hot and spicy chicken breast slices

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1 week ago Police want to speak to this man in connection with a violent attack on a train security guard

British Transport Police said the guard was assaulted at Swansea Railway Station earlier this month and believe this man may be able to help their investigation

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1 week ago Kneecap concert footage assessed by police over alleged ‘kill your MP’ call

Footage of Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap allegedly calling for the death of British MPs is being assessed by counter-terrorism policeFootage of Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap allegedly calling for the death of British MPs is being assessed by counter-terrorism police.Video emerged of the band at a November 2023 gig appearing to show one person from Kneecap saying: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago British Paralympian missing in Las Vegas and last heard from over a week ago

Sam Ruddock was last heard from on April 16 and has since been reported missing to police in the UK and US.

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1 week ago Gordon Brown makes criminal complaint against Rupert Murdoch’s media empire

Exclusive: Former British PM urges police to reopen inquiry – and claims media executive Will Lewis attempted to incriminate himI have now spoken to police officers who say they were misled by Murdoch’s empire. I won’t let this rest | Gordon BrownThe former prime minister Gordon Brown has made a new complaint to British police over allegations that Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper empire obstructed justice, after stating he has spoken to officers involved in the original phone-hacking inquiry.Writing in the Guardian, Brown said one of the detectives had alleged they believed there was “significant evidence” that News Group Newspapers (NGN) deleted millions of emails to pervert the course of justice. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Police launch robbery blitz at London Tube stations after pregnant woman is punched by phone snatcher in latest shocking attack

The Standard joins British Transport Police officers on patrol at two busy stations in east London

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