Ukraine volunteer claims MP stole idea to donate ventilators - to divert them to Cuba
Steve Witherden MP has been accused of plagiarism over a letter written to him about the ventilators.
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Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles
A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.
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Police declare terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed in London
A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, the Met Police says.
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Sir Stephen Fry launches £100k damages claim after 'breaking multiple bones' in fall at O2
Sir Stephen Fry is claiming £100,000 in damages after falling two metres off a stage on to a concrete floor at the O2.
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Vet gallery planned to mark 200 years of ZSL
The centre at London Zoo in Regent's Park, central London, is being funded by an anonymous donation.
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Leasehold ban 'unlikely to come into force' before next general election, housing minister says
It's "highly likely" the ban on new leasehold properties won't come into force until the next parliament, Matthew Pennycook has said.
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Hereditary peers' last hurrah as 700-year-old system abolished
It comes after legislation to remove their right to sit in the upper chamber passed last month.
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UK must 'take more risk' to stay ahead of its enemies, head of Royal Navy says
The head of the Royal Navy has said Britain must "take more risk" to stay ahead of its enemies and maintaining the status quo is "simply not good enough".
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The Jewish security volunteers first on scene of Golders Green attack
Two Jewish men were stabbed while walking on the streets of north London in what police have declared a terrorist attack.
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We can't abolish leasehold outright, minister says
Matthew Pennycook rejects criticism the government is dragging its feet on leasehold reform.
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Beauty spot ablaze with 'frightening' wildfire
Fire crews, including a helicopter, have been responding to fires in and around the Elan Valley area.
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Wildfires frightening livestock at beauty spot
Fire crews, including a helicopter, have been responding to fires in and around the Elan Valley area.
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Pictures show 'frightening' wildfires at Welsh beauty spot
Fire crews, including a helicopter, have been responding to fires in and around the Elan Valley area.
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UK borrowing cost at highest since 1998 as oil price shoots up
UK long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998 as global oil prices near Iran war peaks as a result of fears of extended disruption to flows from the Middle East.
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'Frightening' wildfires in beauty spot into fourth day
Fire crews, including a helicopter, have been responding to fires in and around the Elan Valley area.
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Firefighters working 'tirelessly' to tackle fresh Mourne Mountain wildfire
Firefighters are currently dealing with a wildfire at Sandbank Road, Hilltown and at Chimney Rock Mountain, Newcastle.
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UK rallies multinational force of navies as threat from Russia grows
The UK is rallying a new multinational force of navies from among northern allies to be ready to fight and defend their seas amid a growing threat from Russia, the head of the Royal Navy has said.
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Children's home abuse investigation closed
A police investigation into child abuse has ended without any staff being charged or arrested.
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Hedgehog rescued from drain pipe ordeal with the help of oil and pliers
The animal spent four days wedged tight inside the pipe outside Markinch Town Hall in Fife.
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Man jailed for killing driver while on TikTok
Ismaeel Malik accessed his phone almost 100 times on his journey, the court is told.
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