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Budgeting services plead for urgent review of funding

In an open letter to the government, they said a third of the free budgeting services are losing funding, putting more pressure on poor communities.

Shellshocked Rishi Sunak says 'sorry' for Tories' crushing defeat

A broken PM acknowledged that Keir Starmer had won as he nervously took a victory in his own incredibly safe Richmond & Northallerton seat.

Lucy Letby found guilty of trying to kill ANOTHER baby

On Tuesday a jury found the 34-year-old guilty of attempting to murder her 14th victim at the Countess of Chester Hospital - a tiny baby girl born in February 2016

'My neighbour's nasty daughter steals from my home – I've taken drastic action'

A woman was left horrified when her son was left 'angry' after his pal next door decided to steal a gift his mother had bought for him while she was on holiday

Farage not as dangerous as Le Pen because he is a one man act, Straw and Rifkind claim

Farage not as dangerous as Le Pen because he is a one man act, Straw and Rifkind claim - Exclusive: Two distinguished former foreign secretaries have dismissed suggestions that Le Pen’s victory in France is a warning about Farage and Reform in the UK

Over 6,000 NHS appointments & procedures postponed after cyber attack

Some 4,913 outpatient appointments and 1,391 pre-planned procedures have been postponed at range of NHS hospitals in London, NHS England has said.

General Hospital star set to join Bold and the Beautiful after shocking murder

Criminal defense attorney Jack Finnegan, played by Ted King, is returning to The Bold and the Beautiful for a dramatic storyline involving his estranged wife and his son

Canterbury primary school sets out to entice once-common butterfly back

It's been 200 years since the endemic boulder copper butterfly was abundant - these students have set out to change that.

NHS faces staff exodus as one in five to quit if Tories sneak back in

Labour's Wes Streeting appealed to hospital staff to 'stay and help Labour rebuild the NHS' as a poll found as many as 22% could leave if Rishi Sunak sneaks back in

General Election 2024: After Labour landslide, what happens next?

Sir Keir Starmer will take the keys to Downing Street after voters handed Labour a landslide victory in the General Election - and here is a look at how the handover of power will unfold in the coming days.

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro indicted for money laundering

Brazil's Federal police has accused Jair Bolsonaro of money laundering, embezzlement and criminal association because of undeclared jewellery gifted by Saudi Arabia.

New Zealand woman killed in US after robbery named by LA police

”It was just a shocking, shocking act.”

Kāinga Ora chief's exit: New chair at odds with Christopher Luxon over performance

Its boss has made "an enormous difference" despite the prime minister's claim the agency is underperforming, the new chair says.

An old American Cold War air defense system has proven to be a game changing weapon for Ukraine

Wairoa District Council Givealittle page for flood victims: ‘We can’t let small communities like Wairoa fall through the cracks’

Council chooses to run Givealittle page for a struggling community.

A successful woman, police officer boyfriend and a murder trial that tore a town apart.

If you're into true crime, TikTok, or the endless rabbit hole that is an amalgamation of both, CrimeTok, chances are you've heard the name Karen Read. It's the name of a woman central to a murder trial that has played out in real time over the past eight weeks and it has all the ingredients of a binge-worthy TV serial.What happened to Karen ... Continued

Gulf Harbour body in bag: Police raid Ōrewa home, arrest two people months after mystery woman found floating in water

Police have now stopped pursuing a sweeping suppression order on the case.

Things renamed because of wars and other political reasons

Disagreements and differences lead to change, and this also applies to names. From wars to protests, many events have lead to the change of names of foods, territories, and even royal families. For example, did you know that during World War I hamburgers became known as "liberty sandwiches" in America? Or that London's National Portrait Gallery changed the name of a series of paintings in protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine? These are just a couple of examples. Click through the following gallery to learn about more things renamed because of wars and other political reasons.

Mother who locked her son in a box for hours each day learns her fate

Tracy Ferriter, 48, was seen tearing up after learning that she would not have to serve jail time for locking her adopted son in an eight-foot-by-eight-foot box in the garage.

As EastEnders puts drink spiking in the spotlight – signs someone has been a victim

As EastEnders puts drink spiking in the spotlight – signs someone has been a victim - The show aim to portray the storyline as accurately and as sensitively as possible.

Far-left protests escalate on Paris streets after far-right election result

Protesters set off flares in Paris as they marched through the city's streets past smoking tear gas canisters and flaming trash cans following initial results of the first round of a parliamentary election which tipped Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) as the winner.

Milwaukee Tools Used Forced Prison Labor to Make Tools, Says Lawsuit

A former political prisoner made the claim.

General election result WON'T be finalised today

SNP candidate Drew Hendry will be made to wait to see if he has managed to hold on to Inverness, Skye and West Ross-Shire for the with a recount scheduled for 10.30am tomorrow.

Mining the torment of Shostakovich at the South Bank, plus the best of June’s classical concerts

Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, South Bank  ★★★☆☆ The concert is dead, we’re often told. Or if not actually dead, then terminally stiff and unappealing to younger audiences. It needs to be turned into an experience, where your entire field of vision is filled with swirling movement and imagery that helps the music to speak....

Watch: 4th of July fireworks misfire, injuring several at football stadium

Several people were injured when fireworks misfired and struck members of the audience inside a football stadium during a July 4 celebration in Utah, police said. Videos posted on social media show individual fireworks veering off from the cluster sent into the sky over the field and landing among rows of spectators in the stands at the outdoor are...

Kate Waterhouse finally offloads two-bedroom Sydney apartment after two failed auctions

Racing royalty Kate Waterhouse has finally off-loaded her apartment in Sydney's eastern suburbs for $955,000 after two previous auctions failed to find a buyer.

ATV crashes into pickup on rural Colorado road, killing 2 toddlers and 2 adults

BRUSH, Colo. (AP) — An all-terrain vehicle crashed into a pickup truck on a rural road on Colorado's plains, killing two toddlers and two adults, authorities said Thursday.

UK food safety in 'absolute chaos' due to Brexit, expert warns

Chris Elliott, the founder of the Institute for Global Food Security said that with the UK importing nearly 50 per cent of all food we eat, everything that happens in the world impacts us.

REVEALED: America's most patriotic states ahead of July 4th weekend

The rankings took into consideration a series of star-spangled factors, including military engagement, jury participation, voting rates and history education in schools.

NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Board releases first data since its introduction

A new report released by the NSW government on the first three months of voluntary assisted dying provides data on how many people have taken up the service, with supporters welcoming the results.

Labour supermajority 'would wreck Britain': Rishi Sunak issues warning

Writing in the Daily Mail, the Prime Minister urges former Tory voters considering voting Reform to lend their votes to his party to stop Sir Keir Starmer.

Medvedev: U.S. will suffer after being blamed for missile attack

US presidents who allegedly fathered illegitimate children

The history of the American presidency is tainted with scandals, including stories of extramarital affairs and illegitimate children. While much of this gossip is of course unsubstantiated, there are examples of rumor being well and truly rooted in fact. And while there are many US presidents accused of fathering illegitimate offspring who actually never did so, in some cases the truth is a bit more complex. In this gallery we look at the American presidents with alleged illegitimate children and explore whether these are indeed just rumors, or not. Click on and read their stories.

Biden or Trump: Who is better for US and Israeli interests?

Think about it: If there was a winner in the first US presidential debate, it was undoubtedly Donald Trump.

Houthis release video of new naval drone that attacked a vessel in the Red Sea

The Houthis of Yemen have released the video of an attack carried out on June 23 against the Liberian-flagged vessel 'Transworld Navigator' in the Red Sea using their latest unmanned surface vehicle (USV).

The Tragic Life Of Korea's Ghost Empress

When Queen Min married the teenaged King Gojong of Joseon, many people called it a fairy tale—it was really a horror story.

What does Labour's election win mean for your money? From tax, to pensions and homes, what Keir Starmer's government plans to do

The manifesto was notably light on detail, but now the votes are in we will finally find out what Labour intends to do on regaining power after 14 years.

Should we take notes from the pro-Palestinian movement for promoting women's rights?

The fact that political discourse crosses borders into corporate discourse shows that the pro-Palestinian campaign has thrived in turning the issue from a local conflict into an international issue.

This Pride month, 7 states introduced or passed anti-trans legislation

This Pride month, 7 states introduced or passed anti-trans legislation - Multiple states have introduced or passed legislation restricting trans youth from participating on sports team or using bathrooms consistent with their gender identity

Russia jams GPS on hundreds of RAF flights

In-depth analysis has revealed the dangers of such practices to both civil and military flights and gives an insight into the extent of Russia's meddling with aviation.

Banksy hits back after home secretary called his Glastonbury boat art stunt ‘vile’

New London skyscraper in doubt over complaints it would block the sun