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Suspicious doctors at Lucy Letby's hospital 'dismissed as complainers'

NHS bosses are alleged to have put the reputation of the Countess of Chester Hospital above mounting evidence that they had a serial killer on their payroll.

5,000 Armed Forces sue over MoD payroll hack by Chinese hackers

Thousands of Armed Forces personnel are to launch legal action over their data being compromised by Chinese state hackers.

Far-right majority can be avoided, French PM says

By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, said he believed a cross-party bid to deprive Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally of a majority in next Sunday's parliamentary run-off could succeed. Attal was speaking after more than 200 candidates across the political spectrum agreed to pull out of local contests to

US presidents without college degrees

It's hard to imagine that you could become a US president without a university education, but there are several examples that prove otherwise, In fact, did you know that it's not a requirement to have a college degree to be sworn into the White House? The US Constitution doesn't set forth any education requirements for presidents. And while it's common for presidents to have a degree from America's most elite universities, this wasn't always a prime consideration among voters. When we look back at former heads of state, fewer than half of the nation's first 24 presidents held college degrees. Click on to discover who they are.

Teenager accused of strangling college administrator mother to death

A 19-year-old Indiana man now faces decades in prison and questions about his mental health after strangling his mother to death for extremely petty reasons.

US sends back 116 Chinese migrants in first mass deportation in five years

US sends back 116 Chinese migrants in first mass deportation in five years - Homeland Security says it is planning more such deportation flights to crackdown on illegal migrants

SNP manifesto 2024: John Swinney’s election policies at a glance

The SNP will face its first national election tomorrow since Nicola Sturgeon stood down as SNP leader in March 2023. The Scottish Nationalists won 48 of Scotland’s Westminster seats in the 2019 election but polls suggest they are on course to lose at least half at the general election thanks to a combination of a resurgent Labour Party, the Scottis...

Surge of support for far right on eve of UK elections

Putin forces trapped Ukrainian parents children in 'summer camps'

Russia is using a chilling tactic against Ukrainians trapped in occupied territories by demanding a 'tax' from parents that involves handing over one of their children.

From Auckland Zoo to Kelly Tarlton’s: Sickest turtle ever makes near full recovery

Kelly Tarlton's introduces Hine to Turtle Bay as she continues her rehabilitation.

UK general election latest: Updates from last day of campaign trail

MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Follow our live coverage of the final day on the campaign trail for the 2024 general election as Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer battle for Downing Street.

Teenage girl, 17, dies after 'being spiked' at drum and bass festiva

Emily Stokes tragically passed away at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Kent, after attending the event on Saturday June 29.

Jail for Ashburton woman who fatally plunged knife 12cm into partner’s head

A woman was sentenced for the manslaughter of her partner in Ashburton in 2019.

Boomer couple divide Aussies with question after winning $1million

An elderly couple has kicked off a fierce debate after posing a question that incensed younger Australians

Russian ships dock in Venezuelan port after Cuba visit feared by the US

Russian ships dock in Venezuelan port after Cuba visit feared by the US - Two Russian naval ships have docked in the Venezuelan port of La Guaira

Revealing the CIA's controversial history

Previously known as the Office of Strategic Services, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played a crucial role in covert operations during and after World War II. Today, the CIA is infamous for its alleged disregard for federal and international laws, with rumors suggesting that it undertakes projects not even privy to the President of the United States. Indeed, the secretive organization has been involved in various shady activities, including overthrowing governments, orchestrating false flag operations, and introducing highly addictive drugs into the US. And as declassified covert CIA operations come to light, they make for riveting dissemination. Intrigued? Keep reading to discover more about these clandestine endeavors.

Kiwi tourist fatally run over by robbers outside US mall - reports

Three alleged offenders have been arrested.

Deadly discovery found lurking in a plie of shoes

A Queensland family were left stunned after making a deadly discovery in a pile of shoes left outside their home.

Waipā District Council ‘back-to-basics’ plan still costs almost 15% more

Waipā District Council said it cut its cloth to reduce proposed rate increase.

At least 7 arrested in Germany and Sweden on suspicion of committing war crimes in Syria

At least 7 arrested in Germany and Sweden on suspicion of committing war crimes in Syria - At least seven people have been arrested in Germany and Sweden on suspicion of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Syria in 2012-2014

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.

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 ... Continued

Aussie arrested in own home accuses police of racial profiling

Tuck, 38, has lodged a formal complaint with ACT Police after the incident at his unit in the inner south Canberra suburb of Narrabundah on June 27.

'Tip of the iceberg': Shocking data shows number of protected species being killed by commercial fishers

Dozens of albatrosses, fur seals, dolphins and penguins have been killed by trawling nets - and that's just from a fraction of boats.

Psychology scholar allegedly knifed at uni campus 'doing fine'

Mr Kurniawan was walking inside campus when the random attack allegedly took place.

Last 24 HOURS of election as Rishi begs Brits to stop Labour landslide

Rishi Sunak will make a last-ditch effort to avert a complete Tory meltdown after getting a big boost from a joint appearance with Boris Johnson .

Man accused of fatally slammed his wife’s Teacup Pomeranian after saying his wife loved the dog more than him

Man accused of fatally slammed his wife’s Teacup Pomeranian after saying his wife loved the dog more than him - The dog was pronounced dead on arrival at a Texas veterinarian clinic

Sydney University stabbing: Online radicalisation in focus after campus stabbing by 14-year-old

Online radicalisation of young people is under scrutiny once more.

Over 200 French election candidates quit to block hard-Right party

Opponents of RN have tactically banded together, pulling out candidates in 218 constituencies where uniting anti-Right voters could deny the RN victory

France is heading for 'Frexit in disguise', Macron's allies fear

The first round of the French parliamentary election on Sunday propelled Marine Le Pen's hard right National Rally party closer than ever to government.

Ben Vautier, French artist who offered himself for sale in London as a ‘living sculpture’ – obituary

Ben Vautier, who has died aged 88, was a French “lettrist” and prominent member of what became known as the Fluxus movement, whose proponents believed in the idea that “everything is art”; in France he was so famous that he was known simply as “Ben”, though his works of performance art, eccentric, often automated installations, and “écritures” – te...

Rishi Sunak recruits Boris Johnson's help in last-ditch attempt to stop 'Starmergeddon'

Where have you been all campaign, Boris?

Russia is about to reach another new major milestone in personnel losses

‘Don’t let the Putinistas deliver the Corbynistas’: Boris Johnson’s speech in full

‘Don’t let the Putinistas deliver the Corbynistas’: Boris Johnson’s speech in full - The former prime minister claimed a Labour government would increase taxes and would not stand up to Vladimir Putin

Worker took boss to court over office return refusal, referred to AFP

Imran Karim Budhwani claimed he had been unfairly dismissed by IT multinational Infosys after he refused to return to the office after the Covid pandemic.

Zelensky revealed how many troops Russia is losing compared to Ukraine

Female drug mule caught smuggling cannabis into UK is spared jail

Monique Zollner, 21, was arrested with £180,000 worth of the drug last April after she arrived in the UK with it stuffed into two suitcases following a flight from Canada to Manchester.

Lucy Letby murdered seven babies. Now she's been found guilty of trying to kill another one.

Former nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of trying to murder another newborn baby, adding to convictions from last year that made her the United Kingdom's most prolific serial child killer of modern times.The newborn in question, referred to in court as Baby K, was a premature baby girl.34-year-old Letby was found guilty last August of murdering seven babies and trying ... Continued

What a Labour government will mean for your pension

The pensioner vote has been a key battleground in this election. One of the Conservatives’ key pledges was the introduction of the “triple lock plus” – extra tax breaks for the retired. But it is highly unlikely the policy will see the light of day, so what does Labour have in store for your retirement savings – and what can you do about it? Labour...

Grenada's PM surveys destruction left behind by Storm Beryl

'To see this level of destruction, it is almost Armageddon like.'

Cannabis will likely soon be legally classified as medicine. But medicine for what?

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposed rules earlier this year that would officially give cannabis status as a medication rather than an illegal narcotic – that’s exciting news for researchers, but will rescheduling mean that cannabis could soon move from the dispensary to the drug store? Experts say it’s not that simple. Peter Grinspoon, a physician, Harvard medical school instructor and author of the book Seeing Through the Smoke,...

Super-rich 'already fleeing the country' to avoid Labour tax raids

City lawyer Ayesha Vardag revealed a 'flood' of clients had already left ahead of what is expected to be a Labour landslide.

Security guard reprimanded for following woman to beach, pressuring her for phone number

The woman told police she felt pressured to give him her number and social media details.

‘I am not a church boy,’ RFK Jr says after ex-nanny claims he assaulted her in 1998

‘I am not a church boy,’ RFK Jr says after ex-nanny claims he assaulted her in 1998 - Former babysitter Eliza Cooney alleges the independent US presidential candidate assaulted her at his home in 1998

Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial over 18 sex offence charges

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been sent for trial after a judge at Newry Magistrates’ Court said he was satisfied he had a prima facie case to answer over allegations of historical sexual offences. More to follow Play The Telegraph’s brilliant range of Puzzles - and feel brighter every day. Train your brain and boost your mood with Pl...

Banking Ombudsman releases recordings of complainant’s ‘private’ phone conversations to Westpac

Westpac says it hasn't listened to the recordings and will hand them back in 'good faith'.

Auckland bus attack: First Union defends driver against Minister of Transport Simeon Brown

16yo schoolboy had five teeth damaged when a woman beat him with metal pole yelling slurs.

Keir Starmer's immigration plans are dubbed a 'con job,' says Cleverly

James Cleverly has branded Labour's immigration plans a 'con job' which will make the UK 'the destination of choice for illegal migrants in Europe'.

Auckland Harbour Bridge police incident: Lanes reopen, traffic eases after earlier 9km backlog

NZTA says drivers should merge with care and expect delays.

Landowner arrested after Indian worker bled to death in case that has shocked Italy

Landowner arrested after Indian worker bled to death in case that has shocked Italy - The landowner abandoned the bleeding worker and failed to call an ambulance, prosecutors said