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Ex-teacher jailed for six-and-a-half years for sex with schoolboys

Rebecca Joynes, 30, groomed the youngsters from the age of 15, and was on bail for sexual activity with the first child, Boy A, when she began having sex with the second, Boy B, who she went on to become pregnant by. Neither boy can be identified. Parents of both boys watched as Joynes, wearing a gold necklace, black padded jacket and with blonde highlights in her hair, visibly shook and broke down in tears as she was jailed at Manchester Crown Court.

Lost remnants of the Revolutionary War uncovered in Virginia

Archaeologists recently unearthed lost remnants of America's first soldiers who found in the Revolutionary War. The discovery was made in Colonia Williamsburg, Virginia.

Starmer: UK experiencing "sunlight of hope" as Labour win General Election

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was again experiencing the "sunlight of hope" after a Labour landslide put him on course to be the next prime minister. Tory leader Rishi Sunak conceded defeat after a "sobering" night for his party which saw predecessor Liz Truss and a record 11 Cabinet ministers lose their seats.

Hezbollah fires over 200 rockets into Israel after killing of senior commander

Hezbollah fires over 200 rockets into Israel after killing of senior commander - The Lebanese Hezbollah group says it has launched over 200 rockets at several military bases in Israel in retaliation for a strike that killed one of its senior commanders

The King and Sir Keir: Charles’ encounters with his incoming PM

The King and Sir Keir: Charles’ encounters with his incoming PM - Sir Keir Starmer is the third prime minister of the King’s reign.

Auckland truckie caught driving nearly seven times over alcohol limit

The driver was described to be struggling to stay in his lane.

European leader wants to make peace today: 'You can't make peace by whining in Brussels'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, during his visit to Kiev earlier this week, asked Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky to consider a quick cease-fire. In doing so, he did not demand the withdrawal of Russian occupation forces. This could, acccording to Putin's Hungarian sympathizer, speed up the peace talks. The Hungarian prime minister went on to say that his country would like to have much better bilateral relations with Ukraine and...

This secret weapon helped Union troops win the US Civil War

Will Michelle Obama replace Joe Biden in the US presidential elections?

Trudeau says he will stay on as Prime Minister after major election loss

Holly Willoughby trial: Security guard found guilty of kidnap plot

Gavin Plumb has been found guilty of attempting to carry out a kidnap and murder plot against former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby – the jury reached its verdict in just over 12 hours

Stepfather and stepson sentenced for vigilante attack on New Plymouth fisherman

The man was beaten, knocked off the jetty and held underwater.

Who was Lord Mountbatten and why was he assassinated?

Lord Mountbatten was a close relative of the British royal family, an officer in the British Royal Navy, and later in life the British Viceroy of India and its first Governor-General. He was the father of Patricia Knatchbull and Lady Pamela Hicks, as well as a mentor to Prince Phillip and then-Prince Charles. On August 27, 1979, Lord Mountbatten was killed by an IRA (Irish Republican Army) bomb, which accelerated growing tensions between England and Northern Ireland. If you're curious about the life of this British noble and are keen to discover why he was targeted by the IRA, click through the gallery to find out.

Health alert as cases of medieval Plague found in USA

The Plague is a serious disease which usually presents in three main clinical forms - bubonic, pneumonic or septicemic - and can be transmitted in several ways between infected animals and humans

'Change begins now': Keir Starmer's victory speech as Labour wins huge majority

'It feels good I have to be honest'

Virginia school board member who admitted to boozing in the Capitol gets jail time for Jan 6 riot

Virginia school board member who admitted to boozing in the Capitol gets jail time for Jan 6 riot - Adkins has said he refuses to step down from his school board position

King Charles wakes up in Labour constituency for first time in central London

King Charles wakes up in Labour constituency for first time in central London - Tories lose Cities of London and Westminster amid Labour landslide

Man tortured and starved girlfriend’s children because he ‘didn’t want them to have to poop’

Man tortured and starved girlfriend’s children because he ‘didn’t want them to have to poop’ - The children had been subject to malnourishment, restrainment with zip ties and beatings before their neglect was reported to CPS

Ex-KGB operative reports possible betrayal among Putin's inner circle

‘I got two private car park tickets – here’s how I got out of paying them’

Internet forums are full of debate over how to get out of paying parking tickets from private car parks – and whether these tickets are enforceable at all. So when I got not one, but two, private parking tickets in the space of two months, I decided to put this to the test. I am happy to report that I wriggled out of both – and I’ll tell you how. O...

Driver posed as police officer with fake siren and lights, court hears

A DRIVER caught pretending to be a police officer after attaching a fake siren and flashing blue lights to his car has been fined £380.

House prices sliding - will Government plans to flood the market make it easier to get on the property ladder? - The Front Page

The Government has unveiled grand plans to ‘flood’ the market with more houses.

Work on seven major roads set to begin, Transport Minister says

Seven more significant roading projects across the country are now under way - earning Simeon Brown's tick of approval.

At least 89 Europe-bound migrants die after boat capsizes off Mauritania

At least 89 Europe-bound migrants die after boat capsizes off Mauritania - Boat had sailed from near Senegalese-Gambia border with 170 people on board

Michelle Troconis, convicted for helping her boyfriend murder his wife, claims to be a ‘scapegoat’

Body of autistic girl, 7, is found in Tennessee lake

The body of a missing autistic girl has been found in a Tennessee lake just minutes after a statewide search was launched.

30 countries drowning in billions of Chinese debt

As payments become due for China's extensive Belt and Road Initiative, many financially distressed countries are struggling to make ends meet.

Prince Harry finding himself in 'strange unfamiliar world which grows increasingly unfriendly'

A think tank has launched a lawsuit against Prince Harry after he admitted taking drugs in his tell-all memoir Spare, with the duke now reportedly fearing his visa may be revoked

Couple who suffered house fire watched CCTV back and can't believe how it started

Don't leave boxes on the hob if you have a pet large enough to turn it on.

Family of nurse found dead alongside TV paramedic share tribute

Lauren Evans was found dead in Hednesford, near Cannock, on June 25 by emergency crews who also discovered the body of TV paramedic Daniel Duffield

New Covid-19 variants emerge, sparking global health concerns as cases surge

The latest surge in cases has been driven by FLiRT variants and health experts say another two strains have now been found

Palace of Versailles evacuated with security operation underway

'An intervention is underway at the Château de Versailles,' an announcement said. 'Security forces are on site. Avoid the area and follow the instructions of the authorities.'

The largest land mammal migration in the world

Marine Le Pen insists she can win despite party officials attacked

Marine le Pen insists her National Rally party will be able to win an absolute majority by the end of the second round of France's election, despite party officials being attacked in the street by angry mobs.

Jay Slater: Detective explains why he's confident of 'stolen £12k Rolex' theory

Jay Slater partied with his friends before leaving with two British men and spending a few hours at their holiday rental prior to his disappearance on June 17.

Liz Truss’s career takes another headline-making turn as she loses seat

Liz Truss’s career takes another headline-making turn as she loses seat - The Remain supporter turned Brexit-backing, Tory right-wing advocate has held the South West Norfolk seat since 2010.

Grin and bear it: ‘Giant’ bear found under deck of Colorado home

Grin and bear it: ‘Giant’ bear found under deck of Colorado home - Moving the 400-pound bear from under the deck into a truck was a ‘grueling process,’ state officials said

Waitress nearly drowns after being dragged in lake by dine-and-dashers

Waitress Liahna Bertels, 20, was forced to swim her way out of the Missouri lake as a result, crying and traumatized by the encounter.

Viktor Orban provokes EU anger with trip to meet Putin in Moscow

Hungary’s prime minister has sparked anger in the EU by agreeing to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow, in what appears to be an attempt to negotiate on Ukraine. Viktor Orban’s trip was reported by an investigative journalist and confirmed by various EU and Hungarian officials, one of whom told Radio Free Europe it would be happening on Friday. Mr Orban...

Moment Jeremy Hunt leaves Downing Street with his wife and children

Jeremy Hunt has left Downing Street with his family for the final time this morning following Labour's victory in the General Election.

Mystery of man who vanished nearly 22 years ago takes dramatic twist

Cold case murder detectives have made an arrest in the unsolved mystery surrounding the disappearance of a Scottish in Northumbria man more than two decades ago.

Undercover police swoop and arrest British Tinder rape suspect hanging upside down

Scottish Tinder rape suspect James Clacher, 55, was hanging upside down on ropes when he was jumped on by two plain-clothes officers posing as tourists on a Costa del Sol beach.

Liz Truss loses seat as ex-prime minister becomes biggest scalp in Tory bloodbath

Liz Truss loses seat as ex-prime minister becomes biggest scalp in Tory bloodbath - Truss’ defeat comes after disastrous stint as prime minister that crashed the economy and soured party’s chances of returning to power

Auckland aunt Loasi Latu granted visa after deportation battle

Loasi Latu's niece says the process has been a nightmare, but it's a huge relief.

What became of the advanced tanks Russia sent to Ukraine?

Sir Keir Starmer: still an enigma to many

Sir Keir Starmer's victory in the General Election marks the end of 14 years of governance by the Conservative Party.However, the Labour leader and his life still remain an enigma to many as he enters Downing Street.

Putin’s state TV rejoices at Tories’ crushing defeat

Queen's strict convention that stops the King from voting - despite it being legal to

King Charles will not be casting his ballot in today's UK general election - even though he has the right to. So what are the voting rules for the Royal Family?

A few Ukrainian brigades just got some help from an interesting source

Jess Phillips jeered during acceptance speech

Jess Phillips has retained the seat of Birmingham Yardley, fending off a strong challenge from Jody McIntyre, the candidate for George Galloway’s Workers Party of Britain. The Labour MP struggled to deliver her acceptance speech as Workers Party supporters chanted as she spoke. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn