More than 450 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats on Christmas Day – the first arrivals for more than a week. A total [more…]
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Can you solve the puzzle?
Latin dancing, Indian butter and American soldiers are some of the clues for this year’s cryptic Christmas challenge set by the national spy agency. GCHQ’s [more…]
MP’s bid to finally have all forms of domestic abuse recognised in law
Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women [more…]
Luigi Mangione: Alleged New York gunman tussles with police outside court | US News
The alleged killer of a US health insurance boss has tussled with police officers as they were escorting him to court. Luigi Mangione, in handcuffs, [more…]
Bedbound Scarborough woman facing 40-week wait to see specialist
Sylvia Snow Deborah Seymour has been bedbound and living in a darkened room for two years A woman left bedbound following a Covid infection four [more…]
Man charged over couple’s 1985 killing after DNA evidence exonerates original suspect | US News
A Georgia man has been charged over the 1985 killing of a couple at a black church after the original suspect was exonerated by DNA [more…]
Sports Personality contender Hodgkinson's year in photos
BBC Sport takes a look back at Sports Personality of the Year nominee Keely Hodgkinson’s year in five photos. Source link
Lawyer says there may be 300 potential cases against Diddy
Getty Images Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of the most sought-after producers in rap and soul in the 1990s A lawyer representing several alleged victims [more…]
Eight women develop cancer ‘after smear misread’
Getty Images A further 11 women whose smear tests were also misread, were not diagnosed with cancer but required treatment and are being closely monitored [more…]
Is it time for PM to take farmers seriously and reverse inheritance tax grab?
As farmers prepare for yet another day of demonstrations, GB News asks its members if Prime Minister now needs to take concerns about the tractor [more…]
South Korea police raid Yoon’s office over martial law attempt
Reuters Police in South Korea have raided the presidential office in Seoul, following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s abortive attempt to impose martial law last week. [more…]
Elite police squad forges lasting ties with sex crime survivors
BBC Cristina (l) and Lidia (r) offer long-term holistic care for the sex trafficking victims they rescue Several years have passed since Cristina and her [more…]
Saydnaya Prison: Inside Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouse’
The search for loved ones inside Syria’s detention centres Source link
First Elizabeth Emblems for emergency workers who died on duty
PA Media The King presented the inaugural awards at Windsor Castle King Charles has presented the first Elizabeth Emblems, recognising public servants such as police [more…]
Tom Curry: England flanker has stem-cell therapy in bid to make 2027 World Cup
Stem cells can help repair damaged bodily tissue, although it is a relatively new form of treatment. Sanderson expects Curry to be back available around [more…]
Germany’s one million Syrians at centre of fierce political debate over future
Reuters Syrian refugees in Germany have celebrated the downfall of Bashar al-Assad Across Germany Syrians have been celebrating in the streets the downfall of former [more…]
Watch: Moment house explodes in north-east London
Two people were hospitalised after a huge blast destroyed a house in Ilford. Source link
Services will close over National Insurance rise, Mencap tells BBC
BBC Barry and Betty’s service is not under threat, but Mencap fears it will have to close others A leading charity that supports people with [more…]
Landmark Paris Agreement ‘more fragile’ than ever, UK’s top climate diplomat warns | Science, Climate & Tech News
The world’s landmark Paris Agreement is “more fragile” than it has ever been and disagreements risk “imploding” it, the UK’s climate ambassador has warned. The [more…]
Orford Ness seal colony thriving with ‘lack of human disturbance’
National Trust Orford Ness in Suffolk is welcoming scores of grey seal pups this winter A large colony of seals is thriving on an English [more…]
South Korea ex-defence minister tries to take his own life over failed martial law | World News
South Korea’s former defence minister has tried to take his own life while being held in detention over his role in the failed imposition of [more…]