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Putin 'morally responsible' for woman's death after authorising botched Salisbury ex-spy assassination
The assassination attempt on a former Russian spy was authorised by Vladimir Putin, who is "morally responsible" for the death of a woman poisoned by the nerve agent used in the attack, a public inquiry has found.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:06:00 +0000
The assassination attempt on a former Russian spy was authorised by Vladimir Putin, who is "morally responsible" for the death of a woman poisoned by the nerve agent used in the attack, a public inquiry has found.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:06:00 +0000
200 homes evacuated as men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences
Around 200 homes have been evacuated and a major incident declared after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:19:00 +0000
Around 200 homes have been evacuated and a major incident declared after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:19:00 +0000
Arrests after 'industrial scale' drugs laboratories found
Eight people have been arrested on Merseyside by police investigating the discovery of alleged drugs laboratories "on an industrial scale".
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:17:00 +0000
Eight people have been arrested on Merseyside by police investigating the discovery of alleged drugs laboratories "on an industrial scale".
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:17:00 +0000
Man charged over allegedly assisting Manchester synagogue attacker with reconnaissance of defence facility
A man has been charged with four terrorism offences following allegations that he assisted Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad al Shamie with earlier reconnaissance of a UK defence facility, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:19:00 +0000
A man has been charged with four terrorism offences following allegations that he assisted Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad al Shamie with earlier reconnaissance of a UK defence facility, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:19:00 +0000
The words you have mispronounced all year - and how to actually say them
Our pronunciations of some of 2025's most popular words has been put under scrutiny, revealing what we're most commonly saying wrong.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:39:00 +0000
Our pronunciations of some of 2025's most popular words has been put under scrutiny, revealing what we're most commonly saying wrong.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:39:00 +0000
'Absolutely shaken to my core': Earthquake recorded in the North West
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake has struck Lancashire - with dozens of people saying it shook their homes or woke them up.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:41:00 +0000
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake has struck Lancashire - with dozens of people saying it shook their homes or woke them up.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:41:00 +0000
Soaring demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services to be reviewed
A review into the rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services has been launched by the health secretary.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:52:00 +0000
A review into the rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services has been launched by the health secretary.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:52:00 +0000
Number of flu patients in hospital beds across England rises by more than 50%
The number of flu patients in hospital beds across England is more than 50% higher than the same period in 2024, according to NHS data.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
The number of flu patients in hospital beds across England is more than 50% higher than the same period in 2024, according to NHS data.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Whistleblowers reveal hundreds of UK moderators have left TikTok
Hundreds of UK online safety workers at TikTok have already signed agreements to leave the company, whistleblowers have told Sky News, despite the firm stressing to MPs that the cuts were "still proposals only".
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:01:00 +0000
Hundreds of UK online safety workers at TikTok have already signed agreements to leave the company, whistleblowers have told Sky News, despite the firm stressing to MPs that the cuts were "still proposals only".
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:01:00 +0000
Submarine hunting pact signed by UK amid Russian threat
The UK and Norway have signed a defence agreement allowing their navies to operate a combined fleet of warships.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:47:00 +0000
The UK and Norway have signed a defence agreement allowing their navies to operate a combined fleet of warships.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:47:00 +0000