Suspect in custody after shooting attack on populist prime minister that has raised fears across Europe of rising political violence Fico shooting: what we know so far EU leaders condemn ‘cowardly’ shooting of Slovakian PM Profile who is Robert Fico? Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, has been left with life-threatening […]
A total of 16 women have accused Copperfield of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior spanning decades. More than half said they were teenagers at the time. Copperfield’s lawyers say the allegations are ‘not only completely false but also entirely implausible’ ‘I honest to God believe I was drugged’: magician David […]
Nurses ‘sacrifice their health and wellbeing’ to help plug gaps in rotas, Royal College of Nurses says Almost nine out of 10 nurses come into work when ill, according to research that lays bare the intense pressures staff are under in the NHS. Last year 85% of nurses still turned […]
Official suggests US funding could be pulled as new ‘Kremlin-inspired’ law provokes mass protests Why are Georgians protesting against a ‘foreign agents’ bill? Georgia protests – live updates Georgia has been warned by the US not to become an adversary of the west by falling back in line with Moscow, […]
Exclusive: Illegal Migration Operations Command freezes recruitment and draws up redundancy plans, leaked documents show The head of the Home Office section that detains and processes asylum seekers for deportation to Rwanda has halted recruitment and is drawing up plans for staff cuts after demands from Jeremy Hunt, leaked documents […]
Labour commits to deal agreed last year, following weeks of tension over possible ‘watering down’ Labour has reached agreement with the unions on its flagship workers’ rights proposals after general secretaries demanded the party commit to no further weakening of the original plans. One of the key critics of changes, […]
Commander says authorities scrambling to keep up with supply trends as knife crimes rise Young people are using sites such as Telegram and TikTok to buy large knives for use in attacks and intimidation, with some linked to Britain’s drug wars, police said. Stephen Clayman, national lead for knife crime […]
Research finds four-year-old boy who remains severely obese into adulthood has life expectancy of 39 Children who are severely obese could have just half the average life expectancy if they don’t lose weight in adulthood, according to a study. Research suggests that a severely obese four-year-old boy has a life […]
Researchers say semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, could be biggest medical breakthrough since statins A weight loss injection could reduce the risk of heart attacks and benefit the cardiovascular health of millions of adults across the UK, in what could be the largest medical breakthrough since statins, […]
Exclusive: Report recommends ‘double lock’ for those renewing their tenancies Rent rises should be capped for millions of people struggling to afford soaring rates, according to a landmark report commissioned by Labour. The leaked proposals recommend a swathe of measures that give breathing room to renters buckling under the cost […]