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Sierra Leonean minister fired after video shows him with drug lord
Sierra Leone's president has sacked the head of the country's immigration service days after footage was published showing him receiving a birthday gift from a fugitive Dutch drug kingpin.
Reform UK Lowe 'threats' investigated by Met police
The Metropolitan police are investigating the suspended Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe after the party alleged he had made threats against its chair.
Lenders May Have To Contact Car Loan Customers Over Mis-selling
Banks could be forced proactively to tell customers they have been mis-sold car finance as the financial watchdog's plans for a compensation scheme affecting potentially millions of Britons moved a \"step closer\".
Palestinian bookshop raided by police for second time in month
Israeli police have raided the leading Palestinian bookshop in East Jerusalem for the second time in a month, detaining one of its owners for several hours and seizing some of its stock.
Staley pushed JP Morgan to keep Epstein, court hears
The former bank boss Jes Staley pushed JP Morgan to keep Jeffrey Epstein as a client despite human trafficking concerns and told him suspicious withdrawals from his account were being investigated, a court has heard.
Moscow Three dead after huge drone attack
Ukraine has launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the start of the war, also striking a pipeline that disrupted Russian oil flows to Hungary, hours before US and Ukrainian teams convened for peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
Art with Cantona and a herd of puppets lined up for city's cultural festival
A herd of puppet animals raising awareness about the climate crisis and artworks inspired by footballers including Eric Cantona are part of the 10th Manchester international festival (MIF), whose organisers want visitors to have \"a moment to reflect\".
Cuts at Dundee University Will Mean Loss of Over 600 Jobs
Dundee University has announced plans to cut more than 600 jobs and its teaching by a fifth to help cope with a £35m deficit in its accounts.
Rubbish piles up in Birmingham as bin workers launch strike
Rubbish is piling up on the streets of Birmingham after bin workers launched an all-out, indefinite strike, with the council accusing the union of holding the city hostage.
ADHD medication prescriptions up 18% a year since Covid
The number of prescriptions issued in England for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication has risen by 18% year on year since the pandemic, with the biggest rise seen in London, according to research.
Noel Clarke's lawyers threatened an accuser with prosecution, court told
Noel Clarke's lawyers sent a letter to a woman who is accusing him of sexual misconduct, threatening her with prosecution in an attempt at \"witness intimidation\", the high court has heard.
Child deaths surge amid 'Gazafication' of West Bank, says human rights group
Israel has brought the military tactics of its war in Gaza to the occupied West Bank, where Palestinians face mass forced displacements, a surge in airstrikes and a sharp rise in attacks on children and other civilians, a Palestinian-Israeli human rights group has said.
Ten Hag and Ashworth were errors. I apologise for that
Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho would represent 100% profit under profitability and sustainability rules. But Ratcliffe denied they and other academy players would be sold to generate funds. \"No. We won't be selling players because of the state we are in financially.\"
Only our best will be enough to beat PSG, warns Slot
Arne Slot believes Liverpool must produce their best performance of the season to finish off \"a complete\" Paris Saint-Germain team that gave him sleepless nights after the Champions League encounter last week.
Number of jobless 'indefensible', says PM amid criticism over cuts
Britain's benefits system is the \"worst of all worlds\", with the numbers out of work or training \"indefensible and unfair\", the prime minister has said as he prepares for deep cuts to disability payments.
Eriksen: United under 'massive' pressure to win
Christian Eriksen has admitted that there is \"massive pressure\" on Manchester United to beat Real Sociedad on Thursday and keep alive their hopes of playing European football next season.
Brighterdaysahead could light up Champion Hurdle
Constitution Hill has seen off every challenge with ease in winning all 10 of his races to date, but he could be facing his sternest opponent so far in the Champion Hurdle today and Brighterdaysahead (4.00) can also boast the strongest recent piece of form in the field.
Smart, smooth, calm in a crisis What can the world expect from Canada's new PM?
Smart, smooth, tough and a liberal globalist to the ends of his fingertips. That was how Mark Carney came across in his near seven-year stint as governor of the Bank of England.
Kursk region Russian forces speed up counteroffensive
Russian forces are trying to cross the border and gain a foothold in Ukraine's Sumy province as they press ahead with a counteroffensive aiming to eliminate the last of Kyiv's positions in the Russian Kursk region.
'I'd never seen someone coach that way. Mikel was the one. He inspired me'
Jack Wilshere talks role models, marathon running and Arsenal as he revels in his new role as a budding coach
'We were kids and it was out of our control. But we got on with it'
The big interview Harry Skelton Jockey and brother of likely champion trainer Dan talks about past trauma, his hopes for Cheltenham and dealing with high expectations
Boys 'significantly' outperform girls in maths and science tests
Boys in England are \"significantly\" outperforming girls in maths and science, overturning recent claims that boys are falling behind girls at school.
Arsenal primed to appoint former Atlético guru Berta
Andrea Berta is primed to join Arsenal as their new sporting director.
Syria Over 1,000 Dead as New Regime and Loyalists Clash
Clashes between Syrian security services and fighters loyal to the ousted Assad regime erupted last Thursday and ongoing fighting has left more than 1,000 people dead, including 745 civilians, according to a war monitor.
Festival crowds will be down for a third year in succession
Cheltenham racecourse has effectively confirmed that crowds at its showpiece meeting will be down for the third year running when the 2025 festival opens today, while also suggesting \"unforgettable days out\" for racegoers this year will be the catalyst for a revival in the festival's fortunes from 2026.
'I contemplated the unthinkable': Gascón on award season 'storm'
Karla Sofía Gascón has spoken about the \"unexpected, devastating storm\" of awards season after her hopes of winning an Oscar were dashed when offensive social media posts surfaced a month before the ceremony.
Staley accuses FCA of trying to 'destroy' his reputation
The former Barclays chief executive Jes Staley has accused the UK's financial regulator of seeking to \"destroy\" his reputation in banking and making \"no attempt\" to understand his relationship with the child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pollution from plastic 'cuts global food supply'
The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by damaging the ability of plants to photosynthesise, according to an assessment.
The real thing Vintage fur is back as 'boom boom' replaces quiet luxury
Gabriela Hearst is an ethical fashion designer with sustainability at the heart of her brand. And she wants to sell you a mink coat.
Smoker's paradise
Anarchic Szczesny's human touch lends higher meaning to Barcelona's title push