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UK authorities help to seize 'narco sub' and record cocaine haul in Atlantic Ocean
British police have helped in seizing a record nine-tonne haul of cocaine from a 'narco sub' in the Atlantic Ocean.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:42:00 +0000
British police have helped in seizing a record nine-tonne haul of cocaine from a 'narco sub' in the Atlantic Ocean.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:42:00 +0000
'I don't understand why he took his own life': A mother's fight for TikTok data
Ellen Roome began campaigning for a change in the law after her 14-year-old son died.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:42:00 +0000
Ellen Roome began campaigning for a change in the law after her 14-year-old son died.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:42:00 +0000
Almost 600 jobs lost but many saved as Revolution owner enters administration
Almost 1,600 jobs have been saved and a further 600 lost after the owner of Revolution bars went into administration.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:32:00 +0000
Almost 1,600 jobs have been saved and a further 600 lost after the owner of Revolution bars went into administration.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:32:00 +0000
US moves captured tanker captain and first officer from UK waters
The captain and first officer of a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker captured by American forces have been taken out of UK territory by the US Coast Guard, a court has been told.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:47:00 +0000
The captain and first officer of a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker captured by American forces have been taken out of UK territory by the US Coast Guard, a court has been told.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Menopause 'triggers loss of brain matter which could explain women's higher dementia risk'
Women face a significant loss of grey matter in the brain after menopause, which may explain why they are more likely to suffer dementia than men, a new study suggests.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:40:00 +0000
Women face a significant loss of grey matter in the brain after menopause, which may explain why they are more likely to suffer dementia than men, a new study suggests.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:40:00 +0000
TV star 'didn't expect to see last Christmas'
Dame Esther Rantzen has described living with terminal cancer, saying she "didn't expect to see last Christmas" - as she criticised delays to assisted dying legislation.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:32:00 +0000
Dame Esther Rantzen has described living with terminal cancer, saying she "didn't expect to see last Christmas" - as she criticised delays to assisted dying legislation.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:32:00 +0000
'Very deep poverty' hits 6.8 million in the UK
The number of people living in "very deep poverty" in the UK is at the highest level in more than 30 years, a charity has warned.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:34:00 +0000
The number of people living in "very deep poverty" in the UK is at the highest level in more than 30 years, a charity has warned.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:34:00 +0000
'We're throwing the kitchen sink at this': Labour's rivals target major by-election scalp amid Burnham row
Reform UK and the Green Party are eyeing victory in 2026's first parliamentary by-election, as Sir Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over the decision to block Andy Burnham from standing for Labour.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:05:00 +0000
Reform UK and the Green Party are eyeing victory in 2026's first parliamentary by-election, as Sir Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over the decision to block Andy Burnham from standing for Labour.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:05:00 +0000
Man attacked by Nottingham triple killer says: 'Someone's got to take the blame for this person coming out'
"It's like starting life again," says Wayne Birkett, who suffered life-changing injuries in a killing spree which left three people stabbed to death.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:40:00 +0000
"It's like starting life again," says Wayne Birkett, who suffered life-changing injuries in a killing spree which left three people stabbed to death.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:40:00 +0000
Tougher new driver rules aimed at cutting fatal crashes coming to Northern Ireland
Learner drivers in Northern Ireland must wait six months before taking a practical test as part of sweeping new reforms.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:33:00 +0000
Learner drivers in Northern Ireland must wait six months before taking a practical test as part of sweeping new reforms.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:33:00 +0000