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RAF jets shoot down drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain
Two drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0000
Two drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0000
The Royal Family knows the world is watching - but it can't control the Epstein scandal
At a time when there is so much attention around the Royal Family, this was going to be a significant day.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:10:00 +0000
At a time when there is so much attention around the Royal Family, this was going to be a significant day.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:10:00 +0000
Taxpayers could fund funeral for Soham murderer Ian Huntley
Taxpayers could pay towards the costs of Ian Huntley's cremation or funeral, unless his family makes alternative arrangements.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0000
Taxpayers could pay towards the costs of Ian Huntley's cremation or funeral, unless his family makes alternative arrangements.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0000
Nine arrested over disorder after Rangers v Celtic match - with number expected to rise
Nine people have been arrested after clashes between fans broke out when Celtic knocked Rangers out of the Scottish Cup on Sunday.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:23:00 +0000
Nine people have been arrested after clashes between fans broke out when Celtic knocked Rangers out of the Scottish Cup on Sunday.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:23:00 +0000
Gerry Adams appears to wear bulletproof vest for court appearance
Gerry Adams was "directly responsible for and complicit" in the decisions made by the Provisional IRA to detonate bombs on the British mainland, the High Court has heard.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:40:00 +0000
Gerry Adams was "directly responsible for and complicit" in the decisions made by the Provisional IRA to detonate bombs on the British mainland, the High Court has heard.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:40:00 +0000
British teen Sky Brown is skateboarding world champion again
British teenager Sky Brown has become the new skateboarding world champion, after previously claiming the title aged 14.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:21:00 +0000
British teenager Sky Brown has become the new skateboarding world champion, after previously claiming the title aged 14.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:21:00 +0000
Syrian charged with crimes against humanity in UK first
A Syrian man has been charged with murder as a crime against humanity in a first prosecution of its kind in the UK.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:33:00 +0000
A Syrian man has been charged with murder as a crime against humanity in a first prosecution of its kind in the UK.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:33:00 +0000
Starmer facing new Labour rebellion as MPs fight to extend porn ban
The government is trying to find a solution to banning depictions of step-incest in online pornography amid warnings of a "significant rebellion" from female MPs.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:46:00 +0000
The government is trying to find a solution to banning depictions of step-incest in online pornography amid warnings of a "significant rebellion" from female MPs.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:46:00 +0000
Fire shuts Scotland's busiest train station for at least two days
A fire at a vape shop has forced the closure of Scotland's busiest railway station for at least two days, Network Rail has said.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:52:00 +0000
A fire at a vape shop has forced the closure of Scotland's busiest railway station for at least two days, Network Rail has said.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:52:00 +0000
Two jailed after 'dangerous' lorry pursuit involving three police forces
Two men in a lorry containing more than £40,000 worth of stolen tyres have been jailed after a "dangerous pursuit" involving police from three different forces.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0000
Two men in a lorry containing more than £40,000 worth of stolen tyres have been jailed after a "dangerous pursuit" involving police from three different forces.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0000