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LGBT fans to boycott World Cup in Qatar over country’s stance on the community

LGBT fans to boycott World Cup in Qatar over country’s stance on the community

LGBT fans to boycott World Cup in Qatar over country’s stance on the community

29 October 2022

The Fifa World Cup is taking place in Qatar between November 20 and December 18.


Shame of addiction still stopping people from getting help – Princess of Wales

Shame of addiction still stopping people from getting help – Princess of Wales

Shame of addiction still stopping people from getting help – Princess of Wales

29 October 2022

Kate’s message comes at the start of Addiction Awareness Week.


‘Imaginative’ experts helped convict Stephen Lawrence’s killers, scientist says

‘Imaginative’ experts helped convict Stephen Lawrence’s killers, scientist says

‘Imaginative’ experts helped convict Stephen Lawrence’s killers, scientist says

29 October 2022

Professor Angela Gallop said vital evidence in the murder was found by looking from ‘a different angle’ to see if anything had been missed.


Rock and Roll Hall of Fame remembers its last inaugural inductee Jerry Lee Lewis

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame remembers its last inaugural inductee Jerry Lee Lewis

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame remembers its last inaugural inductee Jerry Lee Lewis

28 October 2022

Lewis was part of the Hall of Fame’s first class in 1986, alongside other greats including Buddy Holly, James Brown and Elvis Presley.


More of UK’s aid budget spent inside UK than in poor countries – experts

More of UK’s aid budget spent inside UK than in poor countries – experts

More of UK’s aid budget spent inside UK than in poor countries – experts

28 October 2022

Much of the pot is being spent on housing Ukrainian refugees, leaving less to fund humanitarian programmes in Africa and Asia.


Reports of RAF pilots teaching in China spark national security concerns

Reports of RAF pilots teaching in China spark national security concerns

Reports of RAF pilots teaching in China spark national security concerns

28 October 2022

The MoD reportedly sent serving RAF pilots to Beijing to teach their Chinese counterparts in 2016.


Head of Royal Navy orders investigation into ‘abhorrent’ allegations

Head of Royal Navy orders investigation into ‘abhorrent’ allegations

Head of Royal Navy orders investigation into ‘abhorrent’ allegations

28 October 2022

Admiral Sir Ben Key said he was ‘deeply disturbed’ by the allegations.


Twitter will form content moderation council – Elon Musk

Twitter will form content moderation council – Elon Musk

Twitter will form content moderation council – Elon Musk

28 October 2022

Elon Musk has completed his high-profile 44 billion dollar (£38 billion) takeover of the social media giant.


Northern Ireland Secretary faces criticism over failure to set election date

Northern Ireland Secretary faces criticism over failure to set election date

Northern Ireland Secretary faces criticism over failure to set election date

28 October 2022

Chris Heaton-Harris had promised he would announce a date for an Assembly election if efforts to restore devolution failed.


Amanda Staveley gave ‘false picture’ over Newcastle United finances, court told

Amanda Staveley gave ‘false picture’ over Newcastle United finances, court told

Amanda Staveley gave ‘false picture’ over Newcastle United finances, court told

28 October 2022

The takeover of the Magpies by an 80% Saudi-backed consortium completed in October last year was brokered by Ms Staveley.


Above-average temperatures to continue over final October weekend

Above-average temperatures to continue over final October weekend

Above-average temperatures to continue over final October weekend

28 October 2022

Forecasters say the mild temperatures are ‘unusual but not exceptional’.


We must starve terrorists of money and tech, Cleverly to tell UN meeting

We must starve terrorists of money and tech, Cleverly to tell UN meeting

We must starve terrorists of money and tech, Cleverly to tell UN meeting

28 October 2022

Countries must join forces to ‘fight terrorist ideologies online’, the Foreign Secretary will say.


Two jailed for ‘enslaving man to line their own pockets’

Two jailed for ‘enslaving man to line their own pockets’

Two jailed for ‘enslaving man to line their own pockets’

28 October 2022

A woman was also given a suspended sentence for her role in exploiting the vulnerable victim.


Rock’n’roll great Jerry Lee Lewis dies aged 87

Rock’n’roll great Jerry Lee Lewis dies aged 87

Rock’n’roll great Jerry Lee Lewis dies aged 87

28 October 2022

The American star was one of the last survivors of a generation of groundbreaking performers which included Elvis Presley and Little Richard.


NI Secretary fails to set date for election after Stormont deadline passes

NI Secretary fails to set date for election after Stormont deadline passes

NI Secretary fails to set date for election after Stormont deadline passes

28 October 2022

Chris Heaton-Harris said he would still call the Assembly election but would meet with parties first.


Big Ben to be put back to GMT for first time after huge restoration

Big Ben to be put back to GMT for first time after huge restoration

Big Ben to be put back to GMT for first time after huge restoration

28 October 2022

All faces of the Houses of Parliament’s clock tower will be put back for the first time in five years.


Sharks circle PM in new Belfast mural

Sharks circle PM in new Belfast mural

Sharks circle PM in new Belfast mural

28 October 2022

The artwork on Hill Street has been updated several times to reflect the twists and turns of the Conservative leadership contest.


Sturgeon to attend Cop27 as Sunak focuses on ‘depressing domestic challenges’

Sturgeon to attend Cop27 as Sunak focuses on ‘depressing domestic challenges’

Sturgeon to attend Cop27 as Sunak focuses on ‘depressing domestic challenges’

28 October 2022

The Scottish First Minister will travel to the climate conference in Egypt next month.


Elon Musk: First hours of Twitter reign hit by concerns over online safety

Elon Musk: First hours of Twitter reign hit by concerns over online safety

Elon Musk: First hours of Twitter reign hit by concerns over online safety

28 October 2022

Campaigners and Twitter users have raised fears over Mr Musk’s plans to reshape the platform.


US imposes sanctions on group behind Salman Rushdie bounty

US imposes sanctions on group behind Salman Rushdie bounty

US imposes sanctions on group behind Salman Rushdie bounty

28 October 2022

The writer has been the target of a decades-old fatwa by the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini calling for his death.


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