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‘Essential not to lose focus’ on war in Ukraine, Varadkar warns

‘Essential not to lose focus’ on war in Ukraine, Varadkar warns

‘Essential not to lose focus’ on war in Ukraine, Varadkar warns

27 October 2023

The Taoiseach said there was a need to ‘double down on’ political, military and financial support for Ukraine.


Husband jailed for life for murder of university lecturer wife in knife attack

Husband jailed for life for murder of university lecturer wife in knife attack

Husband jailed for life for murder of university lecturer wife in knife attack

27 October 2023

Ertan Ersoy has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 25 years.


Cadbury World master chocolatiers make 50kg chocolate Halloween toad

Cadbury World master chocolatiers make 50kg chocolate Halloween toad

Cadbury World master chocolatiers make 50kg chocolate Halloween toad

27 October 2023

The toad is designed to be ‘as whimsical as possible without being too scary’.


Varadkar cautions against supermajority in any future Irish unity vote

Varadkar cautions against supermajority in any future Irish unity vote

Varadkar cautions against supermajority in any future Irish unity vote

27 October 2023

The Taoiseach said there is not enough talk to convince people in Northern Ireland “that a united Ireland would be a warm home for them”.


Irish premier says EU position on Israel-Palestine conflict is evolving

Irish premier says EU position on Israel-Palestine conflict is evolving

Irish premier says EU position on Israel-Palestine conflict is evolving

27 October 2023

Leo Varadkar said he was satisfied with the language of an agreed statement from 27 EU leaders issued on Thursday.


ChatGPT maker among AI firms to publish safety policies in transparency push

ChatGPT maker among AI firms to publish safety policies in transparency push

ChatGPT maker among AI firms to publish safety policies in transparency push

27 October 2023

OpenAI is one of six tech giants to have published their responses to a Government request for AI safety policy details.


Man accused of ‘terror-motivated’ attacks further charged with assault

Man accused of ‘terror-motivated’ attacks further charged with assault

Man accused of ‘terror-motivated’ attacks further charged with assault

27 October 2023

Ahmed Alid, 44, is accused of murder, attempted murder, and two counts of assaulting emergency workers by beating.


Scottish Government deleted most pandemic WhatsApp messages, inquiry believes

Scottish Government deleted most pandemic WhatsApp messages, inquiry believes

Scottish Government deleted most pandemic WhatsApp messages, inquiry believes

27 October 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said the matter is being investigated.


Nadine Dorries teases meaning behind title of book on Boris Johnson’s downfall

Nadine Dorries teases meaning behind title of book on Boris Johnson’s downfall

Nadine Dorries teases meaning behind title of book on Boris Johnson’s downfall

27 October 2023

It will be published on November 9.


Wilko shops to return to high street by Christmas, says new brand owner

Wilko shops to return to high street by Christmas, says new brand owner

Wilko shops to return to high street by Christmas, says new brand owner

27 October 2023

CDS Superstores said the first two standalone Wilko ‘concept stores’ will be opened in Plymouth and Exeter.


UK ministers continue to resist calls for ceasefire in Middle East

UK ministers continue to resist calls for ceasefire in Middle East

UK ministers continue to resist calls for ceasefire in Middle East

27 October 2023

Minister Gillian Keegan said the Government would not want to ‘cross that line of telling Israel it has anything but the right to defend itself’.


Sadiq Khan becomes latest Labour figure to back Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Sadiq Khan becomes latest Labour figure to back Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Sadiq Khan becomes latest Labour figure to back Israel-Hamas ceasefire

27 October 2023

Sir Keir Starmer has faced calls from within his own party to back a ceasefire, as the conflict continues to escalate.


Rail services suspended as weather warning for rain extended

Rail services suspended as weather warning for rain extended

Rail services suspended as weather warning for rain extended

27 October 2023

No direct ScotRail trains between the central belt and Aberdeen and Inverness will operate until Sunday.


Israel has right to defend itself, Labour frontbencher tells dissenting MPs

Israel has right to defend itself, Labour frontbencher tells dissenting MPs

Israel has right to defend itself, Labour frontbencher tells dissenting MPs

27 October 2023

Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed has said he ’empathises’ with MPs angry about the party leadership’s stance on the crisis in Gaza.


Crispin Blunt arrest not sign of wider cultural issue in Tory party – Keegan

Crispin Blunt arrest not sign of wider cultural issue in Tory party – Keegan

Crispin Blunt arrest not sign of wider cultural issue in Tory party – Keegan

27 October 2023

Mr Blunt, a former minister, identified himself as the man that Surrey Police detained, before his release on condition bail.


IAG profits up 56% due to ‘strong demand across all routes’

IAG profits up 56% due to ‘strong demand across all routes’

IAG profits up 56% due to ‘strong demand across all routes’

27 October 2023

The business said pre-tax profit rose from just over one billion euros in the third quarter of last year to 1.6 billion euros.


NatWest showed ‘serious failings’ in Nigel Farage account closure, probe finds

NatWest showed ‘serious failings’ in Nigel Farage account closure, probe finds

NatWest showed ‘serious failings’ in Nigel Farage account closure, probe finds

27 October 2023

The decision to shut down Mr Farage’s bank account was lawful, and predominately commercial, an independent review found.


Data says thousands of banned dogs living in British homes with owners

Data says thousands of banned dogs living in British homes with owners

Data says thousands of banned dogs living in British homes with owners

27 October 2023

Most of the dogs are in England and are pit bull terriers.


Timeline: Elon Musk’s chaotic first year in charge of Twitter

Timeline: Elon Musk’s chaotic first year in charge of Twitter

Timeline: Elon Musk’s chaotic first year in charge of Twitter

27 October 2023

In that time he’s changed the site’s name to X and sacked more than half the company’s staff.


Elon Musk’s first year at Twitter ‘hugely damaging’

Elon Musk’s first year at Twitter ‘hugely damaging’

Elon Musk’s first year at Twitter ‘hugely damaging’

27 October 2023

The billionaire’s first anniversary as X owner has brought new criticism of his running of the site.


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