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Industry backed apps designed to cut drinking mislead users researchers warn
Some apps and websites backed by the alcohol industry which are designed to help people manage their health contain blatant misinformation and could persuade people to drink more, researchers say..
Zoo names endangered mischievous penguin chicks after Oasis frontmen
Hertfordshire Zoo has announced the hatching of two endangered African penguin chicks, named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher..
King to host Emir of Qatar at Buckingham Palace for incoming state visit
The Emir of Qatar is to pay a state visit to the UK hosted by the King, Buckingham Palace has announced..
Sue Gray will miss key meeting of regional leaders to take short break
Sir Keir Starmers embattled former chief of staff Sue Gray will miss a meeting of regional leaders seen as key to her new role as she takes a break before returning to work, it is understood..
Date confirmed for first Commons debate on assisted dying for a decade
Assisted dying will be debated and voted on in the House of Commons next month, for the first time for almost a decade..
Police officer who shot Chris Kaba tells court his actions were lawful
The police officer who shot Chris Kaba dead says he understands the distress caused to his family but that his actions were lawful, proportionate and necessary as he was trying to save the lives of his colleagues, a jury has heard..
Israeli strike on a school turned shelter in Gaza kills at least 27 people
An Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 27 people, Palestinian medical officials said..
Kate makes visit with William to meet bereaved Southport stabbing families
The Princess of Wales has made a surprise visit with her husband to meet the bereaved families of the Southport stabbing victims..
Further 65 women tell BBC of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed
A further 65 women have come forward to the BBC with allegations of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed stretching as far back as 1977..
Zelensky outlines victory plan in No 10 talks with Starmer and Nato chief
Volodymyr Zelensky presented his victory plan to Sir Keir Starmer as pressure mounted on the UK to give Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets in Russia..
Police recorded religious hate crime up by 25 after Israel Hamas conflict
Police-recorded religious hate crime in England and Wales was up by a quarter over the past year, driven by a rise in offences against Jews and Muslims since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict, official figures show..
UKs highest ranking Catholic urges flock to oppose assisted dying Bill
The UKs highest ranking Catholic has urged his flock to write to their MPs to oppose proposed changes in assisted dying law..