UN-backed experts accuse Israel of sexual and gender-based violence in Gaza
United Nations-backed experts have accused Israel of “the systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence” in its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Sara Sharif’s father should have received whole life order, Court of Appeal told
The father of Sara Sharif should have been given a whole life order for his daughter’s murder, the Court of Appeal has been told. Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were jailed for life with minimum ...
We can’t abandon Ukraine, say British aid volunteers amid proposed ceasefire
The “few British aid workers” still delivering supplies to Ukraine have said they are unsure of what they are “walking into right now”, amid a proposed ceasefire deal. Kyiv says it is ready to accept ...
Number on Universal Credit for health or disability up by half a million in year
The number of claimants on Universal Credit (UC) with a health condition or disability restricting their ability to work rose by half a million in a year, the latest figures show.
Police appeal for information on missing Cockermouth girl, 13
A TEENAGE girl has gone missing from Cockermouth- with police 'concerned for the welfare' of the 13 year old.
Items found with 18th-century suspected murder victim go on show
The belongings of an 18th-century suspected murder victim found in a peat bank have gone on show in a new exhibition. The body of the young man, thought to be aged between 20 and 25, was discovered on ...
eBay: Royal Mint rarest coins as 20p coin sells for £90
We are all being urged to check our change after a rare Royal Mint 20p coin sold for 450 times its face value on eBay. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched £90 at auction.
Certain Nationwide customers can get £100 for free
Nationwide is offering a free £100 to certain customers as part of its 'Fairer Share' scheme. This remains separate from the £50 payouts linked to the Virgin Money deal announced this week. The bonus ...
2.3 million pensioners to receive huge £181 million payout
Royal London has announced that over two million customers will share a £181 million ProfitShare payout. The pension company explained that 2.3 million customers in total will benefit as part of its ...
Pill approved that will transform treatment of endometriosis
The NHS has approved a new pill that is designed to transform the treatment of endometriosis. The combination drug will help around 1,000 women every year in England who suffer from the debilitating ...
Wayne Rooney reveals he could follow wife Coleen with I’m A Celebrity… stint
Wayne Rooney has suggested he could one day follow wife Coleen onto I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – but Strictly is out of the question as one of England’s greatest ever footballers says he has ...
Polish president calls on US to place nuclear weapons in Poland
Poland’s president Andrzej Duda has again called on the US to deploy nuclear weapons to Poland as a deterrent to Russia. Mr Duda’s appeal – made in an interview with the Financial Times – is the ...