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Dana Abuqamar, 19, has said she's had her student visa revoked

Palestinian student who said she was ‘full of pride’ at Hamas October 7 attack has visa revoked

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Schoolboy could be expelled for not cutting his hair, as he slams 'disrespectful' treatment

Rouen's synagogue

Police shoot dead armed man trying to 'burn synagogue' in France

More than 6,000 banks have closed in the UK

Britain's 6,000th bank branch shuts its doors for good as milestone highlights 'disastrous' impact on high street

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Court delays are preventing rape victims from coming forward, a senior police commander has said.

Court delays preventing rape victims from coming forward, says senior police commander

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Schoolboy could be expelled for not cutting his hair, as he slams 'disrespectful' treatment

Dana Abuqamar, 19, has said she's had her student visa revoked

Palestinian student who said she was ‘full of pride’ at Hamas October 7 attack has visa revoked

South West Water boss Susan Davy has apologised

Water boss 'truly sorry' for parasites in Devon supply, as a grandmother is rushed to hospital among 'hundreds ill'

Rouen's synagogue

Police shoot dead armed man trying to 'burn synagogue' in France

Colin Pitchfork (main) Dawn Ashworth (top right) and Lynda Mann (bottom right)

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork to have parole hearing held in public after 36 years in prison

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Court delays are preventing rape victims from coming forward, a senior police commander has said.

Court delays preventing rape victims from coming forward, says senior police commander

Warm weather is set to return

Exact dates hot weather to return with temperatures to reach high 20s in 'mini-heatwave'

Captain Adrian Coghill has been expelled from Russia

Russia expels British diplomat, after UK orders Moscow's military attache to leave 'for spying'

Nicola Lethbridge and Zoe Rider killed Stephen Koszyczarski

Two women tortured and murdered 'quiet, shy' neighbour after falsely accusing him of being a paedophile

More than 6,000 banks have closed in the UK

Britain's 6,000th bank branch shuts its doors for good as milestone highlights 'disastrous' impact on high street

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Dublin ‘portal’ to New York turned off after Irish pranksters hold aloft images of burning Twin Towers

'Portal' live-stream connecting Dublin and New York to reopen within days after closing due to 'inappropriate behaviour'

Giovanni Pernice is understood to have quit Strictly Come Dancing

Giovanni Pernice 'quits' Strictly Come Dancing after 'feuds' with celeb partners

Jeremy Hunt is promising further tax cuts if the Conservatives win the general election.

Jeremy Hunt to promise further tax cuts as he hits out at Labour over 'playground politics'

A Putin ally has warned of global war.

Russia issues fresh World War Three threat to West as Putin ally warns of 'global catastrophe'

Katy Price compared the Eurovision Song Contest to porn

Katie Price compares Eurovision to 'porn' and says Bafta invited 'riff raff' to awards

Labour’s six pledges are ‘woolly ideas’, says Tory chairman

Labour's six pledges are 'woolly ideas' and the party won't deliver for NHS and policing, says Tory party chairman

Queen Camilla says King Charles is "feeling better" as he continues cancer treatment

Queen Camilla says King is 'feeling better' after return to public duties but must 'behave himself' over packed schedule

Emergency services rushed to the car park of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church in Aberdeenshire last night

'Beautiful' baby girl killed after being hit by Land Rover in church car park named as devastated parents pay tribute

The Met Office expects temperatures to increase after heavy rain and thunder

Met Office gives verdict on May half-term as temperatures set to increase after days of heavy rain and thunder

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A sister has described the moment she punched a crocodile to save her sister.

'I wasn't going to leave her behind': Twin recalls punching crocodile to save sister

A grandmother has been rushed to hospital after drinking from the contaminated water supply.

Grandmother, 80, rushed to hospital with severe dehydration amid Devon parasite crisis - as cause of outbreak found

Tributes are being paid to the boy who fell from a window on the 15th floor of Jacobs House on New City Road this morning.

Father screamed 'my boy is dead' after five-year-old son 'fell from kitchen window' of 15th floor flat in east London

Staff at a high-security prison have fallen ill after a 'mass poisoning'.

‘Mass poisoning’ at high-security prison as staff taken ill after inmates 'spiked' canteen curry with ‘zombie drug’

Explosive charges are detonated to bring down sections of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge

All 21 crew still trapped on Baltimore cargo ship, seven weeks after bridge collapse

Slovakia's prime minister escaped death 'by just a hair' according to the country's president elect Peter Pelligrini

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico escaped death ‘by just a hair’ - as ‘lone wolf’ suspect charged over shooting

Sir Iain Duncan Smith has campaigned for new laws over dangerous cyclists

Killer cyclists to be treated like dangerous drivers following proposed law changes

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Russia Ukraine War

Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea cuts power in Sevastopol

Panoramic view of Rouen from Gros-Horloge (Clock Tower) top, Normandy.

French police shoot man suspected of planning synagogue attack

Floating pier

First deliveries of aid for Gaza Strip move across newly built floating pier

North Korea

North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles day after US and South Korea jet drill

World Court Israel Palestinians

Israel to respond to genocide charges at UN’s top court

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt (L), Andrew Bailey (R)

Chancellor warns Bank of England against cutting interest rates too quickly warning inflation could spike again

Supermarkets have been warned they must start selling items at the appropriate price levels

Grocery stores caught charging wrong prices for everyday staples including coffee and crisps - see full list of items

Lidl is planning to expand across the country

Lidl set to open hundreds of new stores across the UK - here's how you could earn £20k by helping them

Inflation now stands at its lowest level in two-and-a-half years

Inflation eases to 3.2% putting pressure on Bank of England to cut interest rates

Many people are still struggling with bills

Number of people missing bill payments comes down, although millions still struggling financially

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Russia has amassed over 500,000 troops on its front line with Ukraine

Russia 'amasses more than half a million troops on front line,' with outlook 'bleak' for Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told Ukraine that the US stands beside them, during a surprise visit to Kyiv.

'You are not alone': Blinken vows to bring Ukraine 'closer to Nato' during surprise visit to Kyiv

Grant Shapps has continued to back Ukraine

Grant Shapps says his ‘money’s still on Ukraine’ to defeat Russia, as he blames US funding delays for Kharkiv setback

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 10, 2024 - Rescuers are seen at work at a house after a Russian missile attack, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine

Russian military says it has seized control of nine villages in northeastern Ukraine as fighting in Kharkiv intensifies

Putin warns of 'global' war in Russian Victory Day speech as single tank is paraded for second year running

Putin warns of 'global' war during Russian Victory Day rant - but only one tank paraded as Ukraine conflict rages on

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Sir Keir Starmer speaks during his visit to the Backstage Centre, Purfleet, Thursday

Keir Starmer says he's not the heir to Tony Blair - but he won't mind if you think he is

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Keir Starmer vows UK's 'decline is not inevitable', as he unveils six point pitch to voters ahead of election

Keir Starmer to unveil six point Blair-style plan in first election pitch to voters

Keir Starmer to unveil six point Blair-style plan in first election pitch to voters

Junior Doctors and Government to enter talks overseen by an 'external mediator'

Junior doctors and Government to enter immediate talks over pay dispute

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Andrew Marr puts Sir Robert Buckland on the spot over Natalie Elphicke's lobbying approach

Andrew Marr puts Sir Robert Buckland on spot about concealing Natalie Elphicke's lobbying approach

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'It happens to so many girls': LBC joins Met police officers on the frontline of Britain's spiking epidemic

'It happens to so many girls': LBC joins Met police officers on the frontline of Britain's spiking epidemic
Is 'Princess' Meghan the person to take on Trump?

Is 'Princess' Meghan the person to take on Trump?

Dine and dash is getting out of control and destroying businesses - but there's an easy way we can stop it

Dine and dash is getting out of control and destroying businesses - but there's an easy way we can stop it
NATO is conducting it's largest post-Cold War exercises under the spectre of Russia

Three days with the British troops on NATO's biggest exercise in Europe since the Cold War

Eden Golan embodies the Eurovision spirit, Alan Mendoza says

Israel's Eden Golan embodies the Eurovision spirit - unlike those who want to silence her

Dover residents were left baffled by the defection of their local MP from the Tories to Labour

Gobsmacked Dover residents slam Natalie Elphicke's defection leaving locals totally p***ed off
John Swinney, Scotland' new First Minister, contemplates the challenges ahead

John Swinney has the golden ticket, but he'll find little sweet in Scottish politics

Another week, another Chinese hack - now's the time for action not words, we need to sanction Beijing

Another week, another Chinese hack - now's the time for action not words, we need to sanction Beijing

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The boy died in a fall from Jacobs House, Plaistow

Tragedy as 'happy, smiley, energetic' boy, six, dies after falling from 15th floor of London tower block
The mother had not been properly restrained in her seat when she was thrown from the ride, the HSE said

Terrifying moment mum flung from London funfair ride while horrified daughter watches on, as bosses sentenced
The arrest took place on Wednesday evening

Moment woman 'carrying machete' is arrested by taser-wielding police officers on north London residential street
An innocent woman was shot in a north London street in front of terrified children

'My leg, my leg': Harrowing screams of woman shot in 'gangland drive-by' in north London

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A man has been charged for the attempted murder of the Slovakian Prime Minister.

Man, 71, charged with attempted murder of Slovakian Prime Minister in ‘politically motivated’ shooting
Police to begin fresh search for body of Muriel McKay - 54 years after kidnap and murder

Police to begin fresh search for body of Muriel McKay - 54 years after kidnap and murder

There are fears the water parasite outbreak in Devon could last as long as 10 more days

Families panic buy bottled water as Devon parasite crisis continues - and water firm increases compensation by £100
These are the key moments from the trial against Rebecca Joynes.

Ten key moments in trial of teacher Rebecca Joynes accused of having sex with two teenage pupils
Shocking footage appears to show Mr Bin Omran being helped out of the cellar by rescuers

‘Kidnapped’ man presumed dead for 27 years found next door from family in neighbour’s cellar
Cryptospiridium has been found in Devon water supply

What is cryptosporidium, the parasite that's given people in Devon 'the worst illness ever'?
Georgia Brooke was pronounced dead at Bradford Royal Infirmary

Boyfriend choked professional dancer, 26, to death in 'sex game gone wrong' then hanged himself, inquest hears
Emergency services rushed to the car park of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church in Aberdeenshire last night

Baby girl killed in crash with Land Rover in church car park

King Charles jokes with Maya Jama as he delights celeb guests at glitzy Buckingham Palace Garden Party

King Charles jokes with Maya Jama as he delights celeb guests at glitzy Buckingham Palace Garden Party
Tesco has recalled the product

Tesco urgently recalls lunch favourite and warns 'do not eat' over fears it could contain 'pieces of glass'

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Rishi Sunak outside 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak facts: Height, wife, children and policies revealed

Big Freeze

Arctic blast sets off government's Cold Weather Payment - but are you eligible for the £25 off energy bills?

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King Charles and Queen Camilla attend an OBE service at St Paul's Cathedral

King Charles attends fourth royal engagement in 48 hours as he's joined by Queen Camilla for OBE service
King Charles III's first official portrait since his coronation

Charles unveils first portrait since Coronation which includes butterfly capturing 'metamorphosis from Prince to King'

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Mr Zahawi announced he is stepping down

Tory exodus grows as former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi to stand down at next election in latest blow for Rishi Sunak
Counting is now underway after polls officially closed at 10pm

Local Elections 2024: Votes roll in as Tories brace for difficult night across England and Wales
The polls have opened across England

Polls open across England for local elections as new voter ID laws require photo identification at ballot boxes
Rishi Sunak says the election will take place in the second half of the year

Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out July election after Rwanda bill passes

Prime Minister refuses to be drawn on election date adding his sights are set 'beyond' timings

Prime Minister refuses to be drawn on election timings saying his sights are set 'beyond' an exact date
Rishi Sunak's inner circle has reportedly urged him to call a summer election.

Rishi Sunak urged to hold summer election as aides fear he 'cannot hold on until autumn' amid Tory rebel plot
Brits could be heading to the polls in October, Jeremy Hunt has suggested

Brits will head to the polls in October, Jeremy Hunt suggests, as election rumours swirl

James Heappey, Theresa May, Matt Hancock and Harriet Harman who are among the MPs standing down

The MPs who are standing down at the election: Full list of those quitting the Commons

'Tip of the iceberg': Up to 100 Tory MPs 'to quit by election', insiders fear after Heappey stands down

'Tip of the iceberg': Up to 100 Tory MPs 'to quit by election', insiders fear after Heappey stands down
Taylor Swift Fans Gather Outside Concert Venue In Sydney

Gig ticket prices capped and touts face crackdown under Labour plan to stop music-lovers being ripped off

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Gordon Brown warns of 'worst figures for child poverty in living memory'

Gordon Brown warns of the 'worst figures for child poverty in living memory' with 4.3 million plunged into poverty
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs on Wednesday

Row over 'get out of jail free cards': Starmer mocks Sunak for banning rainbow lanyards in prison reform clash at PMQs
John Swinney said Rishi Sunak made "foolish" remarks about Scottish Nationalists

'Foolish and disrespectful' Sunak should apologise for Scottish Nationalism remarks, John Swinney tells LBC
Migrants have been returned to the UK from Ireland

Britain 'took back 50 migrants from Ireland', just months before Rishi Sunak said he was 'not interested' in returns
Children must not be taught about sex education until they are 13, the government has warned

Schools must not teach children about sex education or gender identity until they reach 13, government warns
The city of Oxford. England

Labour council will allow staff to 'refuse all contact' with people they find annoying

Rishi Sunak said "the next few years will be some of the most dangerous yet most transformational our country has ever known"

Sunak warns of 'dangerous years' ahead and says he can keep British families 'secure' in pre-election pitch to voters
Maria Caulfield has defended the government's record on maternity care

Minister admits maternity care should have been improved ‘years ago’, as study finds good treatment is an exception
Britain entering ‘dangerous era': Rishi to warn of challenges ahead in landmark speech

Britain entering ‘dangerous era': Rishi Sunak to warn of challenges ahead in landmark speech
Police 'make contact with Angela Rayner' as Labour deputy faces a quizzing over her two-homes row

Angela Rayner 'contacted by police' as Labour deputy faces quizzing over second home dispute

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APTOPIX Severe Weather Texas

Severe storms kill at least four people in Houston

North Korea Russia

Kim Jong Un’s sister denies North Korea has supplied weapons to Russia

Michael Cohen on his way to court

Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defence attacks key Trump trial witness

Soldiers assigned to the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) and sailors attached to the MV Roy P Benavidez assemble the Roll-On, Roll-Off Distribution Facility (RRDF), or floating pier, off th

US military says Gaza Strip pier project complete with aid to flow soon

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White House blocks release of Biden’s special counsel interview audio

Russia Ukraine War

Ukrainian forces ‘halt Russian advance in north-eastern town’

World Court Mexico Ecuador

UN’s top court urged to order ceasefire in Gaza to shield citizens in Rafah

Slovakia Prime Minister

‘Lone wolf’ charged with shooting Slovak prime minister Robert Fico

China Russia

China and Russia reaffirm ties as Moscow presses offensive in Ukraine

New Caledonia Unrest

Violence continues in New Caledonia despite France imposing state of emergency

Europe Meta

EU investigates Facebook and Instagram over ‘failure to protect children online’

Slovakia Prime Minister

Slovak PM Robert Fico in stable condition after assassination attempt

Georgia Divisive Law

Georgian president condemns ‘foreign influence’ law passed by parliament

Indonesia Volcano

Indonesian volcano at highest alert level after series of eruptions

Netherlands Government

The Netherlands veers sharply to the right with new government

South Korea Doctors strike

South Korean court backs government plan to boost medical school admissions

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Jeremy Hunt has said Labour would raise taxes

Labour ‘will help themselves to your family’s wallets,’ Jeremy Hunt claims, as he says tax cuts to come under Tories
APTOPIX Slovakia Prime Minister

Slovakian prime minister’s condition ‘not life threatening’ after shooting

China Russia

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping sign deal to deepen Russia-Chinese partnership

There are fears the water parasite outbreak in Devon could last as long as 10 more days

Parasite outbreak 'to last ten more days' - as school closes and shoppers panic buy bottled water
Steve Gillan hit out at the government for prison overcrowding

'A plaster on a gaping wound’: Prison union boss slams ministers as court dates delayed with 'jails to be full by June'
The man was arrested in Caddington, near Luton

Man arrested for terrorism offences and 'causing explosions', as police discover 'suspicious substances' at home
Jonnie Irwin's widow Jessica Holmes has spoken out about his death

Jonnie Irwin's widow tearfully opens up on beloved TV presenter's final days before dying of cancer
The Manchester police chief has told LBC he would like to see Premier League football clubs contributing more to covering the cost of match day policing.

Police chief urges Premier League clubs to contribute more to match day policing costs amid £28m blackhole
Slovakian PM Robert Fico's 'life is no longer at risk' after he was shot at five times

Slovakian PM Robert Fico 'will survive' after being shot at five times in 'politically motivated' assassination attempt
Safety concerns have sparked flight cancellation fears

British holidaymakers face summer chaos as hundreds of flights at risk because of lack of planes amid Boeing crisis

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Armistice Day marks the signing of the armistice in 1918

Armistice Day: What is it about and when will the two-minute silence be held?

Kwasi Kwarteng's mini Budget has had an impact on mortgages, pensions and the cost of living as a whole

Mortgages, pensions and the value of the pound: How the economic turmoil might affect you

How many Prime Ministers have served throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s reign?

How Many British Prime Ministers Have Served Throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign?

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Harry and Meghan pictured on their trip to Nigeria. Their Archewell charity has been declared 'delinquent'

Harry and Meghan break silence after Archewell charity declared 'delinquent' over 'lost cheque'
Harry and Meghan on their trip to Nigeria

Harry and Meghan's Archewell charity could be ‘fined or suspended over late tax returns’

King Charles reveals side-effect of ongoing treatment in emotional chat with cancer sufferer

King Charles reveals side-effect of ongoing treatment in emotional chat with cancer sufferer

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Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia leave Bute House after he announced his resignation as SNP leader and First Minister.

Humza Yousaf's blowing up of his Green pact fatally buried its shrapnel in the heart of his leadership
Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens, Gina Davidson writes.

Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens

Princess Kate revealed she was receiving treatment for cancer this evening.

Princess Kate: Now close the door, draw the curtains and focus on you!

We should be asking why Gen Z are struggling not reprimanding them for it, Natasha Devon argues.

Generation Sicknote: If Gen Z are struggling to work then that’s a reflection of the lack of support available to them
Sunak called for an end to the descent into 'mob rule'.

Sunak is blaming the fallout of his political losses on protests - and cutting off the lifeblood of our democracy
Humza Yousaf's troubles continue to plague him in 2024.

Be careful what you wish for is a phrase coined for Humza Yousaf

Royal Mail proposals to axe Saturday post would undoubtedly hit a nerve, writes Tina McKenzie.

Small businesses shouldn't have to bear the brunt if Royal Mail axes Saturday post

Rishi Sunak still faces a big fight over Rwanda

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda woes are far from over as he faces Lords challenge and Tory critics circle
Caller tells Shelagh his solution to illegal immigration.

LBC caller tells Shelagh Fogarty that the Channel islands are the answer to 'illegal immigration'
'Rishi Sunak chooses to do the self interested party politics': Shelagh Fogarty reflects on Tories' immigration policies

'Rishi Sunak chooses to do the self-interested party politics': Shelagh Fogarty reflects on Tories' migration policies