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a massive county lines crackdown took place last week.

Week-long county lines crackdown sees 1,600 arrested as £3 million worth of drugs and 557 weapons seized by police

Images have been released of the suspect wanted for the murder of Brian Thompson

Hunt for the smirking assassin: New York police release pictures of smiling suspect wanted for healthcare CEO killing

Two people were injured in the attack

Two injured in Melbourne synagogue fire as Australian PM condemns 'deliberate' antisemitic attack

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Russia's war in Ukraine has "not been worth" the suffering and misery it has caused, the Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin has told LBC's Andrew Marr.

Putin's war in Ukraine has 'not been worth it', Russian Ambassador to the UK tells LBC

A man has died after being attacked by a dog in east London (dog pictured is not the animal in question)

Man, 42, dies after being attacked by 'dangerous fighting dog' in London as owner charged

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Two people were injured in the attack

Two injured in Melbourne synagogue fire as Australian PM condemns 'deliberate' antisemitic attack

a massive county lines crackdown took place last week.

Week-long county lines crackdown sees 1,600 arrested as £3 million worth of drugs and 557 weapons seized by police

Keir Starmer Delivers 'Plan For Change' Speech

Labour pledges to take on nimbyism and usher in 'biggest building boom' in 50 years with 150 new infrastructure projects

A man has died after being attacked by a dog in east London (dog pictured is not the animal in question)

Man, 42, dies after being attacked by 'dangerous fighting dog' in London as owner charged

21 small boats were seized.

Suspects arrested in international operation targeting small-boat smugglers

London Mayor Sadiq Khan attends the inauguration of the Coronation Food Project hub

Sadiq Khan 'to be knighted' in New Year honours list

Harry at the New York Times Dealbook Summit

Prince Harry brushes Meghan Markle divorce rumours aside during New York conference.

Alleged spy Vanya Gaberova (L), Award-winning journalist Christo Grozev (R)

Russian spy discussed using 'true sexy b****' in honeytrap plot against award-winning journalist, court told

Emmanuel Macron delivered a scathing address on Thursday.

Macron vows to appoint new PM 'in coming days' after no confidence vote sees French government collapse

The warning was issued after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of California.

Tsunami warning cancelled after powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake hits northern California

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Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, delivers his final speech in the House of Lords.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says a 'head had to roll' in final House of Lords speech

Nikita Hand has been awarded costs in her civil action against Conor McGregor.

Nikita Hand wins £1.25m costs from Conor McGregor as jury finds she has been raped by MMA star

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Russia's war in Ukraine has "not been worth" the suffering and misery it has caused, the Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin has told LBC's Andrew Marr.

Putin's war in Ukraine has 'not been worth it', Russian Ambassador to the UK tells LBC

PM has unveiled the government's 'plan for change' including extra police and 1.5 million new homes

Britain is heading for a Reform revolution if Sir Keir Starmer doesn't deliver his 'Plan for Change'

Marks & Spencer flagship department store in Oxford Street

Not just a demolition but an M&S demolition! Flagship Oxford St store to be redeveloped after four year row

Eddie Ratcliffe, one of the two teenagers convicted of the murder of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, has appealed to have the length of his sentence reduced on account of his 'immaturity'.

Brianna Ghey killer has bid to have sentence reduced due to his ‘immaturity’ rejected

Images have been released of the suspect wanted for the murder of Brian Thompson

Hunt for the smirking assassin: New York police release pictures of smiling suspect wanted for healthcare CEO killing

Southern Giant Hornet (Vespa soror) Insecta.

Swarm of ‘murder hornets’ discovered in Europe for the first time - as scramble to track down nest begins

Eddie Ratcliffe, one of the two teenagers convicted of the murder of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, has appealed to have the length of his sentence reduced on account of his 'immaturity'.

Brianna Ghey killer appeals to have sentence reduced on account of 'immaturity'

Teacher, 33, jailed over naked Snapchat photos after telling boy, 15, 'I bet all the boys fancy me'

Teacher, 33, jailed over naked Snapchat photos after telling 15-year-old boy: 'I bet all the boys fancy me'

The Yasharahyalahs set up their own 'Kingdom' and buried their son in their garden

Drop out parents who set up their own 'kingdom' embalmed their dead son, 3, before burying him in their garden

Vasile Gorghescu, 42, was sentenced for murder on Tuesday

Man jailed for murder after violent stabbing attack in Stratford shopping centre car park

The father of an eight-year-old girl fatally stabbed on Sunday has been charged with her murder and the attempted murder of her mother.

Pictured: Father charged with murder of daughter, 8, and attempted murder of her mother

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier during the debate prior to the no-confidence votes on Prime Minister Barnier's administration at the National Assembly in Paris, France on December 4, 2024.

Le collapse du government: French PM Michel Barnier resigns after losing confidence vote

Starmer's six pledges explained: What is Labour's 'plan for change'?

Starmer's six pledges explained: What is Labour's 'plan for change' and what does it mean for you?

Cynthia Envivo and Ariana Grande at the "Wicked" Australian Premiere.

Mum sues Mattel over porn site URL printed on Wicked doll box

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FOX Nation Patriot Awards

Trump talks up election victory as he receives patriot of the year award

Australia Synagogue Fire

Australian leader blames antisemitism for arson that damaged synagogue

UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed

Hunt for gunman who killed medical insurance chief heads into third day

NASA Moon Missions

Nasa pushes back astronaut flights to the moon again

APTOPIX South Korea Martial Law

South Korea’s ruling party chief backs suspension of presidential powers of Yoon

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Students take gap years and ‘neglect studies’ as survey suggests Edinburgh rents skyrocketed by nearly two thirds in a year.

Students take gap years and ‘neglect studies’ as survey suggests Edinburgh rents skyrocketed by nearly two thirds in a year
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits she was wrong to say she wouldn't have to raise taxes before election

This year's Budget increased state spending by almost £70 billion per year

Chancellor seeks to calm markets after Budget borrowing spree sparks jitters

Key point of Rachel Reeves's budget

Budget 2024: Key points at a glance

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Car insurance is more expensive in more deprived parts of the UK

Car insurance costs hundreds of pounds more for drivers living in deprived areas

War in Ukraine

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Missiles have been fired into the Mediterranean

Putin test-fires hypersonic missiles into Mediterranean posing fresh threat to West

UK must confront Russia's 'aggression and recklessness' and China’s sophisticated cyber threats, warns GCHQ chief

UK must confront Russia's 'aggression and recklessness' and China’s sophisticated cyber threats, warns GCHQ chief

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during the annual Lord Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall in central London

Starmer vows to strengthen ties with Donald Trump as he refuses choice between US and EU

UK defence firms to be prioritised in new strategy as war game tests supply chain resilience and military readiness

UK defence firms to be prioritised in new strategy as war game tests supply chain resilience and military readiness

Russia will to raise is military spending

Russia hikes military spending to record levels as defence outgoings close to a third of entire budget

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Keir Starmer unveils the six 'milestones' for his government

Starmer's six pledges: PM unveils government's 'plan for change' including extra police and 1.5 million new homes

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Andrea Jenkyns announced she was joining Nigel Farage’s party yesterday

Labour calls for investigation over allegations Andrea Jenkyns was bribed to join Reform

Sir Chris Wormald will replace Simon Case as head of the civil service

Sir Chris Wormald named as new cabinet secretary and head of civil service

NHS bosses are warning that A&E could become like a 'war zone' because of Sir Keir Starmer's targets for routine operations.

Starmer's plans for NHS will turn A&E into a 'war zone', bosses warn PM

Labour is set to pledge to fix all Grenfell-style cladding on buildings in Government-funded schemes within five years.

Labour pledges to fix all Grenfell-style cladding on Government-funded buildings in five years

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Jasleen Kaur won this year’s Turner Prize

Turner Prize remains controversial but this year's winning exhibition demonstrates art's power to connect
Labour’s ‘renationalisation’ is no British Rail revival.

Labour’s ‘renationalisation’ is no British Rail revival

Gregg Wallace’s Instagram fallout: how a misstep turned controversy into a PR disaster

Gregg Wallace’s Instagram fallout: how a misstep turned controversy into a PR disaster

Britain’s railway system is broken – it doesn’t have to be this way

Britain’s railway system is broken – it doesn’t have to be this way

'Right to die' debate must include the 'right to try' psilocybin, advocates urge

'Right to die' debate must include the 'right to try' psilocybin, advocates urge

Andrew Marr shares his views on assisted dying

Andrew Marr: Heavy hearted, joylessly, I think I’d vote for the assisted dying bill

Serbian president Vučić exposes flaws in West’s approach to the Balkans

Serbian president Vučić exposes flaws in West’s approach to the Balkans

The assisted dying debate: A law that fails to solve the real problem – trust

The assisted dying debate: A law that fails to solve the real problem – trust

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The scene at Greenland Quay.

Man charged with murder as sister found stabbed to death in South London home

Anthony Marks

Teenage girl charged with murder of homeless man sheltering in bin shed near King's Cross

Five people have been rushed to hospital after two large fires broke out in London this morning.

Five rushed to hospital as 100 firefighters battle blaze at north London restaurant

Firefighters at the scenes of the fires in Holloway and West Hampstead

Two big fires break out in north London with firefighters rescuing residents as they battle to put out the flames

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Darrian Williams

Two teenagers jailed for life after masked duo stabbed 16-year-old Darrian Williams to death in Bristol park
Brits brace for Storm Darragh: Met office issues amber weather alert as strong winds and heavy rain set to lash UK

Brits brace for Storm Darragh: Met office issues 'danger to life' warning as strong winds and heavy rain lash UK
UK trials first interactive public breathalyser to curb drink-driving during festive season.

UK pub debuts first interactive breathalyser to help tackle drink-driving during festive season
Muhammad has replaced Noah as the most popular boy's name in England and Wales while Olivia held on to the top spot for girls in 2023, new figures show.

Muhammad replaces Noah as most popular boys' name, Olivia holds on to top spot for girls

People who are eligible for a free flu jab have been urged to take up the offer "as soon as possible"

Four times more people hospitalised with flu this year as NHS warns hospitals are 'busier than ever'
Stuart Gogg during the Six Nations rugby match between France and Scotland in Saint-Denis, 26 February 2023

Former Scotland rugby captain handed non-harassment order for domestic abuse against ex-partner
Starmer is set to promise a named, contactable police officer for every neighbourhood in England and Wales.

'We're fixing the foundations': Home Secretary defends return to neighbourhood policing after 'decimation' under Tories
Missing photographer Hannah Kobayashi has been linked to a 'green card scam marriage' nearly a month after disappearing from Los Angeles airport.

Missing Hannah Kobayashi linked to 'green card scam marriage'

UK Border Force officers at the NI Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Northern Ireland Point of Entry (POE) site on Milewater Road in Belfast at the Port of Belfast.

Hundreds detained in Northern Ireland as part of people smuggling crackdown

A man has been charged with manslaughter after a house explosion in Newcastle that killed two people, including a seven-year-old boy.

Man charged over Newcastle house explosion which killed man and 7-year-old boy

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Crowded Piccadilly Line train at station on London Underground

Piccadilly Line to part-close this weekend for two weeks: Here's what you need to know

Rishi Sunak outside 10 Downing Street

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

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Meghan Markle arrives at the Paley Honors Fall Gala on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Meghan Markle issues heartfelt festive message to Christmas carollers at charity concert

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to stay in the US

Prince Harry reveals he and Meghan Markle have no plans to return to the UK

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Trump attends his Hush Money Trial

Donald Trump asks Georgia court to dismiss criminal charges over election interference

Labour could look to "tighten up" rules on political donations.

Labour plans to ‘tighten up’ donation rules, minister says, amid concerns Elon Musk could donate £80m to Reform
Donald Trump appears in court for his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024

Donald Trump files motion to dismiss hush money case, citing election victory and Hunter Biden pardon
Warren Stephens and Harriet Stephens

Donald Trump picks investment banker Warren Stephens to be US ambassador to the UK

Donald Trump

Donald Trump warns there'll be 'all hell to pay' if Israeli hostages are not released by his inauguration
Arizona man charged after 'threatening to kill Donald Trump' and family in series of 'sinister' videos

Arizona man charged after 'threatening to kill Donald Trump' and family in series of 'sinister' videos
'Nearly a dozen' members of Trump’s top team targeted with bomb threats at family homes

'Nearly a dozen' members of Trump’s top team targeted with bomb threats at family homes

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Trump calls for China to execute drug dealers as he vows drastic steps against Mexico and Canada 'border invasion'
Donald Trump is suing CBS

Donald Trump planning to 'kick transgender troops out of US military' on return to White House
Coleen Rooney revealed details of her encounter with Donald Trump

Coleen Rooney reveals 'dirty' Donald Trump's bizarre request to Wayne as she tells of remark president made about her

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Pat McFadden has vowed to reform 'the machine of government'

'The system has to work differently': Minister vows to 'reform the machine of government' as Starmer looks to reset
Elon Musk may be planning to give Nigel Farage's Reform Party a large donation

Could Elon Musk give Nigel Farage's Reform party a huge cash injection in a bid to reshape British politics?
Louise Haigh

Louise Haigh was victim of 'coordinated briefing by someone trying to get rid of her', claims former Labour official
Kim Leadbeater has said there is still a lot of work to do on the assisted dying bill after MPs voted in favour at the second reading on Friday

'Still a lot of work to do' on assisted dying, admits MP behind the bill, after Commons votes in favour
Westminster

Met Police apologises after names of alleged Westminster ‘honeytrap’ victims shared in mass email
MPs voted to support assisted dying in England and Wales

Esther Rantzen ‘delighted’ at result of assisted dying vote, her daughter tells LBC

MPs have voted by a majority of 55 to support assisted dying in England and Wales

MPs vote in favour of allowing assisted dying in England and Wales after emotional Commons debate
Heidi Alexander has been named as the new Transport Secretary after Louise Haigh quit

Heidi Alexander named as new Transport Secretary after Louise Haigh quits over mobile phone conviction
Dame Andrea Jenkyns has joined Reform UK and will run to be mayor of Lincolnshire.

Reform recruit Andrea Jenkyns accused party donors of offering her £80k 'bribe' to ditch Tories earlier in the year
Louise Haigh

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh quits after admitting conviction for misleading police about 'phone theft'

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People watch waves roll in across a beach

Tsunami warning for US west coast cancelled after earthquake

The man wanted for questioning over the shooting

Gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare chief ‘left message on ammunition’

A tsunami hazard zone warning sign against the blue sky in Monterey, California

Tsunami warning as earthquake strikes off California

French President Emmanuel Macron

Macron vows to stay in office until the end of his term

Palestinians look at the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills teenager in wheelchair

Uniformed police detain a protester

Georgia police become increasingly brutal as EU talks protests enter second week

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi

Pakistan court indicts ex-prime minister Imran Khan over military posts attacks

Anders Breivik with three prison guards

Norwegian court rejects mass killer Anders Breivik’s second bid for parole

Sergey Lavrov gestures with his finger

Blinken and Lavrov clash on Ukraine at security meeting in Malta

The logo of the Organization of the Petroleoum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is seen outside of OPEC’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, March 3, 2022. A street sign that says 'one way' is positioned belo

Key members of OPEC+ alliance to put off increasing oil production

Syrian opposition fighters on a seized military armoured vehicle

Syrian army pulls out of Hama after insurgents break through defences

A pair of probes creating an artificial total solar eclipse

European satellites launched in demo to create artificial solar eclipses

France Government

Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government

Israel Palestinians Amnesty

Amnesty International says genocide is occurring in Gaza

South Korea Martial Law

South Korea’s parliament impeaches four officials as presidential vote looms

Lots of white tents

Syrian insurgents say they have entered the city of Hama after fierce fighting

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Michel Barnier looking despondent

Barnier ousted as France’s prime minister after losing vote of no confidence

Double Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin handed year suspension competition following horse whipping controversy

Double Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin handed year suspension from competition over horse whipping controversy
Brian Thompson was shot dead in New York

Assassin's chilling three-word message left on bullets used in shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Train operator Avanti West Coast has launched a low-alcohol beer to reduce the number of drunken passengers having accidents during the festive period.

Train operator Avanti launches low-alcohol beer to 'reduce drunken accidents during the festive period'
Narges Mohammadi

Iran frees jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi for 21 days on medical grounds

Bitcoin hits record high of $100,000 as Trump picks cryptocurrency fan to head financial watchdog

Bitcoin hits record high of $100,000 as Trump picks cryptocurrency backer to head financial watchdog
Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson

Chief prosecutor 'sorry' to victims of crime as delays 'worse than I've ever known'

US Bitcoin $100K

Bitcoin passes 100,000 dollars for first time

The 'have a go hero' tackling the thief

Astonishing moment have-a-go hero fights off knife-wielding robber with cardboard tube

Mounjaro

Millions of obese people to be refused 'King Kong of weight loss drugs' on NHS as they face 12-year wait for rollout

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Big Freeze

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

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Wife of France's President Brigitte Macron (L) welcomes Queen Camilla (R) for the ceremony

Queen warmly embraces France’s first lady as she continues pneumonia recovery

The Amir Of The State Of Qatar State Visit To The United Kingdom

David and Victoria Beckham join royals at glitzy palace banquet for Qatari state visit

Lady Gabriella Windsor and husband Thomas Kingston (pictured at Royal Ascot in 2019)

Lady Gabriella Kingston calls for medication warning after inquest hears husband Thomas Windsor took his own life

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Cat Eccles MP is backing Kim Leadbeater's Assisted Dying bill

Why the Assisted Dying Bill is a vital step for the terminally ill

Winter poverty looms as energy prices soar and promises fall short.

Winter poverty looms as energy prices soar and promises fall short

As the non-dom tax regime ends, 'The Labour government does need to be wary of alienating non-doms and high net worth individuals from living and working in the UK'.

Labour need to be wary of alienating non-doms and the rich - they could flee UK after Budget
Lily Ebert died aged 100 last week

Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert never lost her kindness, despite the horror she witnessed

Johnny Jenkins says we have a serious problem in this country with people running late

Lateness isn’t just inconvenient - it’s unacceptable

Andrew Marr offers his opinion on assisted dying

Andrew Marr: Should we make it much easier for people who are dying to end their lives?

For Israeli-Palestinian peace, we need the international community to be a midwife, not an architect, writes Eran Nissan

For Israeli-Palestinian peace, we need the international community to be a midwife, not an architect
Traditional steelmaking is ending at Port Talbot

End of traditional steelmaking at Port Talbot cannot lead to 'managed decline' - we need a clear vision for the future
Heritage erased and economic uncertainty: the closure of the blast furnaces at Port Talbot marks the end of an era, writes Charlotte Brumpton-Childs.

Heritage erased and economic uncertainty: the closure of the blast furnaces at Port Talbot marks the end of an era
At 47% of the national minimum wage, how maternity pay is 'excessive' is truly beyond me.

At 47% of the national minimum wage, how maternity pay is 'excessive' is truly beyond me