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Three Iranian nationals appear in court charged with spying offences

Three Iranian nationals appear in court charged with spying offences

Three Iranian nationals appear in court charged with spying offences

17 May 2025

The trio appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.


Ruling over London festivals ‘could lead to dark new era for live music’

Ruling over London festivals ‘could lead to dark new era for live music’

Ruling over London festivals ‘could lead to dark new era for live music’

17 May 2025

Legal action was brought against Lambeth Council over the use of Brixton’s Brockwell Park for the Brockwell Live festivals.


Swinney challenges Starmer to ‘drop ideological red lines’ ahead of EU summit

Swinney challenges Starmer to ‘drop ideological red lines’ ahead of EU summit

Swinney challenges Starmer to ‘drop ideological red lines’ ahead of EU summit

17 May 2025

The First Minister also insisted Scotland ‘cannot be treated as an afterthought’ in Monday’s talks.


Eurovision will have to ‘wait and see’ if Celine Dion performs

Eurovision will have to ‘wait and see’ if Celine Dion performs

Eurovision will have to ‘wait and see’ if Celine Dion performs

17 May 2025

There has also been speculation that Canadian singer Dion, who won for the Swiss in 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi, could be performing.


PM’s ‘fearful undertones’ on immigration ‘dog whistle to voters’, Yousaf warns

PM’s ‘fearful undertones’ on immigration ‘dog whistle to voters’, Yousaf warns

PM’s ‘fearful undertones’ on immigration ‘dog whistle to voters’, Yousaf warns

17 May 2025

Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf critcized the PM’s recent remarks on immigration.


Teenager who died in Buncrana tragedy remembered for charisma and warmth

Teenager who died in Buncrana tragedy remembered for charisma and warmth

Teenager who died in Buncrana tragedy remembered for charisma and warmth

17 May 2025

A funeral service took place for Emmanuel Familola in the Co Donegal town on Saturday morning.


Co-op prioritises corporate greed over animal welfare, says Chris Packham

Co-op prioritises corporate greed over animal welfare, says Chris Packham

Co-op prioritises corporate greed over animal welfare, says Chris Packham

17 May 2025

The broadcaster joined demonstrators outside the supermarket’s AGM in Manchester who are calling on the chain to ditch fast-growing ‘Frankenchickens’.


UK condemns Russian drone strike that left nine dead in Ukraine

UK condemns Russian drone strike that left nine dead in Ukraine

UK condemns Russian drone strike that left nine dead in Ukraine

17 May 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he was ‘appalled’ by the incident in the Sumy region.


MPs warn ‘secretive’ approach may have harmed EU ‘reset’ efforts

MPs warn ‘secretive’ approach may have harmed EU ‘reset’ efforts

MPs warn ‘secretive’ approach may have harmed EU ‘reset’ efforts

17 May 2025

The Commons Foreign Affairs Committee said public backing for closer relations with the EU mean the Government has to be ‘bold in its offer’.


Funeral service takes place for Co Donegal drowning victim

Funeral service takes place for Co Donegal drowning victim

Funeral service takes place for Co Donegal drowning victim

17 May 2025

Schoolchildren formed a guard of honour outside St Mary’s Oratory in Buncrana ahead of the service for Emmanuel Familola, 16.


Second man charged over ‘bottle attack’ involving singer Chris Brown

Second man charged over ‘bottle attack’ involving singer Chris Brown

Second man charged over ‘bottle attack’ involving singer Chris Brown

17 May 2025

US national Omolulu Akinlolu will appear in court on Saturday morning.


Irish deputy premier ‘committed’ to securing answers on Dublin-Monaghan bombings

Irish deputy premier ‘committed’ to securing answers on Dublin-Monaghan bombings

Irish deputy premier ‘committed’ to securing answers on Dublin-Monaghan bombings

17 May 2025

Simon Harris was speaking on the 51th anniversary of the atrocity.


Three Iranian men charged with spying offences under National Security Act

Three Iranian men charged with spying offences under National Security Act

Three Iranian men charged with spying offences under National Security Act

17 May 2025

They will appear in court on Saturday morning.


Children still ‘waiting far too long’ for mental health care, commissioner warns

Children still ‘waiting far too long’ for mental health care, commissioner warns

Children still ‘waiting far too long’ for mental health care, commissioner warns

17 May 2025

The most common reason for referral during the period was anxiety.


UK, Sweden and Israel compete in Eurovision final

UK, Sweden and Israel compete in Eurovision final

UK, Sweden and Israel compete in Eurovision final

17 May 2025

There has been speculation that Canadian singer Celine Dion, who won for the Swiss in 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi, could take to the stage.


Rachel Reeves faces call from her local Labour party to abandon welfare cuts

Rachel Reeves faces call from her local Labour party to abandon welfare cuts

Rachel Reeves faces call from her local Labour party to abandon welfare cuts

17 May 2025

In its motion opposing the plans, the Leeds West and Pudsey CLP said disabled people ‘are not responsible for the state of the national finances’.


Starmer says closer EU ties will be good for UK jobs, bills and borders

Starmer says closer EU ties will be good for UK jobs, bills and borders

Starmer says closer EU ties will be good for UK jobs, bills and borders

17 May 2025

Sir Keir Starmer appeared to signal that a youth mobility deal could be possible.


What we know about the father and two firefighters killed in fire at ex-RAF base

What we know about the father and two firefighters killed in fire at ex-RAF base

What we know about the father and two firefighters killed in fire at ex-RAF base

16 May 2025

David Chester and firefighters Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler died after explosions were heard at Bicester Motion on Thursday.


Starmer signals youth mobility scheme with EU would not cross red line

Starmer signals youth mobility scheme with EU would not cross red line

Starmer signals youth mobility scheme with EU would not cross red line

16 May 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said ‘youth mobility is not freedom of movement’ ahead of a UK-EU summit in London on Monday.


Man and two firefighters killed in fire at former RAF base named

Man and two firefighters killed in fire at former RAF base named

Man and two firefighters killed in fire at former RAF base named

16 May 2025

Three people died after explosions were heard at Bicester Motion on Thursday.


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