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The Independent

Number of young adults facing life behind bars or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

Exclusive: Increasing numbers of 18-20-year-olds are being handed long-term sentences which are often equal to or longer than their age, a report warns

12 minutes ago

The Independent

Number of young adults facing life behind bars or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The Guardian

US F-15E jet confirmed shot down over Iran as Tehran releases wreckage images

Downing of fighter plane – the first shot down over Iran since start of war – prompts frantic US rescue effort Middle East crisis – live updates A US F-15E fighter has been shot down over Iran, prompting a frantic US search and rescue effort for its two-strong crew, in the first such incident ...

23 minutes ago

The Guardian

US F-15E jet confirmed shot down over Iran as Tehran releases wreckage images

The Independent

Three arrested after boy, 14, shot dead in London

Two boys, aged 14 and 16, and an 18-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder

1 hour ago

The Independent

Three arrested after boy, 14, shot dead in London

The Independent

Ministers deny decision has been taken over North Sea gas field project amid spiralling prices

The government insisted no decision has been taken on the project, despite oil prices having soared in response to Iran’s stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz

1 hour ago

The Independent

Ministers deny decision has been taken over North Sea gas field project amid spiralling prices

BBC

Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd

Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.

1 hour ago

BBC

Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd

BBC

Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth's orbit

The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.

1 hour ago

BBC

Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth's orbit

The Independent

Starmer’s cost of living tsar calls for fuel duty to be extended in light of Iran war

Chancellor Rachel Reeves previously announced the 5p-per-litre cut in fuel duty would only be extended until the end of August

2 hours ago

The Independent

Starmer’s cost of living tsar calls for fuel duty to be extended in light of Iran war

BBC

France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts

The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.

2 hours ago

BBC

France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts

The Independent

Murder investigation after teenager stabbed to death in seaside town

The man died at the scene on Belmont Road near the town’s cricket and football clubs

3 hours ago

The Independent

Murder investigation after teenager stabbed to death in seaside town

The Guardian

How rotten is your brain?

Find out how bad your mental mush is How bad is your brain rot? Tally up your scores to see your results. None 3pts 1-3 2pts 4-6 1pts 6+ 0pts Never 3pts Sometimes 2pts Frequently 1pts Almost always 0pts Meditate 3pts Read 3pts Watch TV 1pts Doomscroll 0pts Almost never 0pts Less than ...

3 hours ago

The Guardian

How rotten is your brain?

The Guardian

‘It has been traumatic’: the Cornwall landmark left battered by Storm Goretti

St Michael’s Mount and the people who live near it are still healing from the scars left by storm’s 100mph winds Three months after Storm Goretti battered St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall, the signs of the storm’s power are still evident in the scars left by uprooted trees, piles of logs and ...

3 hours ago

The Guardian

‘It has been traumatic’: the Cornwall landmark left battered by Storm Goretti

The Independent

Police issue image of man after rape at railway station

Members of the public are being warned not to approach Billy Ormiston

3 hours ago

The Independent

Police issue image of man after rape at railway station

Sky News

Two men arrested after girl, 9, killed in crash

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after a nine-year-old girl died in a crash in Birmingham.

4 hours ago

Sky News

Two men arrested after girl, 9, killed in crash

BBC

No positive drug tests during Winter Olympics, for first time in 28 years

For the first time in 28 years, no athlete has been found to have taken a banned substance at an Olympics - so far.

4 hours ago

BBC

No positive drug tests during Winter Olympics, for first time in 28 years

BBC

Funeral boss will pay for what he did, says baby's mum

Jasmine Beverley's son was stillborn and his funeral was arranged by the now-disgraced Robert Bush.

5 hours ago

BBC

Funeral boss will pay for what he did, says baby's mum

Sky News

Speculation Miliband will approve drilling new oil and gas field 'unfounded'

Speculation that Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will approve the controversial Jackdaw oil and gas field is "unfounded", the minister's department said.

5 hours ago

Sky News

Speculation Miliband will approve drilling new oil and gas field 'unfounded'

Sky News

Another teenager arrested over murder of 16-year-old girl

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of Chloe Watson Dransfield, 16.

7 hours ago

Sky News

Another teenager arrested over murder of 16-year-old girl

BBC

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff

Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.

7 hours ago

BBC

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff

The Guardian

Week in wildlife: a meep-meep roadrunner, a new frog species and Orkney voles

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

7 hours ago

The Guardian

Week in wildlife: a meep-meep roadrunner, a new frog species and Orkney voles

The Guardian

What I learned from my first few weeks as a Green MP? Most politicians have no clue how tough things are out there | Hannah ...

With this escalating cost of living crisis, so many are really suffering – yet Labour lacks the imagination, boldness and will to do anything about it Six weeks ago, I was doing what I’ve always done – working as a plumber in people’s houses. I’d just completed a plastering qualification ...

7 hours ago

The Guardian

What I learned from my first few weeks as a Green MP? Most politicians have no clue how tough things are out there | Hannah ...

Sky News

Boy, 14, shot dead in London - as three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder

A 14-year-old boy has died after being shot in London, with three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder.

9 hours ago

Sky News

Boy, 14, shot dead in London - as three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder

The Guardian

FA Cup quarter-finals: things to look out for this weekend

Chelsea dare not lose, West Ham and Leeds play out a survival dress rehearsal, while Phil Foden urgently needs to make an impact Phil Foden made two starts for England over the international break as Thomas Tuchel experimented with how the Manchester City attacking midfielder could be used at the World ...

15 hours ago

The Guardian

FA Cup quarter-finals: things to look out for this weekend

Sky News

M&S boss issues stark warning over worsening crime

Marks and Spencer's retail boss has warned crime is getting "more brazen, more organised and more aggressive" after a week plagued by antisocial behaviour.

20 hours ago

Sky News

M&S boss issues stark warning over worsening crime

Sky News

Choc horror: Why 'flavour' bars and small packs are here to stay

Chocolate-flavour bars and smaller packs appear here to stay despite the fall of cocoa costs to a near three-year low and a 20% drop in the sugar price.

1 day ago

Sky News

Choc horror: Why 'flavour' bars and small packs are here to stay