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Nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 21:03
Susan McGowan from North Lanarkshire died two weeks after taking the drug tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro.

More need for exam support leaves schools stretched

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 21:01
Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.

Forty-three monkeys escape from US research lab

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 20:05
Officials in rural South Carolina say the female rhesus monkeys escaped into the wild after their pen was left open.

'I'm called exotic for being black in rural town'

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 19:48
Nyarai calls it a "stupid cliché" that anti-racism work is prioritised in cities over rural areas.

Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 19:47
One Direction star Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

Oil firm blames windfall tax for North Sea pull-out

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 19:28
Texas-based Apache says the windfall tax on energy profits will make its operations "uneconomic".

Putin hails 'courageous' Trump after election win

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 19:27
The Russian president also said that Trump's claim that he can help end the war in Ukraine "deserves attention at least".

US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 19:16
The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.

Trump says 'no price tag' for mass deportations

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 19:01
The mass deportation of undocumented immigrants would face legal and practical challenges - and cost billions.

It's been the hardest year of my life, says William

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 19:00
The Prince of Wales tells reporters his year has been "dreadful", following a difficult year for the royals.

Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as 'old news'

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 18:58
The foreign secretary previously called Trump a "tyrant" and "xenophobic" when he was a backbench MP.

Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 18:57
Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.

FA investigates Premier League club boss over sex claims

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 18:22
The FA opens a safeguarding inquiry into a Premier League club boss, a year on from a BBC report.

Bat safety shed will cost £100m, says HS2 chairman

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 17:19
Sir Jon Thompson tells a conference there is "no evidence high-speed trains interfere with bats".

UK's first Chinese parliamentarian dies at 74

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 16:53
Alliance pays tribute to its "ground-breaking" and "trailblazing" former assembly member, Anna Lo.

Will the US ever elect a female president?

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 16:31
And what's next for Trump's enemies?

Man thought to be first in UK charged with 'dognapping'

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 16:16
Julian Mead is thought to have became the first to be charged with "dognapping" since a new law.

Will Lawrence switch improve England's attack?

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 16:12
England hope switching Ollie Lawrence to outside centre against Australia will enable the Bath star to bring his ball-carrying power to the fore on Saturday.

Did the US election polls fail?

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 16:07
Polls predicted a tight race - then Donald Trump won a commanding victory. So what went wrong?

Church covered up 'abhorrent' abuse, report finds

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 15:22
John Smyth QC's abuse of more than 100 children and young men was covered up for years, a report concludes.