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Mother named as victim of Withernsea drowning, daughter still missing

A mother has died and her daughter remains missing after getting into trouble in the sea off the East Yorkshire coast.
Mum pays tribute to 'special boy', aged 16, who died after being hit by car in Manchester

A mother has paid tribute to her 16-year-old son who died after being hit by a car as he crossed a road in Manchester.
Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, dies aged 96

Eva Schloss, the stepsister of diarist Anne Frank, has died aged 96.

The Voice Of Hind Rajab: Brad Pitt-backed film about death of child in Gaza set for UK release

A film based on the death of a five-year-old girl during Israel's war in Gaza is set to hit UK cinemas this month.
The most anticipated films coming to cinemas in 2026

It has once again been a rollercoaster year for Hollywood.
Trailer released for King Charles documentary on harmony with nature

A trailer has been released for a landmark documentary on King Charles' lifelong effort to bring nature and humanity into harmony.

Drunk raccoon behind liquor store rampage suspected of other 'break-ins'

A raccoon that passed out drunk after running amok in a Virginia liquor store is suspected of two other "break-ins".
Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally

A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.
Spirit animal: Raccoon gets drunk as a skunk in a booze store - and sleeps off hangover in the toilet

A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.

Tesla loses title of world's biggest electric vehicle maker to Chinese rival BYD

Tesla has lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker.
Chickenpox vaccine being rolled out on NHS for first time

A chickenpox vaccine is being rolled out on the NHS for the first time.
Trailer released for King Charles documentary on harmony with nature

A trailer has been released for a landmark documentary on King Charles' lifelong effort to bring nature and humanity into harmony.

Time Out backer Oakley snaps up finance specialist GLAS in £1bn deal

The private equity firm which has backed Time Out and Britain's next tilt at the Americas Cup has landed a £1bn-plus deal to buy a fast-growing player in the global finance industry.
Travel site GetYourGuide eyes share sale after turning profit

The travel experiences marketplace GetYourGuide is exploring a share sale at a multibillion Euro valuation that would underline the sector's recovery from the depths of the COVID pandemic.
London estate agent Dexters to hoist £500m 'for sale' sign

The private equity backers of London's biggest estate agency chain are exploring a potential sale valuing it at more than £500m, despite the looming threat of Rachel Reeves' new "mansion tax".

Ruben Amorim at Man Utd: Growing tension between head coach and club hierarchy including director of football Jason Wilcox

There is growing tension between Ruben Amorim and the hierarchy at Manchester United, including director of football Jason Wilcox.
Gary Neville: Ruben Amorim sounds unhappy with Manchester United hierarchy | Jamie Carragher: He's not good enough

Gary Neville believes Ruben Amorim's recent comments to the media are a signal that the Manchester United boss is not happy with the Old Trafford hierarchy.
World Darts Championship 2026: Luke Littler thrashes Gian van Veen in final to retain title at Alexandra Palace

Luke Littler successfully defended his World Darts Championship title with a 7-1 thrashing of Gian van Veen in the final at Alexandra Palace.

UK government refuses to say if US broke international law over Maduro capture

Sir Keir Starmer's right-hand man refused to say whether the US has broken international law by striking Venezuela and capturing its president.
Power to seize phones from small boat migrants comes into force

Mobile phones and sim cards will be seized from migrants who have arrived in small boars from Monday, as part of efforts to tackle Channel crossings and people smugglers.
Recruitment drive launched for new magistrates

The government is launching a drive to recruit thousands of new volunteers to serve as magistrates in England and Wales, as it seeks to get a grip of the courts backlog.

Nicolas Maduro is at a jail housing America's 'most unwanted' - and it's far from presidential

The capture of Nicolas Maduro was quite the show, but it was a one-day spectacle.
Opposition supporters aren't celebrating Maduro's departure - and this is why

We've seen pictures coming out of Caracas of pro-government supporters gathering on the streets to show their solidarity with Nicolas Maduro.
Denmark's PM urges Donald Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland

Denmark's leader has urged Donald Trump to stop threatening to take over Greenland after the US president reiterated his wish to do so in a new interview.