Michael Howie

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin takes the oath during an inauguration ceremony at the Kremlin</p>
World
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Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian President

Putin inaugurated in Kremlin ceremony boycotted by the US and many European Union nations due to the war in Ukraine

7 May 2024
<p>Kim Kardashian attending the Mat Gala 2024</p>
Showbiz

Zendaya delivers memorable fashion moment at Met Gala

The US actress appeared on the carpet for a second time with a surprise look taken from the archives.

7 May 2024
<p>Kate Forbes has announced she will not run for SNP leader (Jane Barlow/PA)</p>
Politics

Kate Forbes rules out SNP leadership bid in shock announcement

Announcement appears to clear path for former deputy first minister John Swinney to take over from Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and become Scotland’s next first minister

2 May 2024
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Politics

SNP begins search for new leader after Humza Yousaf quits

Scotland’s First Minister triggered a leadership contest after the power-sharing deal between the SNP and Scottish Greens collapsed

29 Apr 2024
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UK

William and Kate release unseen photo on 13th wedding anniversary

The prince and princess shared a photo from their wedding day in 2011

29 Apr 2024
<p>CJ Sansom</p>
UK

Shardlake author CJ Sansom dies age 71

The historical novelist died on Saturday according to publisher Pan Macmillan

29 Apr 2024
<p>Fiona Beal</p>
Crime

Teacher admits murdering boyfriend who she buried in garden

Nicholas Billingham’s remains were discovered in the couple’s garden more than four months after he was last seen

26 Apr 2024
<p>Audience and Wes Streeting react after Chris Philp’s comment on Newsnight</p>
Politics

Question Time audience stunned as minister confuses Congo and Rwanda

Responding to an audience member on BBC One’s Question Time, Mr Philp appeared to ask whether the two African nations were separate countries

26 Apr 2024
<p>The sails of the landmark red windmill on top of France’ most famous cabaret club fell to the ground in the early hours of Thursday</p>
World

Blades of Paris's famous Moulin Rouge windmill collapse onto street

The last major damage to the Moulin Rogue came in 1915 when a fire broke out

25 Apr 2024
<p>More than 400 migrants arrived in the UK on the day five people including a child died while trying to cross the Channel (Gareth Fuller/PA)</p>
Crime

Three arrests after five migrants died trying to cross Channel

Investigators are questioning two men from Sudan aged 19 and 22, and a third 22-year-old suspect from south Sudan

24 Apr 2024
<p>Frank Field (Yui Mok)</p>
Politics

Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81

Lord Field of Birkenhead died in a London care home on Tuesday night following a ‘long battle with cancer’

24 Apr 2024
<p>A TV screen shows an image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a news programme at the Seoul Railway Station </p>
World

Kim Jong-un leads rocket drills that 'simulate nuclear counterattack'

Report comes a day after South Korean and Japanese militaries detected North firing suspected multiple short-range ballistic missiles

23 Apr 2024
<p>Screengrab from video shared by Campaign Against Antisemitism of their chief executive Gideon Falter speaking to a Metropolitan Police officer during a pro-Palestine march in London (Campaign Against Antisemitism/PA)</p>
London

Khan to meet Met boss after force's new apology over 'Jewish' comments

Policing Minister Chris Philp said he would meet Sir Mark Rowley to discuss his concerns after Suella Braverman criticised the force’s handling of protests over the past six months

22 Apr 2024
<p>Runners cross Tower Bridge during the 2024 London Marathon</p>
London

Record number of runners take part in 2024 London Marathon

More than 50,000 people, a record number, are taking part in the showpiece event on a dry and bright day

21 Apr 2024
<p>The 1990s girl group danced and sang along to their hit song Stop</p>
Showbiz

Spice Girls reunite for Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party

The 1990s girl group danced and sang along to their hit song Stop

21 Apr 2024
<p>Flags flutter as pro-Ukrainian supporters demonstrate outside the US Capitol </p>
US Politics

Zelenksy hails US House vote for £61bn Ukraine aid package

Rare Saturday session sees approval of $95 billion in aid for allied nations

21 Apr 2024
<p>A Michigan emergency helicopter responding to the incident </p>
World

Two children dead as 'drunk driver' crashes into birthday party in US

An eight-year-old girl and her five-year-old brother died at the scene

21 Apr 2024
<p>Former Prime Minister Liz Truss</p>
Politics

Liz Truss: Don't blame me for mortgage mayhem after my mini-budget

Former Prime Minister accuses the Bank of England of ‘undermining’ her policies during her 49 days in Number 10

21 Apr 2024