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Susanna Reid praised for 'schooling' Reform MP Richard Tice on donations in GMB clash

The presenter went head-to-head with Reform’s deputy leader

Why is pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil suing Columbia University?

Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University and its dean for alleged institutional racism targeting pro-Palestine students.

The country that is paying its people to take up reading

National Library Board chief says ‘we want to see a nation of readers who are curious, thoughtful, discerning and equipped to navigate an increasingly complex world’

Exclusive: Cheesecake Factory guest with severe peanut allergy sues over meal ‘smothered in peanut sauce’

Caylin Tucker, 22, was out to dinner with her parents when she began to go into anaphylactic shock, according to a state lawsuit filed in Houston, Texas

Confusion for poorest pensioners as minister claims they WON'T be dragged into income tax when payments rise 3.9% in April... but refuses to give more details

The slated increase would take the level to just over £13,000 from April - above the personal allowance threshold of £12,570 for the first time.

East German leader styles self as one-woman bulwark to AfD

Manuela Schwesig of the center-left SPD has governed the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, on the Baltic Sea coast, since 2017. Ahead of this weekend's election, she is campaigning as thefar rig

TG4 set to bring six days of Listowel Races live to viewers

Teenager charged following alleged assault on younger boy in Dundalk town centre

‘Masterpiece’ British horror film coming back to cinemas with footage missing for 60 years

The footage was deemed too shocking for audiences at the time of the film's release.

Lake District becoming 'no-go area' for locals after grim tourist littering and fly-camping

A survey of almost 1,000 residents in the Lake District has found that the iconic Cumbria beauty spot is fast becoming a "no-go area" due to littering, fly-camping and other antisocial behaviour, with

As the world debates the risks of AI, China closes the technology gap with the US

The rapid development of artificial intelligence has sparked renewed debate about its risks, with both the United States and China expressing concerns

Black History Month: Meet two community groups celebrating Black identity

AfroSocial and Respect The Pace are among the many clubs and groups to know about.

Police chief could be forced to scrap 127-date theatre speaking tour amid widespread criticism it would interfere with day job

Norfolk PCC Colin Sutton is due to hit the road throughout 2027, with bookings in theatres in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands

Woman who killed partner with air rifle to be sentenced next month

Simone Ramage, 41, shot her partner Brian Kowbel at their home in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders on February 17 2023.

Clare woman who died during search remembered ten years after tragedy — ‘You will always be a hero’

'My ear has been green for 20 years and trip to the dentist uncovered odd cause'

A man who spent 20 years with a bizarre green stain on his earlobe has finally uncovered the reason why his ear is a strange colour – and all it took was a trip to the dentist

Elon Musk’s achievements challenged by documentary filmmaker: ‘He didn’t found Tesla’

What IS the healthiest breakfast? As porridge is found to lower cholesterol by 10 per cent AND help you lose weight, experts reveal what you should really be eating first thing...

It's been shown time and time again that breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.

Why burning garden debris can impair blood oxygen transport

Autumn cleanup often involves burning garden debris, but this practice can introduce risks to respiratory health. Wet leaves burn slowly and often suffer from oxygen deficiency, which leads to the rel

Lucy Letby public inquiry report findings to be published after repeated delays – latest updates

Long-awaited Thrilwall inquiry has examined how the former nurse was able to murder babies at a Chester neonatal unity over a two-year periodThe findings of the long-awaited Thirlwall inquiry – set up

FAI fail in bid to host for 2029 Women’s Champions League final at Aviva Stadium

Europe records 35,959 daily flights over summer – its busiest on record

Fears of catastrophic measles crisis grow as trust in lifesaving vaccines hits bottom

Americans' trust in vaccines for deadly childhood diseases including ​measles has fallen in recent years, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found

Pierce Brosnan, 73, and son Paris, 25, enjoy a low-key stroll in New York after addressing nepo baby comments

Pierce Brosnan and his son Paris enjoyed a low-key stroll in New York on Monday - after they both addressed nepo baby comments.