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Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall renews hostilities with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday night and and team-mate Kieran Trippier believes he has 'all the attributes to be one of the...
Government admits adoption system 'needs to improve' after BBC investigation highlights failures
The children and families minister for England apologises to families who have received "support from services that isn't good enough".
The Papers: 'First cracks' in Trump camp over Iran war and UK tackles meningitis outbreak
The ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran and the meningitis outbreak in the UK lead Wednesday's papers.
Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership
Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.
Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership
Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.
Actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'
Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.
Mean Girls actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'
Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.
Morocco awarded Afcon title after Senegal's win overturned
Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturns the result of their final defeat to Senegal.
Morocco awarded Africa Cup of Nations title after Senegal win overturned
Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturns the result of their final defeat to Senegal.
Morocco awarded Afcon title after Senegal's win overturned
Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturns the result of their final defeat to Senegal.
The Papers: 'First cracks' in Trump camp over Iran war and UK tackles meningitis outbreak
The ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran and the meningitis outbreak in the UK lead Wednesday's papers.
Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.
Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.
Spring to make comeback with warmest day of year forecast
Temperatures are on the rise again and it will feel like spring has returned.
Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law
Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.
Suspected stray bullet from military drill hits girl at playground
South Korea's military has since halted all shooting drills involving small firearms.
Suspected stray bullet from military drill hits girl at South Korea playground
South Korea's military has since halted all shooting drills involving small firearms.
Rayner warns immigration reforms risk being 'un-British'
Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals.
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".