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Chief prosecutor says top official would not call China an enemy
Stephen Parkinson sets out why the case against two alleged spies was dropped in a letter to MPs.
Thailand's former queen Sirikit dies aged 93
The mother of King Vajiralongkorn passed away "peacefully" on Friday night, according to the Thai Royal Household.
McLaren 'already behind' as Verstappen sets practice pace
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen goes fastest in the second practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
'One out... by mistake' and Prince Andrew 'dislodged'
The fallout after a former asylum seeker who assaulted a 14-year-old girl was mistakenly released from prison leads the papers.
'They're in trouble' - West Ham make worst start in 52 years
West Ham's miserable Premier League campaign continues with a defeat at Leeds on Friday which ensured their worst start to a season for 52 years.
Why Bill Gates did a cameo in an iconic Indian TV drama
Microsoft founder and philanthropist makes a surprise appearance in former federal minister Smriti Irani's show.
Britney Spears said she was used. Kevin Federline says she needs help
Decades later, the pop star's very public unravelling is back in the limelight - but what exactly happened and why depends on who is doing the retelling.
How to cope with long winter nights when the clocks go back
More than a million people in the UK experience symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder - but a project is aiming to help people in Orkney look after their mental health.
Reeves should not cut cash ISA allowance, MPs say
The Chancellor is reportedly trying to revive plans to cut the tax-free limit for Cash ISAs.
'I just love yapping': Spud sellers, posh-girl comedy and bus-loving gran among TikTok award nominees
There are 72 nominees in total, who have a combined following of more than 83 million followers.
What is driving the decision to learn in a manual or automatic car?
Learner drivers say a lack of automatic instructors and the higher cost of lessons pushes them to manual.
Irish presidential election count to get under way later
Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys wait to find out who will replace Michael D Higgins and become Ireland's 10th president.
Venezuela's Maduro says US 'fabricating war' as it deploys world's largest warship
The deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford marks a major escalation in what the US says is a campaign to target drug traffickers.
Magnesium: Can this 'miracle mineral' really help us sleep?
The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn - a figure set to nearly double over the next decade.
Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election
The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.
As Strictly is back on screens, bookies take bets on new Tess and Claudia
The couples will take to the floor for Icons Week after the show's presenters announced they are leaving.
Oxtoby: NI 'still in the tie' despite first-leg loss
Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby says her side are "still in the tie" despite being defeated 2-0 in the home leg of their Nations League promotion/relegation playoff against Iceland.
Leeds earn big win to heap more misery on West Ham
Leeds secure their first Premier League win at home since their opening game in August and pile on the problems for second-bottom West Ham.
Manhunt after jailed Epping hotel asylum seeker mistakenly released
Ethiopian national Hadush Kebatu sparked nationwide protests after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
England's Kildunne wins on club return in 14-try PWR opener
England World cup stars Ellie Kildunne and Lucy Packer make a winning return to club rugby as Harlequins beat Loughborough Lightning in a stunning, 14-try Premiership Women's Rugby opener at The...