An exercise next year on a scale not seen for a "very long time" will test the UK's preparedness, a minister says.
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The Nottingham Inquiry hears there was a chance one of Valdo Calocane's victims may have survived.
Canadian counter-tariffs come into force as US trade dispute escalates
The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.
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British designer Paul Smith: 'Nobody cares how good you used to be in fashion'
The celebrated British fashion designer invited BBC News to his office to talk about his career and a rubber chicken.
I was fired from The Voice - I didn't want to leave, says Sir Tom Jones
The Welsh singer has appeared as an on-off coach on the singing competition since it premiered in 2012.
Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed
Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.
Prince George begins first day at a rainy Eton College
The 13-year-old will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, by attending the elite private school.
Monty Don to leave Gardeners' World after more than 20 years
The presenter said it had been "deeply rewarding" but added that "now is the right time for a change".
Investigation after female staff at Eiffel Tower replaced by men for religious visit
The move saw outraged staff walk off the job on Monday, closing the French landmark for a day.
English pupils ahead of rest of UK in international school tests
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Man accused of triple murder admits gun charges
A man is in court in South Africa two months after his wife and daughters are found dead in the UK.
Rahm unaffected by LIV 'turbulence'
Jon Rahm says he has become "pretty good at dealing with turbulence" as he remains tight-lipped on his LIV Golf future before this week's Irish Open.
Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.
At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on Tuesday.
Alcaraz can single-handedly end American dreams
Three Americans have the chance to become the first home US Open men's champion since 2003. But Carlos Alcaraz stands in the way.
Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals
A spokesman says they were not told in advance about the letter sent on behalf of the king, although palace sources deny this.
UK's third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece
Chris Rokos plans to open an office in Athens, reports say, and was ranked third in the Sunday Times's list of the UK's top taxpayers.
Drought and hosepipe bans remain despite wettest week since early February
Parts of England and Wales have seen more rain than any other week since early February but are still in drought.
Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
AI will cure cancer in our lifetime, claims boss of UK chip giant
Arm Holding's chief executive Rene Haas says artificial intelligence will find a solution to the disease.