The Independent – World faces ‘moment of peril’ says UN
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The Independent – World faces ‘moment of peril’ says UN
The Independent says President Putin’s announcement confirms fears he was massing troops along the border ahead of a strategic offensive.
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Britain should give India back its artefacts in lieu of £52trn in colonialism reparations, says historian
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Royal Navy tracks Russian spy ship in English Channel as John Healey warns Putin: ‘We see you’
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Southport stabbing trial latest: Axel Rudakubana to be sentenced for murders of three girls at Taylor Swift dance class
What is Prevent? Anti-terror unit which failed to stop Southport murders under increased scrutiny Southport Stabbing trial latest: Axel Rudakubana to be sentenced for murders of three girls at Taylor Swift dance class Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is set to be sentenced on Thursday morning for murdering three young girls in a frenzied knife attack last year. Rudakubana, 18, stabbed and killed the girls, aged between six and nine, with a 20cm-long kitchen knife as
Waitrose to bring back free perk that had shoppers queuing around the corner
MyWaitrose members can claim a free hot drink from January 27 Waitrose to bring back free perk that had shoppers queuing around the corner Waitrose has heard the calls from their loyal customers and is set to bring back free hot drinks for shoppers – even if they do not buy anything in store. The upmarket supermarket has told members of its loyalty scheme that from 27 January, they can get one complimentary drink per
Greggs issues recall of supermarket steak bakes due to possible health risk
Greggs have recalled one of their most popular items from supermarket chain Iceland Greggs issues recall of supermarket steak bakes due to possible health risk Greggs have recalled one of its most popular items from shelves after a packaging error. The popular high street bakery chain has warned that some of its packs of steak bakes contain sausage, bean and cheese melts, which were incorrectly labelled as Steak Bakes. This means that some sulphites are
Storm Eowyn map: Where and when snow and 90mph winds will hit UK after Met Office weather warnings issued
The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning from midnight on Friday across most of the UK, including the south-west of England, the Midlands, northern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland Storm Eowyn map: Where and when snow and 90mph winds will hit UK after Met Office weather warnings issued Storm Eowyn is set to bring strong winds across the entire country, potentially putting lives at risk, the Met Office has warned. Gusts of more