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08/05/2025
Two guilty of felling Sycamore Gap tree
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers convicted over 'moronic mission' that shocked the world.
Starmer: UK risks becoming 'island of strangers'
Sir Keir Starmer promises to 'significantly' cut net migration with new rules on visas.
Could Trump's visit bring peace in Middle East closer?
The US president arrives in Saudi Arabia amid warnings over famine in Gaza.
President Trump meets Syria's leader
US sanctions on Syria are lifted as President Trump's Middle East tour continues.
UK GDP boost as growth better than expected
UK growth better than expected: business reaction. Ukraine peace, a report from the front.
Two firefighters and member of public die in fire at former RAF site
Two firefighters among three killed in large fire at former RAF airfield in Oxfordshire.
UK agrees new deal with European Union.
Agreements on defence, fish and trade. Plus, Israel plans to control all of Gaza.
UN to move 100 aid trucks into Gaza
UN says been given permission to move 100 aid trucks into Gaza.
Prime Minister announces partial U turn on winter fuel allowance
The government says more pensioners will be eligible for winter fuel payments.
Labour reveals plans to reform the UK's justice system
Violent criminals could be released early and chemical castration pilot expanded.
Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Keir Starmer of siding with Hamas
Israel fights back against international pressure over its war in Gaza.
Ukraine: Trump anger at Russian bombardment
US Senate threatens Russia with more sanctions after drones attack Ukraine.
Whole country stands with Liverpool after 'horror' of car ploughing into crowds, Starmer says
Four people remain 'very ill' in hospital. Plus, Reform makes pitch to 'working people'.
Calls for investment ahead of spending review
We hear the cases for extra money, two weeks ahead of a government spending review.
US court blocks Trump tariffs
President Trump's sweeping tariffs are blocked following a federal court intervention.
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