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Sister of Stardust fire victim calls for official state apology

Sister of Stardust fire victim calls for official state apology

Sister of Stardust fire victim calls for official state apology

19 April 2024

An inquest on Thursday found that the 48 young people who died in the Dublin blaze in 1981 were unlawfully killed.


Two police forces to be investigated over contact with mother before stabbing

Two police forces to be investigated over contact with mother before stabbing

Two police forces to be investigated over contact with mother before stabbing

19 April 2024

Habibur Masum, 25, is charged with murdering Kulsuma Akter, 27, who was attacked in Bradford on April 6.


Tory Party’s response to allegations against MP Mark Menzies criticised

Tory Party’s response to allegations against MP Mark Menzies criticised

Tory Party’s response to allegations against MP Mark Menzies criticised

19 April 2024

He lost the Conservative whip after reports he misused campaign funds.


Meta unveils latest AI model as chatbot competition intensifies

Meta unveils latest AI model as chatbot competition intensifies

Meta unveils latest AI model as chatbot competition intensifies

19 April 2024

Facebook’s parent company said it believed the new Llama 3 model made its Meta AI assistant the ‘most intelligent’ one you can use for free.


Scottish Net Zero Secretary ‘not embarrassed’ at ditching 2030 emissions target

Scottish Net Zero Secretary ‘not embarrassed’ at ditching 2030 emissions target

Scottish Net Zero Secretary ‘not embarrassed’ at ditching 2030 emissions target

19 April 2024

Mairi McAllan confirmed the Scottish Government will not meet the goal.


Father says daughter’s cancer treatment ‘million times harder’ than marathon

Father says daughter’s cancer treatment ‘million times harder’ than marathon

Father says daughter’s cancer treatment ‘million times harder’ than marathon

19 April 2024

Benedict Barton is running the London Marathon for Great Ormond Street Hospital which treated his daughter Sky, now four, with targeted chemotherapy.


Silhouettes of 1,475 servicemen and two women who died on D-Day installed

Silhouettes of 1,475 servicemen and two women who died on D-Day installed

Silhouettes of 1,475 servicemen and two women who died on D-Day installed

19 April 2024

Giant figures form a ‘meadow of souls’ at the British Normandy Museum in France.


UK urges ‘de-escalation and moderation’ after reported Israeli strike on Iran

UK urges ‘de-escalation and moderation’ after reported Israeli strike on Iran

UK urges ‘de-escalation and moderation’ after reported Israeli strike on Iran

19 April 2024

Cabinet minister Mel Stride said the focus must be on defusing tensions, amid fears of a broader Middle East conflict.


Gambling firm 888 says revenues beat forecasts for past quarter

Gambling firm 888 says revenues beat forecasts for past quarter

Gambling firm 888 says revenues beat forecasts for past quarter

19 April 2024

Per Widerstrom, who was appointed chief executive officer last year, described it as a ‘strong quarter’.


Taylor Swift surprises fans with secret ‘double album’ edition of her new record

Taylor Swift surprises fans with secret ‘double album’ edition of her new record

Taylor Swift surprises fans with secret ‘double album’ edition of her new record

19 April 2024

Hours after dropping the 16-song edition of her 11th studio album, the US pop superstar announced an expanded version with an extra 15 songs.


Rise in fuel sales helps keep retail sector flat in March

Rise in fuel sales helps keep retail sector flat in March

Rise in fuel sales helps keep retail sector flat in March

19 April 2024

Retailers reported a 3.2% rise in sales of automotive fuel last month.


Woman ‘almost died’ trying to cure cancer with juice diet

Woman ‘almost died’ trying to cure cancer with juice diet

Woman ‘almost died’ trying to cure cancer with juice diet

19 April 2024

Doctors said they repeatedly tried to persuade her to start medical treatment.


Female crew aim to be first trio to row Pacific Ocean non-stop and unsupported

Female crew aim to be first trio to row Pacific Ocean non-stop and unsupported

Female crew aim to be first trio to row Pacific Ocean non-stop and unsupported

19 April 2024

The trio are aiming to break three records with their venture when they set off from Peru, South America, in April 2025.


Mother of murdered teenager to be honoured for anti-racism charity work

Mother of murdered teenager to be honoured for anti-racism charity work

Mother of murdered teenager to be honoured for anti-racism charity work

19 April 2024

Dr Gee Walker will be made an MBE for her work in tackling prejudice after her son Anthony was killed in 2005.


Baby and teenage great white sharks prefer shallow waters – study

Baby and teenage great white sharks prefer shallow waters – study

Baby and teenage great white sharks prefer shallow waters – study

19 April 2024

Experts believe staying close to the shore helps sharks avoid predators while aiding growth.


What the papers say – April 19

What the papers say – April 19

What the papers say – April 19

19 April 2024

A variety of stories feature on the front pages of the nation’s papers on Friday.


SNP urged to co-operate with police after Peter Murrell embezzlement charge

SNP urged to co-operate with police after Peter Murrell embezzlement charge

SNP urged to co-operate with police after Peter Murrell embezzlement charge

18 April 2024

The 59-year-old husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was taken into custody for questioning on Thursday morning.


Ministers will be told to use AI to screen migrants for threats, adviser says

Ministers will be told to use AI to screen migrants for threats, adviser says

Ministers will be told to use AI to screen migrants for threats, adviser says

18 April 2024

The UK’s reviewer of terrorism legislation warned facilities had become ‘so overwhelmed’ that people were released before all checks were done.


Philanthropist Julia Rausing dies aged 63

Philanthropist Julia Rausing dies aged 63

Philanthropist Julia Rausing dies aged 63

18 April 2024

In a statement, her family said: ‘She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy across many charities which we will continue in her name.’


Four men arrested after nationwide people smuggling raids

Four men arrested after nationwide people smuggling raids

Four men arrested after nationwide people smuggling raids

18 April 2024

The men were detained after Home Office teams carried out dawn raids at addresses across the country on Wednesday.


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