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What we know about the Copenhagen mall shooting

What we know about the Copenhagen mall shooting
Lone gunman had mental health issues and not thought to have terror motive, police say
4 Jul 2022
Is tactical voting a threat to the Tories?

Is tactical voting a threat to the Tories?
Pundits argue it’s ‘back with a vengeance’ – and could transform the electoral arithmetic
1 Jul 2022
What happened to Zara Aleena?

What happened to Zara Aleena?
Man charged after law graduate was attacked in Ilford on Sunday morning
29 Jun 2022
Rail strikes: is Britain on track for a ‘summer of discontent’?

Rail strikes: is Britain on track for a ‘summer of discontent’?
The ‘biggest rail strike in modern history’ is planned for next week
17 Jun 2022
What is the hottest UK temperature on record? 

What is the hottest UK temperature on record?
Temperatures are set to soar this week, with some predicting record-breaking heat
15 Jun 2022
The world’s safest and most dangerous countries 

The world’s safest and most dangerous countries
Ukraine drops down the Global Peace Index as Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the list
15 Jun 2022
One in 20 young Americans identify as trans or non-binary

One in 20 young Americans identify as trans or non-binary
New research suggests that 44% of US adults know someone who is transgender
10 Jun 2022

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Neanderthal gene ‘caused up to a million Covid deaths’

Neanderthal gene ‘caused up to a million Covid deaths’
Genetic tweak found in one in six Britons means cells in the lungs are slower to launch defences
10 Jun 2022
Why Britain is currently in the grip of an ‘employment crisis’

Why Britain is currently in the grip of an ‘employment crisis’
Britain is currently in the grip of an ‘employment crisis’
3 Jun 2022
Is Henry Kissinger right about Ukraine?

Is Henry Kissinger right about Ukraine?
The US statesman made a controversial speech at a virtual Davos appearance last week
1 Jun 2022
Texas shooting: parents turn anger on police

Texas shooting: parents turn anger on police
Officers had to be urged to enter building where gunman killed 21 people
27 May 2022
Inside the ‘Conservative staffers for change’ group

Inside the ‘Conservative staffers for change’ group
Scandals on the parliamentary estate ‘taking toll’ on staff of politicians
26 May 2022
Is Joe Biden taking a tougher stance on Taiwan?

Is Joe Biden taking a tougher stance on Taiwan?
Eyebrows raised after president said US would intervene militarily if China attacked
26 May 2022
The cheapest and most expensive areas to rent in the UK

The cheapest and most expensive areas to rent in the UK
The cost of renting is hitting record highs – but it’s not the same everywhere
25 May 2022
How the Taliban is rolling back the freedoms of the past 20 years 

How the Taliban is rolling back the freedoms of the past 20 years
Supreme leader has now announced that all women must cover their faces in public
20 May 2022
Has the Conservative Party made the housing crisis worse?

Has the Conservative Party made the housing crisis worse?
The government was elected in 2019 on an ‘unrealistic’ pledge to build 300,000 homes a year
19 May 2022
Should phones be banned from the Commons?

Should phones be banned from the Commons?
Some would ‘do well to rethink their whole relationship to smartphones and social media’
13 May 2022
How likely is a united Ireland?

How likely is a united Ireland?
Election campaign made little mention of republican party’s commitment to a border poll
9 May 2022
Will the energy war hurt Europe more than Russia?

Will the energy war hurt Europe more than Russia?
European Commission proposes a total ban on Russian oil
5 May 2022
Boris Johnson echoes Churchill in address to Ukraine parliament

Boris Johnson echoes Churchill in address to Ukraine parliament
Prime minister tells Kyiv ‘Ukraine will win’ war against Russia
3 May 2022
Zelenskyy refused Kyiv evacuation

Zelenskyy refused Kyiv evacuation
Ukrainian president turned down opportunity to leave capital despite threat to life, adviser claims
29 Apr 2022
What happened to Katie Kenyon? 

What happened to Katie Kenyon?
Man charged as police search for missing 33-year-old last seen getting into van
28 Apr 2022
Will India turn on its old ally?

Will India turn on its old ally?
Boris Johnson did not return with much to show for his trip, with the Ukraine war a major ‘obstacle’
28 Apr 2022
Liz Truss lays out Britain’s aims for Ukraine war

Liz Truss lays out Britain’s aims for Ukraine war
Foreign secretary reportedly fears that the conflict could continue for up to ten years
28 Apr 2022
DJ Tim Westwood denies multiple sexual misconduct allegations

DJ Tim Westwood denies multiple sexual misconduct allegations
At least seven women accuse the radio and TV presenter of predatory behaviour dating back three decades
27 Apr 2022
Home Office worker accused of spiking mistress’s drink with abortion drug 

Home Office worker accused of spiking mistress’s drink with abortion drug
Darren Burke had failed to convince his girlfriend to terminate pregnancy
26 Apr 2022
Johnson backs Rayner over Basic Instinct claims

Johnson backs Rayner over Basic Instinct claims
PM attacks ‘misogyny’ of paper’s claim that Labour deputy leader tries to distract him with leg-crossing ploy
25 Apr 2022
Brooklyn subway shooting: exploring New York’s ‘steep decline in law and order’

Brooklyn subway shooting: exploring New York’s ‘steep decline in law and order’
Last week, a gunman set off smoke bombs and opened fire on a rush-hour train in the city
22 Apr 2022
Russia can still ‘win’ Ukraine war

Russia can still ‘win’ Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin adjusts tactics after ‘humiliation’ for second phase of invasion
22 Apr 2022
The Turner Prize 2022: a ‘vintage’ shortlist?

The Turner Prize 2022: a ‘vintage’ shortlist?
All four artists look towards ‘growth, revival and reinvention’ in their work
21 Apr 2022
Boris Johnson lands in India as Tories drop wrecking amendment

Boris Johnson lands in India as Tories drop wrecking amendment
Labour seeks inquiry into whether the prime minister misled parliament on Partygate
21 Apr 2022
Will Elon Musk manage to take over Twitter?

Will Elon Musk manage to take over Twitter?
The world’s richest man has launched a hostile takeover bid worth $43bn
21 Apr 2022
Why does the Queen have two birthdays?

Why does the Queen have two birthdays?
The monarch marks her 96th birthday with a ‘mini break’ to Norfolk
21 Apr 2022
Is Channel 4 a victim of Tory spite?

Is Channel 4 a victim of Tory spite?
The institution is ‘a great British success story’ – so why sell it?
14 Apr 2022