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March 23, 2023

'Flimsy' Partygate answers leave Johnson on the brink

Ex-PM facing reprimand that could end career despite ‘hand on heart’ pledge over gatherings

4 mins

Met chief's response to failings is 'hollow', says report's author

The author of this week’s devastating report on the Metropolitan police has criticised the force’s commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, for refusing to accept her description of the force as institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic, describing his reasoning as “hollow”.

3 mins

Ode to ill health: hepatitis B, not alcohol, may have been Beethoven's biggest killer

When an autopsy was carried out after Beethoven’s death in 1827 , his liver was found to be “beset with nodules the size of a bean”. Now researchers say the cause may not have been his alcohol consumption alone, with a genetic analysis revealing the great composer experienced a hepatitis B infection and was at high risk for liver disease – the condition generally thought to have killed him.

3 mins

Allies say Trump will insist on spectacle of handcuffs at hush money court appearance

Donald Trump has told advisers that he wants to be handcuffed when he makes an appearance in court, if he is indicted by a Manhattan grand jury for his role in paying hush money to the adult film star Stormy Daniels , sources close to the former US president have said.

2 mins

More than 20 taken to hospital as strong winds topple ship in Edinburgh dry dock

Thirty-three people have been injured after a 76-metre (250ft) ship tipped over in strong winds at a dry dock in Leith, Edinburgh .

2 mins

Tainted Brand A Good Day For Sunak - But Johnson Still A Huge Liability For The Tories

Just three weeks ago, Conservative MPs boarded buses for an away day of party bonding and a dose of reality about the Tories’ electoral position.

4 mins

'Brexit brake' Vote carried but rebellion still larger than expected

Rishi Sunak avoided an overly damaging Commons rebellion yesterday over his revised plan for post-Brexit Northern Ireland trade, winning a vote on the measure with 22 of his own MPs voting against the deal.

2 mins

Sunak Finally Publishes Tax Return Revealing He Made £4.8m In 3 Years

Rishi Sunak made nearly £5m over the past three years thanks mostly to gains from his US investment fund, according to tax details published yesterday.

2 mins

NHS services for eating disorders are not fit for purpose, say doctors

Young people with eating disorders are coming to harm and ending up in A&E because they are being denied care and being forced to endure long waits for treatment, GPs have said.

2 mins

Birdwatchers elated as alpine swifts arrive in record numbers

An \"unprecedented\" influx of alpine swifts has been reported by birdwatchers in Britain and Ireland.

2 mins

Prince in surprise British visit to troops in Poland

The Prince of Wales is in Poland on a surprise two-day trip to thank British and Polish troops helping to aid support for Ukraine, and to learn more about how Poland has cared for displaced Ukrainian refugees.

1 min

Climate Impact Row Over Plan To Rebuild 60s Estate In London

A conflict between saving carbon and building better homes has broken out on a groundbreaking 1960s council estate in London.

2 mins

Judge seeks witnesses for inquiry into alleged SAS summary killings

A judge investigating allegations of more than 50 summary killings by SAS soldiers in Afghanistan has issued a call for anyone with evidence to come forward, saying it was critical that law-breakers be referred to authorities.

1 min

'I'm not a killer,' accused tells Olivia murder trial

The man accused of murdering Olivia Pratt-Korbel broke down in tears and told the court \"I'm getting blamed for something I haven't done\" when asked whether he killed the nine-year-old.

1 min

War crimes 'Missile cemetery' catalogues evidence

During the first few months of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the cruise missiles fired by Moscow at its neighbour remained embedded for days at a time in the buildings and streets of the northeastern province of Kharkiv.

2 mins

West Must Be Ready To Support Ukraine In Long Conflict, Says Nato Chief

Vladimir Putin has no immediate plans for peace in Ukraine, so the west needs to brace itself to supply lethal aid to Kyiv for a long time to come, Nato's secretary general has warned in an interview with the Guardian.

2 mins

Jerusalem Fears rise as holy festivals converge

In the Old City of Jerusalem and the Palestinian neighbourhoods surrounding it, preparations for Ramadan are under way: strings of festive lights and lanterns are ready to welcome sundown today, while sweet shops and bakers are busy making qatayef -fried dumplings filled with cream or sweet cheese, traditionally eaten during the Muslim holy month.

3 mins

At least one dead as 'remarkable' storm sweeps across California

At least one person was killed and another injured in California as torrential rain and heavy wind left thousands without power this week.

2 mins

Inflation 'Family Costs Are Increasing From All Sides'

Money is just a constant worry and I feel like it's infecting everything," says Jess Daly of the impact of rising living costs on her family. "Costs are increasing from all sides and there seems to be a relentless expectation that we are going to be able to absorb them without extra help."

3 mins

Boss of British Gas owner picks up pay package worth £4.5m

The boss of British Gas’s parent company has angered consumer groups by accepting a £4.5m pay packet, including bonuses totalling £3.7m, despite an investigation into the treatment of vulnerable customers .

1 min

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