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Triple killer raped ex girlfriend in violent sexual act of spite court told
A triple killer raped his ex-girlfriend in a violent, sexual act of spite during an attack which saw him murder her and her sister with a crossbow and their mother with a butchers knife, a court has heard..
Verbal abuse online attacks and threats
The headteachers union has revealed a shocking amount of abuse by parents.
Higher rates of school absences after pandemic report into programme finds
There has been a drop in school engagement and wellbeing since before the Covid-19 pandemic, with higher rates of non-attendance and more school avoidance, a report into the School Complete Programme (SCP) has found..
Food prices on the rise again
Retailers figure show a sharp increase on last month.
USA pauses military aid to Ukraine
Donald Trump says it wont resume until President Zelensky is "committed" to his peace deal.
Food prices rise at third fastest monthly rate in a year
Food prices have risen at their third fastest monthly rate in a year amid hikes in the cost of butter, cheese, eggs and bread, figures show..
Further education facing unprecedented crisis union warns
Thousands of jobs are at risk in higher education as the sector faces an unprecedented crisis amid escalating disputes, it is being warned..
Man who murdered sons girlfriend over scam claim jailed for at least 20 years
A man who murdered his sons girlfriend after wrongly believing she was trying to scam him has been jailed for at least 20 years..
Sir Keir Starmer wants to maintain momentum in move towards peace
The Prime Minister said the European coalition of the willing has been formed to avoid moving at the speed of the most reluctant and that will be too slow..
One killed as car is rammed into crowd in German city of Mannheim
One person has been killed and others injured when a car was rammed into a crowd in western Germany, according to police..
Nearly 600 migrants cross Channel in highest daily total of 2025
Nearly 600 migrants arrived in the UK on Sunday after crossing the Channel, according to data released by the Home Office..
Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison lead Oscar wins as Anora emerges victorious
American actors Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison were among the big winners at the Oscars on a night which saw Anora leading the pack with five wins..
Starmer set to address MPs after intense diplomatic efforts on Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to return to the Commons on Monday for the first time since his blitz of high-stakes diplomatic action across the Atlantic and in London..
National Offer Day in England the waits over for families
Theyll find out if their children will get the school places they want.
Zoe Saldana scoops Best Supporting Actress for Spanish language musical Emilia Perez
The role saw her play a lawyer who helps a Mexican drug lord change gender .
Succession star Kieran Culkin continues award season sweep
Succession star Kieran Culkin has continued his award season success streak as he was named the winner of the best supporting actor category at the Oscars..
Freed hostage Emily Damari says scars show freedom as she undergoes surgery
A British-Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas for 15 months said her scars represent freedom, hope and strength as she underwent surgery for injuries sustained during the October 7 attacks..
Ralph Fiennes and Cynthia Erivo among British talent hoping for Oscar success
British stars Ralph Fiennes, Cynthia Erivo and Felicity Jones will be hoping for Oscar success in the acting categories at this years ceremony..
Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo is one step away from Egot glory
Cynthia Erivo is just one step away from Egot glory as she is set to compete for a second time for the best actress award at the Oscars ceremony, this time for her role in the musical Wicked..
Ministers expected to axe right to switch off in coming week
Ministers are expected to axe plans to give people a right to switch off outside work hours, reports have suggested..