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Is your child’s school closed during teacher strike? Full list of walkouts in your area

Is your child’s school closed during teacher strike? Full list of walkouts in your area - Wednesday set to be biggest day of industrial action in over a decade

2023-01-31T14:29:47Z

2023-02-01T08:55:47Z

Madison Brooks news - live: LSU student’s family is ‘blown away’ by victim blaming as they say ‘rape is rape’

Madison Brooks news - live: LSU student’s family is ‘blown away’ by victim blaming as they say ‘rape is rape’ - Nineteen-year-old sorority sister was hit by a car and died on 15 January after alleged rape by group of men she met at Reggie’s Bar in Baton Rouge

2023-02-01T09:50:59Z

Boris comeback is on! Former PM launches attack on Sunak as he secures support in US

Boris Johnson has fuelled more speculation that he is planning a comeback as Prime Minister with a visit to Washington DC to meet senior Republicans.

2023-02-01T08:47:27Z

Archaeologists discover 8ft iron sword in 4th century Japanese burial mound

Archaeologists discover 8ft iron sword in 4th century Japanese burial mound -

2023-02-01T09:00:24Z

Radioactive capsule that fell off truck found in Australia

The capsule was found south of Newman on the Great Northern Highway.

2023-02-01T08:20:41Z

Ambulance flips over after crash with double-decker bus in London's Baker Street

Two paramedics can be seen clambering out of the ambulance.

2023-02-01T09:19:26Z

Michel Barnier eyes up Starmer to be next PM as EU fawns over 'European' Labour leader

Mr Barnier said the "door is open" for new relations between the EU and the UK.

2023-02-01T07:02:37Z

Ukraine on high alert as Russia plans major escalation of war, warns military chief

Ukraine is gearing up for a significant escalation of the war by Russia, which could happen within weeks.

2023-01-31T22:02:36Z

Minister: No level of consultation on refugees would have changed views of some

Protests have been held in Waterford, Cork and areas of Dublin in recent weeks where refugees or asylum seekers have been housed.

2023-02-01T09:36:04Z

‘She sliced off his finger with a broken glass bottle...' The male stars who are domestic abuse survivors

Domestic abuse is a gendered crime and often portrayed as male violence against women. But men can be victims too. Whilst some men have been subjected to systematic abuse by their partners, others were involved in a crime of passion by an angry ex as hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Find out which male stars were BEATEN by their partners...

2023-02-01T07:40:13Z

'Dances With Wolves' actor arrested in sex abuse case

Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody, accused of sexually assaulting young Indigenous girls during a period spanning two decades. View on euronews

2023-02-01T08:07:30Z

Man missing from North Sea rig named by police

Man missing from North Sea rig named by police - Jason Thomas was reported missing on 22 January

2023-02-01T04:40:24Z

Millions face disruption as strikes hit schools, trains, universities and border checks – live

Public warned of ‘significant disruption’ from strikes involving teachers, civil servants, Border Force staff and train drivers

2023-02-01T07:45:33Z

Loose Women star furious as she's stranded after airport staff 'destroy' her wheelchair

Loose Women's Sophie Morgan was left furious after airport staff damaged her wheelchair after it was checked in for her flight, forcing her to sit in an unsafe aisle chair

2023-02-01T09:55:40Z

Richard Madeley sparks backlash as GMB viewers slam 'disrespectful' strike comments

Members of the National Education Union have decided to strike today in the first of seven days of industrial action which is expected to impact tens of thousands of schools.

2023-02-01T08:27:08Z

Nicola Bulley: Police trace ‘potential key witness’ in search for missing dog walker

Nicola Bulley: Police trace ‘potential key witness’ in search for missing dog walker - Nicola Bulley, 45, was last seen on a Lancashire towpath last Friday, with her phone and her dog found nearby

2023-02-01T05:10:26Z

Pensioner in west London crash attacked by dog as she inspected damage

Pensioner in west London crash attacked by dog as she inspected damage - Detectives are still searching for the owners of the dog

2023-02-01T09:37:45Z

Covid warning as cases surge 50% in 10 days as new Kraken variant rages through UK

The strain is not only better at infecting, it is better at evading our defences when doing so, experts warned.

2023-02-01T09:47:43Z

Outrage as 'reckless' mum leaves baby in pram on the beach while she 'went for coffee'

Walkers discovered the baby alone in a pram with a note that read: "Please do not approach, the child is sleeping."

2023-02-01T08:17:32Z

Dramatic moment Russian soldiers are wiped out by Ukraine ‘death ray' weapon

Roughly 127,500 Russian soldiers have been killed since they invaded on February 24, according to the latest update from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

2023-01-31T10:47:05Z

This is why teachers are striking in Chorley today

Lancashire Post reporter Emma Downey spoke to Union representatives outside Chorley schools to find out why they're striking today.

2023-02-01T09:55:44Z

Russia preparing for ‘maximum escalation’, says top Ukrainian security official

Russia preparing for ‘maximum escalation’, says top Ukrainian security official - Oleksiy Danilov says Moscow has been ‘gathering everything possible’ for a major offensive

2023-02-01T09:37:46Z

Man dies in fireball after car smash in Enfield

Man dies in fireball after car smash in Enfield -

2023-01-27T09:19:34Z

'Beyond devastated': Family pays tribute to 'handsome' boy, 14, killed during first rodeo bull ride

A 14-year-old boy has died while riding a bull for the first time at a rodeo in North Carolina.

2023-02-01T06:51:18Z

Several mortars hit near Presidential Palace ahead of regional security summit

Several mortar shells hit the area around Somalia’s Presidential Palace in the country’s capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, hours before the start of a summit of regional leaders to address the military offensive against the Al Shabaab terrorist group. According to information gathered by the Somali news portal Jowhar, a total of five shells have hit […]

2023-02-01T09:46:10Z

Who is on strike today? Check how your area is affected with our interactive tool

Britain is to face the biggest day of industrial action for over a decade today when seven unions are planning to go on strike. On Wednesday, schools will close across swathes of the country in what is becoming a de facto general strike as train drivers, civil servants, airport and university staff join teachers in industrial action. It will see 50...

2023-01-31T23:22:15Z

Brexit: UK and EU ‘strike customs deal’ in protocol breakthrough

Brexit: UK and EU ‘strike customs deal’ in protocol breakthrough - Brussels also said to have made concessions of role of European Court

2023-02-01T07:50:37Z

Today's strikes explained - Who is taking action today and how it will affect your area

Up to half a million Britons will refuse to work today as railway workers and teachers launch strike action following long-running disputes over pay and working conditions amid crippling inflation.

2023-02-01T10:02:43Z

Girl, 4, dies after being mauled by dog in garden

Girl, 4, dies after being mauled by dog in garden - Young child declared dead at scene in ‘absolutely tragic incident’, Thames Valley Police say

2023-01-31T21:54:53Z

‘Warped and angry’ killer cut girlfriend’s throat in two-day violence spree

‘Warped and angry’ killer cut girlfriend’s throat in two-day violence spree - Lee Peacock killed Sharon Pickles and Clinton Ashmore just two months after he was released from prison

2023-01-31T14:44:56Z

Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in Rust shooting

Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. If found guilty, he could face up to 18 months in prison. View on euronews

2023-02-01T08:22:35Z

Russian journalist sentenced to eight years in jail for 'fake news'

Prominent Russian journalist Alexander Nevzorov was sentenced in absentia to eight years in jail by a Moscow court on Wednesday after it found him guilty of spreading 'fake news' about the Russian army, state media reported. Investigators opened a case against Nevzorov last year for posts on social media in which he accused Russia's armed forces of...

2023-02-01T08:52:04Z

Kim Yo-jong, the dictator's sister and North Korea's likely future leader, here is what we know

Kim Yo-jong, the dictator's sister and North Korea's likely future leader, here is what we know

2023-02-01T08:25:47Z

Putin accused of violating nuclear treaty as relations with US deteriorate over 'toxicity'

The New Start Treaty came into force in 2011, with the aim of capping the number of strategic nuclear warheads that Russia or the US can deploy.

2023-02-01T06:17:41Z

Armed police gun down killer dog after four-year-old mum's chilling scream of 'she's dead'

Police gunned down the animal after the four-year-old was attacked and killed.

2023-02-01T10:02:45Z

Ex-Police officer admits 'sickening' sexual assault on 13-year-old girl

The former officer was arrested after a bus driver noticed his inappropriate behaviour towards the teenager.

2023-02-01T09:17:26Z

George Santos turns on OAN reporter after she asks him to ‘sincerely’ apologise to voters for lying

George Santos turns on OAN reporter after she asks him to ‘sincerely’ apologise to voters for lying - ‘I don’t know what looking sorry looks like to you, Caitlin’

2023-02-01T06:50:59Z

Couple at war with 'monstrous' millionaire neighbours over 6ft fence 'blocking front door'

The couple believe the fence has wiped £100,000 off the value of their property.

2023-02-01T08:19:31Z

2023-02-01T08:54:45Z

Moterbike incredibly overloaded with a mountain of cargo

A motorbike was discovered blatantly carrying overloaded cargo on a busy street in Hanoi city, Vietnam on January 17.

2023-02-01T06:05:08Z

Thai police apologise after Taiwanese actress’s extortion claims

Charlene An posted on social media that she had been stopped and searched while travelling in a taxi and paid money to officers.

2023-02-01T08:45:39Z

Pensioners in 25 countries may receive boost worth up to £600 to help with energy bills

Millions of payments will be issued to pensioners, many of whom are living in countries across the world.

2023-02-01T09:23:10Z

Horror as man stabbed to death in park - police seal off area as probe launched

Police have issued an urgent appeal for witnesses.

2023-02-01T08:47:26Z

Dog walker’s ‘traumatic’ cause of death revealed at inquest after mauling in park

Dog walker’s ‘traumatic’ cause of death revealed at inquest after mauling in park - Natasha Johnston, 28, was attacked by dogs at a beauty spot in Caterham, Surrey

2023-01-31T10:44:18Z

Ukraine LIVE: Calls for banned weapons probe as Kyiv readies for huge new attack in weeks

The city of Izyum, in the northeastern region of Kharkiv, Ukraine, has remained an unsafe location for civilians despite being liberated last September as the area is littered with "uncleared mines".

2023-02-01T07:47:25Z

Victims of London phone theft find stolen mobiles are ending up in the SAME street in Chinese city

The stolen phones are appearing on Huafa South Road in Shenzhen, 6,000 miles away from their owners in London. It's believed the iPhones are being stripped for parts by buyers.

2023-02-01T09:14:45Z

Sacred ritual at King's Coronation could be seen by public for first time in history

The King could become the first monarch in Britain to be publicly anointed with holy oil

2023-02-01T08:35:51Z

Heavily armed gunman who opened fire in Nebraska Target store shot dead by police

Heavily armed gunman who opened fire in Nebraska Target store shot dead by police - No injuries reported as gunman opens fire inside retail store

2023-02-01T09:20:37Z

Boris Johnson hits back at Farage accusation: ‘I don’t know if Nigel’s speaking for the Kremlin’

Boris Johnson hits back at Farage accusation: ‘I don’t know if Nigel’s speaking for the Kremlin’ - Former British prime minister also says Vladimir Putin had tried to ‘creep me out’

2023-02-01T07:30:36Z