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BBC must take quicker action when staff step out of line, report says

The review has looked into ‘preventing abuse of power and ensuring everyone at the BBC conducts themselves in line’ with its values.

Rebels say eight people killed as US acknowledges more than 800 airstrikes

US Central Command said its Operation Roughrider had ‘killed hundreds of Houthi fighters and numerous Houthi leaders’ in Yemen.

Donald Trump says Virginia Giuffre’s death ‘a horrible thing’

The 41-year-old, who settled a sexual assault lawsuit against the Duke of York, died on Friday in Australia.

Thousands of UK deaths per year may be linked to ultra-processed foods – study

UPFs often contain high levels of saturated fat, salt, sugar and additives, which experts say leaves less room for more nutritious foods.

Stars join celebrations after Liverpool win Premier League

Massive celebrations followed the win with people of all ages outside Anfield.

Trial to start for two men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree

Daniel Graham, 39, of Carlisle, and Adam Carruthers, 32, of Wigton, Cumbria, will go before a jury at Newcastle Crown Court.

North Korea confirms it sent troops to help Russia in Ukraine

A statement by leader Kim Jong Un was the first confirmation from North Korea of the deployment.

Suspect charged with murder after 11 people killed at Vancouver festival

The man has been charged with eight counts of second degree murder with more charges possible.

Political parties enter final campaign push ahead of local elections

Voters will go to the polls in 23 council areas across England on Thursday May 1, and will choose a new MP in Runcorn and Helsby.

Iranian leaders call for answers after port explosion

President Masoud Pezeshkia visited those injured in the blast which killed 40 people at the Shahid Rajaei port outside of Bandar Abbas.

UK set for temperatures of up to 28C during warmest spell of year

Monday is likely to be the hottest day of the year then the temperatures will peak on Wednesday or Thursday, the Met Office said.

Ministers launch resilience academy to prepare for future crises such as Covid

The UK Resilience Academy will train more than 4,000 people working in both public services and the private sector each year to deal with crises.