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Protesters call for Irish national broadcaster to boycott Eurovision

RTE said Eurovision is a non-political contest designed to unite audiences.

Felt like we were living meetings through the media: ex-civil service chief

Jenny Pyper said it hampered decision making and impacted on public confidence in decision making.

Princess Charlotte’s ninth birthday marked by picture release

Charlotte’s big day comes as the Waleses navigate Kate’s cancer treatment.

Trade union legal action will not delay Rwanda flights, says Downing Street

The FDA union has launched legal action claiming a decision to ignore orders from the European Court of Human Rights would breach civil service rules.

More details emerge of sword attack as suspect appears in court

Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, is accused of murdering 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin and injuring four other people in Hainault on Tuesday.

Dissent must never lead to disorder says Biden as he hits out at campus protests

The president also said the anti-Israel demonstrations at US universities have not caused him to reconsider his approach to the war in Gaza.

Channel crossings: Busiest day of the year so far sees 711 migrants arrive in UK

The Home Office said 711 people made the journey in 14 boats on Wednesday, suggesting an average of 51 people per boat.

‘Co-Flop’ Arena being monitored after embarrassing opening fiasco

The ‘world-leading’ new venue in Manchester has cancelled opening shows three times now.

Original photographs of 1939 dig go on display at Sutton Hoo

The Anglo-Saxon treasures unearthed at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk have been described as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.

John Swinney could become first minister unopposed as rival rules out campaign

Former Scottish finance secretary Kate Forbes confirmed on Thursday she will not be putting herself forward to succeed Humza Yousaf.

What next as John Swinney emerges as only MSP contending for SNP leadership

Mr Swinney’s main rival has announced she will not run against him.

Warning of thunderstorms after thousands of lightning strikes across the UK

The Met Office warned that thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening.