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Five Italian divers, including a University of Genoa professor and her daughter, have died in a scuba diving accident while attempting to explore caves at 50 metres depth in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives. The incident is believed to be the worst single diving accident in the Indian Ocean nation.
Andy Burnham's path to returning to Parliament as an MP has become clearer after a Labour MP stepped down, with Number 10 indicating it will not block his candidacy. However, he faces a significant challenge in winning the Makerfield by-election against a surging Reform UK party.
A BBC investigation into Russkaya Obshina, Russia's largest nationalist vigilante group, reveals over 900 raids since 2023 targeting those it deems to violate traditional values, with evidence suggesting funding from figures close to the Kremlin.
Leicester Comedy Festival has failed to pay hundreds of comedians despite attracting over 100,000 spectators and 500 acts, with organisers citing cashflow problems. The non-profit running the festival is working on bridging loans to resolve the payment delays.
Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, delivering a scathing assessment of Sir Keir Starmer's leadership in his resignation letter without explicitly announcing a leadership challenge.
Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, will attempt to return to Parliament as an MP after health secretary Wes Streeting resigned citing lost confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, amid mounting pressure on the Labour leader.
Sir Keir Starmer fights to remain as prime minister as Labour faces a leadership crisis following disastrous local election results and multiple ministerial resignations, with Wes Streeting quitting as health secretary and nearly 90 MPs calling for his departure.
Political instability in the UK intensifies as Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns citing loss of confidence in PM Keir Starmer's leadership, while Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham signals a potential parliamentary bid, raising questions about the Labour party's future direction.
Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, will attempt to return to Parliament as an MP after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, citing lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. The move comes amid mounting pressure on Labour following disastrous election results.
Political instability struck the UK Labour government as Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, citing lost confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, while Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham emerged as a potential leadership contender.
Abdul Halim Khan, 54, has been given a life sentence with a minimum prison term of 20 years for sexually assaulting seven women and girls, some as young as 12, between 2005 and 2014. The former imam exploited his position of trust within the Muslim community, using manipulation and false religious claims to control and silence his victims.
Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, delivering a brutal assessment of Sir Keir Starmer's leadership in a near-1,000 word letter. Streeting criticizes the prime minister for lacking vision and direction but stops short of announcing a leadership challenge, instead calling for a broad contest to replace him.
Iran has reportedly seized the Honduras-flagged vessel Hui Chuan, which operated as a "floating armoury" storing weapons for maritime security firms in the Gulf of Oman, marking another incident amid heightened tensions in the strategic waterway.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns from his position, citing loss of confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership while praising achievements in NHS waiting times and reform. His resignation letter details accomplishments including record NHS improvements but expresses concerns about the government's direction and vision.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned amid speculation about a potential Labour leadership challenge, stating he has "lost confidence" in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership while citing a "vacuum" where vision is needed.
Following Health Secretary Wes Streeting's resignation, Labour MPs are considering potential challengers to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with several high-profile figures mentioned as possible contenders including Streeting, Andy Burnham, and Angela Rayner.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from the UK government, citing loss of confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership following heavy election losses. In his resignation letter, Streeting highlighted his achievements in reducing NHS waiting times while expressing concerns about the government's direction and vision.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign following Labour's disastrous election results, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting becoming the first cabinet minister to resign and demanding his departure.
The UK government has met an interim target to have 65% of hospital patients treated within 18 weeks by March 2026, with the figure reaching 65.3%. This milestone represents progress toward Labour's manifesto pledge of achieving 92% by the end of Parliament in 2029.
Police have identified three women who died in the sea off Brighton beach following extensive inquiries. Emergency teams were called to the water near Black Rock car park in Madeira Drive on Wednesday morning, where two bodies were initially recovered.