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Clintons try to reach agreement for congressional Epstein testimony
Former US president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton were trying to reach a deal late on Monday to comply with a congressional subpoena for their testimony in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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‘Exceptional’ rainfall brings one of wettest Januarys on record for many
An “exceptional” amount of rain led to last month being the second wettest January on record in Northern Ireland and the sixth wettest in southern England, figures show.
Pressure mounts on Mandelson to quit Lords over Epstein links
Sir Keir Starmer has urged Lord Mandelson to quit the House of Lords as the police faced calls to investigate the leaking of sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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GSK cutting jobs in UK and US as part of ongoing R&D changes
Drugs giant GSK is axing up to around 350 research and development jobs across the US and UK as part of an ongoing overhaul of the division.
First medical evacuees leave Gaza for Egypt as Rafah crossing reopens
Medical evacuees from Gaza entered Egypt on Monday as the Rafah border crossing reopened, marking a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire but a mostly symbolic one.
Man accused over fatal XL bully attack told police ‘poodles are more aggressive’
An aspiring rapper whose two XL bully dogs mauled a grandmother to death had told police he thought poodles were a more aggressive breed than his own animals, a court has heard.
TUV’s Timothy Gaston excluded from Assembly for two days after code breach
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has been excluded from the Stormont Assembly for two days after he was found to have breached the Assembly Members Code of Conduct during stormy exchanges at a committee.
Starmer faces backlash over trip to China amid claims Government was ‘tricked’
Sir Keir Starmer has faced backlash over his trip to China amid claims that the Government has been “tricked” by Beijing.
MLAs say NI sports museum could boost tourism and create ‘lasting legacy’
MLAs have expressed support for a sports museum to create a “lasting legacy” for Northern Ireland’s sporting heroes.
Doctors vote in favour of continuing industrial action
Resident doctors in England have voted to continue industrial action for another six months as part of their row over pay and jobs.
I’m no angel, jokes Meloni, as probes launched into church cherub resembling PM
The appearance in a Roman church of a cherub that bears a striking resemblance to premier Giorgia Meloni has sparked a minor scandal for both church and state in Italy.
Police receive misconduct in public office reports after Mandelson allegations
Police are investigating a number of reports relating to alleged misconduct in a public office after Lord Mandelson was accused of leaking sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Sarah Ferguson’s charity says it will close days after Epstein files released
The charity of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson has announced it will close days after new revelations emerged about the former duchess’s friendship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Man killed in one-vehicle collision involving lorry in Co Tyrone
A man has been killed in a one-vehicle road collision in Co Tyrone.
Elon Musk joins rocket and AI businesses into single company before expected IPO
Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before a massive planned initial public offering for the business later this year.
Patients being unfairly struck off GP lists, Ombudsman report warns
In some cases, it appeared that patients were removed without first receiving a warning or being provided with an opportunity to discuss the concerns about their behaviour
New home registrations in London plunged by 27% last year – warranty provider
Around 11% more new home registrations were recorded in 2025 than the previous year – although registrations in London plunged by 27%, according to a warranty and insurance provider.
Patients being unfairly struck off GP lists, Ombudsman report warns
GP practices are removing patients in “inconsistent and often incorrect ways” – with some being struck off for making complaints about the practice, a new report has shown.
UK’s first Government-backed Tech Town named
Barnsley has been named the UK’s first Tech Town, meaning local schools and colleges, businesses and NHS infrastructures will receive Government support to increase artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities.
‘Too many red flags’ – Parents of murdered boy say school could have saved him
The parents of a schoolboy who was stabbed to death by a fellow pupil during his lunch break said they believe the school could have saved his life by acting on “too many red flags” shown by his killer.