The Independent

 Nigel Farage said Reform UK would campaign as the “leading voice of opposition” to abolish the BBC licence fee, claiming the broadcaster has “abused its position of power” at the party’s rally in Birmingham. It comes after the Reform UK leader was questioned about the state of his party, and the views expressed by some of its candidates and campaigners, by a live audience during an appearance on BBC Question Time on Friday night.“They stand for nothing. I was told they were a broad church. Well they’re a broad church without any religion,” he added. “It simply doesn’t work....

General election latest: Farage lashes out at BBC with new policy in speech and denies Reform has Russia links

SNP leader John Swinney says a UK-wide approach will not address Scotland's skills shortages.

SNP would work with Labour to boost migration to Scotland

Rishi Sunak struck a defiant tone despite polls pointing to a Labour landslide, while a Reform UK candidate stood down and backed the Conservatives over the racism row engulfing the party.– Switching sidesNigel Farage insisted “the bad apples are gone” from Reform UK after a series of candidates and canvassers were criticised for alleged comments they made.But one candidate with whom that message appeared to fall flat was Liam Booth-Isherwood, who had been standing in Erewash and said there had been a “failure of leadership” over the accusations of racism.He said he would instead be endorsing the Tory contender Maggie...

Election campaign day 39: PM defiant as Farage loses candidate over racism row

Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) -Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, said his party was doing better than expected after a "tough" few days, as he addressed supporters at a rally with days to go before the country votes on July 4.

UK Reform leader Farage positive after 'tough' few days

Four Sri Lankan fishermen have died and another two are critically ill after consuming an unknown liquid from bottles they found while at sea, according to local media reports. The sailors were said to be on a fishing trip when they retrieved the bottles around 320 nautical miles from Tangalle,...

Four die after drinking from bottles found in sea

A pharmacist who admitted to selling drugs without a prescription for his own financial gain has received a suspended sentence. In April, Gerard Cullinan, of Hillside Crescent in Belfast, pleaded guilty on behalf of his company Castlereagh Pharmacy Ltd to selling or supplying painkiller co-codamol and opioid fentanyl without a prescription between January 2017 and June 2020.

Pharmacist sold drugs without prescription

The lead actor in the original detective series Bergerac has said he was offered a cameo role but turned it down. John Nettles, who is 80, said he was "too old" for the role. The original BBC series, which was based in and depicted Jersey and aired from 1981 to 1991, featured Nettles as Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac.

Bergerac star John Nettles turns down remake role

Jan and Els were married for almost five decades. In early June, they died together after being given lethal medication by two doctors. In the Netherlands, this is known as duo-euthanasia. It’s legal, and it’s rare - but every year, more Dutch couples choose to end their lives this way.

Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living

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The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Two men are arrested and a crime scene is in place after a woman was attacked at the M32 Skatepark.

Woman raped in early hours of morning in skatepark

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after sustaining multiple wounds in a stabbing. Essex Police said officers were called to Seymour Street, Chelmsford, close to the entrance of Central Park, at about 18:40 BST on Friday to reports of a man being seriously assaulted. Emergency services, including...

Man in critical condition after stabbing

A mother grieving the loss of two of her three children who took their own lives said she never imagined it was possible. Tanya and Stevie Kordek began experiencing mental health problems as teenagers but struggled to get help as adults, their mother said. Inspired by her children, Leanda Kelly,...

'You don't expect your children to take their lives'

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The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

A man who stabbed his stepfather to death in an unexplained attack before terrorising the occupants of another house has been jailed. Andrew Hall, 59, murdered Geoffrey Ives, 75, at his home in Heywood, Greater Manchester, on 29 January 2023 and then broke into another property. Hall was jailed for...

Man who stabbed stepfather to death jailed

Wet 'n' Wild owner Serco Leisure confirms the sale, but does not reveal details of its new owner.

Waterpark sold to unnamed developer

Bedfordshire Police says the incident happened at a house in Luton before officers went inside.

Man dies after 'firearm discharged' in house - police

Prof Patricia Wiltshire says the case has stayed with her, 22 years on.

Unsolved murder of 'poor Michelle' affected expert

Gunner Charles Lightfoot's granddaughter travelled to France for the military burial ceremony.

WW1 soldiers laid to rest 110 years after deaths

An 11-year-old boy suffered injuries that suggest he tried to defend himself from an attack that left him and his seven-year-old sister dead, according to a pathologist. Jurors at Nottingham Crown Court were told that Ethan and Elizabeth John were both pronounced dead in their home in Stoke-on-Trent after being found with severe wounds that caused "significant blood loss" on 11 June last year.

Boy may have tried to stop fatal attack, court told

A woman who suffered repeated blackouts died after doctors failed to diagnose her irregular heartbeat, despite it being indicated in tests. Rose Fuentebaja from Stratford-upon-Avon had been in hospital for a week when she suffered a cardiac arrest and died in June 2017. Doctors at Warwick Hospital mistakenly believed the...

Mother died after doctors missed heart problem

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Sunak hits out at Farage and Starmer 'would work with Le Pen'

The Daily Telegraph leads with an attack on Nigel Farage by the Prime Minister. Its headline features a quote from Rishi Sunak describing the Reform UK...

Sunak hits out at Farage and Starmer 'would work with Le Pen'

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