Sir Keir Starmer has said he would be prepared to use nuclear weapons if needed to defend the UK as he set out Labour's defence plans. The Labour leader said "security will always come first" under his leadership and claimed his party has left behind Jeremy Corbyn's opposition to the Trident nuclear weapons system.

Starmer says he is prepared to use nuclear weapons

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Here is a guide to when to expect the key results on election night.The election is being held using new constituency boundaries, which means the results cannot be compared directly with what happened at the last general election in 2019.To measure how well the parties do at the election, and to determine which seats they need to win to form a government, a set of notional results for the 2019 election has been calculated to show what would have happened if that contest had taken place using the new boundaries.All majorities and swings mentioned below are based on these notional...

General Election night: Hour-by-hour guide

With just two days until the general election politicians are pulling out all the stops.

Parties call on public to get out and vote

 The Conservatives are on course for their worst defeat in more than a century with high-profile names including Jeremy Hunt set to lose their seats, according to a new poll.Adding further misery to a raft of gloomy polls for the government, the party will also be completely wiped out in Wales on July 4, the survey predicts.Luke Tryl, executive director of More In Common UK, which carried out the research, said the findings showed that the Tories were in a “deep hole” and the problem was getting worse.The poll, of more than 10,000 people, suggests they would hold on to just...

Conservatives on course for worst defeat in over a century with Jeremy Hunt to lose seat, new mega-poll shows

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. Farage, one of the country's most recognisable and...

UK Reform Leader Farage Positive After 'Tough' Few Days

The group says farming has not been given enough prominence during the general election campaign.

Farmers light bonfires to send election message

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 Workers Party of Britain candidate said he was "fearful for his life" after his son was attacked while canvassing for him. Wajad Burkey, the party’s general election candidate for Sutton Coldfield, said his son had a head injury after being "beaten up" and was being treated in hospital. He has suspended his campaign.

Candidate halts campaign after son is 'beaten up'

Birmingham Hospice is looking to cut staff and inpatient beds due to rising costs.

Hospice cuts will be 'agonising for families'

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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’

The message in the car windscreen says "please do 20 before another pet is killed".

Cat's death sparks speed message from pet owner

Brahim Saadoun left Morocco to study in Ukraine in 2019 and when the Russians invaded in February 2022 he joined the Ukrainian army. He was captured by pro-Russian forces and sentenced to death for being a mercenary. In an agreement mediated by Saudi Arabia, Mr Saadoun was released in September 2022 and returned to Morocco.

The Moroccan man sentenced to death for fighting for Ukraine

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Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

A serving Dorset Police officer found guilty of misconduct after he failed to stop "inappropriate sexualised conversation” on a train has now been named. Supt Peter Browning was issued with a final written warning that will remain in place for three years. The panel heard Supt Browning was “aware”...

Police officer found guilty of misconduct named

Figures show this is up from 4% of admissions in 2019.

Quarter of mental health cases linked to cannabis

The incident took place at a Hindu religious event in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state.

More than 100 killed in crush at India religious event

The jury in the retrial of Lucy Letby, who has denied attempting to murder a baby, is sent out.

Lucy Letby trial jury retires to consider verdict

A man who was found dead at an address "might have been pushed over" in a pub beer garden two days earlier, police have said. Lancashire Police said officers responding to a report of a sudden death found Paul Ainscough at a property on Hollinshead Street, Chorley, at about 16:10 BST on Monday.

Man found dead at address 'may have been hurt in beer garden'

A man has been arrested following a report of a serious sexual assault in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident happened at the Dammas Lane car park in Old Town, Swindon, with the area cordoned off on the day. The man in his 20s was arrested on Sunday...

Rape arrest after car park cordoned off

A police dog that went missing near Loch Ness on Sunday morning has been found safe and well. Police Scotland said Fergie was being walked off-lead in a remote area west of Drumnadrochit when she ran off after a deer. Police said the German Shepherd was "kind and friendly", but...

Police dog found after going missing while chasing deer

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Limit Labour to five years in power, says minister

Fay Jones says she hopes the Conservatives can deny Sir Keir Starmer a huge majority on...

Limit Labour to five years in power, says minister

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