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Chinese Ambassador summoned over ‘foreign interference on UK soil’

Chinese Ambassador summoned over ‘foreign interference on UK soil’

The summons follows the charging of three men with offences under the National Security Act.

Second World War signaller, 98, urges children to learn more about D-Day

Second World War signaller, 98, urges children to learn more about D-Day

Henry Rice, of Cranleigh, Surrey, arrived off Normandy’s Juno Beach five days after D-Day.

No buyers step forward to buy troubled Revolution Bars Group

No buyers step forward to buy troubled Revolution Bars Group

The company launched a formal sale process last month amid efforts to stay afloat.

New free ChatGPT model can teach maths, sing and even flirt

New free ChatGPT model can teach maths, sing and even flirt

Called GPT-4o, the new model was unveiled to a cheering crowd in OpenAI’s offices by chief technology officer Mira Murati.

Bank’s top economist says ‘not unreasonable’ to consider summer rate cut

Bank’s top economist says ‘not unreasonable’ to consider summer rate cut

Huw Pill also said there is ‘some way to go’ in getting and keeping inflation to the Bank’s 2% target.

Ireland should impose sanctions on Israel to stop Palestinian deaths – activists

Ireland should impose sanctions on Israel to stop Palestinian deaths – activists

Palestinian human rights activist Shawan Jabarin encouraged Irish people to use their connections in the US to ‘push forward’.

O’Neill: ‘I’m sorry for attending Bobby Storey funeral during pandemic’

O’Neill: ‘I’m sorry for attending Bobby Storey funeral during pandemic’

Michelle O’Neill told the Covid-19 inquiry she accepts her attendance at the funeral at a time of lockdown measures limiting gatherings caused harm.

I did not play politics during pandemic – O’Neill

I did not play politics during pandemic – O’Neill

First Minister Michelle O’Neill told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that she believes she gave good leadership during the pandemic.

Arsonist who murdered mother and daughters in fire wins bid to reduce jail time

Arsonist who murdered mother and daughters in fire wins bid to reduce jail time

Jamie Barrow, 32, was jailed for life with a minimum of 44 years in July last year.

Court of Appeal refuses to change sentence of triple killer Valdo Calocane

Court of Appeal refuses to change sentence of triple killer Valdo Calocane

Calocane fatally stabbed Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates in a spate of attacks in Nottingham last June.

China poses ‘genuine and increasing’ cyber risk to UK, GCHQ chief warns

China poses ‘genuine and increasing’ cyber risk to UK, GCHQ chief warns

Anne Keast-Butler said China has an ‘advanced set of cyber capabilities’, and also has commercial hacking outfits and data brokers at its disposal.

Rishi Sunak begins commemorative torch relay ahead of 80th anniversary of D-Day

Rishi Sunak begins commemorative torch relay ahead of 80th anniversary of D-Day

The Prime Minister handed the commemorative torch to navy seaman D-Day veteran Peter Kent, 99, at the ceremony.

Ofgem proposes scrapping ban on cheaper energy tariffs for new customers early

Ofgem proposes scrapping ban on cheaper energy tariffs for new customers early

The ban was introduced as a short-term measure in April 2022 to protect consumers during the energy crisis.

UK will not ‘strong-arm’ Ukraine into peace deal, Shapps says

UK will not ‘strong-arm’ Ukraine into peace deal, Shapps says

The Defence Secretary said it is Ukraine’s business how they choose to bring the conflict to an end.

Doctor ‘brain cancer-free for a year’ after undergoing own breakthrough therapy

Doctor ‘brain cancer-free for a year’ after undergoing own breakthrough therapy

Professor Richard Scolyer was diagnosed with incurable grade 4 brain cancer.

Shapps says new ships for Royal Marines will learn lessons from Ukraine war

Shapps says new ships for Royal Marines will learn lessons from Ukraine war

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said up to six new ‘flexible’ vessels will allow marines to operate around the world.

Greggs cooks up sales rise after hitting shops milestone

Greggs cooks up sales rise after hitting shops milestone

The bakery chain reported a 7.4% rise in like-for-like sales for the first 19 weeks of 2024.

Ultra-swimmer aims to break record for longest distance swum in a pool in a week

Ultra-swimmer aims to break record for longest distance swum in a pool in a week

Ross Edgley is aiming to cover 223 miles across seven days.

British surfer, 16, says it is ‘insane’ to win silver in international event

British surfer, 16, says it is ‘insane’ to win silver in international event

Lukas Skinner won a medal at the International Surfing Association World Junior Surfing Championships on Sunday.

Jobless rate rises to highest for nearly a year, figures show

Jobless rate rises to highest for nearly a year, figures show

The ONS said the rate of UK unemployment rose to 4.3% in the three months to March, up from 4.2% in the previous three months.

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