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January 7, 2026
Rare twins born to mountain gorilla family in Virunga National Park
The twin boys appeared to be healthy when they were spotted, officials said.
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January 7, 2026
Richard Ashcroft banned from driving for six months after speeding conviction
Ashcroft did not attend the hearing, but pleaded guilty to one count of speeding.
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January 7, 2026
Two school buses crash on icy roads as UK prepares for Storm Goretti
A deep freeze continues to grip the UK ahead of more heavy snowfall expected from Storm Goretti.
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January 7, 2026
‘Pivotal moment’ for UUP as nominations officially open for next leader
Current Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt announced earlier this month that he intends to stand down.
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January 7, 2026
London council warns 100,000 households' details may have been taken in cyber attack
Borough home to some of Britain’s wealthiest residents said the attack was carried out ‘with criminal intent’
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January 7, 2026
Starmer: Number of troops sent to Ukraine will be voted on by MPs
British and French forces will help to train Ukrainian troops and protect stocks of weaponry, aimed at deterring future Russian aggression.
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January 7, 2026
D-Day veteran who escorted allied troops landing in Normandy dies aged 101
Francis ‘Jim’ Grant joined the Royal Marines aged 18 in 1943 and served until 1946, patrolling beaches and escorting allied troops.
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January 7, 2026
‘I was forced to do so’ – alleged Channel small boat pilot tells court
Aman Naseri appeared at Margate Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker off British waters
American forces boarded the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1, on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker off British waters
American forces boarded the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1, on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
Man believed to be first charged with endangering others during sea crossing
Aman Naseri is due to appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
Man in his 30s dies after being hit by Met Police vehicle
Pedestrian struck by a marked patrol car at just after 12.30am on Wednesday
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January 7, 2026
Swinney is a bluffer who will be ‘found out’ like Tisdale and Thelwell
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January 7, 2026
DLR extension to Thamesmead funding bombshell as link to Abbey Wood ruled out
City Hall jobs still on the line despite mayor Sadiq Khan receiving more money than expected from Chancellor Rachel Reeves
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January 7, 2026
Two school buses crash on ‘icy’ roads as UK prepares for Storm Goretti
A deep freeze continues to grip the UK ahead of more heavy snowfall expected from Storm Goretti.
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January 7, 2026
Snow-hit Aberdeenshire village experiencing ‘worst winter in 25 years’
The local Co-Op was photographed on Tuesday evening with piles of snow reaching almost to the roof.
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January 7, 2026
No 10 refuses to comment as US reportedly seizing Venezuela-linked oil tanker
US forces are reportedly attempting to seize the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1.
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January 7, 2026
Man believed to be first charged with endangering others during sea crossing
Aman Naseri is due to appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
US forces 'attempting to board rogue oil tanker risking stand-off with Russia'
A Russian submarine and other vessels were reported to be monitoring the operation targeting the tanker
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January 7, 2026
Farage tells mayoral candidate to apologise for saying Lammy should 'go home'
The Reform leader said Chris Parry should say sorry to the Deputy Prime Minister as he unveiled his party’s candidate for Mayor of London
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January 7, 2026
Harry not expected to meet King when back in UK this month for High Court battle
The duke is expected to give evidence in his high profile trial against Associated Newspapers Limited, which is due to start in January.
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January 7, 2026
Major supplier for thousands of small boat crossings jailed
Turkish national Adem Savas, 45, was sentenced at a Belgian court on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
Thousands stranded and multiple deaths as Arctic blast sweeps Europe
Major weather-related disruption as Storm Goretti hits the Atlantic coast
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January 7, 2026
How to cut down on salt - as it is found Brits eat equal to 22 packs of crisps a day
A charity is warning too much salt can have devastating consequences
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January 7, 2026
Starmer: Number of troops sent to Ukraine will be voted on by MPs
British and French forces will help to train Ukrainian troops and protect stocks of weaponry, aimed at deterring future Russian aggression.
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January 7, 2026
Man believed to be first charged with endangering others during sea crossing
Aman Naseri is due to appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
Cutting drink-drive limit not designed to stop ‘a great night out’
Latest figures show an estimated 260 people were killed on Britain’s roads in 2023 in crashes involving a driver who was over the alcohol li...
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January 7, 2026
14 years in jail for man who assisted suicide
Miles Cross, 33, sold a deadly substance online for £100 to four vulnerable individuals.
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January 7, 2026
Commuters take a tumble as icy streets and pavements pose morning rush-hour hazard
The capital has been likened to an ‘ice rink’ by commuters struggling to stay on their feet
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January 7, 2026
Retired HGV driver undergoes heart bypass using gene therapy to reduce risks
The procedure aims to extend the lifespan of blood vessels used during the graft process in the surgery.
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January 7, 2026
14 years for man who assisted suicide
Miles Cross, 33, sold a deadly substance online for £100 to four vulnerable individuals.
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January 7, 2026
Hundreds of schools shut for third day as further ice and snow warnings issued
The wintry conditions have brought disruption in the north.
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January 7, 2026
As freezing temperatures hit London - how do you walk safely?
Icy conditions have left the capital an “ice rink”, and could lead to injuries without extra care.
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January 7, 2026
Prince Harry has 'no plans' to see King Charles when he comes to UK
The Duke of Sussex is set to return to the UK this month for a High Court case against the Daily Mail publisher
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January 7, 2026
Older age groups make up growing proportion of driving licence holders
Some 14.8% of licences are currently held by people aged 70 and over.
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January 7, 2026
Two school buses crash in separate incidents amid Met Office ice alert
Nine children injured as coach and bus crash on slip road in Berkshire
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January 7, 2026
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January 7, 2026
School bus crashes into ditch in Kent
Kent Police were called soon after 8am after a bus left the road at Chilmington Green, Ashford, and ended up in a ditch.
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January 7, 2026
Storm Goretti threatens heavy snow and potential disruption in parts of UK
The Met Office warned many parts face slippery conditions on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026
'Khan, your time is up': Farage unveils Reform's candidate for Mayor
Reform’s London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham, a Westminster councillor who defected from the Tories, claimed the capital is not safe a...
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January 7, 2026
'Khan, your time is up': Farage unveils Reform's candidate for Mayor
Reform’s London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham, a Westminster councillor who defected from the Tories, claimed the capital is not safe
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January 7, 2026
Key London bus routes to be cut as passenger numbers fall
38, 259, 279 and 349 routes all at risk - as well as the 19 bus immortalised in classic Dire Straits song
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January 7, 2026
Apple retires more than 20 products in 2025 as new models arrive
From iPhones to Macs, here’s every Apple device retired last year
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January 7, 2026
Half of porn users still on adult sites with no age checks
Lucy Faithfull Foundation warns those who don’t want to share their identity are more likely to see child abuse images
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January 7, 2026
Oil prices drop as Trump vows to seize up to 50m barrels of Venezuelan crude
Brent crude dropped below 60 US dollars a barrel after the US leader said Venezuela would turn over oil worth close to £1.5 billion.
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January 7, 2026
Pictured: Boy, 5, killed by electric car that accelerated ‘on its own’
Driver Ashenafei Demissie, 52, claims the parked Volkswagen ID.4 suddenly sped into Fareed Amir and his own son Raphael
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January 7, 2026
Plans for 29-storey Battersea tower opposed by Mick Jagger to go to public inquiry
Developer appeals council’s decision to reject planning permission for huge tower opposed by host of celebrities
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January 7, 2026
British troops sent to Ukraine must be ready to fight Putin army, says ex-Nato chief
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have announced that the UK and France will put boots on the ground to keep the peace in Ukraine if the...
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January 7, 2026
Labour hits new record low in London
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January 7, 2026