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Former soldier unlawfully killed by ‘comrade’ in Ukraine, inquest finds
Daniel Burke set up Dark Angels, a group of military personnel who went to the front line in Ukraine to evacuate the injured, the inquest was told.
Meta ‘99%’ finished fixing ‘technical issue’ that caused widespread blackout
The outage was first reported at around 6pm.
Starmer defends seeking investment from ‘key partner’ Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was pressed to raise human rights concerns during his talks with Mohammad bin Salman.
Starmer has economy as top priority on Saudi trip amid human rights concerns
Sir Keir Starmer was meeting Mohammad bin Salman on the latest leg of his Middle East trip.
North of England to benefit from further Saudi trade, Starmer says
Sir Keir Starmer said he was ‘determined to ensure international diplomacy drives local results’.
State should adopt ‘test and learn’ approach from start-ups – Pat McFadden
Senior Cabinet minister Pat McFadden will announce plans to ‘test and learn’ new ideas within Government borrowed from the world of big tech.
Facial reconstruction of woman found in river released by police
The woman was found by a member of the public in the River Mersey, near Chorlton Water Park in Manchester, in March but remains unidentified.
More sixth form college strikes possible, union leaders say
Hundreds of National Education Union teacher members in 32 sixth form colleges in England began walkouts on Thursday.
Cyclist Chris Boardman to receive royal honour at Buckingham Palace
Several Conservative politicians are also among those to be honoured at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
Man arrested after investigation into viral videos of women on nights out
Greater Manchester Police said the 27-year-old man from Bradford is being questioned.