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May 15, 2026
Trump warns it will be ‘tough’ for Starmer to survive as PM
Labour leader is facing a challenge as soon as next month if Andy Burnham is allowed to fight - and wins - a crucial by-election
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May 15, 2026
Government bans 11 ‘far-right agitators’ from entering UK for Tommy Robinson rally
A Unite the Kingdom rally, led by Tommy Robinson, is set to take place on Saturday
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May 15, 2026
Starmer ally admits ‘no attempt’ to block Burnham from Makerfield by-election
Starmer ally admits ‘no attempt’ to block Burnham from Makerfield by-election
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May 15, 2026
Trans woman wins landmark victory in discrimination case against ‘Giggle for Girls’ social media app
Federal court doubles damages awarded to Roxanne Tickle after finding her exclusion from Giggle for Girls amounted to unlawful discriminatio...
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May 15, 2026
Gogglebox star Ken Harwood dies aged 77
The former postmaster appeared on the show from 2020-22
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May 15, 2026
Trump told he and Putin are rare visitors to Beijing’s secretive compound
Donald Trump appeared to be pleased to join the limited number of world leaders who have been invited into a secretive imperial garden in Ch...
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May 15, 2026
Pupils at different Reading schools treated for meningitis after student dies
Pupils at different Reading schools treated for meningitis after student dies
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May 15, 2026
The new James Bond is officially being cast... and it could be one of these men
The celebrated British casting director Nina Gold has been confirmed to be meeting with young actors for the coveted role
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May 15, 2026
Congo reports new Ebola outbreak just five months after last one ended
Congo reports new Ebola outbreak just five months after last one ended
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May 15, 2026
Russian oil refinery on fire amid huge wave of Ukrainian drone strikes
Russian oil refinery on fire amid huge wave of Ukrainian drone strikes
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May 15, 2026
Excitement builds as panda fans wait to see country’s first born cub Rio
Excitement builds as panda fans wait to see country’s first born cub Rio
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May 15, 2026
Price of fish and chips has almost doubled in seven years
Price of fish and chips has almost doubled in seven years
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May 15, 2026
Dr Hilary Jones shares meningitis advice after new outbreak in Reading
Dr Hilary Jones has reminded the public of meningitis symptoms after a student died and two other people received treatment following an out...
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May 15, 2026
London’s first River Thames bathing spot opens today – here’s where to find it
The official bathing season begins on Friday and will run until September 30
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May 15, 2026
Fish and chips costs nearly double since 2019
Shopkeepers say they are turning to alternatives to cod and haddock as prices soar
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May 15, 2026
Meningitis strain behind Oxfordshire outbreak different to Kent strain, health officials say
One person has died in the outbreak
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May 15, 2026
BBC Question Time audience erupts at bizarre Mr Bean analogy
BBC’s Question Time audience erupted into laughter at an audience member’s bizarre Mr Bean comment. The episode, which aired on Thursday nig...
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May 15, 2026
Violent storms leave 111 people dead and trail of destruction in India
Violent storms leave 111 people dead and trail of destruction in India
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May 15, 2026
Pentagon ‘blindsided’ as US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
An internal Pentagon email outlined options to punish Nato allies deemed to have not supported Donald Trump’s war in Iran
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May 15, 2026
London protest chaos: Police brace for rival Tommy Robinson and Palestine rallies amid FA cup final
Around 4,000 officers are expected to be on duty on Saturday for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ and Nakba Day marches
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May 15, 2026
Family of woman killed in Boeing 737 Max crash awarded $49.5m in damages
Family of woman killed in Boeing 737 Max crash awarded $49.5m in damages
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May 15, 2026
Amazon delivery driver caught on doorbell camera stealing family cat is spared prison
Catalin Stancu returned Nora only after footage of the incident circulated on social media
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May 15, 2026
Poker player Mortaza Sahibzada sues West End’s Hippodrome Casino for £100k after being ‘banned for cashing out too fast’
Dr Mortaza Sahibzada said he was barred due to his ‘highly disciplined’ hit-and-run strategy
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May 15, 2026
Decimation of Iran is ‘to be continued’, claims Trump
Decimation of Iran is ‘to be continued’, claims Trump
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May 15, 2026
Kash Patel under fire for snorkelling over sacred Pearl Harbor war grave
Kash Patel under fire for snorkelling over sacred Pearl Harbor war grave
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May 15, 2026
England opens new swimming spots including historic first for River Thames
England opens new swimming spots including historic first for River Thames
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May 15, 2026
Rich List 2026 names UK’s wealthiest people including Hinduja family and Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Rich List 2026 names UK’s wealthiest people including Hinduja family and Sir Jim Ratcliffe
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May 15, 2026
New institute to tackle UK’s ‘overlooked’ chronic wound health crisis
New institute to tackle UK’s ‘overlooked’ chronic wound health crisis
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May 15, 2026
Simon Dutton: ‘Most wanted’ British man arrested in Spain accused of cocaine importation
Simon Dutton: ‘Most wanted’ British man arrested in Spain accused of cocaine importation
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May 15, 2026
Iran war briefing: Trump and Xi discuss ending war as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
Iran war briefing: Trump and Xi discuss ending war as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
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May 15, 2026
UK and Europe plan human rights law changes to boost migrant deportation
UK and Europe plan human rights law changes to boost migrant deportation
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May 15, 2026
Iran-US war latest: Rubio warns president Trump won’t be pressured into ‘bad deal’ as Israel and Lebanon trade blows
‘We’re not going to let Iran use that [the US economy] as leverage,’ Rubio insisted
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May 15, 2026
Trump China visit live: Trump and Xi begin final round of talks in Beijing after president brands meeting ‘the G2 summit’
The two-day summit in Beijing has also featured discussions about the ongoing war in Iran, according to the White House
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May 15, 2026
Bulletin AM briefing: Student dies in new meningitis outbreak and Trump leaves China
Here are five of this morning’s biggest top stories
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May 15, 2026
What next for the Labour leadership challenge as Keir Starmer clings on
What next for the Labour leadership challenge as Keir Starmer clings on
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May 15, 2026
Trump and Xi reach ‘series of new consensuses’ during landmark summit
Trump and Xi reach ‘series of new consensuses’ during landmark summit
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May 15, 2026
Kyiv declares day of mourning after 21 killed in Russian aerial attack
Kyiv declares day of mourning after 21 killed in Russian aerial attack
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May 15, 2026
Starmer latest: PM will not block Burnham from by-election despite paving way for Labour leadership challenge
Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again after ex-health secretary Wes Streeting quits to potentially trigger leadership race
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May 15, 2026
Watch: Hooded thief flees with 800-year-old skull of medieval saint
A hooded thief stole an 800-year-old skull of a saint from a church in the Czech Republic, security footage released on Tuesday (12 May) sho...
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May 15, 2026
Fans celebrate Matt Reeves’ Batman Part II cast after Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan reveal
Director Matt Reeves stops short of disclosing roles newly cast actors will play – but it’s already enough to get viewers excited
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May 15, 2026
Who is Al Carns – the dark horse ex-marine who could change a Labour leadership race
Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner are emerging as possible challengers to the Labour crown, but there’s another lesser-known nam...
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May 15, 2026
Al Jardine loved making The Beach Boys’ masterpiece Pet Sounds. He hated making the album cover
Exclusive: As the album celebrates its 60th anniversary, one of The Beach Boys’ surviving original members recalls the moment Brian Wilson c...
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May 15, 2026
Trump says Xi is ‘very tall’ and out of ‘central casting’ because people in China ‘tend to be a little bit shorter’
‘If you went to Hollywood and you look for a leader of China, to play a role in a movie, he’s central casting,’ the president told Fox News’...
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May 15, 2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin accused of escalating war after Kyiv apartment block strike kills nine
Kyiv enters day of mourning for victims killed as Russian attacks batter the country’s capital
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May 15, 2026
Trump reveals his new disparaging nickname for Democrats
The president revealed his new name during an hour-long interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity to discuss his historic meeting with Chinese P...
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May 15, 2026
Green Party leader says he did not vote despite claims he cast postal ballot
Green Party leader says he did not vote despite claims he cast postal ballot
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May 15, 2026
Weight loss drugs linked to surprising benefits for migraines and asthma
Weight loss drugs linked to surprising benefits for migraines and asthma
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May 15, 2026
UK’s cheapest supermarket for branded groceries holds top spot again
UK’s cheapest supermarket for branded groceries holds top spot again
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May 15, 2026
New York officials condemn ‘disgusting act’ after flag displaying swastikas is raised overlooking Washington Square Park
A flag featuring two swastikas and the Jewish Star of David topped a campus building Wednesday afternoon
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May 15, 2026