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At least 1,000 people killed in Syria violence
The United Nations has called on Syria’s government to take “swift action” to protect the lives of civilians.
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‘People across Syria are seeking revenge’ – White Helmets volunteer
We spoke to Ammar Al-Selmo from North Aleppo – a volunteer with Syria’s White Helmets.
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Syrian government cannot control violence, says former British ambassador to Syria
We spoke to Simon Collis, a former British ambassador to Syria.
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Ukraine claims to have thwarted Russian surprise attack in disused gas pipeline
Ukraine says it has managed to fend off an attempt by Russian troops to walk through a gas pipeline, in a bid to encircle Ukrainian positions.
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Reform UK infighting escalates as Farage and Lowe trade blows
The row at the top of the Reform party has intensified – after Nigel Farage and suspended MP Rupert Lowe launched more attacks against each other.
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Memorials mark five years on from start of Covid pandemic
A day of reflection has been observed across the UK – as communities mark five years since the start of the Covid pandemic.
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How will Trump’s pausing of intelligence sharing impact Ukraine?
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has again insisted that Ukraine is “fully committed” to work with the US to end Russia’s war, ahead of peace talks to be held in Saudi Arabia next week.
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‘It doesn’t look like new government has any way of stopping these ongoing massacres’ – expert on Syria violence
We spoke to Dr Rim Turkmani, the Syria Research Director at the London School of Economics.
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More than 400 Alawite civilians killed in Syria, monitor says
A Syrian monitoring group says more than 400 civilians from the Alawite minority have been killed by pro-government militia forces and their supporters.
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Reform UK infighting ‘sub-optimal’, says former head of press
We spoke to Gawain Towler, longstanding head of press for Reform who was replaced last year.
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Reform UK infighting after Rupert Lowe referred to police
“Vindictive” and “pathetic”, that’s how MP Rupert Lowe has described Reform’s decision to suspend him from the party.
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IOPC considers releasing more details on failings made in Rotherham police investigation
The police watchdog – the IOPC – says it’s considering whether to release more details from an unpublished report on failings by senior police to protect children from grooming gangs in Rotherham.
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Ex-Liverpool mayor among 12 charged with corruption offences
The former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson and another former politician in the city, Derek Hatton, have been charged with bribery and misconduct along with ten others.
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US job growth amid Trump tariff threats
President Trump also said he was asking Iran to re-open nuclear talks – and he’s also put on pause some of the tariffs he just imposed on Canada and Mexico.
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Mass Russian drone and missile attack targets Ukraine energy
President Trump has said he is “strongly considering” widespread sanctions and tariffs against Russia after a night of heavy attacks across Ukraine.
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Reform MP Rupert Lowe reported to police over ‘violent threats’
The Reform Party says an investigation has been launched into complaints made against the MP Rupert Lowe – after two of his female staff members made allegations about serious bullying in his parliamentary and constituency office.
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Iran may have ‘played a role’ in Syria fighting – expert
We spoke to Charles Lister, Syria programme director at the Middle East Institute think tank.
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Syria: 130 dead in clashes between army and Assad loyalists
At least 130 people are reported to have been killed in days of clashes between Syrian fighters and gunmen loyal to the former President Bashar al-Assad.
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Justice Secretary warns law change after row over ‘two tier system’
The Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned she will change the law if necessary – after a row over new guidelines for England and Wales on sentencing people to jail which, it’s claimed, would discriminate against white men.
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Gaza: Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release hostages
Hamas has insisted it will only release the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza in exchange for a lasting ceasefire.
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Ukraine war: UK Defence Secretary meets US counterpart in Washington DC
The Defence Secretary John Healey is currently in Washington DC holding talks with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth.
