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Luke Littler says Premier League Darts leader Jonny Clayton has proved his doubters wrong, but is determined to chase down the Welshman with four rounds to go in qualifying for May's finals. England'

He said: "You knew your former partner had been involved in drugs and he asked you to check in his luggage.

Record-high global stock markets do not reflect the risks in the global economy, and will fall back, a deputy governor at the Bank of England has warned. Sarah Breeden, deputy governor for financial

It was blockbuster viewing for politicos across the country: the livestreamed grilling of Olly Robbins. While the sacked Foreign Office civil servant was billed as the star of the show, for many he wa

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However, it does allow for circumstances where trans women can be housed in a women's prison if they are deemed not to pose an unacceptable risk.

Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising serious doubts over summer holiday plans. EU energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen has told Sky News it's "very likely t

Does the United Kingdom really need a new prime minister? In particular, does it need Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner or Ed Miliband, reportedly lining up to replace Sir Keir Starmer? The answer is sure

Ukraine’s defence ministry has fired a top commander after photos emerged of a group of emaciated soldiers who have been left on the frontline for months without proper food and water. The scandal er

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The victory is an historic one for Manchester, which becomes the joint most successful university in the history of the British version of the competition, which started on ITV in 1962-1987, before be

Peg dolls were usually made by hand - from wooden pegs or small pieces of wood - and cost very little to make. This particular example was complete in its original costume of straw bonnet, cream silk

Trail hunts 'will find a way to survive' despite ban A group that works with hunt clubs says they will have to find a way to adapt ahead of the ban.

They are all charged with arson being reckless as to whether life would be endangered. Atshatshi is also charged with intending to damage property.

Morgan McSweeney has denied claims he bullied civil servants into appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the UK, before an evidence hearing with MPs next week. Keir Starmer’s former chief of

Asked about the report, a No 10 spokesman said: "The Falkland Islands have hugely voted overwhelmingly in favour of remaining a UK overseas territory, and we've always stood behind the islanders' righ

Marvel’s Multiverse saga, the run of more than a dozen films and umpteen TV shows that have emerged since Avengers: Endgame seven years ago, was intended to be many things: a bold new kaleidoscopic ch

Public servants working for the Tokyo metropolitan government are being encouraged to swap their suits for shorts this summer to combat sweltering heat and rising energy costs caused by the US-Israel

It said Police Scotland had "no credible intelligence" to indicate the procession was likely to cause disorder, but added that the force was aware of the potential for "significant community concerns"

Scarlets will give academy wing Callum Woolley his United Rugby Championship (URC) debut in Saturday's home game against Bulls (19:45 BST). The 6ft 4in back has impressed for Carmarthen Quins in Supe

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A US journalist who was kidnapped in Iraq said she's "incredibly grateful" to everyone who helped secure her freedom. Shelly Kittleson thanked "so many people" who highlighted her case, including gov

Two police officers are being investigated for potential gross misconduct after a woman was found dead at her home. Tarryn Baird, 34, took her own life in Swindon, Wiltshire, in November 2017. Her h

Millie David was almost speechless when the England head coach, John Mitchell, called to say she would start for the Red Roses against Wales. All the wing could get out was “thank you so much” over an

From Glasgow, Scotland Recommended if you like Horse Lords, Melt-Banana, abrasive saxophone Up next Album out now, touring the UK and Ireland from June Taupe’s lawless mix of “not jazz”, sludgy roc

The world’s first Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference, co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, takes place in Santa Marta from 24 to 29 April. A “coalition of the willing” – including 5

The restaurant tycoon Richard Caring has admitted his private members club Annabel’s made a “dumb mistake” after staff revolted over the use of more than £70,000 of their pre-Christmas service charge

Britain should start talking about rejoining the EU, according to a former senior civil servant who ran the Brexit department. Philip Rycroft, who was permanent secretary of the Department for Exitin

Shortly after 2pm on 8 April, it seemed that Beirut was hit by an earthquake. Within 10 minutes, multiple apartment buildings were obliterated, leaving in their wake mounds of rubble and shattered gla

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A second man has been arrested and charged over the murder of a man in Glasgow's Craigend area last month.