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Offering tests after first baby loss 'could prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year'
Offering women further tests after their first miscarriage could prevent more than 10,000 baby losses a year in the UK, according to a new study.
The not-so-subtle messaging in the King's speech
A fascinating speech by King Charles, one full of subtle and some not-so-subtle messaging.
Teenager fatally stabbed woman hours after booking her Airbnb, court hears
A teenager accused of murdering a woman stabbed her to death within hours of renting a room from her, a court heard.
Brighton to build Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium
Brighton and Hove Albion have announced plans to build the first purpose-built women's football stadium in Europe.
Trials of Ajax armoured vehicle to restart
Trials of the British Army's Ajax armoured vehicle will be "proceeding cautiously" after they were halted last year, a defence minister has said.
'Dangerously high' temperatures as Europe named world's fastest warming continent
Almost the entirety of Europe saw above-average temperatures last year, while wildfires burnt a record area and heatwaves struck from north to south, according to an extensive new climate study.
Man arrested over car bomb attack outside police station
A man has been arrested by counter terror police after a bomb detonated inside a hijacked car outside a police station just outside Belfast.
New official projections reveal year UK population will hit record 71 million
The UK's population is projected to reach 71 million by 2034, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Man, 92, charged with murder of 87-year-old wife
A 92-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his 87-year-old wife, who was found dead at a home in Exeter.
Boy charged with manslaughter of elderly couple who died in house fire
A teenager has been charged with arson and the manslaughter of an elderly couple who died in a fire at their home.
Terror police investigating suspected arson attack on memorial wall
Terror police are investigating after a suspected arson attack on a memorial wall in north London.
Police seize suspected £4m drugs haul at port
A suspected £4m cannabis haul has been seized in a cross-border police operation.
Man who killed British father-of-two in Australia declared mentally unfit for trial
A man who killed a British father-of-two in a motel car park in Australia has been declared mentally unfit to stand trial.
'Taking the mickey'? £3.53 difference for same product as cheapest supermarkets for brands revealed
Asda has been named the cheapest supermarket for branded items for a second month, with shoppers paying over £3 less for one popular olive oil than at Waitrose.
'Profiting from crisis morally wrong,' says Miliband as BP announces huge rise in earnings
The oil and gas producing giant BP has recorded a more than doubling of profits as it benefits from high prices from the Iran war.
Teenage suicide linked to domestic abuse
A case of suicide following domestic abuse where both victim and suspect were aged under 18 has been included in official police data for the first time.
UK will restrict social media for under-16s
Restrictions on social media for under-16s will be introduced, the education secretary has told Sky News.
'Failures' putting landmark UK defence pact under threat
MPs have warned the UK's landmark security pact with the US and Australia is being threatened by dwindling political leadership, faltering investment and an overstretched submarine service.
King to address Congress - after first day with 'unpredictable' US president
The King and Queen have had tea with Donald Trump after arriving for their US state visit – here's what the royals have been up to so far and what's to come later today.
Starmer facing judgement day to hopes of surviving as PM
Sir Keir Starmer is facing trial by parliament on a judgement day that could deliver a double whammy to his hopes of surviving as prime minister.
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Jurassic Park star joins White Lotus cast after Helena Bonham Carter drops out
Laura Dern, star of Jurassic Park, Marriage Story and Blue Velvet, will join the cast of HBO's The White Lotus next season.
Man pleads guilty over terror plot to attack Taylor Swift concert
A man accused of plotting to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna has pleaded guilty on the opening day of his trial.
Man admits role in killing of Run-DMC star after nearly 25 years
A man has pleaded guilty to playing a part in the murder of hip-hop star Jam Master Jay nearly a quarter of a century after the star's death.
Dances With Wolves actor jailed for life for sexual assaults against indigenous women and girls
Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse has been jailed for life for sexually assaulting indigenous women and girls for nearly 20 years.
Licence reviews ordered at Disney-owned TV stations after Jimmy Kimmel's Melania joke
Eight Disney-owned TV stations must submit to early licence reviews, amid growing pressure from the Trump administration for network chiefs to sack Jimmy Kimmel.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and image
Taylor Swift has applied to trademark her voice and image amid growing concerns around AI-generated content.
Last surviving member of girl group known for hits like Be My Baby dies
The last surviving member of The Ronettes - Nedra Talley Ross - has died aged 80.
Rob Reiner's son opens up on 'living nightmare' after brutal killing of his parents
The son of director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner has spoken about the "living nightmare" he has endured since his parents were brutally killed late last year.
US singer had 'significant amount' of child abuse images on iCloud, say prosecutors
US prosecutors said a "significant amount" of child sex abuse images have been recovered during an investigation into the singer D4vd, who has denied murdering a 14-year-old girl.
Dan Walker tribunal: Ex-Channel 5 presenter withdraws allegations
Presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn claims against her former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a "mutual agreement" with the broadcaster and ITN.
BBC Teatime host to replace Scott Mills on Radio 2
Sara Cox will replace Scott Mills as the new host of the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, the corporation has announced.
BBC axes iconic Football Focus show after 52 years
The BBC's iconic Football Focus show has been axed after 52 years.
Shareholders 'overwhelmingly' approve Paramount takeover of Warner Bros
The multibillion-pound Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has come even closer to becoming a reality after shareholders voted to accept the offer.
Cause of death released for singer D4vd's alleged murder victim
A 14-year-old girl, who was allegedly murdered by singer D4vd, died from "multiple penetrating injuries caused by objects", according to a post-mortem report.
Mogul behind K-pop supergroup faces arrest
South Korean police are seeking to arrest the music mogul behind K-pop supergroup BTS over an alleged £100m investor fraud scheme.
Harvey Weinstein facing new rape retrial
Harvey Weinstein used his influence in Hollywood to prey on women, a prosecutor has told a New York jury as a rape charge returned to court for a third time.
The Osmonds singer Alan Osmond dies aged 76
Alan Osmond, the oldest member of family pop group The Osmonds, one of the most successful groups of the 1970s has died, his family has said.
Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl found dead in his car
US singer D4vd has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 14-year-old girl, who was found dismembered in his Tesla.
Zoologist, TV presenter and author dies
Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98.
Rebel Wilson appears in court for start of defamation trial over social media posts
Rebel Wilson has appeared in court for the start of a defamation trial brought against her by another actress who starred in her directorial debut.
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Instagram and YouTube 'engineer addiction' in young people, landmark trial hears
Instagram and YouTube have been accused of "engineer[ing] addiction in children's brains", in the opening statements of a landmark social media trial taking place in LA.
BP annual profits slide 16% to £5.5bn on weaker oil prices
BP has reported a 16% drop in annual profits following the slump in wholesale oil prices towards the end of 2025.
Teenagers to be allowed to drive trains from this summer
Eighteen-year-olds will soon be permitted to drive trains, the government has said, following concerns about the number of drivers approaching retirement.
The £6bn black hole that could change children's lives
With a prime minister under extreme fire and unable to command a majority in the Commons on matters of personal authority, is politics too self-absorbed to fix a problem as broken as the system for special educational needs provision?
This is what happened when an AI-run vending machine was told 'to maximise your bank balance'
When leading AI company Anthropic launched its latest AI model, Claude Opus 4.6, at the end of last week, it broke many measures of intelligence and effectiveness - including one crucial benchmark: the vending machine test.
'I'm a mechanic - here are the signs you're being ripped off and why repairs are becoming more expensive'
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. This week, we chat to Madison Godfrey, an automotive technician at the Steer Group.
Insurance tech firm ManageMy lands new backing
A technology business which provides a wide range of services to the insurance industry will this week announce a major funding injection jointly led by one of the co-founders of Zilch, the leading British fintech.
Horner in talks with former McLaren Racing backer about Alpine deal
Christian Horner, the former Red Bull Racing chief, is in talks with institutional investors including a former backer of McLaren Racing about the acquisition of a stake in Alpine, the French Formula One team.
Social media goes on trial in LA - here's what you need to know
Social media is on trial in Los Angeles. What happens next could change the way it operates.
Investment giant KKR ditches Mandelson lobbying firm
KKR, the American investment giant, has become the latest global corporation to sever ties with Global Counsel, the lobbying firm set up by Lord Mandelson, the disgraced former politician.
Washington Post CEO steps down - days after sweeping redundancies
The chief executive and publisher of the Washington Post has stepped down, just days after a third of the paper's staff were made redundant.
NatWest set to clinch £2.5bn takeover of wealth manager Evelyn
NatWest Group is closing in on a £2.5bn takeover of Evelyn Partners, the wealth management group, in what would be its biggest corporate takeover since its taxpayer bailout in 2008.
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How to pick out a good steak - as one supermarket's range gets shoutout from top chef
While steak is a favourite for many people, choosing the perfect piece can be a daunting task.
'EDF charged me for energy I used two years ago - do I have to pay?'
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New renters' law aims to stop big rent rises and no-fault evictions - here's how
No-fault evictions will finally be banned from Friday - seven years and four prime ministers on from when the change was first promised.