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Sara Sharif's mother calls her murderers 'sadists and executioners' as her statement read in court during…

Sara Sharif's mother has described her daughter's father and stepmother as "sadists" and "executioners", in a victim impact statement read out in court.

No 'immediate' plans to ban Elon Musk giving Nigel Farage's Reform UK large donations - government

There are no "immediate" plans to stop Elon Musk donating large sums of money to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, according to the government.

Pre-Christmas travel disruption expected as 70mph gusts hit UK with yellow weather warning issued

Stormy weather with gusts of around 70mph are causing pre-Christmas travel disruption, affecting flights, trains and ferries.

Woman, 35, charged over death of five-year-old Lincoln Button

A 35-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a five-year-old boy in Essex.

Labour's polling collapse is historic - but Nigel Farage has overseen a bigger one

Labour are on track for their worst end to the year in opinion polls since the Second World War.

Test your knowledge of the year with Adam Boulton's quiz of 2024

With the end of 2024 in sight, it is time to put your knowledge of the past year to the test.

Here's a list of NHS trusts which have put up hospital parking charges in past two years

A total of 37 NHS trusts increased car parking charges at some point in the two years to March 2024.

Composer who performed with Paul McCartney writes carol for world-famous Christmas service

A classical composer who has performed with rock star Sir Paul McCartney has been chosen to write a new carol for the world's most famous Christmas…

'I walk into a room and people start coughing': Rare condition makes people allergic to sufferers

On rare occasions that Medinah leaves her home, people around her will cough, sneeze and rub their eyes.

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to retain heavyweight titles

Tyson Fury has responded after his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight world title rematch in Saudi Arabia.

Donald Trump appoints British TV producer who created The Apprentice as special envoy to UK

US president-elect Donald Trump says he has appointed British TV producer Mark Burnett as his special envoy to the UK.

Princess of Wales asked Lady Gabriella Windsor to help with Christmas carol service

It's been revealed that the Princess of Wales asked Lady Gabriella Windsor, whose husband died earlier this year, for her help to plan her annual carol…

Chris Packham and Caroline Lucas resign from RSPCA

TV presenter Chris Packham and former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas have stepped down from their roles as president and vice-president of the RSPCA…

Just Stop Oil protester Gaie Delap recalled to prison after issues fitting electronic tag

A 77-year-old Just Stop Oil protester has been recalled to prison after she was unable to be fitted with an electronic tag.

Thousands meet at Stonehenge to celebrate winter solstice

Thousands of people including pagans, druids and dancers have gathered at the ancient Stonehenge monument for the winter solstice, marking the shortest…