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Ukraine ‘must determine its future’, says Starmer after call with Zelensky
Sir Keir Starmer spoke to Volodymyr Zelensky from South Africa, where he will use his attendance at the G20 summit to shore up support for Kyiv.
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‘No words to express this sorrow’: Funerals held for two Dundalk crash victims
Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funerals of Alan McCluskey in Co Meath, and Dylan Commins in Co Louth.
Queen Camilla celebrates Commonwealth essay winners after they tour The Standard newsroom
Participants of the world’s oldest international writing competition were asked to write about ‘Our Commonwealth Journey’
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Chinook crash families say defence ministers have ‘deigned to meet us’
They said the meeting will take place at the MoD on December 16.
Andrew ignores invitation to speak to US Congress about links to Jeffrey Epstein
It comes as Trump signs in a bill which will see the Epstein files released within 30 days
Rachel Reeves: ‘I’m sick of the mansplaining on how to be Chancellor'
The UK’s first female Chancellor has spoken out about the sexism she’s faced whilst undertaking the mammoth task of trying to plug the black hole in public finances
Palestine Action activist 'whipped' security guard during attack at Elbit Systems factory, trial hears
Security guard Angelo Volante tells Woolwich Crown Court the activists were ‘armed and threatening us with harm’
Jailing of former Farage ally sparks demands for inquiry into Russian influence
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Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for accepting £40k for pro-Russian statements
Nathan Gill displayed ‘a grave betrayal of the trust’ placed in him by the electorate, a judge said.
Man who injured footballer by throwing seat on pitch warned he could face prison
Aberdeen’s Jack MacKenzie was hit in the face by the seat thrown by David Gowans from the away stand at Tannadice in May.
Starmer to use G20 summit to shore up support for Ukraine and make deals
The Prime Minister is set to speak to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky alongside the German and French leaders about the US-backed peace plan.
What is Dominic Cummings doing now?
With Boris Johnson’s former Chief Advisor back in the headlines, we look into what Cummings is doing now, and how his relationship with the former Prime Minister fell apart
Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for making pro-Russian statements for cash
Nathan Gill led Reform UK’s 2021 Welsh Parliament election campaign but is no longer a member of the party.
Alexa Chung becomes the latest celebrity targeted by phone snatchers in London
Chung, 42, clung on to her device and ‘was like F*** you!’, she said discussing crimewave sweeping capital
Teenagers deny carrying out London cyber attack that 'cost TfL £39million'
Thalha Jubair, 19, and Owen Flowers, 18, were arrested in September as part of an investigation by the National Crime Agency and City of London Police
House fire murder accused says he spilled petrol accidentally, trial told
Sharaz Ali is alleged to have deliberately set fire to the home of Bryonie Gawith in a botched revenge attack on his former partner, Bryonie’s sister.
Starmer dismisses coup talk as wasted time and praises Burnham’s work as mayor
Last week’s extraordinary briefing war within the Labour Party focused attention on the Prime Minister’s position.
Starmer and Zelensky discuss US-backed peace plan
The Prime Minister held a call with the Ukrainian president, as well as French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Nearly 6,000 Londoners died due to Covid within weeks after 'deadly delay' in ordering lockdown
Boris Johnson’s government was slammed by the Covid Inquiry for its ‘chaos’ and the ‘toxic’ culture in No10
Nathan Gill: Key ally of Nigel Farage jailed for more than ten years over Russia bribes 'betrayal'
Nathan Gill admitted taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements in the European Parliament