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Boy, 13, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after double stabbing at school
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested following a double stabbing at a school in northwest London.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:27:00 +0000
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested following a double stabbing at a school in northwest London.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:27:00 +0000

Children 'bombarded' with online ads for appearance-changing products, commissioner says
The Children's Commissioner has called for an end to social media advertising for appearance-changing products targeting children.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:18:00 +0000
The Children's Commissioner has called for an end to social media advertising for appearance-changing products targeting children.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:18:00 +0000

Afghan asylum seeker found guilty of abducting and raping 12-year-old girl
An Afghan asylum seeker has been found guilty of abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in Warwickshire.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:41:00 +0000
An Afghan asylum seeker has been found guilty of abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in Warwickshire.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:41:00 +0000

Ex Daily Mail editor clashes with lawyer as he describes 'rage' over allegations
Former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre has clashed in court with a lawyer, calling some of the allegations in a case against his newspaper group by a number of celebrities and Prince Harry "preposterous".
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:18:00 +0000
Former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre has clashed in court with a lawyer, calling some of the allegations in a case against his newspaper group by a number of celebrities and Prince Harry "preposterous".
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:18:00 +0000

Teenager sentenced for fatally stabbing 12-year-old boy
A teenage boy who murdered 12-year-old Birmingham schoolboy Leo Ross by stabbing him in the stomach in a random attack has been detained for a minimum of 13 years.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:36:00 +0000
A teenage boy who murdered 12-year-old Birmingham schoolboy Leo Ross by stabbing him in the stomach in a random attack has been detained for a minimum of 13 years.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:36:00 +0000

Mandelson would have had 'thorough' vetting process, says ex-MI6 boss
Lord Mandelson would have been subject to a "thorough" and "intimate" vetting process before he was appointed UK ambassador to the US, a former head of MI6 has said.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:01:00 +0000
Lord Mandelson would have been subject to a "thorough" and "intimate" vetting process before he was appointed UK ambassador to the US, a former head of MI6 has said.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:01:00 +0000

Drug dealer inspired by Home Alone rigged house with booby-traps
A drug dealer who rigged his house with booby-traps after being inspired by the Christmas classic Home Alone has been jailed for seven years.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:13:00 +0000
A drug dealer who rigged his house with booby-traps after being inspired by the Christmas classic Home Alone has been jailed for seven years.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:13:00 +0000

Majority of people think the King should encourage Andrew to testify about Epstein – poll
An overwhelming majority of people think the King should encourage Andrew to give evidence, according to a YouGov poll for Sky News.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0000
An overwhelming majority of people think the King should encourage Andrew to give evidence, according to a YouGov poll for Sky News.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0000

Man sought after rape on university campus
A man is being sought by police after a rape was reported on a university campus.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:27:00 +0000
A man is being sought by police after a rape was reported on a university campus.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:27:00 +0000

William didn't react to Epstein question - but his actions on Saudi trip have been telling
There was no reaction but we know Prince William and his team at least heard the shout, even if they didn't hear the full question.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0000
There was no reaction but we know Prince William and his team at least heard the shout, even if they didn't hear the full question.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0000