The Latest National and International News
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Counting under way in Holyrood election as SNP eyes fifth consecutive winCounting is under way in the Scottish Parliament election after voters went to the polls on Thursday.
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Labour heading for crushing defeat in WalesLabour is heading for a crushing defeat in Wales after suffering disastrous local election results in England overnight.
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Starmer takes responsibility for tough election results but vows to carry onSir Keir Starmer insisted he would carry on as Prime Minister despite Labour suffering disastrous local election losses.
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Third British national diagnosed with suspected hantavirus linked to cruise shipA third British national has been diagnosed with suspected hantavirus linked to a cruise ship outbreak, health officials have said.
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Farage says Reform on course for general election win after early local gainsNigel Farage suggested Reform UK was on course for a general election victory after taking council seats from Labour in early local election results.
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Keir Starmer praises pioneer David Attenborough on 100th birthdayThe Prime Minister has called Sir David Attenborough a “true national treasure” as the naturalist turned 100.
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Actors who will play Beatles members in BBC series Hamburg Days revealedThe actors who will play the members of The Beatles in a new BBC TV series called Hamburg Days have been revealed.
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Shopping visits fall as Middle East conflict takes toll on consumer confidenceConsumers are making fewer visits to the shops as the ongoing Middle East conflict drags down confidence, figures suggest.
