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Israel and Malta qualify for Eurovision as Ireland exits

Israel and Malta qualify for Eurovision as Ireland exits

Israel and Malta qualify for Eurovision as Ireland exits

15 May 2025

Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen, 24, did not get Ireland through to the next stage in Basel.


Huge fire and ‘multiple explosions’ heard at former RAF airfield

Huge fire and ‘multiple explosions’ heard at former RAF airfield

Huge fire and ‘multiple explosions’ heard at former RAF airfield

15 May 2025

Firefighters warned residents to stay indoors as huge plumes of smoke were seen coming from Bicester Airfield.


Ireland and UK take to the stage during second Eurovision semi-final

Ireland and UK take to the stage during second Eurovision semi-final

Ireland and UK take to the stage during second Eurovision semi-final

15 May 2025

Thursday’s second semi-final marks the first time in Basel that UK audiences at home can vote under Eurovision rules.


Starmer and European leaders in talks to ramp up pressure on Putin at summit

Starmer and European leaders in talks to ramp up pressure on Putin at summit

Starmer and European leaders in talks to ramp up pressure on Putin at summit

15 May 2025

Starmer says Putin must ‘pay the price’ for delaying peace ahead of talks with European leaders.


I’m on ‘better side’ of my cancer journey, says Charles during Bradford visit

I’m on ‘better side’ of my cancer journey, says Charles during Bradford visit

I’m on ‘better side’ of my cancer journey, says Charles during Bradford visit

15 May 2025

The King was speaking to florist Safeena Khan during a visit to the Yorkshire city which has been selected as the UK’s City of Culture.


Welsh Tories in vow to introduce winter fuel payment, if elected

Welsh Tories in vow to introduce winter fuel payment, if elected

Welsh Tories in vow to introduce winter fuel payment, if elected

15 May 2025

Darren Millar said the party would offer the boldest manifesto.


MP behind assisted dying Bill defends it as medical body adds voice of concern

MP behind assisted dying Bill defends it as medical body adds voice of concern

MP behind assisted dying Bill defends it as medical body adds voice of concern

15 May 2025

The Bill returns to the House of Commons on Friday for the first time since a historic yes vote in November.


Ukrainian man charged with arson over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

Ukrainian man charged with arson over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

Ukrainian man charged with arson over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

15 May 2025

The Metropolitan Police said Roman Lavrynovych is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.


Israeli Eurovision act Yuval Raphael has rehearsal ‘disrupted’ by protesters

Israeli Eurovision act Yuval Raphael has rehearsal ‘disrupted’ by protesters

Israeli Eurovision act Yuval Raphael has rehearsal ‘disrupted’ by protesters

15 May 2025

The group was quickly ejected from the St Jakobshalle arena in Basel.


PM defends prison recall changes after backlash over victim safety

PM defends prison recall changes after backlash over victim safety

PM defends prison recall changes after backlash over victim safety

15 May 2025

MPs and watchdogs have criticised the plans as putting victims and the public at risk.


Former police officer who amassed ‘treasure trove’ of weapons jailed

Former police officer who amassed ‘treasure trove’ of weapons jailed

Former police officer who amassed ‘treasure trove’ of weapons jailed

15 May 2025

Andrew Campbell, 42, had a collection of weapons including modified air rifles, gas-powered revolvers and batons, Nottingham Crown Court heard.


Starmer ‘confident’ of progress on EU deal ahead of major summit

Starmer ‘confident’ of progress on EU deal ahead of major summit

Starmer ‘confident’ of progress on EU deal ahead of major summit

15 May 2025

The Government is set to host EU leaders in London next week as part of its ‘reset’ with the bloc.


‘Big sensationalist expose’ claim over Adams programme denied

‘Big sensationalist expose’ claim over Adams programme denied

‘Big sensationalist expose’ claim over Adams programme denied

15 May 2025

A BBC Spotlight programme which aired a claim Gerry Adams sanctioned the killing of a spy was ‘measured and precise’.


Woman and baby treated as 100 firefighters tackle Walthamstow blaze

Woman and baby treated as 100 firefighters tackle Walthamstow blaze

Woman and baby treated as 100 firefighters tackle Walthamstow blaze

15 May 2025

More than 30 people were evacuated as 15 fire engines responded to the blaze.


Chelsea owner Boehly pulls out of move to buy Scotsman owner National World

Chelsea owner Boehly pulls out of move to buy Scotsman owner National World

Chelsea owner Boehly pulls out of move to buy Scotsman owner National World

15 May 2025

Mr Boehly’s Eldridge Media Holdings business said in March that it was considering a takeover deal.


Controversial ex-Ofsted chief warns against ‘vilifying’ public bodies

Controversial ex-Ofsted chief warns against ‘vilifying’ public bodies

Controversial ex-Ofsted chief warns against ‘vilifying’ public bodies

15 May 2025

Baroness Amanda Spielman said it can be ‘easy’ to label decision-makers as ‘soulless and unfair’ in her maiden speech in the House of Lords.


Ex-Tory councillor’s wife faces wait over racial hatred tweet appeal

Ex-Tory councillor’s wife faces wait over racial hatred tweet appeal

Ex-Tory councillor’s wife faces wait over racial hatred tweet appeal

15 May 2025

Lucy Connolly was jailed for 13 months last October.


Singer Chris Brown arrested over ‘bottle attack’

Singer Chris Brown arrested over ‘bottle attack’

Singer Chris Brown arrested over ‘bottle attack’

15 May 2025

The American musician was arrested at a hotel in the early hours of Thursday by detectives from the Metropolitan Police.


British Airways fined £3.2m after luggage handlers hurt in similar accidents

British Airways fined £3.2m after luggage handlers hurt in similar accidents

British Airways fined £3.2m after luggage handlers hurt in similar accidents

15 May 2025

Southwark Crown Court heard the two men fell from equipment while loading aircraft at Heathrow.


Teenager Florence surprises Charles with ‘awesome’ hug

Teenager Florence surprises Charles with ‘awesome’ hug

Teenager Florence surprises Charles with ‘awesome’ hug

15 May 2025

The King seemed to enjoy 15-year-old Florence McGrellis’s gesture.


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