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Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list

France had campaigned for Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov to be taken off the list, citing "national security concerns". Luxembourg called for the removal of Russian-Israeli businessman Mikhail Fridman, who is…

Magheralin: Road reopens following suspected chemical alert

Residents in Magheralin had been advised to keep their windows and doors closed during the alert on Tuesday. Three fire appliances were sent to the scene on the Steps Road in the village at 13:45 BST but have since left.…

Drunk teacher struck pupil on school trip, hearing told

A group of the school's Year 7 and 8 football players were taking part in an annual tournament at a school that is twinned with Bro Preseli. The disciplinary panel was told Rowcliffe does not accept that he was under the…

Booker prize winner Douglas Stuart makes literary shortlist again

Jamaican writer James is nominated this year for his latest novel The Disappearers; while Scottish author Stuart is shortlisted for John of John. This year's other contenders are award-winning US novelist Elizabeth…

I read 163 novels and these are the six best: Mary Beard on judging the Booker prize

But it was also hugely rewarding and fun. I shall never forget the discussions in our regular judging meetings, and the pleasure of discovering how we had sometimes reached almost exactly the same view of a book, and…

Major blaze at former Lanarkshire primary school building

Images from the scene showed the building was badly damaged with flames shooting from the roof. Police Scotland said parts of West George Street and Coltswood Road were closed and people living nearby were advised to…

The Booker Prize shortlist 2026: Full list of six books and where to buy them

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The Booker shortlist takes readers from Jamaica to coastal Massachusetts and the Outer Hebrides Booker Prize Standard Shopping Sign up for…

Greenland deal protects Europe, says Trump as he hails ‘bond’ after tensions

The US president renewed his charge that Iran had developed a missile ‘capable of hitting Europe’ (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP) AP News Briefings Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion…

US-UK relationship ‘more up’ with Burnham than Starmer, Trump claims

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) meets with US President Donald Trump during his visit to the US to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York (Toby Melville/PA) PA Wire News Briefings Get our award-winning…

Disabled protesters slam proposed ‘Russian Roulette’ floating bus stops in Hackney

Read our privacy notice . Campaigners have railed against Hackney Council ’s move to bring in controversial bus stops they say are “frightening” and dangerous for disabled people. In November 2025 the East London council…