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High-calorie milkshakes should be banned, say sugar campaigners
Milkshakes containing a “remarkable” 39 teaspoons of sugar should be banned, a campaign group has said.
California wildfire becomes deadliest in state history
At least 42 people have died in a wildfire in Northern California, making it the deadliest blaze in state history.
Family of late Welsh minister Carl Sargeant in legal bid to challenge inquiry
The widow of a former Welsh Government minister who was found dead while facing sexual misconduct allegations is to urge the High Court to allow her to challenge the legality of an inquiry into his sacking.
What the papers say – November 13
The latest on Brexit, a Briton dying from rabies and the return of I’m A Celeb makes headlines on Tuesday.
Farmers could do ‘huge amount’ to tackle spread of TB in cattle, experts say
Farmers must do more to tackle the spread of tuberculosis between cattle, which is a bigger part of the problem than badgers, experts have urged.
Homebase voted Britain’s worst online shop
Homebase has the worst online shopping experience in the UK , according to a Which? survey.
Stop Brexit if it means hard border, survey finds
The majority of people on the island of Ireland believe the UK should not proceed with Brexit if it results in a hard border being implemented there, a new survey has found.
May to face restive ministers after warning Brussels over Brexit deal
Theresa May has warned Brussels she will not sign up to a Brexit agreement “at any cost”, amid signs of further rebellion among her senior ministers.
New milestone in London’s homicide toll this year
The number of homicides in London so far this year has now matched the total in the whole of 2017.
New appeal for information about violent robbery of 98-year-old man
Police have renewed their appeal for information about a violent robbery which landed a 98-year-old Second World War veteran “desperately ill” in hospital.
Labour deputy leader branded ‘fantasist’ over FOBTs allegations
Tom Watson has been branded a “fantasist” after suggesting pro-gambling Tory MPs successfully lobbied the Government to delay new laws on fixed-odds betting machines.
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering 35-year-old woman
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman aged 35, police have announced.
I won’t agree a Brexit deal that compromises referendum result, says May
Theresa May has warned that she will not sign up to a Brexit “agreement at any cost” as she said “significant” issues continue to block the path to a deal with Brussels.
Israel and Hamas trade heavy fire after botched military raid in Gaza
Palestinian militants have bombarded Israel with dozens of rockets and mortar shells while Israeli planes struck targets throughout the Gaza Strip in what appeared to be the most intense exchange of fire since a 2014 war.
‘Male brain’ autism theory backed by biggest-ever study
Theories that suggest men have a natural tendency towards autism have been supported by a major study exploring psychological sex differences.
‘Mass Nazi salute’ by US high school boys probed by officials
US officials are investigating a photo of a group of high school boys giving what appears to be a Nazi salute.
Amnesty International withdraws award from Burmese leader Suu Kyi
Amnesty International has withdrawn its highest honour from Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi in light of what it said was the Nobel Peace Prize laureate’s “shameful betrayal of the values she once stood for”.
Grim search for more victims as 31 confirmed dead in California wildfires
The death toll from the wildfire that incinerated the Californian town of Paradise and surrounding areas has climbed to 29 as crews continue searching for bodies in the smouldering ruins.
CCTV released after First World War tribute defaced with paint
Police investigating graffiti sprayed near a newly-unveiled war memorial have issued CCTV images of two people at the scene.
Top retailers to help fight ‘abhorrent’ modern slavery in clothing industry
Some of the biggest names in high street and online shopping have agreed to support moves to stop modern slavery in the textiles industry, Downing Street has announced.
