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Zimbabwe anti-government protest over fuel prices continues
Streets are deserted in Zimbabwe’s capital Harare as a general strike continues for a third day in protest over the government’s decision to more than double the price of fuel.
YouTube warns against Bird Box-style prank videos
YouTube has updated its guidelines to ban prank and dangerous challenge videos.
Man denies murder of British backpacker Grace Millane
A man has denied murdering British backpacker Grace Millane in New Zealand.
LA teacher strike enters third day as school chiefs seek talks
Los Angeles school administrators are urging a union to resume talks as tens of thousands of teachers plan to walk picket lines for a third day.
History of confidence votes in House of Commons
The last time a government was defeated on a confidence motion was in 1979.
Briton feared dead after militant attack on Nairobi hotel
A Briton is feared to have been among 15 people killed in a militant attack on a luxury hotel in Nairobi.
Briton feared dead after militant attack on Nairobi hotel
A Briton is feared to have been among 15 people killed in a militant attack on a luxury hotel in Nairobi.
Brexit defeat: Papers react after May’s deal suffers ‘historic humiliation’
A “historic humiliation”, “fighting for her life” and “Brextinct” are some of the ways the papers describe Theresa May’s “crushing” Commons defeat and what lays ahead for the Prime Minister.
Wales has highest imprisonment rate in Western Europe
Wales has more of its citizens in jail than any other country in Western Europe, according to new research.
New technique to boost liver transplant numbers described as ‘game changer’
A special machine that could keep donor livers viable for longer may lead to a rise in the number available for transplant, experts say.
Red Bull ‘4pm finish’ ad banned
An ad for Red Bull suggesting that the energy drink could help workers to achieve a 4pm finish has been banned for implying it can increase focus and concentration.
Duchess of Cambridge to visit historic Royal Opera House
The Duchess of Cambridge will learn about stage costumes during a visit to the Royal Opera House.
Harry and Meghan to attend Cirque du Soleil premiere
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will join a Royal Albert Hall audience to watch Cirque du Soleil performers displaying their acrobatic skills in aid of charity Sentebale.
Inflation to fall close to Bank of England’s target
Inflation is expected to have fallen in December to within a whisker of the Bank of England’s target, due to lower motor fuel and tobacco prices.
May battling on two fronts after major Brexit defeat
Theresa May is battling on two fronts as the Prime Minister fights to retain her grip on power while attempting to find a Brexit compromise that could command majority support in the Commons.
Two-thirds of Britons confident about personal finances – survey
Almost two-thirds of Britons feel positive about their finances for the year ahead despite concerns about Brexit, rising food prices and household bills, a survey suggests.
Ofsted to look at behaviour in schools during inspections
Ofsted will crack down on bad behaviour in classrooms, with schools being judged on the learning environment they provide for students.
Body painting can stop blood-sucking horseflies, research suggests
Striped body painting adopted by indigenous populations may provide protection against horseflies, research suggests.
Temperatures set to dip following unusually mild weather
Britain’s political situation might be heating up, but the mercury is set to tumble after a spell of unseasonably warm weather.
Briton dies in militant attack on hotel in Nairobi, reports say
A British casualty has died in a militant attack on a luxury hotel in Nairobi, according to reports.
