Leeds maternity units downgraded to ‘inadequate’
Trust told to take immediate action to improve after unannounced inspections prompted by parent concerns.
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The Papers: ‘A good death’ and ‘Royal AscHot’
The looming vote on the assisted dying bill features prominently on the front pages of Friday’s papers.
‘Touched by God’ – Messi shows he still has magic touch
Few things are as inevitable as the ball hitting the back of the net when Lionel Messi sizes up the target before executing a free-kick from 20 yards.
Trump to decide on US action in Iran ‘within two weeks’
A White House spokesperson says President Trump will decide whether to attack Iran “within two weeks.”
Prominent Nicaraguan dissident shot dead in exile in Costa Rica
Roberto Samcam was killed after an assailant disguised as a delivery driver arrived at his condo, according to his wife.
Messi inspires Inter Miami to win against Porto at Club World Cup
Lionel Messi hits late winner against Porto to push Inter Miami to verge of qualification at FIFA Club World Cup.
Government pledges £900m for sports events & facilities
The government pledges to spend £900m on major sporting events and grassroots facilities across the UK as part of a “transformational” investment.
What Israel has been doing in Gaza, while attacking Iran
Israel’s strikes on Gaza continue amid Iran conflict, killing hundreds of Palestinians in recent days.
What are the risks from Israel and Iran’s nuclear capabilities?
Global fears rise over nuclear risk from confrontation in the Middle East.
Israel decries Iran hospital strike, despite its attacks in Gaza
Israel has accused Iran of “war crimes” after it attacked one of its hospitals.
BBC Breakfast boss takes extended leave after bullying allegations
It comes after reports of an internal investigation into allegations of bullying.
Spain rejects NATO’s 5% defence spending hike as ‘counterproductive’
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez warns the spending hike would undermine EU efforts to build its own security and defence base.
Trump to decide whether US will strike Iran ‘within two weeks’
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump is waiting due to a ‘substantial chance of negotiations’.
‘Says one thing, does another’: What’s Trump’s endgame in Iran?
Analysts say US president, who promised global peace, is being pulled into a ‘catastrophic’ war with Iran by Israel.
Woman, 66, arrested on suspicion of ‘Rolex murder’
Jennifer Abbott was found by her niece and neighbours with tape across her mouth at her home.
Escalate to de-escalate? What options does Iran have to end Israel war?
Iran has few options to end the war, and escalating against Israel and the US will likely invite more attacks.
Government whip quits over disability benefit cuts
The Labour MP says she could not vote for the welfare bill published by the government earlier this week.
ANALYSIS: Floyd Shivambu to step out of the shadow of Malema and Zuma, but his future is uncertain
Floyd Shivambu, the perennial sidekick, faces an uphill battle on his own.
Two jailed for 30 years over 2019 Kenya hotel attack
The men provided assistance to al-Shabab fighters who attacked the DusitD2 complex in Nairobi, killing 21 people.
What we know about Israeli strike on Iran’s Arak nuclear facility
Israel has struck Iran’s Khondab nuclear facility – formerly known as Arak.
News24 | Four arrested in connection with murder of 2 teenage girls in KwaNobuhle
Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of two teenage girls whose burnt bodies were found in KwaNobuhle, the Eastern Cape, on Wednesday.