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Arsenal extend lead at top of table after draw with Liverpool

Arsenal miss the chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League after they are held to a frustrating goalless draw by Liverpool.

Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.

Storm Goretti brings 99mph winds and snow as 65,000 properties lose power

A gust of 99mph is recorded in the Isles of Scilly as the storm brings heavy snow and rain to the UK.

Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners

The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.

Man City finalising deal for USA midfielder Coffey

Manchester City are finalising a deal to bring in United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns.

Homeless men refused entry to Manchester hotel in sub-zero temperatures

The men were told they could not stay in pre-booked rooms on a night when temperatures hit -6C (-21.2F).

What’s happening with the assisted dying bill?

2 hours agoShareSaveBecky MortonPolitical reporterShareSavePA MediaIt was more than a year ago that MPs first gave their backing to...

Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying bill

Peers have backed calls for extra time for the House of Lords to debate the assisted dying bill.The proposal...

Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying bill

Supporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law.

Starmer says ‘more could be done to protect’ the Arctic in call to Trump

Sir Keir Starmer has said "more could be done to protect" the Arctic region and agreed with Donald Trump...

Everything We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting…So Far

A US citizen has been fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minnestota.

Catherine joins William for London hospital visit

The visit to Charing Cross Hospital is the couple's first public engagement of 2026.