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Two arrested over major fire at Kent hotel

A 38-year-old man and 21-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of arson, police say.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump’s White House ban

Major US networks later suspended White House TV coverage of Trump as he heads to New York for the UN summit.

Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany’s ‘democratic future’

The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"

Watch: Inside a camp home to Yemeni refugees as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti

Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan

The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded in most areas.

Cate Blanchett asks theatre audience to stop filming during show

The A-list actress is the latest star to ask fans to put their phones away during performances.

Celtic can’t sack manager O’Neill, says Lambert

Martin O'Neill leaving Celtic would not surprise Paul Lambert, but the former club captain would be "shocked and disappointed" if the veteran manager was to be sacked.

Watch: Patrick Clancy says he forgives his ex-wife, Lindsay

The ex-husband of a US mother accused of murdering their three children has said he would have been "eaten up inside forever" had he not forgiven her.

Helen Jenner unveiled by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in Wales

Helen Jenner unveiled by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in WalesImage source, Getty ImagesByDavid DeansWales political reporterPublished21...

Helen Jenner unveiled by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in Wales

Farage says it was "untenable" for former leader Dan Thomas to continue after his arrest last week.

How is Scotland squad shaping up for Pocognoli debut?

Sebastien Pocognoli's faces his first test as Scotland head coach against Slovenia on Saturday, but how are his squad shaping up for his debut?