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Tories cannot govern while ‘fighting like rats in a sack’, says Keir Starmer

Tories cannot govern while ‘fighting like rats in a sack’, says Keir Starmer

Tories cannot govern while ‘fighting like rats in a sack’, says Keir Starmer

09 December 2023

The Labour leader will insist that his ‘fundamentally changed’ party is ready to govern.


Storm Elin and Storm Fergus to bring gale force winds to Ireland

Storm Elin and Storm Fergus to bring gale force winds to Ireland

Storm Elin and Storm Fergus to bring gale force winds to Ireland

09 December 2023

Met Eireann has issued orange warnings for wind for counties Dublin, Wicklow and Donegal.


Storm Elin named as weather warnings in place across UK and Ireland

Storm Elin named as weather warnings in place across UK and Ireland

Storm Elin named as weather warnings in place across UK and Ireland

09 December 2023

The storm was named by the Irish meteorological service, Met Eireann, on Saturday.


Ukraine’s first lady warns of ‘mortal danger’ if West backs down over support

Ukraine’s first lady warns of ‘mortal danger’ if West backs down over support

Ukraine’s first lady warns of ‘mortal danger’ if West backs down over support

09 December 2023

Olena Zelenska said in an interview that ‘if the world gets tired, they will simply let us die’.


Weather warnings in place as wet and windy conditions move across the UK

Weather warnings in place as wet and windy conditions move across the UK

Weather warnings in place as wet and windy conditions move across the UK

09 December 2023

The unsettled weather will continue into Sunday and next week with a chance of further weather warnings.


Two baby dinosaurs found in tyrannosaur fossil shed light on changing diet

Two baby dinosaurs found in tyrannosaur fossil shed light on changing diet

Two baby dinosaurs found in tyrannosaur fossil shed light on changing diet

09 December 2023

The fossil was originally discovered in the Alberta Badlands in 2009.


What the papers say – December 9

What the papers say – December 9

What the papers say – December 9

09 December 2023

A wide range of stories feature across Saturday’s front pages.


Co-stars Barbra Streisand and Lee Grant remember ‘incredible talent’ Ryan O’Neal

Co-stars Barbra Streisand and Lee Grant remember ‘incredible talent’ Ryan O’Neal

Co-stars Barbra Streisand and Lee Grant remember ‘incredible talent’ Ryan O’Neal

09 December 2023

Patrick O’Neal said his father would once again be with Charlie’s Angels star Farrah Fawcett who he had missed ‘terribly’ since her death in 2009.


Queen Elizabeth II wanted ‘effective security’ for Harry and Meghan to continue

Queen Elizabeth II wanted ‘effective security’ for Harry and Meghan to continue

Queen Elizabeth II wanted ‘effective security’ for Harry and Meghan to continue

08 December 2023

A letter written by the late Queen’s private secretary Sir Edward Young in January 2020 said providing the Sussexes with security was ‘imperative’.


Sunak’s Rwanda legislation given ‘50% at best’ chance of success

Sunak’s Rwanda legislation given ‘50% at best’ chance of success

Sunak’s Rwanda legislation given ‘50% at best’ chance of success

08 December 2023

Ministers are said to have been told of a significant risk of planes being blocked by the European Court of Human Rights.


Network Rail’s CEO was one of thousands of passengers stranded on Thursday

Network Rail’s CEO was one of thousands of passengers stranded on Thursday

Network Rail’s CEO was one of thousands of passengers stranded on Thursday

08 December 2023

Chief executive at Network Rail, Andrew Haines, said he was trapped in a train with his son and 981 other people on Thursday.


Paper Moon and Love Story star Ryan O’Neal dies aged 82

Paper Moon and Love Story star Ryan O’Neal dies aged 82

Paper Moon and Love Story star Ryan O’Neal dies aged 82

08 December 2023

The US actor starred in drama Peyton Place before rising to international stardom.


Britain abstains on UN vote demanding ceasefire in Gaza

Britain abstains on UN vote demanding ceasefire in Gaza

Britain abstains on UN vote demanding ceasefire in Gaza

08 December 2023

Arab diplomats made direct appeals for Joe Biden’s administration to drop its opposition.


British-Irish national chosen for senior role in Mormon Church

British-Irish national chosen for senior role in Mormon Church

British-Irish national chosen for senior role in Mormon Church

08 December 2023

Elder Patrick Kearon is now a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.


Royal Christmas concert pays tribute to John Lennon on anniversary of his death

Royal Christmas concert pays tribute to John Lennon on anniversary of his death

Royal Christmas concert pays tribute to John Lennon on anniversary of his death

08 December 2023

The Princess of Wales hosted her Together At Christmas event at Westminster Abbey.


Starmer insists he’s no Thatcher ‘fan boy’, saying she did ‘terrible things’

Starmer insists he’s no Thatcher ‘fan boy’, saying she did ‘terrible things’

Starmer insists he’s no Thatcher ‘fan boy’, saying she did ‘terrible things’

08 December 2023

The Labour leader struck a different tone in Scotland after his apparent praise of the former Tory prime minister.


Shane MacGowan ‘lit a fire that burns in Ireland and across the world’

Shane MacGowan ‘lit a fire that burns in Ireland and across the world’

Shane MacGowan ‘lit a fire that burns in Ireland and across the world’

08 December 2023

Hollywood star Johnny Depp and U2 frontman Bono were among those who participated in the service for The Pogues singer, who died last week.


Hands off! Charles declines traditional greeting with dusty blacksmith

Hands off! Charles declines traditional greeting with dusty blacksmith

Hands off! Charles declines traditional greeting with dusty blacksmith

08 December 2023

The King met Ian Thackray during an engagement for The King’s Foundation at his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire.


Depp and Higgins join crowd in saying goodbye to Shane MacGowan

Depp and Higgins join crowd in saying goodbye to Shane MacGowan

Depp and Higgins join crowd in saying goodbye to Shane MacGowan

08 December 2023

The funeral of the former Pogues singer took place in Co Tipperary.


Pro-Palestine protest to be held on Saturday in London – with police conditions

Pro-Palestine protest to be held on Saturday in London – with police conditions

Pro-Palestine protest to be held on Saturday in London – with police conditions

08 December 2023

Previous weekends have seen thousands of protesters and counter-protesters converging on the capital.


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