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'Best friend' of murdered boy tells court how he 'witnessed fatal stabbing'
Jurors have heard a teenager describe how another youth reportedly "pounced" on his best friend before stabbing him on a beach.
Two men jailed after mother killed in drive-by shooting at wake
Two men found guilty of a drive-by shooting at a wake in which a mother-of-two was murdered have been jailed for life.
How the assisted dying bill could be resurrected
The assisted dying bill has a chance of restarting its journey to becoming law on Thursday.
Father describes 'emptiness' of losing three daughters off the coast of Brighton
Three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach were all sisters in their 30s, police revealed.
Heatwave forecast and health alerts issued as temperatures set to hit 30C
A series of health alerts have been issued as forecasters warned a heatwave could see temperatures hit 30C in parts of the UK over the coming days.
King jokes after bird poo lands on his suit
A seagull left its mark on King Charles's visit to Northern Ireland - by making a splatter on his suit.
Ex-HIV Scotland boss ordered to repay embezzled £5,000 to similar charity
The former boss of HIV Scotland, who embezzled £5,000 from the charity, has been ordered to repay the money to a similar organisation.
'Serious concerns' raised by MPs after rape allegations on Married At First Sight UK
MPs have written to Channel 4 and Ofcom with "serious concerns" about their response to the allegations of rape and sexual assault on Married At First Sight UK.
Suspected Ebola cases reach 600 and more expected - WHO
There are now 600 suspected Ebola cases after the outbreak in Congo and Uganda, the World Health Organisation has said.
Scottish parliament removes gender search function from website after trans MSPs elected
The Scottish parliament has removed the option to search for MSPs by their gender on its website.
Pending tax claims against Trump to be dropped, says Justice Department
The US government has agreed to permanently drop any past tax claims against President Donald Trump, his family and companies.
Australia faces 'biggest diphtheria outbreak' in decades
Australia is likely facing its "biggest diphtheria outbreak" in decades, the country's health minister has warned, as an investigation continues into a possible death.
Woman dies after falling into manhole
A woman has died after falling into a manhole in New York.
Girl begged for help as officials drove away, paedophile ring report says
A terrified child banging on a window, screaming for someone not to leave.
Top diplomat who stood in after Mandelson sacking abruptly leaves post
A top diplomat who stood in as interim ambassador after Lord Peter Mandelson was sacked has abruptly left his post with no explanation.
Supermarkets 'encouraged to cap food prices' - but bosses hit out at '1970s-style ⁠price controls'
The government has moved to distance itself from reported efforts to introduce price caps on key supermarket products, such as eggs, bread and milk, in return for the easing of some regulations.
Two-time champion Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon
Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from Wimbledon.
Thousands told to leave homes as wildfire spreads in California
More than 17,000 people have been told to leave their homes in southern California after a wildfire threatened properties.
UK waters down Russian oil sanctions
The UK government has watered-down sanctions on Russia, allowing diesel and jet fuel from Russian crude oil to enter the UK if it is refined in other countries.
Police urge potential sex assault victims on Married At First Sight UK to come forward
The Metropolitan Police has urged potential victims of sexual assault on reality TV show Married At First Sight UK to get in touch.