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Sexually transmitted cases of bacterial gut infection shigella are spreading rapidly, a study has found - with experts warning of a "distinct public health threat".

Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are "not fit for purpose" and can create barriers to work, while the assessment process can be "dehumanising", a new report found.

The chairman of the Southport inquiry has said young people "must be diverted from the thoughts and impulses" that motivated killer Axel Rudakubana.

British wildcard Arthur Fery has beaten Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to reach the semi-finals at Wimbledon.

British wildcard Arthur Fery has beaten Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to reach the semi-finals at Wimbledon.

Extreme marine heatwaves could reduce the UK's water quality and lead to Britons contracting illnesses, leading experts warned.

There has been a marked increase in global energy prices amid fears of a prolonged resumption to hostilities between the US and Iran.

The Metropolitan Police officer who shot Chris Kaba is unlikely to face misconduct proceedings due to new government regulations.

A speeding driver who caused the death of a terrified teenager who messaged friends to tell them she "may not survive tonight" while a passenger in his car has been jailed.

Severe flooding that hit southern China earlier this week could expand to other provinces with the arrival of Super Typhoon Bavi at the weekend.

A van driver has been arrested after a highways worker was hit on the M23 near Gatwick Airport.

A van driver has been arrested after a highways worker was hit on the M23 near Gatwick Airport.

Younger children will be able to use e-gates at UK airports as the summer holidays begin, the Home Office has announced.

A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a teenager in Northampton.

At least five children have died in a landslide caused by heavy monsoon rains in Bangladesh, two days after eight people, including five children, died in a separate landslide in the country.

A 22-year-old firefighter has died tackling a wildfire in France as the country deals with more scorching temperatures.

Staff at thousands of charities across England and Wales are believed to have been threatened and intimidated in person, according to troubling new research.

With Andy Burnham seemingly heading unchallenged to Number 10, the spotlight is on him and his closest allies for clues about their policy agenda.

Fears a Manhattan tower might collapse have eased after pictures of a buckled support column sparked an emergency evacuation.