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A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of two children in Stafford.

The US ambassador to Israel has called cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson "delusional" after she told Sky News the UK played a key role in the Gaza peace deal.

A man has been charged with stalking and possession of a flick knife after allegedly targeting Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey and his family.

Esther Njoki was only eight years old when her aunt Agnes Wanjiru was killed in 2012.

British nationals could face four-hour waits at border control when visiting several EU countries thanks to a new digital system, a travel expert has warned.

The budget may still be more than six weeks away, but rumours of U-turns and changes are already in full swing.

The Princess of Wales touched a few nerves this week when she warned that smartphones and computer screens were creating "an epidemic of disconnection" within families.

As the British weather turns colder and wetter, many children will be spending less time outdoors. But for some, it's not just the rain that's keeping them indoors, it's poverty.

An empty pub in Oldbury could be demolished to make way for new homes.

The local community turned out in force on Saturday to cheer on the brave fire walkers at St James’ C of E Primary School in Stourbridge.

Stourbridge’s MP called upon a planning inspector to hear voices from history and protect a much-loved green space from developers.

Local's are invited to step into a world of glitter balls and glamour as Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra hosts a dazzling afternoon of Latin and ballroom magic.

The Canal & River Trust and Brindleyplace are honouring the contributions, cultures, and stories of Black communities that have helped shape the region’s waterways

The disruption from the ongoing bins strike has cost Birmingham City Council at least £14 million, a report has revealed.

Two independent councillors at Walsall Council have joined Jeremy Corbyn’s 'Your Party', and hope to stand as candidates for the newly formed political group next year.

The UK Health Security Agency is urging all eligible people in the West Midlands region preparing for Diwali to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccination, to ensure a safe and healthy celebration.

Actress Diane Keaton, who starred in films including The Godfather and Annie Hall, has died aged 79.

Back in 1977, the Beatles became the first act to be honoured for their outstanding contribution to music at a London ceremony that would later become the Brit Awards.

Tom Hollander says he's not worried about AI actors replacing real ones and thinks the creation of synthetic performers will only boost the value of authentic, live performance.

When John Davidson was 10 years old, he experienced his first symptoms of Tourette syndrome - small facial tics and eye blinking.

Gregg Wallace is suing the BBC and one of its subsidiaries for causing him "distress and harassment", after being sacked from the corporation in July.

Hull KR made history and dethroned Wigan Warriors with a dominant 24-6 victory in the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.

Nat Sciver-Brunt scored a scintillating ton as England beat Sri Lanka by 89 runs in Colombo to extend their Women’s Cricket World Cup winning streak and go top of the table.

"How many goals did he score for England? 13? One-three?" Thomas Tuchel had a look of some confusion as he clarified Bukayo Saka's goal total for England.

Jaron Ennis took out Uisma Lima in less than two minutes to win his first fight at super-welterweight.

AI has stolen £120,000 from Joe Turner.

An Irish start-up is hoping to have the UK's first food drone delivery pilot scheme operating in 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

One of the world's largest real estate investors is in advanced talks with a London-listed group about a £1bn logistics deal - weeks after the duo were embroiled in a public bidding war for another industrial property group.

Donald Trump has announced the US will impose an additional 100% tariff on China imports, accusing it of taking an "extraordinarily aggressive position" on trade.

Legal & General (L&G) is plotting a swoop on the workplace pensions provider owned by NatWest Group, the FTSE-100 lender, as its chief executive seeks to grow its share of the UK retirement market.

The US ambassador to Israel has called cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson "delusional" after she told Sky News the UK played a key role in the Gaza peace deal.

A man has been charged with stalking and possession of a flick knife after allegedly targeting Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey and his family.

The budget may still be more than six weeks away, but rumours of U-turns and changes are already in full swing.

National security adviser Jonathan Powell played no role in the collapse of a China spy trial, a cabinet minister has told Sky News.

Calls for a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have been snubbed by No 10, the leader of Plaid Cymru has told Sky News.

A teddy sits on a bed in a bright hospital room. Beside it is a small fridge stocked with bottled water and Coca-Cola.

Drones have been a common sight in Gaza for a long time, but they have always been military.

Esther Njoki was only eight years old when her aunt Agnes Wanjiru was killed in 2012.

An Irish start-up is hoping to have the UK's first food drone delivery pilot scheme operating in 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

At least 53 people, including 14 children and 15 women, have been killed in an attack on a displacement shelter in a besieged city in North Darfur.

Former US president Joe Biden is undergoing a new phase of treatment after revealing in May he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has reassured the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza that they will soon be reunited with their families, saying that "miracles can happen", as the country prepares for a momentous reunion.

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A senior Hamas official has thanked President Donald Trump for his role in securing a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

In the exhibition room of Berlin's old Tempelhof Airport, three burned-out cars lie on their sides.

Long-lost Spanish treasure worth an estimated $1m (£740,000) has been discovered off the coast of Florida.

An Egyptian wrestler is hoping he has set a world record after pulling a 700-ton (635,000kg) ship with his teeth.

Pokemon has said it did not give permission for the show's popular theme song to be used in a video showing deportations posted by the US government.

Two teenagers who filmed themselves urinating into a restaurant's hotpot broth have been ordered, along with their parents, to apologise and pay a fine of £227,000, Chinese state media has said.

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