Half of male victims 'do not report domestic abuse'
A new report says there is a pressing need to provide support to victims who do come forward.
Skulls of grisly 'Jigsaw Murder' victims found in Scots uni store cupboard 90 years later
Isabella Ruxton and Mary Rogerson were brutally murdered by Dr Buck Ruxton in 1935.
Rishi Sunak's father-in-law says young people should work 70-hour week
Rishi Sunak's billionaire father-in-law NR Narayana Murthy, who co-founded Infosys, says people should shun weekends to work 70-hour weeks to help India 'compete' against other nations.
Ladywood £2.2 billion homes scheme deal 'close to sign-off' as anxious residents wait
A promise of more social and affordable homes and a 'one move' pledge to residents has been secured in negotiations between the council and Berkeley Homes
Getaway driver jailed for life over teens' murders
"Weak and cowardly" Antony Snook was part of the group that killed Mason Rist and Max Dixon, a court hears.
Rebuild 'finally happening'
A newly built hall for the Lytton Legion branch is beginning to take shape and residents are beginning to occupy new homes after much of the village was destroyed by a wildfire over three years ago.
Hamas-led force targets gangs looting Gaza aid convoys
Fighters from Hamas and other Gaza factions have formed an armed force to prevent gangs pillaging aid convoys in the territory, residents and sources close to the group said, after a big increase in the looting of scarce supplies.
'They making it up as they go along and showing contempt to rural Wales'
In this opinion article Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth attacks Labour's approach to agriculture
White House Christmas tree a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms
The White House's Christmas tree is slated to be cut and transported from a North Carolina farm that was hit hard by Hurricane Helene just a few months ago.
Judge emotional as she jails getaway driver over murders of Mason and Max
She praised their families for the 'dignity and grace' shown during the six-week trial
Taxes could go up by $240
Pair found guilty of throat-slitting murder of Long Eaton's Owen Fairclough
But the jury is still to reach a verdict of the final accused suspect
'Disbelieved' parents feel vindicated after damning special needs report
Derbyshire County Council has been heavily criticised for its special educational needs support
Gateshead leisure centres promised big investment as council hands facilities to new operator
Gateshead Council chiefs have agreed a 10-year deal to let GLL run its centres in Heworth, Dunston, Blaydon, and Gateshead International Stadium from next year
Motorists' fury after cops urge public to SNITCH on dangerous drivers 
Forces across the country have signed up to Operation Snap, which urges cyclists, passengers and pedestrians to report filmed examples of bad road behaviour.
Farmers threaten 'direct action' with major strikes as anger over family farm tax mounts
Thousands of farmers braved freezing weather and rain as they descended on Whitehall to protest at Labour's inheritance tax changes in the Budget
The eventful years of Patwari, a Gandhian-Governor of Tamil Nadu
Prabhudas Balubhai Patwari, a Gandhian Tamil Nadu Governor, faced challenges and controversies during his eventful tenure.
Lib Dems demand Labour apologise over Newcastle parks 'failure' as charity set to be scrapped
Newcastle City Council is poised to pull the plug next week on an experiment which saw 33 Tyneside parks and more than 60 allotments put into the hands of a charity less than six years ago
Letby 'likely murdered more children' - inquiry
Lead consultant Stephen Brearey said he believed Lucy Letby had murdered children prior to June 2015.
Sinn Féin focus on cost of living with US election query
"Do you feel better off than you did five years ago?," Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald asked at her party's manifesto launch - a question posed previously by US presidents Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump.
Judge 'troubled' by Danny Masterson's attorneys tracking down jurors after rape trial
Attorneys working to appeal Danny Masterson's rape conviction approached jurors at their homes and workplaces despite a judge's order meant to limit information about their identities, according to recent court filings.
Gang members reveal humiliating police tactics in new report
A massive research project into policing has shown the hierarchical structure of police is stifling discussion around bias and unfair treatment.
ROBERT HARDMAN: 'Starmer the Farmer Harmer' chanted the rural army
ROBERT HARDMAN: You could hardly have asked for a more old-fashioned protest outside the gates of Downing Street.
Russian gains accelerate as Ukraine's Kursk gamble falters
Moscow's forces have taken more ground since September than they did over the course of 2023, analysts say.
Hīkoi to Parliament: The families taking part and why
The hīkoi is a family affair, with tamariki everywhere; pepe sleeping in carts and buggies or tugging their cousins' hair.
Lucy Letby 'likely murdered and assaulted more babies'
Dr Stephen Brearey said he now believes collapses and deaths of other children before June 2015 were suspicious.
Protest is 'the warm-up act' warn farmers after inheritance tax rally
The huge gathering in Whitehall came amid the threat of a fresh wave of action if the Government 'doesn't come to the table' with new proposals to soften the blow of last month's Budget.
‘I didn’t think I’d walk again after road crash’
Tom Hadden’s life changed forever when he was involved in a crash on a rural road in County Tyrone.
Dallas ISD data shows academic improvement after cellphone ban 5 years ago
Robert T. Hill Middle School in Dallas ISD was one of the first schools in the country to try locking away cell phones and they say it works.
Morning Digest: Polling will be held for 288 Assembly seats in Maharashtra and for 38 seats in 2nd phase in Jharkhand today; PM Modi concludes Brazil visit, leaves for Guyana, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 20, 2024
Living in Delhi smog is like watching a dystopian film again and again
Toxic, deadly, poisonous - these words are back in the headlines as Delhi’s pollution spikes again.
Speaker's handling of hīkoi 'overkill' - Te Paati Māori
Staff were locked from being able give water to protesters, and wifi access was blocked too, co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said.
Panic as prepaid meter upgrade deadline looms
With just a few days left before the cut-off day to upgrade prepaid electricity meters, Elizabeth Kunene, 62, had to sleep outside Eskom's offices in Zola, Soweto, on Monday night.
Gang patch ban: Senior Black Power member concerned about impact on families
"What people wear is not the issue," one Black Power member told RNZ.
Plans to axe public toilets and playing fields maintenance in South Gloucestershire Council budget
The authority is facing a £16million black hole in its finances
Residents in panic mode rushing to upgrade meters
With a few days left before the cut-off to upgrade prepaid electricity meters, Elizabeth Kunene, 62, slept outside Eskom's offices in Zola, Soweto, on Monday night.
Education fund, Nanny statue to be established in honour of Marcia Douglas
“Colonel was not just a natural leader; she was a force of nature. Her passion for advancing sports, education, social development, and cultural heritage resonated deeply within our community and beyond. She championed these causes tirelessly,...
Residents lock down several St James communities to protest bad roads
WESTERN BUREAU: Unhappy with the poor state of their roads, residents in several St James communities brought traffic to a standstill on Tuesday morning, mounting blockades to draw attention to their plight. Police and fire personnel were kept busy...
WMC wants 2.5% increase in property tax allocation
WESTERN BUREAU: Amorkard Brown, the councillor for the Leamington division in the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation (WMC), is calling for central government to increase the property tax allocation to municipal corporations from 7.5 per cent to...
Palestinian olive harvest under threat from Israeli attacks and restrictions
Harvesting olives is an economic necessity for many Palestinians, but it is increasingly precarious.
New vision for future of Plymouth's beautiful Hoe
'This is a special location'
Will Cork South West produce another election 'surprise'?
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins, the poll topper in Cork South West at the last general election, suggests a meeting in Dunmanway: West Cork's forgotten town, as he describes it.
20 candidates for 5 seats in new look Longford Westmeath
Since the last general election in 2020, there have been some changes in the Longford Westmeath constituency.
Co Laois town remains a 'no poster' zone despite election
It is in the middle of one of the most hotly contested three-seaters in the country, but passing through Abbeyleix in Co Laois, you could be forgiven for not noticing an election is on. The lampposts are bare, there are no candidate posters.
'They've said it could be years... my story is just one in a million'
Homes are less affordable, homelessness is rising and waiting lists for social housing are still getting longer, according to a new report
Prince William's heartbreaking realisation when he was just a child and his one-word reaction
Princess Diana worked hard to make sure her sons understood that theirs was a life of privilege - and it led to a sad realisation for future king, Prince William
Putin, ascendant in Ukraine, eyes contours of a Trump peace deal
Experts close to the Kremlin say a ceasefire deal is possible despite numerous complexities.
There's Something Special About Voting Day!
It is that one day in our life as citizens that truly brings us together, regardless of who we vote for. It is that day when we stand alongside, help each other and be a community of shared goals and hopes for a better future.
Countries who feel neighbours may have chance to become UNSC member oppose its expansion: India
India's envoy at the UN calls for Security Council reform, emphasizing the need for a multilateral system fit for today's realities.
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