Burnham pauses plan to release some prisoners early from September
The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.
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Burnham tells Swinney independence is 'off limits' at Glasgow Commonwealth Games meeting
The heads of the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments came together ahead of the opening of the Glasgow…
Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.
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For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump
Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure. And while it is not legally binding, the resolution represents…
Mum and daughter who died at beach were trying to save boy, 7
Shally Rahman and teenager Samiha Rahman were pulled from the water, emergency services say.
ChatGPT medical advice brought man 'to brink of death', lawsuit alleges
An American man sues OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, claiming the popular chatbot "repeatedly misdiagnosed" him.
Anderson's journey to England star and Man City record signing
Elliot Anderson was a key part of England's World Cup side and is now Manchester City's record signing.
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes
Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.
What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now PM has paused it?
The PM's decision comes after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was…
Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says
Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.
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MI5 to pay damages for illegal surveillance of journalist's phone
Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya
Anderson gets Man City move he craved as £116m deal done
Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections
Andy Burnham Pauses Prison Early Release Plan
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