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Wales Air Ambulance Seeks Public Aid as Iran Conflict Drives Fuel Costs Up

Wales Air Ambulance warns fuel price hikes from the Iran war could cost an extra £45,000 monthly, launching a £50,000 appeal. Officials and political parties respond to the crisis.

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BBC The red Wales Air Ambulance helicopter is on a tarmac surface. It has the name of the charity in white writing on the side of the helicopter, as well as the slogan "serving Wales - saving lives" and "funded by the people of Wales". It also has the green loop of the Welsh dragon's tail painted on it. There are crew members visible inside the aircraft as it prepares for take-off.

No 10 Explored Ambassador Role for Lord Doyle, Says Former Official

Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins revealed No 10 considered an ambassador role for Lord Doyle, despite concerns over his links to a convicted sex offender. The controversy raises questions about PM Sir Keir Starmer's appointments and judgment.

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UK Parliament Lord Doyle is introduced to the House of Lords in January 2026. He is wearing a ceremonial red robe with a white fur collar.

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Stalking and Harassing Minister Jess Phillips

Lee Owens, 47, pleaded not guilty to stalking and harassing Jess Phillips, minister for violence against women, after allegedly sending numerous threatening emails.

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Over 500 Cambridge University Staff Strike for Cost of Living Pay Supplement

Over 500 University of Cambridge staff strike demanding a pay supplement to match Oxford's, citing high living costs and university wealth. The university offers a 2.5% supplement but no equivalent weighting payment.

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Fitzwilliam Museum Front view of the University of Cambridge's Fitwilliam Museum. It is an ornate building with columns and scuptures on the top. It has green and gold gates at the entrance.

Zelensky Deems US Envoys' Moscow Visits Without Kyiv 'Disrespectful'

President Zelensky criticized US envoys Witkoff and Kushner for visiting Moscow but not Kyiv, calling it disrespectful amid ongoing ceasefire talks and escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

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Royal Mail to Extend Part-Time Posties' Hours to Meet Delivery Targets

Royal Mail plans to extend part-time posties' hours and invest £500m to improve delivery after missing targets and facing criticism from Ofcom and the government.

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iStock/Getty Images A man in a Royal Mail hi-viz jacket loads sacks of parcels into a red Royal Mail van

Ofcom Investigates Telegram Over Child Sexual Abuse Material Concerns

Ofcom has launched an investigation into Telegram over concerns that child sexual abuse material is being shared on the platform, amid wider enforcement of the UK's online safety laws.

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Woman and Child Escape Deadly Louisiana Shooting by Jumping from Roof

A woman and child escaped a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, by jumping from a rooftop. The suspect, identified as Shamar Elkins, fatally shot eight children before dying in a gunfight with police. Authorities continue investigating the motive amid calls to address domestic violence.

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Getty Images Women hug near the entrance of a home. There's a US flag there. Some damage can be seen to the roof

Two Men Convicted of Murder in London Church Drive-By Shooting

Two men, Perry Allen-Thomas and Amir Salem, were convicted of murdering Michelle Sadio in a December 2024 drive-by shooting near a London church, injuring two others, one left paralysed.

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Family handout A young woman wearing gold jewellery smiles. She is standing in front of a forest.

Olly Robbins Details Pressure and Security Concerns in Mandelson Appointment

Oliver Robbins revealed he faced intense pressure to fast-track Peter Mandelson's ambassadorial appointment, overturned a security vetting denial without full details, and confirmed internal disputes over vetting disclosures amid scrutiny of Keir Starmer's judgment.

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Olly Robbins appearing before the foreign affairs committee on Tuesday.

Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Soho Pedestrian Crash

Gabrielle Carrington, 29, charged with attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in Soho, leaving one woman critically injured and others harmed.

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BBC A police officer stands behind police tape on a city street in central London, reading notes outside a closed shop with graffiti on its shutter, while nearby streets are quiet and cordoned off.

Llama and Pygmy Goats Escape Enclosure, Halt A82 Traffic in Dumbarton

A llama and two pygmy goats escaped their enclosure in Dumbarton, halting traffic on the A82. Owner Kevin McVey safely recovered them after they ventured onto the road.

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Overtoun Llama Lodges Llama in a halter faces the camera while a grey-and-white horned goat rests on a rocky ledge in sunlit woodland.

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