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Court Rules West Lothian Council Illegally Failed to Provide Single-Sex Toilets at Primary School

A judge ruled West Lothian Council acted unlawfully by failing to provide single-sex toilets at a primary school, citing legal breaches and indirect sex discrimination.

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Getty Images A blue toilet sign above a door. The background is blue. It has the white figure of a man and a woman under the word toilet and is attached to a white wall with a white bracket.

Plaid Cymru Seeks Talks with UK Govt Over Rail Funding Inequities in Wales

Plaid Cymru's transport minister urges UK government talks to address Wales' rail funding shortfalls, citing HS2 as a key issue and calling for full rail devolution and increased investment ahead of the 2027 spending review.

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HS2 An artists' recreation of a HS2 train which is blue and white and is visibly speeding through the countryside.

Hezbollah Rejects US-Backed Ceasefire Deal Between Israel and Lebanon

Hezbollah rejects a US-backed ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, calling it humiliating and surrender. The agreement includes pilot zones excluding Hezbollah, but fighting and strikes continue amid ongoing conflict.

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Reuters View from afar of large plumes of smoke rising over buildings struck by Israel in the Nabatieh area, southern Lebanon (4 January 2026)

Trump Condemns 'Unpatriotic' Vote After House Rebukes Him on Iran War

President Trump criticized lawmakers as 'unpatriotic' after the House passed a measure to limit his war powers amid the Iran conflict. The vote, supported by some Republicans and Democrats, signals congressional opposition to ongoing military actions and raises political tensions.

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Protests Erupt in Albania Over Kushner-Backed Luxury Resort Project

Protests in Tirana oppose a Kushner-backed €4bn Adriatic coast resort project, citing environmental and transparency concerns amid government assurances.

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Husband of Alleged Victim in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Abuse Trial Breaks Down in Court

The husband of Complainant A in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's abuse trial broke down in court describing his wife's disclosure of abuse. Sir Jeffrey denies 18 charges; Lady Eleanor faces five aiding and abetting charges. The trial includes allegations from two complainants dating back to 1985.

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Good Jobs Bill Delay May Postpone Neonatal Care Leave Rights

Economy minister warns that delays in the Good Jobs Bill could postpone paid neonatal care leave rights for parents of sick or premature babies in Northern Ireland.

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Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Ex-PSNI Detective Granted Bail

Brian Carron, charged with attempting to murder ex-PSNI detective John Caldwell, was granted bail after three years on remand, with strict conditions imposed by the High Court.

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PA Media John Caldwell, with short grey hair, wearing a white shirt, navy tie and navy suit. He is pictured from the shoulders up. The background is blurred.

Dyn 50 oed yn cael ei arestio ar amheuaeth o lofruddio menyw 52 oed yn Sir Fynwy

Mae Heddlu Gwent wedi lansio ymchwiliad llofruddiaeth ar ôl marwolaeth menyw 52 oed yn Sir Fynwy, gyda dyn 50 oed yn cael ei arestio ar amheuaeth o lofruddiaeth.

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Ambiwlans a cherbyd heddlu yn Green Lane, Cil-y-coed

Steven Lyons Challenges Extradition from Netherlands to Spain on Crime Charges

Steven Lyons contests extradition from the Netherlands to Spain on organised crime charges amid a major investigation into the Lyons gang's criminal network spanning Europe and beyond.

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Ngurah Rai Immigration Office Police mugshot of Steven Lyons. He is standing against a white height chart and staring directly at the camera. He has heavy stubble and short dark hair, combed in a side shed. He is wearing a black t-shirt and orange prison overalls.

Man Arrested in Murder Probe After 52-Year-Old Woman's Death in Caldicot

A 52-year-old woman was found dead in Caldicot, Monmouthshire. A 50-year-old man known to her has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police urge the community to come forward with information.

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Bathing Restrictions Lifted at Portstewart Strand After Pollution Tests Clear

Bathing warnings at Portstewart Strand and Helen's Bay have been lifted after water tests showed no pollution risk, with authorities confirming bacteria levels are within safe limits.

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BBC Portstewart Strand. A large sign reads: 'Danger – Do Not Swim Near Rocks.' It is positioned beside a wide area of jagged black rocks, with the shoreline visible in the background