'I’m here to kill the Queen': Jail for Star Wars fanatic encouraged by chatbot 'girlfriend'
He was wearing a Sith mask and carrying a crossbow when stopped by a police officer.
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'Saddened and appalled': Twist in nurse Lucy Letby baby killer case
Lucy Letby murdered 7 babies and tried to kill another 6. Now police have another update.
Opinion: Yes, menopause is difficult for women – but it’s not a ‘disability’
Telegraph: A landmark UK employment case is a double-edged sword, writes Celia Walden.
Royal family website 'targeted in Russian cyber attack'
It is understood site was down for about an hour and a half.
Police investigate about 100 suicides linked to Canadian man
New York Times: Authorities in Canada in Britain investigating at least 100 deaths.
Giant kiwi monument made by WWI soldiers restored in the UK
Pilots dropped 100 tonnes of chalk in order to restore the massive monument.
Bus carrying children overturns in England killing 14yo and driver
Luckily most kids came away with minor injuries, after the bus overturned on a highway.
'I love trains - when they work,' rails stranded Kiwi comic
It's been a wild week for the comic, whose train trip was followed by 22 million people.
Ex-King's College teacher jailed for historical child sex abuse; call for NZ victims
The school is promising support and co-operation in any future police probe.
Six women rescued from refrigerated truck after call to BBC reporter
The women hid for hours in a truck loaded with boxes of bananas in northern France.
'Sad day': 16 year old defaces famous UK landmark with chainsaw
Thousands a year walk along the World Heritage site, which inspired films and books.
'Sadness and anger': Iconic 300yr old ‘Robin Hood tree’ felled; 16yo arrested
Sycamore Gap tree, which featured in films and music video was vandalised, overnight.
‘Culture of fear’: Dyson and the fight over working from home
Financial Times: Six weeks into the UK's first Covid lockdown, Dyson's campus 'reopened'.
'Parent’s worst nightmare': London private school girl stabbed to death
She was on her way to school when the attack happened.
'Grotesque cruelty': British TV crocodile expert tortured, killed dozens of dogs
The crocodile expert who worked with Sir David Attenborough has pleaded guilty.
Want to know where Kate Winslet goes on holiday? The tiny island might surprise you
Seeking secluded A-list approved getaways? Set your sights on the Isle of Wight.
British man killed in row with friends over social media game
Fellow national arrested and other partygoers questioned after stabbing in remote woods.
UK baby-killer nurse facing retrial over alleged attempted murder
Lucy Letby was handed the most severe punishment possible under British law.
UK police launch investigation into Russell Brand allegations
Detectives are investigating allegations of 'non-recent' sexual offences.
Has coffee really ousted tea as the UK’s favourite hot drink?
New York Times: Recent studies suggest coffee has stolen Britons’ hearts.
Some London police relinquish guns after officer is charged with murder
The case renewed allegations of institutional racism within the London police.
Editorial: Climate can become a political football
OPINION: We need to be wary about losing momentum on this issue.
'Shellshocked': James Bulger killer could be 'freed by Christmas'
Jon Venables tortured and murdered 2yo James Bulger. Now he could be released.
No oysters, no foie gras and a fraught seating plan: The politics of the state banquet
King's grand dinner: what’s on the menu and what happens if guests don’t turn up?
Why marriage makes you and your children wealthier
Telegraph: An economist's look at the cost of marriage breakdown is ruffling feathers.
Who killed British TV star Jill Dando? Seven theories behind Crimewatch host's unsolved murder
Telegraph: On April 26, 1999, Jill Dando was shot dead on her doorstep.
'Contact us': Police launch Russell Brand probe, urge victims to come forward
Police announced the probe and Brand's tour is postponed amid media storm.
Baby killing nurse Lucy Letby launches bid to appeal her conviction
The British neonatal nurse was found guilty of murdering seven babies.
Father of 10-year-old UK girl among three charged with her murder
Sara Sharif was found dead with extensive injuries at her home.
Police preparing for second Posie Parker protest
Police speaking with Parker's representatives on safety plans after chaos of first rally.
In Scotland, it's out with the old and in with the new
The New York Times: Gaelic culture has been rejiggered in a fresh and exciting way
‘Timid and shy’ toddler found dying in pond named
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 2-year-old was found.
BP chief Bernard Looney resigns over past relationships with colleagues
Financial Times: Irish executive has led British oil major since 2020
UK government may ban American XL Bully dogs
British home secretary seeks advice following an attack on a 11-year-old girl.