UN calls for de-escalation as Israeli West Bank raids continue
Israel says it killed five militants hiding in a mosque, on the second day of a major operation. Read More
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Thames Water says it needs 59% bill rise to survive
The boss of Water UK says the UK’s system is old and that bill rises proposed should be higher. Read More
Home Office criticised for billions of asylum overspending
The Home Office is criticised for submitting spending estimates on asylum it “knows to be insufficient”. Read More
Spanish actor’s son jailed for gruesome murder
Daniel Sancho claimed he acted in self-defence when he killed plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta in Thailand. Read More
MMA in Afghanistan? Too violent for the Taliban
Officials say mixed martials arts poses a risk of death and is incompatible with Islamic law. Read More
Anger after strangers lock toddler in plane toilet
The airline said that the girl’s grandmother had given the two women permission to “educate her”. Read More
Floods in Indian state kill 28 and displace thousands
Several rivers and reservoirs are overflowing as water levels have crossed the danger mark. Read More
Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
There are fears that the UK’s biggest water firm is close to collapse but how did it come to this? Read More
Ryanair boss calls for two-drink limit at airports
Violent outbursts are occurring weekly on flights due to alcohol, according to Michael O’Leary. Read More
‘I stole to order’, £300-a-day former shoplifter tells BBC
A prolific shoplifter who stole “tens of thousands” of pounds’ worth of goods has said he regularly sold stolen items to other shops. Read More