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US magician David Copperfield faces sexual misconduct allegations

US magician David Copperfield faces sexual misconduct allegations

A total of 16 women have alleged sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour by the American magician between the late 1980s and 2018.

Speaker condemns threats to MPs in wake of vote on risk-based exclusion policy

Speaker condemns threats to MPs in wake of vote on risk-based exclusion policy

MPs this week voted 170 to 169 in favour of reverting to the threshold being an arrest.

Teenagers to be recruited to drive trains

Teenagers to be recruited to drive trains

The Department for Transport is proposing to reduce the minimum age for driving a train on Britain’s railways from 20 to 18.

Education Secretary says schools sex guidance will not mean ‘silence’ on gender

Education Secretary says schools sex guidance will not mean ‘silence’ on gender

Gillian Keegan admitted she did not know how widespread the teaching of ‘inappropriate’ material about gender identity is in schools.

Painting by British artist Leonora Carrington sells for record £22.8m

Painting by British artist Leonora Carrington sells for record £22.8m

Sotheby’s says the sale of Les Distractions de Dagobert means she is the most valuable British-born woman artist at auction.

Rare black-tailed godwit chicks hatch from rescued eggs

Rare black-tailed godwit chicks hatch from rescued eggs

The birds will be ringed and named, with a cohort released back into the wild near WWT Welney in Norfolk.

One-year-old girl killed in car park crash

One-year-old girl killed in car park crash

The incident occurred in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, on Wednesday evening.

SAS doctors to vote on new pay offer from Government

SAS doctors to vote on new pay offer from Government

It comes months after a previous offer was rejected by members of the British Medical Association.

MPs call for inquiry into role of CPS in Assange case

MPs call for inquiry into role of CPS in Assange case

The Australian-born journalist is being held in Belmarsh prison in London as he fights being extradited to the United States.

United Utilities posts earnings leap amid fallout from sewage spill

United Utilities posts earnings leap amid fallout from sewage spill

The water group reported a 17.5% rise in underlying operating profits to £517.8 million in the year to March 31.

EasyJet boss to stand down in 2025

EasyJet boss to stand down in 2025

Johan Lundgren will step down in early 2025 after seven years in the role and hand over the reins to chief financial officer Kenton Jarvis.

Boy, six, to take on Welsh Three Peaks challenge to support family in Gaza

Boy, six, to take on Welsh Three Peaks challenge to support family in Gaza

Gabriel Fares aims to raise money to help his extended family in Gaza.

William to attend celebration of efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance

William to attend celebration of efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance

The Prince of Wales will deliver a short speech at the event.

Parents join calls for maternity review at hospital trust after baby’s death

Parents join calls for maternity review at hospital trust after baby’s death

A hospital investigation found medics missed at least six opportunities to have intervened to save their daughter Esme.

Google boss ‘cautiously optimistic’ about protecting elections from deepfakes

Google boss ‘cautiously optimistic’ about protecting elections from deepfakes

Sundar Pichai also said AI regulation would be needed, but should strike a balance to protect innovation.

What the papers say – May 16

What the papers say – May 16

Sir Keir Starmer’s election pledges feature heavily on the front pages of Thursday’s newspapers.

Schools to be told not to teach sex education to children under nine

Schools to be told not to teach sex education to children under nine

The Department for Education will publish draft revised guidance on relationships, sex and health education on Thursday.

Lord Cameron set for Brussels talks on Gibraltar and Northern Ireland

Lord Cameron set for Brussels talks on Gibraltar and Northern Ireland

Concerns about Gibraltar’s relationship with the EU remain unresolved.

BMA chairman condemns ‘terrible way’ whistleblowing is regarded in NHS

BMA chairman condemns ‘terrible way’ whistleblowing is regarded in NHS

Professor Phil Banfield said doctors who raise issues are ‘often met with hostility and risk losing their careers’.

Man arrested in terrorism probe after ‘suspicious substances’ found in village

Man arrested in terrorism probe after ‘suspicious substances’ found in village

A 31-year-old man from Bedfordshire was arrested on Wednesday after ‘a number suspicious substances’ were found at a residential address.

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