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David Cameron becomes first former PM to back assisted dying law change

Sean Combs (Ian West/PA)

Sean Combs (Ian West/PA)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail a third time as he awaits sex trafficking trial

Mohamed Al Fayed is accused of sexual offences against dozens of women but was never charged while he was alive (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Mohamed Al Fayed is accused of sexual offences against dozens of women but was never charged while he was alive (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Police investigating those who may have ‘enabled’ Al Fayed to prey on women

Teenager photographer Liz Hatton who has died at the age of 17 (Vicky Robayna/PA)

Teenager photographer Liz Hatton who has died at the age of 17 (Vicky Robayna/PA)

Teenage photographer Liz Hatton who was hugged by Kate dies aged 17

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has defended her assisted dying Bill (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has defended her assisted dying Bill (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Kim Leadbeater defends assisted dying Bill in face of efforts to stop it

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald, Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris took part in a TV debate (Niall Carson/PA)

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald, Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris took part in a TV debate (Niall Carson/PA)

Major poll puts Ireland’s lead parties near neck-and-neck

President-elect Donald Trump has been assembling his cabinet for when he takes office (Alex Brandon/AP)

President-elect Donald Trump has been assembling his cabinet for when he takes office (Alex Brandon/AP)

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FBI investigating ‘numerous bomb threats’ against Trump administration nominees

The Met said all seven of those arrested were detained under the Terrorism Act and remain in custody (PA)

The Met said all seven of those arrested were detained under the Terrorism Act and remain in custody (PA)

Seventh person arrested as part of probe into banned Kurdistan terror group

Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris (Brian LAwless/PA)

Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris (Brian LAwless/PA)

Harris dismisses ‘project fear’ approach to Sinn Fein

The Finance Bill, if passed, would raise the rate of energy (oil and gas) profits levy (Andrew Milligan/PA)

The Finance Bill, if passed, would raise the rate of energy (oil and gas) profits levy (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Tax rise for North Sea oil and gas could ‘kill goose that lays the golden egg’

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch (PA)

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch (PA)

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Badenoch signals leaving ECHR on the table in new Tory approach to immigration

The mobilisation age is currently 25 (Andriy Andriyenko/Ukraine’s 65th Mechanised Brigade via AP)

The mobilisation age is currently 25 (Andriy Andriyenko/Ukraine’s 65th Mechanised Brigade via AP)

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White House urges Ukraine to lower draft age to help increase size of military

Yusuf Mahmud Nazir died on November 23 2022 – eight days after he was seen at Rotherham Hospital and sent home with antibiotics (Family Handout/PA)

Yusuf Mahmud Nazir died on November 23 2022 – eight days after he was seen at Rotherham Hospital and sent home with antibiotics (Family Handout/PA)

Family welcomes start of new investigation into death of boy sent home from A&E

Children’s mental health could be significantly impacted if they have to move schools following changes to VAT for private schools, a Tory MP has said (Danny Lawson/PA)

Children’s mental health could be significantly impacted if they have to move schools following changes to VAT for private schools, a Tory MP has said (Danny Lawson/PA)

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VAT changes for private schools could impact children’s mental health – Tory MP

Laila Soueif (centre), the mother of British-Egyptian writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah, taking part in a vigil for the jailed pro-democracy activist outside the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in Westminster in 2023 (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Laila Soueif (centre), the mother of British-Egyptian writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah, taking part in a vigil for the jailed pro-democracy activist outside the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in Westminster in 2023 (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Starmer urged to intervene in bid to free Alaa Abd El-Fattah from Egyptian jail

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald during a visit to Naas Fire Station in Kildare, Ireland, ahead of the General Election on November 29 (Niall Carson/PA)

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald during a visit to Naas Fire Station in Kildare, Ireland, ahead of the General Election on November 29 (Niall Carson/PA)

Harris and Martin have ‘acute amnesia’ over records in government, says McDonald

Marius Borg Hoiby is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (Lise Aserud/NTB via AP, File)

Marius Borg Hoiby is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (Lise Aserud/NTB via AP, File)

Son of Norway’s crown princess released from custody amid rape allegations

The Criminal Cases Review Commission has come under fire for not publicly acknowledging the Government’s bid to remove its boss over the litany of failings in the Andrew Malkinson case (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

The Criminal Cases Review Commission has come under fire for not publicly acknowledging the Government’s bid to remove its boss over the litany of failings in the Andrew Malkinson case (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

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Criminal Cases Review Commission under fire as Government seeks to remove boss

Brian Whitelock was found guilty at Swansea Crown Court on Wednesday (PA)

Brian Whitelock was found guilty at Swansea Crown Court on Wednesday (PA)

Convicted double killer found guilty of murdering his neighbour

Sir Keir Starmer emphasised the importance of ensuring that children from all backgrounds have the opportunity to access AI-related jobs and education (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Sir Keir Starmer emphasised the importance of ensuring that children from all backgrounds have the opportunity to access AI-related jobs and education (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Starmer encourages young people to get involved in AI ‘revolution’

The Duchess of Edinburgh speaking to Yazidi survivor Awaz Abdi during her visit to view The Women Who Beat ISIS travelling photo exhibition (Aaron Chown/PA)

The Duchess of Edinburgh speaking to Yazidi survivor Awaz Abdi during her visit to view The Women Who Beat ISIS travelling photo exhibition (Aaron Chown/PA)

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Sophie offers support to Yazidi genocide survivor as she pays tribute to bravery

Emission cuts will not be achieved by telling people not to fly, MPs have heard (Steve Parsons/PA)

Emission cuts will not be achieved by telling people not to fly, MPs have heard (Steve Parsons/PA)

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Green behaviour change is not about telling people what to do – climate advisers

A parasitic outbreak in Devon earlier this year pushed Pennon, the owner of South West Water, further into the red in the first half, after it was forced to pay compensation (Ben Birchall/PA)

A parasitic outbreak in Devon earlier this year pushed Pennon, the owner of South West Water, further into the red in the first half, after it was forced to pay compensation (Ben Birchall/PA)

Pennon losses widen after South West Water’s parasite outbreak in Devon

Slowthai during the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2019 (PA)

Slowthai during the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2019 (PA)

Court hears woman’s description of being raped by friend of rapper Slowthai

Farmers take part in a go-slow protest in Dover (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Farmers take part in a go-slow protest in Dover (Gareth Fuller/PA)

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Tractor go-slow protest warns Government to stop ‘betraying’ farmers

Alex Salmond died aged 69 last month (Jane Barlow/PA)

Alex Salmond died aged 69 last month (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Proclaimers to perform at Alex Salmond memorial service

Court artist drawing by Elizabeth Cook of Lucy Letby giving evidence at her trial (Elizabeth Cook/PA)

Court artist drawing by Elizabeth Cook of Lucy Letby giving evidence at her trial (Elizabeth Cook/PA)

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Former Letby hospital boss told serial child killer: ‘Lucy, you astound me’

Kiena Dawes, 23, from Fleetwood, was found dead by British Transport Police on the railway line near Barnacre on July 22, 2022 (Lancashire Police/PA)

Kiena Dawes, 23, from Fleetwood, was found dead by British Transport Police on the railway line near Barnacre on July 22, 2022 (Lancashire Police/PA)

Kiena Dawes accused told her ‘hitting you is like hitting a man’, court hears

Many displaced Lebanese are returning, despite warnings not to do so (AP)

Many displaced Lebanese are returning, despite warnings not to do so (AP)

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds as displaced Lebanese start to return home

Kai Li is one of the three Americans being released (AP)

Kai Li is one of the three Americans being released (AP)

Three Americans held for years in China released, White House says

Martin Frizell (James Manning/PA)

Martin Frizell (James Manning/PA)

Martin Frizell to step down from This Morning after decade as editor

Respect orders will give police and local councils the powers to ban repeat offenders from public areas (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Respect orders will give police and local councils the powers to ban repeat offenders from public areas (Jonathan Brady/PA)

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Respect orders to tackle anti-social behaviour criticised as an Asbo rebrand

Pets at Home has said profits will be below previous predictions (Mike Egerton/PA)

Pets at Home has said profits will be below previous predictions (Mike Egerton/PA)

Pets at Home warns over profits amid ‘subdued’ consumer demand

Journalist Mishal Husain, one of the presenters of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, will be leaving the corporation in the new year (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Journalist Mishal Husain, one of the presenters of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, will be leaving the corporation in the new year (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Mishal Husain to leave Today programme and BBC in new year

Namibia’s vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is in the lead after early voting (AP)

Namibia’s vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is in the lead after early voting (AP)

Namibia poised to elect first female leader

Dame Esther Rantzen has written to MPs urging them to attend the assisted dying debate and vote on Friday (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Dame Esther Rantzen has written to MPs urging them to attend the assisted dying debate and vote on Friday (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Dame Esther Rantzen tells MPs every vote is crucial in assisted dying debate

Kate Vokes, 54, and her son Archie Vokes, 22, who died when an avalanche swept through an off-piste area of a French ski resort (Family handout/PA)

Kate Vokes, 54, and her son Archie Vokes, 22, who died when an avalanche swept through an off-piste area of a French ski resort (Family handout/PA)

Death of mother and son in avalanche was a ‘tragic accident’, inquest told

Former prime minister Gordon Brown was key to setting up the charity (PA)

Former prime minister Gordon Brown was key to setting up the charity (PA)

Charity founded by former PM Brown and Amazon hits three-year milestone

The current target is to phase out new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 (PA)

The current target is to phase out new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 (PA)

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Business Secretary to face MPs amid concerns over electric vehicle mandate

Aston Martin has seen its shares come under further pressure after it alerted over profits for the second time in as many months (PA)

Aston Martin has seen its shares come under further pressure after it alerted over profits for the second time in as many months (PA)

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Aston Martin shares hit after latest profit alert and cash-call

Richard O’Rawe, Ruth McGinley and Derek Keilty are among those who have been presented with the awards (Arts Council NI/PA)

Richard O’Rawe, Ruth McGinley and Derek Keilty are among those who have been presented with the awards (Arts Council NI/PA)

Artists receive grants to create projects showcasing work for new audiences

Mikheil Kavelashvili was nominated by the governing Georgian Dream party as a candidate for president (AP)

Mikheil Kavelashvili was nominated by the governing Georgian Dream party as a candidate for president (AP)

Georgia’s governing party selects former footballer as presidential candidate

Tributes have poured in for Faustine Ndugulile (Alamy/PA)

Tributes have poured in for Faustine Ndugulile (Alamy/PA)

WHO Africa director-elect dies while receiving treatment in India

A man who is returning to his village waves as he carries his belongings on his car after the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel began early morning, in Tyre (Hussein Malla/AP)

A man who is returning to his village waves as he carries his belongings on his car after the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel began early morning, in Tyre (Hussein Malla/AP)

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Displaced people return to south Lebanon as ceasefire appears to hold

Harvey Weinstein is seeking damages (AP)

Harvey Weinstein is seeking damages (AP)

Harvey Weinstein in legal claim over medical care and hygiene in jail

The CMA analysed the loyalty pricing of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op(Fairtrade/PA)

The CMA analysed the loyalty pricing of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op(Fairtrade/PA)

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Supermarket loyalty pricing offers ‘genuine savings’, says watchdog

Ashley Beedle has suffered a number of health complications over recent years (Adam Dewhurst/PA)

Ashley Beedle has suffered a number of health complications over recent years (Adam Dewhurst/PA)

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Ministry of Sound to host fundraising rave for DJ ‘legend’ Ashley Beedle

Adult social care is facing insurmountable costs, a conference will hear (PA)

Adult social care is facing insurmountable costs, a conference will hear (PA)

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‘Social care facing insurmountable costs amid catastrophic impacts of Budget’

Flames and smoke rise from an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon on Sunday, October 6 (Bilal Hussein/AP)

Flames and smoke rise from an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon on Sunday, October 6 (Bilal Hussein/AP)

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Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah officially commences

The Groucho Club is understood to have co-operated with the council’s licensing sub-committee (Ian West/PA)

The Groucho Club is understood to have co-operated with the council’s licensing sub-committee (Ian West/PA)

London’s Groucho Club closes after allegations of ‘serious crime’ on premises

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald, Tanaiste and Fianna Fail Leader Micheal Martin and Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris at the end of the final TV leaders’ debate, at RTE studios (Niall Carson/PA)

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald, Tanaiste and Fianna Fail Leader Micheal Martin and Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris at the end of the final TV leaders’ debate, at RTE studios (Niall Carson/PA)

Leaders of Ireland’s main parties clash in final debate

Marilyn Manson (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Marilyn Manson (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

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Marilyn Manson drops lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald and Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris (Niall Carson/PA)

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald and Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris (Niall Carson/PA)

Harris: Garda families ‘sickened’ by McDonald’s positioning as police champion

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say (PA)

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What the papers say – November 27