A man has been handed three whole-life terms for killing a broadcaster’s close family, prompting condemnation and underscoring the gravity of the offence.

Emergency teams are tackling a large blaze in the North Sea after an oil tanker carrying jet fuel and a chemical ship transporting sodium cyanide collided, sparking a toxic leak that threatens marine life and the surrounding ecosystem.

Families who lost loved ones to the pandemic gathered for a Day of Reflection, honouring those who died and underlining the enduring importance of remembrance.

Authorities have convicted several foreign nationals on espionage charges after they orchestrated honeytrap operations in Britain, prompting warnings that more clandestine cells may be active nationwide.