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Iran and US compromise over nuclear stockpile – but Trump’s window for action grows smaller

Churchill statue in Parliament Square defaced with ‘Zionist war criminal’

We are in a new era of multi-party politics

Clinton storms out as Epstein committee descends into ‘partisan theatre’

Woman found dead in Skowhegan

Her identity and cause and manner of death are being withheld right now.

Bangor woman dies after crashing into tree in Levant

Libby Toothaker, 28, succumbed to her injuries at Eastern Maine Medical Center.

D-Max brings back beloved birthday bear tradition for Boys & Girls Club of Bangor

BREWER — On Monday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. local youth leader Dorian “D-Max” Pillsbury will host a Teddy Bear...

‘Massacre’ as Uganda election descends into deadly violence

At least seven people have been killed as Uganda's presidential election was engulfed by violence.

Church of England charities reprimanded for handling of sexual assault allegations against former bishop

Two Church of England charities have been criticised over safeguarding failures following the resignation of former bishop of Liverpool John...

Who is the ‘well known’ Labour figure Farage says will defect to Reform next week?

In a typical Nigel Farage tease, the Reform UK leader has said that a "well known Labour figure" will defect...

More than 100 people die as torrential rain and flooding hit three countries

More than 100 people have been killed after torrential rain caused flooding across South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, with authorities...

Former councillor jailed for 20 weeks for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt

A former councillor has been jailed for 20 weeks after being found guilty of stalking ex-cabinet minister Dame Penny Mordaunt.

West Midlands Police chief to retire after Maccabi fan ban row

The chief constable of West Midlands Police (WMP) is to retire following a row over the force's decision to ban...

Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker