John Major told by foreign secretary: Britain must practise polygamy
Then foreign secretary Douglas Hurd sent a “parting shot” to John Major upon leaving office outlining the need to remain within the European Union, new documents reveal.
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Brother of Manchester bomber to deny murdering 22 victims of arena terror attack
The brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi has indicated he will deny helping him to murder 22 people in the 2017 terror attack.
Knife crime offences increase 8% over year to reach record high
Knife crime in England and Wales hit a record high in 2018/19, up 8% on the previous year, official figures show.
British diplomat describes Clinton’s ‘roller coaster’ ahead of 1994 visit to UK
President Bill Clinton was “concerned about the treatment” he was receiving in the British press ahead of a visit to the UK in 1994, previously confidential files show.
I may never return to Ireland, says ex-solider detained in Syria
A former Irish solider who went to live in Islamic State-controlled Syria has said she does not believe she will ever return to Ireland.
Pair arrested in terror probe as homes raided
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences after raids in Lancashire.
Asos warns on profits over warehouse problems
Fashion giant Asos has admitted problems at two of its warehouses will hit profits harder than first thought.
Hanging on the telephone: how US-Russian diplomacy was thwarted by a mix-up
As leaders of two of the world’s greatest super powers, their time was precious.
Michel Barnier: Theresa May never threatened no-deal Brexit at EU talks
Theresa May and her ministers “never” threatened during negotiations with the European Union to take the UK out without a deal, Michael Barnier has claimed.
Family launch legal bid for probe into police failings over double killer
The family of a woman murdered by a double killer have launched a legal bid to ensure a fresh inquest into her death probes police failings.
What the papers say – July 18
The return to the UK of the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, Theresa May’s final speech as Prime Minister and a potential ban on young drivers fill Thursday’s front pages.