Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord 9 hours ago Jack Burgess Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to bolster security after a wave of violence erupted following the death of a powerful drug lord, the country's security minister has said. Defence Secretary Ricardo …

The Liberal Democrats will push for documents on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as a UK trade envoy to be released, following his arrest last week. On Tuesday, the party will table a motion to force the government to release files on his appointment to the role in 2001, including those relating …

The government is adding the incentive payments to the GP contract starting in April. GPs will also get extra money – worth about £1,000 a year - for referring patients on to weight loss programmes. Ministers said it was important that patients who could benefit from weight loss support were …

6 hours ago Simon BrowningBusiness reporter Chocolate bars are being locked in plastic boxes in some UK shops as retailers and police forces warn thieves are stealing them to order. Sainsbury's said it had begun using "boxes on products which are regularly targeted", with £2. 60 bars of Cadbury Dairy …

First British baby born using transplanted womb from deceased donor 5 hours ago Philippa RoxbyHealth reporter A baby boy has become the first child in the UK to be born using a womb transplanted from a deceased donor. Grace Bell, who is in her 30s and was born without a …

What happens next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor? The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and taken to a Norfolk police station for questioning on Thursday 19 February. UK Watch: The day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested The former prince spent the day at a police station in …

Lord Mandelson has been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Metropolitan Police said a 72-year-old-man was released pending further investigation. The BBC saw Lord Mandelson returning to his London home at 02:00 GMT. Lord Mandelson …

People in the European Union are now allowed to access alternative app stores thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulation designed to foster increased competition in the app ecosystem. Like Apple’s App Store, alternative app marketplaces on allow for easy access to a wider world of apps on …

Before heading on a trip to Tahoe last weekend, GM offered me the use of the company’s 9,000-pound monument to excess – the new 2026 electric Escalade IQL (starting at $130,405) – for a week to test-drive. Before you continue, note that I’m not a professional car reviewer. TechCrunch has …

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