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A police officer has died and almost 200 hundred people have been injured in anti-government protests following a devastating explosion in Beirut.

Royal Navy chiefs are considering a formal request for support to deal with migrants attempting to cross the Channel in small boats, amid a rise in incidents.

An asylum seeker says he risked a perilous trip across the English Channel in a small, overcrowded boat because he did not feel safe in France.

Thousands of people have once again flocked to the UK's beaches to enjoy scorching temperatures, amid further appeals to the public to avoid some of them due to coronavirus concerns.

Police were called to Oxford Street in central London after a person was stabbed in the world famous shopping district.

At least 26 police officers have been injured after being attacked by "large groups of youths" throwing petrol bombs and other missiles in Belfast.

Single use personal protective equipment (PPE) is significantly adding to the already serious plastic pollution crisis, experts have warned.

Young people in Preston have been warned "don't kill granny" by the city's council as local lockdown measures were enforced following a spike in coronavirus cases.

A "major incident" has been declared as firefighters continue to tackle a huge wildfire in Surrey, which has forced 120 people to leave their homes.

An influential supporter of Donald Trump and evangelical Christian leader has left his role over a racy photo he posted on social media.