Two helicopters and one boat sent to rescue people who had attempted sea crossing to Greece The Turkish coastguard has rescued 44 people who became stranded on the Aegean island of Yumurta while attempting the crossing to Greece in stormy weather.The coastguard dispatched two helicopters and a boat following a Read more
Draft form contains language Brexiters take to be a step towards a permanent customs union Follow the latest Brexit news and reaction – live updatesSignificant progress is still needed in the Brexit negotiations to flesh out the final political declaration on the future relationship, Downing Street has said, including addressing Read more
Clearcast says it had to shut Facebook page after it blocked film for being too politicalThe body responsible for blocking Iceland’s Christmas ad had to remove staff pictures from its website, shut the company Facebook page and close its switchboard due to the level of abuse following the controversial decision.As Read more
After ‘exhaustive’ independent review, the prize has restored the author’s position as chairman of the boardA “exhaustive” independent review of the allegations of sexual misconduct made against the novelist Junot Díaz has found no evidence requiring his removal from the board of the Pulitzer prize.The Dominican American novelist was accused Read more
Zholia Alemi’s bogus credentials were only identified after she was convicted for trying to defraud an elderly patient for her £1.3m inheritance Via: Jailed NHS psychiatrist who practised for 22 years without a licence sparks review of 3,000 doctors who qualified overseas
Ex-Newcastle and Tottenham midfielder set to appear in court over alleged offence on York to Durham rail service Via: Paul Gascoigne charged with sexual assault over train incident
A healthcare professional at a hospital in Blackpool has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning patients. Via: Blackpool Victoria Hospital worker arrested on suspicion of poisoning patients
Mystery over tribute to Iraqi dictator Via: Saddam Hussein memorial plaque appears on bench in London's Wanstead
Transition extension to 2022 pushed by Michel Barnier Via: Theresa May's Brexit deal could keep Britain tied to EU rules until after next general election
Passengers on a coach from London Victoria were forced off the bus when border staff found the person’s body under the vehicle near Folkestone on Sunday morning. Via: Nine migrants are caught climbing cliffs at Folkestone after crossing the English Channel by boat