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Irish voters fly home for abortion referendum as support for reform increases

Nearly 40,000 Irish citizens have been urged to come home to vote in a referendum on repealing the country's tough abortion laws, in the hope of tipping the odds in favour of reform.

Alexa, is there a God? Church of England launches Amazon Echo app

The Church of England has launched an Amazon Echo "skill" which allows people to ask questions about God, Jesus and prayer.

How Meghan Markle began a global conversation on period poverty

When the Duchess of Sussex chose a small charity in India to receive contributions in lieu of wedding gifts, she was hailed for highlighting the deeply unfashionable subject of periods.

MH17: Plane shot down with Russian military missile launcher, investigators conclude

An international investigation has said the Russian military brought the missile that downed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 into eastern Ukraine, leading to the tragedy that killed 298 people.

Emotional Scenes In Commons As MP Raises Death Of Deputy Speaker Lindsay Hoyle's Daughter

Theresa May promised to support a campaign in memory of Natalie Lewis-Hoyle.

UK begins to formalise its legal approach to cyber war

Amid aggressive hacking from the Kremlin, the UK is seeking to establish what international law has to say about the issue.

Scottish deer found dead tangled in discarded fishing gear

A campaign to reduce the amount of litter in Scotland's waters has been stepped up after images of a stag with rope tangled in its antlers were released.

Brexit must benefit Scotland to avoid 'complacency' over independence

Ruth Davidson says emotional bonds of the union must be restored as SNP calls for second referendum

What's next for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry? The expectations for the new royal couple

Now that rings have been exchanged and bells have rung throughout the nation for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the attention upon the newest royal newlyweds turns to their next steps...

Photo dispatch from Mosul's Old City: the dead outnumber the living in Iraqi ghost town

Met chief wins £870,000 after being hounded out of job by 'sexist' female boss trying to abolish...

A decorated Chief Inspector has been awarded £870,000 by the Metropolitan Police after he was hounded out of his job by a female boss who was intent on ridding his squad of a perceived macho culture.

Self-identifying trans women eligible for all-women shortlists, Labour confirms in new statement

The Labour Party has put out an official statement ruling that people who self-identify as women are allowed to be on all-women's shortlists, and stand as women's officers.