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Ukraine and US presidents discuss Russian threat
Zelenskiy and Biden speak about joint efforts to de-escalate border tension
27 Jan 2022,45 mins
Ukraine: US gives formal responses to Russian demands
Blinken says Washington made no concessions on core principles
26 Jan 2022,45 mins
Met Police to investigate Downing Street parties
Number 10 says Boris Johnson does not believe he's broken any law
25 Jan 2022,45 mins
Another party in Downing Street is uncovered
Gathering at Number 10 in June 2020, to mark Boris Johnson's birthday
24 Jan 2022,45 mins
Ukraine crisis:diplomatic efforts intensify
Blinken and Lavrov meet in Geneva
21 Jan 2022,45 mins
Senior Tory says MPs threatened with bad publicity and cuts to funding
The Prime Minister says he's seen no evidence of blackmail in his party
20 Jan 2022,45 mins
Boris Johnson suffers two significant blows
David Davis says PM should resign; another MP defects to Labour
19 Jan 2022,45 mins
Tonga suffering an "unprecedented disaster"
3 dead after tsunami triggered by volcanic eruption
18 Jan 2022,45 mins
BBC licence fee frozen for two years
Government says can’t justify "extra pressure on hardworking households"
17 Jan 2022,45 mins
Boris Johnson “needs to change his ways"
Government minister says PM’s attendance at party was "unacceptable"
14 Jan 2022,45 mins
Prince Andrew loses military titles and patronages
Duke of York will no longer be referred to as 'His Royal Highness'.
13 Jan 2022,45 mins
Johnson admits attending party during lockdown
PM apologises to Commons - but faces calls to resign
12 Jan 2022,45 mins
Growing calls for PM to explain Downing Street party
Leaked email shows attendees encouraged to "bring their own booze"
11 Jan 2022,45 mins
Boris Johnson under pressure over new party revelations
Invitations sent by PM's Principal Private Secretary
10 Jan 2022,45 mins
Sydney Poitier, actor who broke down racial barriers, is dead
First black man to win a Best Actor Oscar dies at 94
07 Jan 2022,45 mins
First anniversary of storming of the US Capitol
President Biden strongly condemns his predecessor, Donald Trump
06 Jan 2022,45 mins
Anti-government protests in Kazakhstan
Kazakh President appeals for help from Russia
05 Jan 2022,45 mins
Prince: Judge hears case for charges to be dropped
Lawyers for Duke say sexual assault claim made against him is "unfair"
04 Jan 2022,45 mins
Andrew: Release of crucial legal document
Duke’s lawyers believe it could lead to dropping of civil case against him
03 Jan 2022,45 mins
Record number of Covid cases across UK
ONS stats estimate 1 in 30 infected in week before Christmas
31 Dec 2021,45 mins
Biden-Putin phone call
US and Russian leaders discuss build-up of troops on Ukraine's eastern border
30 Dec 2021,45 mins
One of Hong Kong's last remaining pro-democracy media outlets closes
Widespread international condemnation after offices of Stand News raided by police
29 Dec 2021,45 mins
Russia bans one of its oldest human rights organisations
Memorial International was set up to protect the memories of Stalin's victims
28 Dec 2021,45 mins
No new covid restrictions before January
People urged to remain cautious and celebrate New Year's Eve outside
27 Dec 2021,45 mins
UK Health Security Agency say Omicron news is "encouraging"
People with Covid up to 70% less likely to need hospital treatment than with Delta
23 Dec 2021,45 mins
Omicron “less likely to lead to hospital treatment”
JCVI says at-risk children as young as five should be offered jab
22 Dec 2021,45 mins
No new coronavirus restrictions before Christmas
PM had been under increasing pressure to provide clarity
21 Dec 2021,45 mins
No decision yet on new covid restrictions
Cabinet meets – PM “reserves the possibility” of further action
20 Dec 2021,45 mins
Conservatives lose in Shropshire North
Cabinet Secretary steps back from Christmas parties inquiry
17 Dec 2021,45 mins
Record high infection date for 2nd day running
88,000 cases confirmed in latest 24 hour period
16 Dec 2021,45 mins