National News

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• Britain must not shrink back from chaotic world says Starmer

  Britain must not shrink back from a “chaotic world”, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he underlined his commitment to internationalism.

• First look at Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover shows explosive crash

  A first look at the upcoming crossover between two ITV soaps has revealed that a multi-vehicle collision on a country road will be at the centre of the drama.

• Justice Secretary to set out reforms to tackle courts emergency

  Plans to free up crown courts to deal with serious crimes swiftly and hand more support to victims are set to be announced by the Justice Secretary as part of efforts to tackle the “courts emergency”.

• Rock drilled from Great Glen Fault gives rare look into distant geological past

  Geologists have been given a “one-of-a-kind” window into Scotland’s geological past as they analyse core rock drilled from the Great Glen Fault during investigations for a hydro-storage scheme.

• Ending new HIV transmissions by 2030 within reach thanks to action plan

  The Government’s goal to end new HIV transmissions by 2030 is now within reach thanks to a new action plan, the Health Secretary has said.

• Last minute knee surgery cancellations cost millions and ramp up waiting lists

  Cancelling knee replacement surgeries is “unforgivable”, academics have said, as a new study highlighted how postponing operations is costing the NHS millions and increasing hospital waiting lists.

• Eighth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

  Actress Alex Kingston has become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.

• Lando Norris bid for F1 glory goes to decider as Max Verstappen takes Qatar win

  Lando Norris’ bid to become champion of the world will go to a season finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend after Max Verstappen cashed in on a calamitous McLaren strategy decision to win the Qatar Grand Prix.

• West Ham pay moving tribute to Billy Bonds after club greats death aged 79

  West Ham paid a moving tribute to former captain and manager Billy Bonds ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool following his death at the age of 79.

• Setback for Jeremy Corbyn as Your Party opts for collective leadership

  Jeremy Corbyn suffered a setback on Sunday as his new party’s founding conference rejected his preferred leadership set-up.