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Former minister Tom Tugendhat has apologised for the "disrespect and double standards" of previous Conservative governments as he made his appeal to become the next party leader.

The Scottish government has confirmed spending cuts of up to £500m.

At least 12 people have died - including 10 women and girls - after a boat with dozens of migrants tore apart in the English Channel, a local mayor has said.

Brian Trueman, the British writer behind cartoons including Danger Mouse and Count Duckula, has died aged 92, his son has said.

Sir Keir Starmer has let his children get a new cat while they live at Downing Street, after "a long summer of negotiations" about a dog.

Singer Danielle Moore - who fronted the electronic band Crazy P - has died aged 52 in "sudden and tragic circumstances", the group has confirmed.

Harry Potter fans who gathered at King's Cross hoping for the annual Hogwarts Express announcement have been left disappointed.

Sir Ian McKellen has said he felt "ashamed" and "emotional" after falling from a stage in the West End earlier this year - and that it has made him "aware there isn't much time left". 

Titanic's iconic bow has lost part of its metal railings - with a 15ft section now lying on the sea floor.