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Getty Images Like her political heroine Margaret Thatcher, Kemi Badenoch – who is the new Conservative leader – divides opinion even within her own party. Her robust views, “anti-woke” values and no-nonsense style have made her a darling of the Conservative right and the party’s grassroots and they have chosen her over fellow right winger…

“She would cross the road to bite your ankles, whether you were goading her or not!” This is a remark from a long term admirer of Kemi Badenoch, delighted to see her win the Conservative leadership contest. It is a character reference you don’t have to look hard to find about the new leader of…

The world’s largest crocodile in captivity has died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia. Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long, weighed nearly one tonne and was thought to be at least 110 years old – although no one knew for sure. The huge saltwater crocodile lived in the sanctuary on an island off the coast…

Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died in a hospice at the age of 63. She had been receiving treatment for cancer after being forced to cancel her ‘Why Is She Still Here?’ tour. Ms Godley, who found viral fame with her dubbed videos of Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid briefings during the pandemic, revealed she had ovarian…

The final phase of a two-stage polio vaccination campaign has started in north Gaza on Saturday, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The second phase was postponed in October by UN agencies due to intense Israeli bombardments, mass displacement and lack of access in the region. Gaza recorded its first case of polio in 25…

Getty Images Nearly four months after the Conservatives went down to their worst defeat in a general election in their history, they are about to anoint a new leader. Either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be unveiled as the winner of the party’s leadership election shortly after 1100 GMT. It’s been quite a ride……

Shadow home secretary James Cleverly has said he will not accept a frontbench role from the next leader of the Conservative Party, after they are unveiled on Saturday. The winning candidate – Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick – is likely to carry out an immediate reshuffle of the Tory frontbench team. But Cleverly has told…

Reuters A further 500 soldiers are being deployed to the Valencia region amid criticism of local authorities over their response to the catastrophic flooding that has hit Spain in recent days. More than 200 people are known to have died, with most fatalities in and around Valencia, but the death toll is expected to continue…

BBC Jay Lewis travels from Pontypool to fish off Penarth pier From wildlife spotters to anglers, day-trippers and cold dippers, Wales’ piers are a hive of activity. In mid Wales, Aberystwyth Royal Pier in Ceredigion attracts both amusement arcade enthusiasts and roosting starlings who draw crowds when they flock to create magnificent murmurations. In the…