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Israeli military says it has called up a 300,000 reservists and is imposing total blockade of the Gaza Strip in signs of possible ground assault to come

A member of the public pushed the thief off his bike, allowing PC Fox to move in and detain him

Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged assault on a man who “heckled” Prince Andrew during the coffin procession for Queen Elizabeth in Edinburgh.

Government has extended powers it gives to local councils in England, allowing them to  pubs and restaurants The powers, introduced last year, were due to expire next week but have now been extended until mid-July  It comes after a 70-strong group of backbench Tory MPs demanded timetable for lifting of Covid restrictions  Downing Street refused to rule out Englands third lockdown, due to end in February, could stretch to summer This week Government scientists urged ministers to delay reopeni...

Downing Street slapped down the calls from Tories warning that the NHS is still under significant pressure  Evidence mounting that the outbreak is starting to flatten with SAGE saying the R rate has dipped below one  The PM has triggered alarm among MPs by refusing to rule out brutal third lockdown stretching into summer Government scientists have been urging ministers to delay reopening of pubs and hospitality until May

Boris Johnson is to hold a press conference from Downing Street at 5pm amid mounting anxiety about how long the country will be under draconian curbs.