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Child killer Letby has assigned lawyer Mark McDonald to make a fresh attempt for an appeal hearing over the convicted murders of seven babies at Countess of Chester Hospital

The Paris Olympic Games was the first in history to have the same number of medals for men’s and women’s events

Exclusive: Patients at risk as thousands of radiology scans held up by a shortage of chemicals used to track conditions such as prostate and bone cancers – due to slowdown of EU imports, lack of funds and closure of critical labs

Tia Levings entered a fundamental Christian marriage at just 19, and as she looked after the children, her husband chose more rural and more authoritarian congregations for the family. She fled the marriage in 2007 before chronicling her story in a new book – which warns of behind-the-scenes evils hidden…

News analysis: Tory leadership elections are historically characterised by dirty tricks and vote fixing and the presence and continued success of Mel Stride in the contest has given rise to suspicion

Participants in the unique program said the financial support helped, but symbolism of program was just as important, writes Josh Marcus

Exclusive: In a deeply personal interview, the former prime minister opens up about his father’s devastating stroke and the death of his mother – as well as his marriage to Cherie and the advice he has given his children

Fred Trump has had a front seat since childhood to the bombastic antics of his Uncle Donald and the ‘cruel’ eccentricities of the wider Trump clan. A disability advocate since the birth of his son 25 years ago, Fred’s now airing family secrets in a new book. He speaks to…