An international team of scientists said two massive stars could have merged before exploding to create the "the most light we have ever seen emitted by a supernova".

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The mother of a young man stabbed to death in south London has said she is still haunted by his unsolved murder as she appealed for justice ahead of the fourth anniversary of his killing.

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Government advice continues to state that only journeys which are absolutely essential should be undertaken, and anyone travelling in the area should expect disruption and a longer journey time, with the road expected to remain closed for some time.

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More than 14,000 London children have been turned away from their first-choice primary school, the Evening Standard can reveal today.

Her friend Ahmed Hassan said she was a keen rower who will be remembered as "an amazing person and an amazing analyst" who left an "immense impact" on everyone she met.

Nicholas Hazell, 36, from Epsom, Surrey, assaulted an officer in a hospital after being taken there when he falsely claimed to have swallowed drugs.

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In today's Diary: Tommy Corbyn's National Hemp Service returns / The truth about the loo in a staircase at St Paul's / Martin Clunes has tea with some furry friends / MPs rush to link themselves to Captain Tom Moore

A "disgusting" queue-jumper at Poundland has been jailed after spitting at store staff and police officers.

A "kind and thoughtful" British Transport Police officer has died after contracting coronavirus.

Police in Hong Kong have arrested at least 14 veteran pro-democracy activists accused of joining unlawful protests last year.

Police have launched an investigation after an officer was filmed threatening to "make something up" in order to arrest a man.

NHS frontline workers continue to fight to save the country from scourge of coronavirus, despite protective equipment shortages and sobering statistics.

At least 16 people have been killed in the deadliest mass shooting in Canada's history.

Pair in Leicestershire reprimanded for illicit weekend venture which prompted police helicopter search

At least 16 people have been killed and more injured after a mass shooting in Canada.

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after failing to stop for police.

The Met Police is facing legal action in regards to the murder of PC Keith Palmer in the Westminster terror attack.

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to NHS staff who have made the "ultimate sacrifice" serving the British public during the coronavirus pandemic.

Oil prices in the US have dropped into negative territory due to collapse in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Queen has paid tribute to the police in the wake of the "devastating" shooting in Canada after a gunman killed 18 in the deadliest such attack in the country's history.

Northumbria Police warn such behaviour will be treated 'incredibly seriously' after Charlene Merrifield sent to prison for four months

Two police dogs were "showered" in glass after a brick was thrown through the window of a car while officers were investigating reports of a house party.

A UK police force has upped patrols around 5G masts in a bid to stop further attacks linked to coronavirus conspiracy theories.

Fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore praised the NHS for doing a "magnificent job" as he opened Yorkshire's new Nightingale hospital via video link today.

A police motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car while responding to an incident in Sheffield, South Yorkshire Police said.

A man who claimed to have coronavirus and spat at police while being arrested for domestic assault has been jailed.

Police in New York broke up a "4/20" marijuana party in Manhattan after receiving a tip that nearly 40 people were not practising social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak.

Neighbours who fear that domestic abuse is being inflicted in a home nearby were today urged to call the police as the Met warned that the coronavirus lockdown could be making it harder for some victims to seek help.

Police have been using drones and quad bikes to catch people not obeying coronavirus lockdown rules in Italy.

Police are hunting for a man after a girl was sexually assaulted on a bus in east London.

A family who were stopped by police while driving to Brighton during the coronavirus lockdown told officers they were "bored of staying in and wanted some fresh air".

Police have arrested six people and seized about £1m in assets from brothels in Westminster as part of a major crackdown operation.

Fears that Transport for London may have to axe services because of a cash crisis were downplayed today.

Police have been left "flabbergasted" after a man who coughed in an officer's face claiming to have Covid-19 was spared jail. .

This is the moving moment a tearful police chief leaves hospital to go home to his family after battling against coronavirus in intensive care.

Disruptive social distancing measures are expected to remain in place to combat coronavirus in the UK until a vaccine or effective treatment is available, England's chief medical officer has said.

Four police officers have died after being hit by a truck when they stopped to detain a speeding driver on an Australian motorway, officials said.

The Deputy Chief medical officer has revealed she "knocked off for about a week" when she believed she had coronavirus.

A police officer made it just in time for the birth of his child after his test for coronavirus was fast-tracked and gave a negative result.