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23 May 2018 Image copyright PA Marks and Spencer has suffered a steep drop in annual profits, after taking a big charge to cover the cost of closing stores. The retailer's pre-tax profits fell by 62% to £66.8m from £176.4m in 2017. Profits were hit by a one-off charge of £321m to cover the reorganisation of its stores across the UK. The retailer a…

23 May 2018 Image copyright Reuters Image caption Philip Roth wrote more than 30 books One of the great American authors, Philip Roth, has died aged 85. The Pulitzer, National Book Award and Man Booker International Prize-winning novelist's w…

UK becoming 'cocaine capital' of Europe, warns minister 22 May 2018 Related TopicsLondon violence Image copyright PA Image caption There have been 67 murders in the capital in 2018 …

Manchester attack: Choirs lead mass sing-along 22 May 2018 Related TopicsManchester Arena attack Image caption People gathered in Albert Square to take part in the mass sing-along Over 3,500 sing…

Manchester Arena attack: Anniversary to be marked in city 22 May 2018 Related TopicsManchester Arena attack Image copyright AFP A cathedral service, a minute's silence and a sing-along vigil will mark the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack…

Australian archbishop Philip Wilson guilty of concealing child sex abuses 22 May 2018 Image copyright EPA Image caption Philip Wilson faces a maximum two-year sentence …

Manchester Arena attack: Anniversary to be marked in city 22 May 2018 Related TopicsManchester Arena attack Image copyright AFP A cathedral service, a minute's silence and a sing-along vigil will mark the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack…

Iran sanctions: Zarif condemns Pompeo announcement 21 May 2018 Related TopicsIran nuclear deal Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionUS vows 'unprecedented pressure on Iran' Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has condemned the US for promising to impose the "strongest sanctions in history" on his country. Measures outlined by S…

US vows 'strongest sanctions in history' on Iran 21 May 2018 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said the US is imposing the "strongest sanctions in history" on Iran. In a speech in Washington, America's top diplomat said Iran will be "battling to keep its economy alive" after the sanctions take effect. …

Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink trains cancelled and delayed 21 May 2018 Image copyright Alamy Image caption Passengers had been urged to plan ahead and check revised timetables …

Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink trains cancelled and delayed 21 May 2018 Image copyright Alamy Image caption Passengers had been urged to plan ahead and check revised timetables …

Grenfell Tower: Bereaved to speak at inquiry into blaze 21 May 2018 Related TopicsGrenfell Tower fire Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionGrenfell Tower: The key moments as the fire spread Every bereaved family from the Grenfell Tower fire will have the opportunity to make a statement to the public inquiry, which begins later. The…

Grenfell Tower: Bereaved to speak at inquiry into blaze 21 May 2018 Related TopicsGrenfell Tower fire Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionGrenfell Tower: The key moments as the fire spread Every bereaved family from the Grenfell Tower fire will have the opportunity to make a statement to the public inquiry, which begins later. The…

Trump seeks probe into FBI election campaign 'infiltration' 20 May 2018 Related TopicsRussia-Trump inquiry Image copyright Reuters Image caption President Trump often starts his attacks - and ann…

14 May 2018 It is unclear whether Meghan Markle's father Thomas will walk her down the aisle on Saturday as planned. Mr Markle is reported to have told journalists at his home in Mexico that he had decided not to attend. Kensington Palace has issued a statement asking for "understanding " to be extended to Mr Markle in this "difficult situation". This breaking news story is being updated and more …