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Forget kissing babies, this Australian politician is campaigning on Tinder
An independent politician in Queensland has created a Tinder account to grow her campaign and hopefully pick up extra voters.
How dangerous is crack cocaine?
After a relative reduction in use, the drug is making a worrying comeback, according to recent reports.
Cuts to health and social care linked to an extra 120,000 deaths in England since 2010
Over 60s and care home residents are the most at risk, while changes in nurse numbers may be a critical factor.
Conservative voters turn against Boris Johnson
A new YouGov survey found that Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has lost favourability within Conservative voters since September 2017.
Tory leadership contest looms as 40 MPs call to oust Theresa May
40 Conservative MPs have agreed to sign a letter of no confidence in the prime minister over her lack of control over the party and Brexit negotiations.
Trump's shaking hands again: Watch him and Putin press the flesh while wearing matching outfits
Trump and Putin greeted each other with a firm handshake as they attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Vietnam on 10 November.
Priti Patel, Israeli meetings and the ridiculous reactions on Twitter right now
Exploring the internet's reaction to Priti Patel after learning her secret Israeli meetings.
'I raised it three times with Theresa May. She did not act': Ongoing sex scandal shakes Westminster
MPs have been forced to defend themselves after a week of revelations that have brought chaos to Westminster.
Brexit minister 'made aide he called sugar t*ts buy sex toys' amid Westminster harassment scandal
Tory International Trade Minister Mark Garnier made his secretary buy two vibrators in Soho 'for his wife and a woman who worked in his constituency office', it was reported.
UN under fire as Robert Mugabe named WHO goodwill ambassador
International rights groups and opposition parties have condemned the announcement, highlighting the dire state of Zimbabwe's health service.
AfD poised to be first far-right party in German parliament since the Nazis
The German Bundestag could be set for a new era after the election.
Angela Merkel: The world's great political survivor
The German chancellor has seen many other leaders come and go.
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale quits saying: 'I've thought long and hard about this'
Dugdale, a critic of Jeremy Corbyn, was elected leader in 2015 - after 4 years in Holyrood.
Is Google paying academics to only research topics it agrees with?
Google is being accused of funding research papers to help sway public opinion and legislators.
French MPs kick off over whether they should have to wear ties in Parliament
A joke about going "sans cravates" turned sour.
Politician found guilty of fondling disabled 103-year-old mother-in-law's breasts
William Spingler was found guilty of indecent assault on his mother-in-law who has dementia.
Imagine how well Jeremy Corbyn can do in the next election
Now Jeremy Corbyn has led Labour to a surprise comeback, it's time for the whole of his party to support him the next time
What time will we know who has won the UK 2017 general election?
Here's what will happen on the night.
What happened to Anonymous? Experts say they're 'script kiddies who barely understand hacking'
Has the once-feared hacktivist collective lost its way? Some experts say so.
Man sets himself on fire in Munich after writing slogan about Isis truck attack
The 54-year-old died after dousing himself in gasoline in the central Marienplatz square on Friday (19 May).
Time is running out to register to vote - make your voice heard in the general election
It's quick and easy to register online.
Little movement in US markets amidst political turmoil
Snapchat parent company stocks plummet after it reveals $2.2bn loss.
Marine Le Pen's failure is welcome – but Brits fear Macron is an EU puppet
Social media analysis shows Brits aren't entirely convinced by French President-elect.
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell urges Theresa May to make TV debate U-turn
McDonnell divulged new changes to Labour's tax policy.
Peer denies threatening Brexit campaigner Gina Miller with 'troublesome' immigrant remark
Rhodri Philipps, the 4th Viscount St Davids, faces two other unrelated racial malicious communication charges.
Alt-right 'Proud Boys' fight club planning to bring muscle to protect right-wing protesters
The Fraternal Order of Alt Knights has been formed to defend 'right wing brethren'.
US Senate summoned to White House for North Korea briefing amid rising tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping, North Korea's main ally, has called for restraint from both sides
Nigel Farage: 'I will not stand as an MP in General Election'
The former UKIP leader also admitted that the Tories are on course for an overwhelming victory.
Article 50: Theresa May upbeat but short on detail during Andrew Neil interview
Brexit can be finalised in 2 years, says Prime Minister - but no guarantees to EU residents in UK.
Did a Mafia poker game trigger the wiretapping of Trump Tower?
The FBI did wire tap Trump tower between 2011 and 2013 but were monitoring a Russian crime boss