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Government considers plans for minimum staffing requirement during rail strikes

Grant Shapps said ministers are looking at drawing up laws which would make industrial action illegal unless a certain number of staff work.

Falkland Islanders speak of gratitude for ‘freedom’ 40 years on from invasion

Government ‘determined’ to ensure every child can access personal tutoring

Treasury earmarks £500,000 of public cash for focus groups and polls

Patel urges MPs to avoid ‘mob rule’ and back new Bill to limit protesters

Charles and Camilla to star in EastEnders special Jubilee episode

Russia’s claim of Mariupol’s capture fuels concern for prisoners of war

The Kardashians take to Portofino for Kourtney-Travis wedding

Labour MP opens up about horror of daughter’s hit-and-run death

Tennessee homeless seek refuge as public camping becomes a felony crime

Russia’s claim of Mariupol’s capture fuels concern for prisoners of war

Iain Duncan Smith calls for benefits to be boosted in line with inflation

Football as healing force for bereaved Grenfell families

Pressure on PM to throw light on ‘secret’ meeting over partygate report

Nine more bodies found in Kashmir tunnel collapse – taking toll to 10

Cabinet minister meets with top Democrat amid Northern Ireland tensions

Three taken to hospital after stands collapse at Trooping the Colour rehearsal

Grenfell Memorial Cup ‘more important’ than winning Baftas – Big Zuu

Second death reported after rare tornado strikes Michigan

Grenfell Tower families ‘enraged’ by Government plan to retain ‘stay put’ policy

Australian election: Albanese set to take power as Morrison concedes defeat

Russia hits back at Finland by halting all gas exports

PM Scott Morrison concedes defeat in Australian election

Opposition Labour Party on course for victory in Australian election

Crisis talks to prevent empty supermarket shelves amid fears of railway strike

Dorries’ claim that Channel 4 reality show used paid actors ‘unfounded’

Biden signs £32bn Ukraine assistance Bill during Asia trip

German storm generated three tornadoes, says weather service

Poles need EU funds as they help Ukrainians, ambassador says

More HRT swaps allowed as minister says supply issues will ease in June

US and South Korea to consider expanded military drills amid North Korea concern

Australians vote to determine conservative government future

Russian forces ‘take full control of Mariupol steel plant’

Monkeypox could have ‘massive impact’ on sexual health services, doctor warns

Joe Biden and South Korea consult on how to deal with North Korea

Boeing docks crew capsule to space station for first time

What the papers say – May 21

Rare northern Michigan tornado kills one person and injures more than 40

Police leaders to commit to being ‘institutionally anti-racist’

Liz Truss to meet with top Democrat as Northern Ireland Protocol row heats up

Payouts for bereavement, illness and injury claims reach £18.6m per day

Truss and US politicians discuss ‘cast-iron commitment’ to Good Friday Agreement

Youngest of 10 Buffalo shooting victims is laid to rest

Royal family ‘providing accommodation to Ukrainian refugee families’

Johnson congratulates Australian prime minister-elect

Manchester Arena attack: Bereaved stepfather shocked by mental health aftercare

Pharmacists given greater freedoms to choose alternative HRT products

Scott Morrison’s conservative government toppled in Australia

Coronation Street: Martyn Hett and Arena victims ‘always in our thoughts’

Hundreds of grocery items more than 20% pricier over last two years – Which?

Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter Aimee escapes deadly Hollywood fire

Truss wants Moldova ‘equipped to Nato standard’ to guard against Russia

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

PM pressed to ‘urgently explain’ meeting with Sue Gray over partygate report