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      Laura O'Callaghan

      Laura O'Callaghan

      Political Correspondent
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      Laura O’Callaghan is the political correspondent covering Westminster politics. Reporting from the British Parliament, she has covered the UK’s response to the war in Ukraine, the Covid-19 pandemic, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the coronation of King Charles III and foreign relations. Before joining The National in 2021, she worked as a reporter for The Daily Express and a local journalist in east London.

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      CHERNIHIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 19: In this aerial image, damage is seen from a late morning missile attack hitting the Chernihiv Regional Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater that killed 7 people, injuring 129, on August 19, 2023 in Chernihiv, Ukraine. The theatre was hosting a gathering of drone manufacturers. (Photo by Paula Bronstein / Getty Images)
      Play17:48:26
      Child among dead in Russian strike on historic Ukrainian city

      Theatre roof torn off in attack that injured at least 140

      EuropeAugust 20, 2023
      Anoosheh Ashoori said he is disappointed that the US deal to secure the release of Iranian hostages does not include his former cellmate. Victoria Pertusa / The National
      EXCLUSIVEFreed prisoner dismayed as cellmate left out of US-Iran deal

      During his five years in a Tehran prison, Mr Ashoori shared a room with US resident Shahab Dalili

      UKAugust 20, 2023
      Teymoor and Tara Tahbaz hold photos of their father Morad. Willy Lowry / The National
      Morad Tahbaz's daughter 'fears what happens next' after release from Iran jail

      British American citizen has been under house arrest in Tehran since leaving Evin Prison last week

      UKAugust 18, 2023
      A lifeboat crew helps migrants on to shore at Dungeness on Wednesday, after they were picked up at sea while crossing the English Channel. AFP
      Migrants dash to cross Channel amid calm waters

      Almost 17,000 people have arrived in the UK on small boats since the start of the year

      UKAugust 16, 2023
      Damaged houses in the Christian neighbourhood of Jaranwala, Pakistan after a Muslim mob attacked buildings in the community. Photo: AP
      Play16:17:04
      Christian homes in Pakistan attacked over blasphemy claims

      Religious leaders condemned violence that has forced hundreds to flee their homes

      AsiaAugust 16, 2023
      Taliban members and supporters in Kabul celebrate the second anniversary of the takeover of the Afghan government. EPA
      British MP repeats call for UK to re-engage with the Taliban

      MP's comments come weeks after he was criticised for video lauding the group's governance of Afghanistan

      UKAugust 16, 2023
      More than 16,000 people have crossed the English Channel this year despite UK government promises to 'stop the boats'. Getty Images
      SPECIAL REPORTBritain told to look beyond its borders to 'stop the boats'

      Experts tell The National how UK and Europe must collaborate if Rishi Sunak's pledge to crack down on illegal migrants is to be met

      UKAugust 15, 2023
      Protesters in Parliament Square, central London, on Tuesday. PA
      Afghan diaspora gather for anti-Taliban protest at UK Parliament

      Young and old demonstrators call on Britain to exert pressure on regime to reopen schools for girls

      UKAugust 15, 2023
      Nick Donaldson / The National
      SPECIAL REPORTTwo years after Taliban takeover, life in Afghanistan is forever changed

      With no country recognising the militants' government, Afghans worldwide are left in legal limbo

      WorldAugust 15, 2023
      An RAF Typhoon monitoring a Russian Tupolev Tu-142 aircraft. PA
      Russian bombers flying north of Scotland intercepted by RAF

      Pilots at RAF base in Lossiemouth sent to monitor warplanes in international airspace

      UKAugust 14, 2023
      An operating theatre in Birmingham. Patients from devolved UK nations could soon be treated in England. Getty Images
      Private care expansion plan to cut NHS waiting lists

      Wales and Scotland invited to send requests for patients to be treated in England

      UKAugust 14, 2023
      The conference is part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s aim to make net zero a bigger focus of his government. Getty Images
      UK to host global energy security conference in 2024

      UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Middle Eastern nations should be 'in the room', says net-zero minister Grant Shapps

      UKAugust 10, 2023
      A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent. PA
      Camera7
      Migrants rescued from sea as 100,000 cross English Channel in five years

      Lifeboat crews find people in the water as milestone number is breached

      UKAugust 10, 2023
      Suspected illegal migrants arrive in Dungeness, Kent, after being rescued from a small-boat incident in the English Channel. PA
      UK and Turkey strike new deal to tackle people-smuggling gangs

      Up to 90 per cent of small boats used for illegal crossings of the English Channel originate in Turkey

      UKAugust 09, 2023
      Protesters stand amid tear gas during clashes with French riot police over the death of a teenager known as Nahel M. EPA
      Five French police officers arrested over death of Mohamed Bendriss in Marseille riot

      He was killed while filming protesters during a wave of nationwide unrest

      EuropeAugust 08, 2023
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