All news by author James Smith
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US seizes LA mega-mansion from former Armenian minister
The U.S. Justice Department seized a Los Angeles mega-mansion from a former Armenian government official, who authorities said purchased the property with tens of millions of dollars in bribery payments.
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The end of an era: The US prepares to sever space ties with Russia, threatening Roscosmos’s future
NASA’s ongoing flight tests of the Boeing Starliner manned spacecraft mark another milestone in its journey towards independence from Russian Soyuz services.
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Kyle Clifford: Manhunt underway after the murders of the wife and two daughters of racing commentator John Hunt
Hertfordshire Police warn the public not to approach Kyle Clifford who is wanted following the murders of John Hunt’s wife Carol and two of their daughters.
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Two Brits arrested in Ibiza after tourist mugged for £105,000 watch
Two British men and a Frenchman have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a valuable watch was stolen in Ibiza.
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UK tech startup raises £5m to prevent dangerous mould in social housing
Switchee aims to protect health and cut bills by installing its technology in 1m homes
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Flight attendant, 28, charged with attempted suicide after enduring abuse
An Irish air hostess is trapped in Dubai after being charged with trying to end her life following alleged domestic abuse.
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Queen Camilla issues touching plea for children and calls for end to major problem
Queen Camilla, who is known for her love of books, held a special event at Clarence House today, where she met six volunteers known as ’Literacy Champions’ to celebrate 30 years of The National Literacy Trust
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Woman, 70, found wearing nightdress in overflowing bath as fiancé charged with her murder
Rita Fleming was found dead in the bathtub after police entered the Kensington home, with her fiancé Clifford Cowen charged with murder and appearing at the Old Bailey today
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Shameless drink driver claims ’hitchhiker’ drove before crash that killed baby
A bizarre audio clip reveals how Darryl Anderson claimed a mystery hitchhiker had taken the wheel moments before a deadly car crash which killed a tiny baby - he later dropped the fake story
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Tony Blair urges Starmer to maintain immigration control to counter far-right rise
Former PM says immigration benefits UK but controls are needed to ‘close off avenues’ for populists
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Two pensioners in their 90s found dead in seaside town as police investigate
Police in Kent are investigating after two elderly people were found dead at a property in Sandwich, a port town in Kent - officers have launched an investigation into the tragedy
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Parents accused of Darlington murder of 14-year-old daughter appear in court
Scarlett Vickers, daughter of Simon Vickers and Sarah Hall, was killed by a single knife wound to the chest, court told
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Brits face water bills up to £3,000 a month due to smart meter error
South West Water is currently upgrading meters in north Devon as part of an environmental scheme however some residents have experienced hikes in their bills after the new smart water meters were installed
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The children’s watchdog will investigate the treatment of young asylum seekers at Manston
Rachel de Souza to visit processing facility in Kent as source claims Home Office guidelines are not being followed there
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Royal Mail proceeds with cuts to UK flights despite the recent takeover
Three more freight flights to go this month as parent company’s CEO Martin Seidenberg pursues transformation
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Lewis Hamilton sends Silverstone into a frenzy with his first F1 win since 2021 at the British GP
George Russell started the Silverstone race on pole and Lando Norris also led for a spell, but it was Lewis Hamilton who did it for Britain by beating Max Verstappen to the chequered flag
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Keir Starmer is ’proud’ to have the most cabinet ministers from comprehensive schools ever
Speaking from Downing Street on his first full day as Prime Minister, he vowed to start the work of rebuilding Britain at pace - kicking off with a tour of the UK’s four nations.
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A man who spent 45 years on death row in Japan hopes to clear his name
Iwao Hakamada, 88, who spent longer than anyone in the world awaiting execution, awaits murder retrial verdict
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Inside ’inhumane’ HMP Wandsworth, inmates openly smoke drugs and ’sleep with guards’
HMP Wandsworth has been slammed yet again as the fallout continues from the viral video that allegedly showed a guard sleeping with an inmate in one of the cells inside the prison
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Tories are now on life support after this truly historic and humiliating defeat
The Conservative’s have fundamentally lost touch with their core voters
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How Labour’s General Election victory could impact your finances - from taxes to pensions
Labour is now back in power for the first time in 14 years - so what does this mean for your personal finances? We run through everything you need to know about taxes, pensions and more
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The deadliest decision Keir Starmer will have to make today
Within hours of taking up his new post, there’s one job Sir Keir Starmer will have to do today, which will literally be a matter of life or death.
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"I take responsibility," declares Rishi Sunak as he concedes the election and reveals he called Keir Starmer to congratulate him
Sir Keir will become the UK’s next prime minister
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Sir Ed Davey celebrates an ’exceptional’ election result for the Liberal Democrats
The Lib Dem leader said he "rather enjoyed" the election campaign as he was re-elected in his Kingston and Surbiton seat.
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Erik ten Hag has signed a new contract with Manchester United, extending his tenure as manager until 2026
Erik ten Hag has extended his contract at Manchester United, the club have confirmed.
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