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Johnson’s £1m backer joined him for meetings with Zelenskyy in Kyiv
As he boarded the night train to Ukraine, Boris Johnson had his usual entourage of aides and bodyguards—plus the man who had donated £1 million to him.
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Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting democracy in Venezuela
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition politician, is the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Farage’s inner circle under scrutiny as HMRC probes George Cottrell’s finances
The finances of one of Nigel Farage’s key confidants are being examined by the UK’s tax and revenue authorities amid questions over his income from wealth and business activities, the Guardian understands.
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Epstein’s former partner won’t escape justice as court rules Florida deal doesn’t apply
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell to throw out her conviction on charges related to Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of young women.
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Starmer says Britain faces defining choice between Labour renewal and Farage’s decline
Britain is facing a "defining choice" between a patriotic Labour Party committed to national renewal or "division and decline" under the "snake oil merchant" Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer has stated.
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London mayor responds to Trump’s UNGA comments, labeling the US president as ’racist’ and ’Islamophobic’
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has responded to Donald Trump’s false claims that Sharia law is being introduced in the British capital, calling the US president “racist,” “sexist,” “misogynistic” and “Islamophobic.”
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Duchess of York removed as patron by several charities due to leaked Epstein emails
Five charities have dropped the Duchess of York as patron after leaked emails appeared to show her apologizing to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein for disowning him.
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Director of Strategy quits amid scandal over inappropriate messages involving Diane Abbott
Keir Starmer was plunged into a fresh crisis today when one of his top aides resigned over sexually explicit messages about Diane Abbott.
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Witnesses linked to Epstein’s birthday book could face questioning
Democrat congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, who sits on the committee, said: ’We are currently working on a list of additional documents, witnesses, and others associated with these crimes that the committee intends to move a vote for subpoenaing.’
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UK government dismisses Mandelson as ambassador amid Epstein scandal
Peter Mandelson has been withdrawn as ambassador to the US following allegations about his relationship with Epstein.
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Lewis’s close ties to Johnson resurface amid knighthood nomination and Washington Post turmoil
The publisher of the Washington Post, Will Lewis, is facing fresh scrutiny regarding his independence after leaked files revealed he provided extensive support to Boris Johnson as a secret political adviser during Johnson’s tenure as prime minister.
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Manchester United owner Ratcliffe pulls £3bn from UK, moves Ineos investment to US
Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he will no longer be investing money into Britain through his energy empire because of Labour’s tax raid on North Sea oil and gas production.
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US lawmakers release Epstein ‘birthday book’ naming Mandelson as His “best pal”
Lord Mandelson referred to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein as his “best pal,” according to an alleged “birthday book” released by US lawmakers.
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Royal Family mourns Duchess of Kent, 92, after peaceful death
The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace has announced today.
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Rhode Island braces for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding of the year as Swift’s $1.7m mansion gets a makeover
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might get married in Rhode Island, a source informs Page Six.
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Angela Rayner admits underpaying tax on £800k flat
Angela Rayner has acknowledged for the first time that she had not paid enough stamp duty when she bought an £800,000 flat in Hove earlier this summer.
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Controversy over Rayner’s seaside property intensifies amid £40,000 stamp duty allegations
Recently, fellow cabinet members and political allies have defended the Housing Secretary’s home purchase after she spent £800,000 on a seafront property in East Sussex.
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Reconciliation ’within reach’ between Harry and King Charles
Prince Harry is set to meet with King Charles for the first time in 20 months - though his brother William has reportedly rejected the invitation ’out of hand’.
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Meghan Markle opens up on life before Royal freedom: “Not comfortable in my own skin”
Meghan Markle has taken another jab at the Royal Family, asserting that she "couldn’t be as outspoken" while in the UK.
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Virginia Giuffre’s memoir to be released months after death with new claims on Epstein circle
Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused Prince Andrew of rape, wrote a memoir, which will be published posthumously in only a few weeks.
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Government to scrap most short prison sentences and introduce Texas-style early release scheme
Legislation that includes a Texas-style scheme to reduce jail time is expected to be introduced this year
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Angela Rayner buys £700k Brighton flat as third home amid housing row
Deputy PM Angela Rayner has spent more than £700,000 on a luxury seaside apartment — her third home.
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David Lammy given official warning for fishing without license with JD Vance
Foreign secretary referred himself to Environment Agency after hosting Vance at Chevening country retreat
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Labour to restrict child benefit for those living abroad
Labour is preparing to take strict measures against individuals claiming child benefits while residing abroad.
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UK inflation climbs to 3.8% in July, raising fears over delayed rate cuts
Inflation increased once more last month, reaching a higher than anticipated 3.8%, due to rising food and fuel prices, heightening concerns that the Bank of England will postpone further interest rate cuts.