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Qatar mediates release of elderly British couple held by Taliban
A British couple who had been held in detention by the Taliban in Afghanistan have been released and have flown out of the country, the Qatari foreign ministry said in a statement.
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MI6 targets Russia and beyond with new online recruitment tool
MI6 has launched a new dark web portal to attract new spies for the UK from Russia and around the world.
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Police investigating fatal hot air balloon fall near Wisborough Green
A man has died after falling from a hot air balloon.
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UK court overturns Home Office decision on RaidForums founder extradition
A high court judge has overturned a Home Office decision allowing a vulnerable autistic man to be extradited to the US on cybercrime charges that could result in a possible 52-year sentence.
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Hilary Benn unveils reforms to replace rejected Legacy Act in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland secretary has stated that new measures aimed at addressing crimes committed during the Troubles will tackle the "unfinished business" of the peace agreement made 27 years ago.
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Duke of Sussex kneels before King Charles over US visa fears
Prince Harry pleaded with King Charles to use Donald Trump’s state visit to the U.K. to ensure his American visa troubles would not turn into a scandal – with sources saying the desperate duke even jokingly begged his father for the favour on his knees.
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No signs of negotiation: MI6 warns Russian president not seeking truce
British spy chief Sir Richard Moore has warned there is "absolutely no evidence" Vladimir Putin wants to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine.
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MPs warn UK undersea cables exposed to Russian sabotage risk
MPs and peers have warned they are "not confident" the UK could protect its undersea cables from attacks that could cause "catastrophic disruption" to crucial financial and communications systems.
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“They treated us great”: Trump hails royal family after Windsor Castle banquet
President Donald Trump mentioned that being with the "wonderful" King was the highlight of his historic state visit to the UK, as he praised the royal family following the trip.
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LSE tops Times university guide as Oxford and Cambridge slip to joint fourth
The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge have dropped out of the top three in the prestigious university rankings for the first time.
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Second migrant deported to France under UK’s “one in, one out” deal
A second migrant’s deportation flight has left the UK for France under the “one in, one out” deal after losing a High Court bid to have his removal temporarily blocked, the Home Office said.
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Royal rift deepens as Andrew ‘ambushes’ William with surprise appearance
Members of the public gasped when the Duke of York and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson made an unexpected arrival at the ceremony on Tuesday.
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Kate Middleton deploys subtle gesture during royal welcome for Donald and Melania Trump
The Princess of Wales used her handbag to deploy a subtle trick as she greeted Donald and Melania Trump at Windsor Castle today, according to an expert.
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Tragedy in New Forest as 88-year-old woman dies after cow attack
An 88-year-old woman died after being knocked over and trampled by a cow.
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Red Arrows flypast crowns Trump’s ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle
Donald Trump has joined King Charles to watch a Red Arrows flypast after the US President received a royal welcome to Windsor Castle this afternoon.
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3,000 protesters march through London against Donald Trump’s state visit
Donald Trump had lunch with the Royal Family and paid a private visit to Queen Elizabeth’s tomb in Windsor Castle during his controversial state visit on Wednesday.
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Activist group Led By Donkeys claims stunt projecting Trump and Epstein images onto Windsor Castle
Four people have been arrested after images of Donald Trump and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto Windsor Castle.
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UK suffers hottest summer on record with deadly toll from extreme heat
At least 1,147 people in the UK died from climate change-driven heatwaves over this summer, leading scientists and epidemiologists have found.
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More than 1,600 police officers deployed ahead of Trump demonstrations
Police are preparing for a significant operation, with as many as 50 protest groups expected to take to the streets of London to march against Donald Trump’s state visit.
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Migrant deportations have not yet started as Downing Street denies allegations of being a ‘shambles’
Deportations of migrants under the Government’s “one in, one out” deal with France have not yet started, amid further reports of planned removals being halted.
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Over 100 unmarked containers with unknown contents discovered on Alaska island
More than 100 unmarked containers with unknown contents were found scattered along the coastline and shore of Montague Island in Alaska, officials said Monday.
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US President and First Lady Melania Trump land at London Stansted aboard Air Force One
Donald Trump has landed in the UK ahead of an unprecedented second state visit.
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Prince William and Princess Kate to move into Forest Lodge with their three children
Media can reveal the royal family – along with their three children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 – will be relocating from Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom Georgian mansion on the grounds of Windsor Great Park, this fall.
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King Charles, Prince William, Princess Kate, and Princess Anne join royal family at Westminster Cathedral farewell
King Charles and several other senior Royal Family members led mourners at the Duchess of Kent’s funeral at Westminster Cathedral today.
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National park rivers see 549 hours of sewage per site on average in 2024
Sewage is pouring into the rivers inside national parks at twice the rate that is occurring outside the protected areas, it can be revealed.