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Body found of British woman who vanished at Greek beach
The heartbroken husband of a British woman who vanished while he slept on a sun lounger in Greece has confirmed police have found his wife’s body.
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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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“Dances with Wolves” star Graham Greene passes away at 73
Graham Greene, a trailblazing Indigenous actor whose long and successful career on the big and small screen included an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Kicking Bird in “Dances with Wolves,” has died. He was 73.
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Farage posts Oval Office photo with Trump after being branded ‘Putin-loving sycophant’
Nigel Farage has posted an image of himself with Donald Trump during the Reform UK leader’s trip to the US.
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Scottish Government suspends support for firms supplying weapons to states accused of genocide
Public funding to Scottish arms companies with links to the Israeli military is to be paused.
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Tesco recalls Stir Fry Tikka Chicken after undeclared allergens found
Food safety watchdogs have warned consumers not to eat the popular chicken product.
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Jamie Raskin brands Farage a “Putin-loving free speech impostor” ahead of Capitol Hill speech
The Reform UK leader was invited to give evidence on civil liberties at a meeting of Washington’s House Judiciary Committee and used the opportunity to criticize the Online Safety Act, the imprisonment of Lucy Connolly, and the arrest of Graham Linehan.
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MoD is unable to determine the actual cost of the Afghan data leak relocation scheme
The Government is unable to calculate the total cost of a secret relocation plan it set up following the Afghan data leak, Britain’s public spending watchdog has said.
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Former Afghan Health Minister seeks asylum in UK after Taliban threats
A former health minister of Afghanistan is seeking asylum in the UK while staying at a migrant hotel that has faced anti-immigration protests.
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’It’s a Joke’: woman receives £100 fine for minor parking infraction
A mother of two has voiced her outrage after receiving a £100 fine for parking her car just two inches over a white line.
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UK sanctions Russia over forced deportation of Ukrainian children
Britain on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 11 new individuals and entities affiliated with the Russian state, targeting those involved in what it said were Moscow’s attempts to forcibly deport and indoctrinate Ukraine’s children.
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New ban prohibits under-16s from buying Red Bull and Monster
Under-16s in England will be prohibited from purchasing energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster because they contribute to obesity, cause sleep issues, and hinder concentration.
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ABC fined up to $350,000 for unlawful dismissal of presenter Antoinette Lattouf
The ABC should be fined up to $350,000 for dismissing presenter Antoinette Lattouf due to “significant pressure” applied on senior management by Ita Buttrose, the broadcaster’s former chair, the federal court has heard.
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Keir Starmer evaluates digital ID cards in response to small boats issue
Sir Keir Starmer is considering introducing digital ID cards in an attempt to crack down on small boat crossings, Downing Street has said.
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Scotland drug deaths dropped last year, but the crisis is far from over
The release of Scotland’s latest drug death statistics is an annual event that has become tragically routine.
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Protester scales King’s Cross clock tower with dog in pro-Iran demo
A protester has climbed on top of the King’s Cross station clock tower while holding a dog, unfurling a banner reading ‘Freedom for Iran’ and ‘Iran belongs to its people’.
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Atwood slams officials for treating students like “stupid babies” in book censorship row
Margaret Atwood has released a new short story critiquing elected officials for a wide-ranging book ban in the Canadian province of Alberta.
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Police officers win £50,000 sex discrimination case over selfie with singer
Two male police officers who were labeled "sexist" and suspended for taking a selfie with a female celebrity have won £50,000 in a sex discrimination case.
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Royal photographer pinpoints the exact moment when the relationship between William and Harry changed
Ahead of new documentary William and Harry: The Unseen Photos, Mirror photographers Ian Lloyd, Kent Gavin and Ian Vogler look back over the most impactful images they’ve taken of the royal family.
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Former Somerton and Frome MP David Warburton dies unexpectedly
A former MP who resigned after facing allegations of sexual misconduct and cocaine use has died at the age of 59.
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Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe fired over undisclosed relationship with subordinate
Nestlé has terminated its chief executive, Laurent Freixe, following an investigation into an “undisclosed romantic relationship” with a subordinate that violated its code of business conduct.
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Over 100 fake Labubu dolls seized in Moray over child safety risks
More than 100 counterfeit Labubu dolls have been confiscated by trading standards officers in Moray due to "significant safety concerns."
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Queen Camilla’s teen assault ordeal revealed in new royal book
Queen Camilla experienced an attempted sexual assault as a teenager and defended herself using the heel of her shoe, as claimed in a new book about the monarchy.
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Baby dies from pertussis in UK: officials urge maternal and childhood vaccinations
A baby in the UK, whose mother was not vaccinated against whooping cough, has died from the illness, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
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Tragic crash in South Shields leaves two dead, one arrested
A man and a boy have tragically died after a car mysteriously drove off the road in South Tyneside, authorities have said.