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Trump and Witkoff dine with Qatari PM in NY, days after Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha
US President Donald Trump had dinner with the Qatari prime minister in New York on Friday, just days after US ally Israel attacked Hamas leaders in Doha.
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Charlie Kirk’s wife vows to continue his legacy after his death in Utah
The wife of Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed in Utah on Wednesday, has vowed to never let his legacy die in her first public comments since his death.
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Protesters to march in London following death of US conservative influencer Charlie Kirk
Thousands are expected to gather on the streets of London for a march organized by Tommy Robinson and a counter-demonstration by anti-fascist campaigners on Saturday.
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‘There is light at the end of the tunnel’:Prince Harry visits Ukraine, offers hope to ex-service personnel
The Duke of Sussex said there is “light at the end of the tunnel” when asked for advice for ex-service personnel during a surprise trip to Ukraine.
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UK to join NATO operation strengthening eastern flank after Russian drone incursions
The UK will join NATO efforts to strengthen its eastern flank after Russia sent drones into Polish airspace this week.
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Gang jailed after luring 12-year-old girl from Asda and holding her captive in van for three days
Three men found guilty of drugging and raping a young girl and “using her for their own horrendous gratification” have been jailed.
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EU sanctions misstep shields Lukashenko-linked developers from penalties
The Karić family, renowned for their extensive construction projects in Minsk and their connections with the family of Aleksandr Lukashenko, avoided the sanctions enforced by the European Union on their construction business empire.
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Leader of self-styled African tribe vows to defy Scottish court order
The leader of a self-styled African tribe living in a Scottish woodland has vowed his group will stay put despite a court order stating the encampment should be removed.
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Prison officer Charlotte Winstanley admits affair with violent inmate Jabhari Blair
A prison officer who developed a romantic relationship with a violent inmate is now facing imprisonment.
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Roadworks in Britain double in two years, stretching 425,000 miles across the UK
The number of roadworks in Britain has more than doubled in the past two years - and frustrated drivers are more likely than ever to get stuck behind temporary traffic lights.
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Police charge 28-year-old man after fire at Sharon Hodgson’s constituency office
A Labour MP’s constituency office has been completely destroyed in a suspected arson attack.
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Starmer criticised for appointing former ambassador linked to Epstein emails
Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander has defended Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Lord Mandelson, amid growing backlash over the former ambassador’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Senior judge intervenes in political debate on immigration and human rights
A Supreme Court judge has called for the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to be reformed to cope with the migration crisis.
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UK authorities foil large-scale drug smuggling operation from South America and Morocco
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) announced that two alleged leaders of a British crime group have been given decades-long prison sentences for planning to smuggle multi-ton shipments of cocaine and cannabis into the country.
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Yemen becomes one of the most dangerous countries for journalists amid ongoing conflict
Warring factions in Yemen have turned the country into one of the most dangerous places in the Middle East for journalists, detaining, torturing, and disappearing media workers in a campaign that has silenced reporting and gutted press freedom.
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Nags Head faces community backlash over sexual entertainment licence
Almost 300 people have objected to a Whitechapel strip club’s request to renew its licence.
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Nine Met officers suspended over excessive force and discriminatory comments
Nine Scotland Yard officers have been suspended following an investigation into claims of excessive use of force and making discriminatory and misogynistic comments.
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Postal workers foil £3.2m cannabis smuggling scheme
A drug-smuggling gang was apprehended after postal workers thwarted a scheme to import cannabis into the UK disguised as candles.
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Marine Le Pen’s party moves to pave way for 2027 presidential run despite conviction
As French President Emmanuel Macron struggles to maintain his fragile grip on power, manoeuvres are reportedly underway by his far-right rival Marine Le Pen’s populist party to clear a path to an electoral run in 2027.
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Georgia’s former defence minister Juansher Burchuladze arrested on money laundering and abuse of power charges
Georgia’s former Defence Minister, Juansher Burchuladze, has been arrested on charges of money laundering and abuse of power following an investigation linking him to a criminal case involving his former deputy, brother-in-law, and another high-ranking state official, the country’s State Security Service announced Thursday.
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From DACA to setention: the uncertain fate of undocumented migrants
He arrived in Alexandria both exhausted and sick.
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Armani’s heirs instructed to sell 15% stake within 18 months
The Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani could soon be sold or become a publicly listed company, according to the late founder’s will.
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Brazilian citizens rejoice after Bolsonaro convicted for plotting coup
Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets to rejoice at Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction for plotting a coup, as progressive politicians celebrated the historic move and rightwing figures linked to Donald Trump responded with anger and threats.
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22-year old Tyler Robinson named as shooter who killed Charlie Kirk at Utah rally
The suspected gunman who shot and killed right-wing activist Charlie Kirk during a student rally at a Utah campus has been named as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.
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Police investigate racist attack on British born Sikh woman in Oldbury
The victim, reported to be a British-born Sikh in her 20s, informed officers that a racist remark was directed at her during the attack in the Tame Road area of Oldbury on Tuesday morning, which was reported to West Midlands Police just before 8:30 am.