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Tory peer accused of £100k football ticket fraud

Conservative peer Lord Robert Hanson faces allegations of a £100,000 fraud involving the resale of high-profile football match tickets, including FA Cup and Champions League finals.

Lord Meghnad Desai: Economist and Peer Dies at 83

Renowned economist and Labour peer Lord Meghnad Desai has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking work in economics and politics. Discover his remarkable journey from India to the House of Lords.

Escobar's old jet sparks UK planning row

The owner of a Boeing 747 once linked to notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar is now embroiled in a planning row over its display in the UK countryside.

Lord Meghnad Desai, Economist and Peer, Dies at 81

Tributes pour in for Lord Meghnad Desai, the influential economist and Labour peer, who has died at the age of 81. Known for his sharp intellect and contributions to economics, Desai's legacy spans academia and politics.

Boris Johnson attends Lord Tebbit's funeral

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson attended the funeral of Lord Norman Tebbit, a prominent Conservative figure, as tributes poured in for the late politician.

Nazi war criminal's role in Bolivia's cocaine coup exposed

Declassified documents reveal how Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie, known as the 'Butcher of Lyon', collaborated with a notorious drug lord to orchestrate a coup in Bolivia—with alleged CIA assistance in his escape to Germany.

Hanson and Joyce clash over net zero in Senate

A heated exchange erupted in the Australian Senate as Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce clashed over net zero emissions policies, sparking a broader debate on climate action.

Michael Flatley considers Irish presidency bid

Dance legend Michael Flatley has hinted at a surprising political ambition—running for Irish presidency, potentially against UFC star Conor McGregor. The revelation emerged during a High Court planning dispute.

Lord Blair's complex policing legacy

Exploring the life and career of Lord Blair of Boughton, former Metropolitan Police Commissioner, whose tenure reshaped British policing amid both acclaim and criticism.

Hanson condemned for mocking Indigenous tradition

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson faces fierce backlash from Labor and the Greens after dismissing Indigenous 'Acknowledgement of Country' as divisive, reigniting debates over reconciliation and political rhetoric.

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