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State Dept condemns Charlie Kirk's 'repugnant' remarks

The US State Department has issued a scathing rebuke of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk after he claimed women in diplomacy weaken national security. Marco Rubio faces criticism for endorsing the controversial remarks.

Starmer criticised over Mandelson's State Banquet invitation

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is under fire for inviting controversial peer Lord Mandelson to the King's State Banquet, with critics warning it risks causing significant embarrassment to the monarchy during a crucial diplomatic event with Japanese Empero

Trump Slashes Vital US Health Aid to Africa

The Trump administration has made a drastic cut to US health aid for Africa, pulling millions from critical programmes fighting AIDS, malaria, and other diseases, a move experts warn will have devastating consequences.

Trump privately praised Palestinian leader in leaked call

Exclusive: Leaked transcript reveals Donald Trump's private admiration for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during 2017 phone call, directly contradicting his administration's public stance and Israeli policy.

Triple Lock Fails Half a Million Older Pensioners

Exclusive analysis reveals a stark generational divide as the Triple Lock mechanism fails to uplift the incomes of nearly half a million pensioners on the old state pension, creating a two-tier system for the elderly.

Florida State Football Star Shot in Alabama Incident

Florida State Seminoles football recruit Ethan Pritchard is in stable condition after being shot in Alabama. The promising linebacker was caught in a late-night incident, with investigations ongoing.

DWP confirms final £299 Cost of Living Payment date

The Department for Work and Pensions has officially announced the payment window for the last £299 Cost of Living support instalment. Find out if you're eligible and when to expect the crucial financial aid.

UK to recognise Palestinian state, Lammy to tell MPs

Foreign Secretary David Lammy declares the UK will push forward with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, urging European allies to join a coordinated diplomatic effort for a two-state solution.

Trump's USAID Accused of Purge and Nepotism

Exclusive investigation into how Trump's USAID is reportedly sidelining career experts in favour of family-linked associates, sparking fears of a politicised aid programme.

Boko Haram kills 40 farmers in Nigeria's Borno State

In a devastating new attack, Boko Haram militants have killed at least 40 farmers in Nigeria's restive Borno State, highlighting the ongoing security crisis in the region despite government claims of control.

Trump Ally's 'Flatten Gaza Like Hiroshima' Comment Sparks Fury

Controversial far-right activist Laura Loomer, a staunch Trump supporter, has ignited a firestorm after calling for Gaza to be 'flattened like Hiroshima' in a shocking social media post. The inflammatory remarks have drawn sharp condemnation and raised se

Government Scraps Great British Railways Plan

Plans for the flagship Great British Railways body have been officially abandoned by the UK government, marking a major reversal in post-Brexit rail reform and sparking fury from industry leaders.

English Rail Fares to Soar by 4.9% in 2025

Millions of rail passengers in England are bracing for an inflation-busting fare rise of up to 4.9% next year, adding hundreds of pounds to annual season tickets amidst a deepening cost of living crisis.

Trump admin to screen visa applicants' social media

The Trump administration unveils a controversial new policy requiring nearly all US visa applicants to submit their social media handles for screening of 'anti-American' sentiment, sparking a major row over privacy and free speech.

US to demand social media from UK visitors

Exclusive: New US policy will require visa waiver travellers to declare social media handles, raising significant privacy concerns for British visitors from 2026.

Heroic Staff Save All Pets in NC Vet Clinic Explosion

A massive explosion ripped through a veterinary clinic in North Carolina, but heroic staff ensured no lives were lost after a frantic evacuation of all animals just minutes before the blast. The cause is under investigation.

Trump DHS Speechwriter Fired Over Hate Speech Leak

Eric Lendrum, a controversial speechwriter appointed to the Department of Homeland Security, has been terminated following the leak of a speech containing inflammatory and bigoted language, raising serious questions about vetting procedures.

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