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Trump's UK visit used wrong red in American flags

Exclusive investigation reveals the American flags displayed during Donald Trump's controversial state visit to Britain were the wrong shade of red, sparking diplomatic embarrassment and protocol breaches at the highest level.

Police confiscate Union Jack from teenager at protest

Northumbria Police face backlash after confiscating a Union Jack flag from a 16-year-old during counter-demonstration against migrant protests. Civil liberties groups question the legality of the seizure.

Council votes to remove Union flag from all buildings

In a landmark decision, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has voted to permanently remove the Union flag from all council buildings, a move hailed as progressive by nationalists and met with disappointment by unionists.

Lib Dem: Flags should not be used to intimidate

A senior Liberal Democrat figure has issued a stark warning against the co-opting of the Union Jack and St George's Cross, stating they must never be used as symbols of hatred or to frighten communities.

Union Jack protest house sparks immigration debate

A British homeowner in a quiet residential street has draped his property in Union Jack flags in a dramatic protest against illegal immigration, sparking local debate and council attention.

Tom Brady unretires for Saudi flag football event

In a jaw-dropping move, seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is set to unretire, not for the NFL, but to lead a star-studded flag football event in Saudi Arabia this February, marking a major shift for the Gulf nation's sporting ambitions.

Democrat States Defy Trump's Flag Order for Kirk

Several Democrat-led US states openly defy former President Trump's directive to fly flags at half-mast in honour of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparking a major political standoff.

Schoolgirl barred for Union Jack dress speaks at protest

A 13-year-old British schoolgirl was barred from attending school for wearing a Union Jack dress. She later spoke at a Tommy Robinson-led protest, declaring 'You feel like being British doesn't count anymore.' The incident has ignited a fierce national de

National Trust in flag fury after removing Union Jack

The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l

UK seizes £1.4bn in dirty money crackdown

Exclusive: British authorities have confiscated a record £1.4 billion from criminals under new anti-money laundering powers, with hundreds of millions more frozen in ongoing operations.

TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes

Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.

Charlie Kirk Oxford Speech Sparks Free Speech Debate

US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.

Ex-Wife of £146m Fraudster Has Mansion Seized

The ex-wife of disgraced lawyer Timothy Schools, who masterminded a £146 million fraud, has been stripped of her Lake District mansion. Discover how the proceeds of crime were traced to her property in this shocking financial scandal.

Union Boss's Stark Warning to Starmer: Don't Betray Workers

Unite leader Sharon Graham delivers a bombshell warning to Keir Starmer, vowing to withhold support and funding if Labour backtracks on key pledges to workers. The future of the party's relationship with unions hangs in the balance.

MLB Umpires Confiscate Bat Mid-At-Bat in Bizarre Incident

Seattle Mariners' Taylor Trammell was left stunned after umpires confiscated his bat mid-at-bat against the Cincinnati Reds. The bizarre MLB equipment check has sparked controversy and debate across the baseball world.

Lily Allen & Ellie Goulding Protest Brits' Patriotic Imagery

Pop icons Lily Allen and Ellie Goulding have ignited a firestorm of controversy by protesting the use of patriotic symbols at the Brit Awards, criticising the 'aggressive nationalism' reminiscent of football culture. The stars' bold stand has divided fans

Cape Cod's 'Woke' Flag Sparks Fury and Division

A fierce debate has erupted in the historic town of Sandwich, Massachusetts, after local officials controversially replaced the traditional town flag with a new 'woke' design, sparking accusations of erasing heritage and dividing the community.

Union Jacks Displayed Outside UK Mosque in Unity Gesture

In a moving display of community spirit, Union Jack flags were hung outside a British mosque, sparking a nationwide conversation about unity and belonging. Discover the heartwarming story behind the viral gesture.

London Tube & Bus Drivers Announce Mass Strike Over Pay

Commuters across London face severe disruption as thousands of Tube and bus drivers, represented by the RMT and Unite unions, plan a coordinated 24-hour strike in late July over an ongoing pay dispute with Transport for London.

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