No 10 under pressure to disclose Mandelson vetting after Epstein files
No 10 faces pressure to reveal how Peter Mandelson was vetted for US ambassador role after release of Epstein documents.
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Israel launches major new offensive in Gaza as airstrikes kill more than 100
Israel launches a major new offensive in Gaza after airstrikes kill more than 100, with troops to seize strategic areas and no let-up in the war against Hamas.
Alexei Navalny: The Life and Death of Putin’s Fiercest Critic
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in a Siberian prison; his life, courage, and final message recalled by colleagues and journalists.
Pam Bondi sacked as US attorney general amid Epstein files row
Donald Trump fires attorney general Pam Bondi over Epstein files handling and failure to prosecute political enemies, appointing Todd Blanche as acting replacement.
Chelsea mansion owner ordered to clear knotweed 'jungle'
Council serves Section 215 notice on Nicholas Halbritter over rampant knotweed, rats and foxes at £3m Chelsea home after 46 neighbours petition.
Pet Sitters Sentenced After Abusing Dogs for Four Weeks
A family found distressing footage of pet sitters abusing their dogs while on holiday. The couple were sentenced at Coventry Magistrates' Court.
Epstein victim testifies about abuse with Ghislaine Maxwell in bedroom
Four accusers testify in Manhattan court that Ghislaine Maxwell lured them as teens into Jeffrey Epstein's orbit and took part in abuse.
Jon Venables' parole bid rejected over risk to children
James Bulger killer Jon Venables has had his parole bid rejected after the Parole Board found he still poses a risk to children.
Democratic candidate criticised for omitting mother's role in shutdown deal vote
Stefany Shaheen criticised the shutdown deal but omitted that her mother, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, voted to advance it. The deal ends the 40-day shutdown without healthcare guarantees.
King Charles’s speech to Congress ‘gives monarchy a purpose’, reader says
Reader letters: King Charles’s speech to Congress gave the monarchy a purpose, plus views on indoor climbing, social media limits for over-65s and civil service titles.
Iran protests intensify amid currency collapse and soaring inflation
Protests across Iran enter fourth day as currency hits record low, inflation soars, and calls for regime change grow.
Meghan backs Harry after Trump's Nato remarks
Prince Harry condemns Trump's Nato remarks as Meghan shows support; UK PM Starmer calls comments 'appalling'.
Trump hails Gaza disarmament breakthrough but Israel yet to accept
Trump announces Hamas disarmament deal in Gaza, but Israel has yet to accept and officials express scepticism.
Boris Becker denies cheating on ex-wife during labour but admits affair
Boris Becker has clarified claims he was unfaithful while his ex-wife was in hospital, admitting he cheated but denying it happened during childbirth.
Russian village emptied as men leave for Ukraine war
Kerchomya, a remote Russian village, has lost a third of its working-age men to the war in Ukraine, leaving families grieving and labour shortages.
Vernon Kay hinted at changing family dynamic before Tess Daly split
Vernon Kay spoke about his changing family dynamic days before he and Tess Daly announced their separation after 22 years of marriage.
Phillipson: Divided Labour would hand Farage advantage
Bridget Phillipson says Labour must stay united to beat Reform, as she pledges to continue Angela Rayner's campaign role in deputy leadership bid.
Labour opens five-point lead over Reform in 'Burnham bounce' poll
New BMG poll shows Labour on 28% with Reform on 23%, marking third survey this week to put Burnham's party ahead.
Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims against Justin Baldoni
A US judge dismissed 10 of Blake Lively's 13 claims against Justin Baldoni, including sexual harassment, leaving three claims for trial.
Slain MPs' families warn over violent political rhetoric
Families of murdered MPs David Amess and Jo Cox warn of rising violent political rhetoric in the UK, citing threats against PM.
Iran cautions US over military strike as protest deaths rise
Iran has cautioned the US against intervention as reports say at least 538 have died in protests, with Tehran warning of retaliation.
Diane Abbott suspended by Labour again over racism remarks
Diane Abbott suspended by Labour again after defending past remarks on racism; Starmer faces backlash as he cracks down on rebel MPs.
Man fined for posing as fake admiral at Remembrance event
Jonathan Carley, 65, fined nearly £800 for wearing a fake admiral's uniform at a Remembrance Sunday event in Llandudno.
Dutton Ranch hailed as 'best show of the year' by Yellowstone fans
Dutton Ranch, the Yellowstone spin-off starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, is being praised as the best show of the year, with fans calling it better than the original.
WNBA's landmark 30th season brings reunions, returns and record valuations
WNBA season 30 preview: record contracts, Fudd-Bueckers reunion, Clark's return, Reese trade, Carter to Aces, and Valkyries' record valuation.
Eight killed in Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon despite reported de-escalation
Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon killed eight, including a dentist and his two children, despite US-brokered de-escalation efforts.
Moscow court jails seven over Bolotnaya anti-Putin protest
A Moscow court sentenced seven Bolotnaya protest activists to prison terms and gave an eighth a suspended sentence for rioting at a 2012 anti-Putin rally.
Delhi Police Booked in Himachal After AI Summit Protest Arrests
Delhi police officers who arrested three protesters in Himachal Pradesh were themselves booked after a standoff with local police, who accused them of kidnapping.
New Mexico education plaintiffs seek to rewrite state's reform plan
Plaintiffs in the Yazzie/Martinez case ask a judge to let them rewrite New Mexico's education reform plan, citing repeated failures and lack of detail.
UK Dignitas membership rises 24% as Scotland moves closer to assisted dying law
UK Dignitas membership rose 24% in 2023 to 1,900; Scottish parliament set to consider assisted dying bill. Britons second largest group.
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