Sir Olly Robbins is leaving his role as the Foreign Office's top civil servant after the department overruled security advice to clear Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, causing a loss of confidence from the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has demanded the Foreign Office explain how Lord Peter Mandelson was cleared as US ambassador after security vetting was overruled. The Government says Starmer was unaware until this week.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has openly suggested reducing welfare spending to increase defence funding, sparking Cabinet dissent. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of blocking defence increases over gender parity concerns.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed US ambassador despite failing security checks, with opposition leaders accusing him of misleading Parliament.
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Sir Olly Robbins, a top Foreign Office official, is stepping down due to shortcomings in the vetting process for Peter Mandelson, losing confidence from the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary.
Foreign Office permanent under-secretary Sir Olly Robbins is leaving his role after Prime Minister Keir Starmer lost confidence in him over the Peter Mandelson security clearance controversy.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins following issues with the vetting process for Lord Peter Mandelson, sources confirm.
Boxer David Haye allegedly made controversial remarks on I'm A Celebrity: All Stars because he couldn't use AI to vet his comments. Sources claim he relies on AI as a 'comfort blanket' to avoid offense.
Exclusive source denies rumours that Rihanna set up Summer House star Ciara Miller with actor Michael B. Jordan, who is focused on film editing.
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President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran about a potential 'nuclear holocaust' while announcing a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, claiming credit for brokering the agreement.
BBC Question Time descended into chaos as audience members heckled a Labour politician over whether Sir Keir Starmer should resign following the Lord Mandelson security clearance controversy.
Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax and his wife Cerina were found dead in their home in a murder-suicide, police confirm. The tragedy occurred amid a contentious divorce and a court order for Justin to vacate the property.
Luke Littler faced relentless booing from Dutch fans in Rotterdam, losing to Jonny Clayton in the Premier League final amid ongoing fallout from a spat with Gian van Veen.
President Donald Trump has announced details of an underground White House bunker featuring bomb shelters and a state-of-the-art hospital, despite a judge blocking above-ground ballroom construction.
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Original Baywatch star Erika Eleniak has been spotted on set of the Fox and Fremantle reboot, reprising her role as Shauni McLain in a guest appearance.
American low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines could liquidate as early as this week, with creditors exploring options amid soaring fuel prices triggered by the Iran war.
Jessie Ware turned heads in a daring sheer dress at her Superbloom album launch in London, joined by actor James Norton following their provocative BDSM-style music video for the single Ride.
Justin Fairfax, once a rising Democratic star in Virginia, died in a murder-suicide with his wife amid divorce proceedings, years after sexual assault allegations derailed his career.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will urge world leaders to act on reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of global oil flows, during a Paris meeting co-hosted with Emmanuel Macron.
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Sir Keir Starmer declares reopening the Strait of Hormuz a global responsibility as he co-hosts a Paris summit with Emmanuel Macron, addressing the US blockade of Iranian ports.
Senator Ted Cruz revealed he declined President Trump's offer to join the Supreme Court three times, preferring to stay in Congress to fight for conservative principles.
Deputy PM David Lammy insists the US-UK special relationship remains strong despite Donald Trump's insults aimed at pressuring Keir Starmer over the Iran conflict, highlighting deep military and economic ties.
A man was detained at Aetna's Connecticut headquarters after security found an AR-style pistol in his backpack. The incident occurs amid heightened safety concerns for healthcare executives.
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert criticises lawmakers' sexual misconduct while facing backlash over her own 2023 theater groping scandal, highlighting hypocrisy in political circles.
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A Venezuelan physician was detained at a Texas airport, preventing her from attending a long-awaited asylum interview with her husband in California, highlighting ongoing immigration enforcement.
A man charged in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay is negotiating a plea deal, which would mark the first admission in court related to the musician's death.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has demanded an urgent explanation from the Foreign Office after learning officials overruled security vetting to appoint Lord Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. The controversy centers on the bypassing of UK Security Vettin
Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has issued a public apology for 'harmful' social media posts from her teenage years, including an anti-gay slur and content praising Palestinian militants.
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