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The Evening Standard - National (A minute ago)

A digital forensics analyst gave the assessment on the fourth day of the trial of Stephen McCullagh for murdering Natalie McNally.

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A report by Forestry Commission found no signs of serious disease in the oak

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The grocery giant said most of the cuts would impact its technology and data division.

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Buses, taxis and cyclists will be banned from Oxford Street from summer 2026

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France24 - Europe (29 minutes ago)

Borge Brende, the president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, which organises the annual Davos summit, announced his resignation on Thursday, weeks after the forum launched an independent investigation into his links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 

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Politico - Europe (31 minutes ago)

MPs hit out as Robinson is hosted by State Department aide Joe Rittenhouse.

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The Evening Standard - National (31 minutes ago)

Why are former students facing such exorbitant debts and is change on the horizon?

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The Evening Standard - National (31 minutes ago)

The grocery giant said most of the cuts would impact its technology and data division.

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The Evening Standard - National (31 minutes ago)

But concerns have been raised about the lengthy wait for a similar Bill on the Isle of Man to be granted royal assent by Whitehall.

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The Evening Standard - National (31 minutes ago)

Durham Constabulary said a prisoner, understood to be Huntley, was assaulted on Thursday morning at HMP Frankland.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (58 minutes ago)

A female passenger punched the inspector on a long-distance (ICE) train to Berlin during a ticket check. Meanwhile, renovating the federal president's official residence would cost an estimated €600 million. Follow DW.

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Euronews - Europe (58 minutes ago)

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Euronews - Europe (58 minutes ago)

The Paris public prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into whether the banned far-left movement La Jeune Garde has been reformed. The case reignited a debate in France: how effective are "dissolutions” at dismantling extremist networks?

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Euronews - Europe (58 minutes ago)

The WEF opened an internal investigation after the US released new Epstein documents, complicating the succession race at the prestigious economic organization.

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Euronews - Europe (58 minutes ago)

While the German chancellor is visiting China in a major test of whether he can establish a relationship with President Xi and promote trade with Beijing in favour of the German economy, Euronews asked a China expert and Merz adviser for their top tips.

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France24 - Europe (58 minutes ago)

Iceland will in the coming months hold a referendum on ​joining ‌the European ⁠Union, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told a ‌press conference in Poland. Iceland in 2013 abandoned EU membership talks ​after four years of negotiations, ​but a rise ​in the cost of living and ​the ongoing war in Ukraine in recent years rekindled...

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Politico - Europe (An hour ago)

Hungary and Slovakia are pushing for a fact-finding mission to determine whether the Druzhba pipeline can be repaired, correspondence shows.

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Politico - Europe (An hour ago)

Reliance on U.S. technology presents a "geopolitical risk," says Starling exec and government's artificial intelligence liaison for the City.

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Politico - Europe (An hour ago)

The center-left prime minister has experienced a surge of support after she rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump's bid to seize Greenland.

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Politico - Europe (An hour ago)

The facility is a petrochemical powerhouse and a key NATO logistics hub, including for the flow of U.S. military gear into Europe.

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

But concerns have been raised about the lengthy wait for a similar Bill on the Isle of Man to be granted royal assent by Whitehall.

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

Andrew is accused of sharing sensitive information with the paedophile financier during his time in the role.

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

The number of work related visas issued dropped by between 30% and 50%, while illegal immigration rose by 7%

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

Durham Constabulary said a prisoner, understood to be Huntley, was assaulted on Thursday morning at HMP Frankland.

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

His supporters won 14 of the 24 seats on the central executive committee, double the seven seats won by Zarah Sultana's backers.

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

Huntley, 52, was left lying in a pool of blood on a wing at HMP Frankland, County Durham

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (An hour ago)

After an emergency meeting, the fate of the film festival head Tricia Tuttle remains uncertain. A Palestinian award-winner's accusation that Germany supports genocide had sparked political backlash.

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Politico - Europe (2 hours ago)

Spain's prime minister denies that he has a terminal illness after the rumors infiltrated Madrid's parliament.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

The skyscraper will be the final stage of redevelopment after the original site was destroyed by 9/11 attacks

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

An initial suspect remains in custody following the incident at Manchester Central Mosque on Tuesday evening.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

Relatives discovered the handprints during a final visit to the tower in July 2025

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

The 14-year-old took her own life after experiencing depression having viewed harmful online content.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

Tickets to see the tapestry at London's British Museum will first be available for entry on dates between September and December.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

Lisa Nandy said she was "deeply concerned” by the incident.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

Lord Forsyth of Drumlean was wrongly said in some media reports to have passed information to the police ahead of Lord Peter Mandelson's arrest.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (2 hours ago)

BBC and Financial Times among those calling for frameworks to help publishers gain control over their content being 'scraped and copied'A coalition of UK media companies including the Guardian has urged industry peers to back global frameworks ensuring AI firms pay for the journalism they use.The news providers are calling on leaders across...

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Politico - Europe (2 hours ago)

In a wide-ranging interview, the European Parliament president backs "change” in Iran as Trump threatens war, but she doesn't want U.S. "interference” in EU politics.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

London is currently experiencing 'very high' levels of tree pollen, while levels are 'high' in areas including Birmingham and Manchester

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

A planetary parade is when several planets are visible at night at the same time

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

Here's a look back over the couples' relationship history:

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

An initial suspect remains in custody following the incident at Manchester Central Mosque on Tuesday evening.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

Labour has pledged to no longer be using asylum hotels by the end of this Parliament – which would be 2029, if not earlier.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

Avoid getting turned away from your holiday by making sure your passport is up to scratch

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

Anyone who recognises a male captured on CCTV images is urged to contact British Transport Police

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (2 hours ago)

Home Office figures also show a rise in asylum refusal rates, as government claims tightening of rules is workingUK politics live – latest updatesThe number of asylum seekers being housed temporarily in hotels has fallen to the lowest level for 18 months, Home Office figures show.The statistics, released on Thursday, also show a drop in asylum...

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The Financial Times - National (2 hours ago)

David Kogan warns 'clock is ticking' for divisions to agree how money should be redistributed from top level of the game

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Euronews - Europe (2 hours ago)

Germany is expanding its IRIS-T air defence system. Could the new SLM/X variant be Europe's answer to the US Patriot system?

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Euronews - Europe (2 hours ago)

Trump has pushed to halt Iran's enrichment of uranium entirely, as well as address Tehran's ballistic missile programme and its support of militant groups in the region. Iran has maintained that the talks must remain focused only on nuclear issues.

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Politico - Europe (3 hours ago)

Trade Minister Chris Bryant confirmed the U.K. government's position while being grilled by MPs.

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

Energy UK said around two million households are in debt to their supplier, and nearly three-fifths of them are not on repayment plans.

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

There were over 480,000 incidents of illegal rubbish dumping in capital in 2024/2025 - the equivalent to 1,318 cases a day

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

Hendon MP David Pinto-Duschinsky criticised former TV presenter Ms McVey over her bill for mandatory labelling of halal and kosher meat

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

PC Stanley Kennett ran a coffee company while suspended on full pay

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Amman on Thursday

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France24 - Europe (3 hours ago)

Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on a rare visit to Ukraine on Wednesday (February 25) urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to release two Ghanaian prisoners of war captured fighting for Russia.

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

Labour has pledged to no longer be using asylum hotels by the end of this Parliament – which would be 2029, if not earlier.

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Amman on Thursday.

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

Lord Forsyth of Drumlean was wrongly said in some media reports to have passed information to the police ahead of Lord Mandelson's arrest.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (3 hours ago)

A Home Office minister, Mike Tapp, has rejected claims that the government failed to adequately communicate new border rules that could see British dual nationals barred from boarding flights to the UK. The former Conservative cabinet minister David Davis said three of his constituents only became aware of the changes through reporting by the...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (3 hours ago)

Scottish Labour leader hopes distancing himself from PM will shift focus to SNP's record, but voters remain unconvincedUK politics live – latest updates"People look at Holyrood and think: 'Lets give them all a bloody nose',” says Alex, a betting shop manager. Speaking in a focus group of people who voted Labour at the 2024 general election,...

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The Financial Times - National (3 hours ago)

Fresh revelations can initially seem bigger than past indiscretions, from Partygate to MPs' expenses

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The Financial Times - National (3 hours ago)

Grants drop by fifth after the introduction of tougher immigration rules but asylum numbers are little changed

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (3 hours ago)

A French magistrate recently went public about how US envoys had tried to interfere in French national politics. Experts say it is clear that France is a target of disinformation strategies.

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The Evening Standard - National (4 hours ago)

Labour won Gorton and Denton in 2024 with more than half the vote but polling suggests a three-way fight with Reform UK and the Greens.

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The Evening Standard - National (4 hours ago)

Harry and Meghan chatted with a distribution leader at a field kitchen, where hot meals are produced to feed a million Palestinians.

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The Evening Standard - National (4 hours ago)

Lord Forsyth of Drumlean was wrongly said in some media reports to have passed information to the police ahead of Lord Mandelson's arrest.

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The Evening Standard - National (4 hours ago)

Euston will close for six days from Good Friday while Charing Cross will be shut for 22 days from the end of July

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The Evening Standard - National (4 hours ago)

Family of Nobel prize-winning physicist say 'any insinuation of inappropriate conduct is far-fetched'

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The Evening Standard - National (4 hours ago)

The condition of the injured victims remains unknown

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Euronews - Europe (4 hours ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his first official visit to China with a tour of Beijing's Forbidden City, as Berlin pushes for a more balanced trade relationship amid growing economic tensions.

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Euronews - Europe (4 hours ago)

Jordan welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan, on Wednesday as they met patients evacuated from Gaza during a humanitarian visit focused on health and recovery.

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Euronews - Europe (4 hours ago)

Brazil's Minas Gerais reels after torrential rains cause deadly floods and landslides, killing at least 46, displacing thousands and destroying businesses.

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Euronews - Europe (4 hours ago)

An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.

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The Evening Standard - National (4 hours ago)

Lord Forsyth of Drumlean was wrongly said in some media reports to have passed information to the police ahead of Lord Mandelson's arrest.

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Politico - Europe (5 hours ago)

As the spring statement approaches and another senior figure departs the No 11 Treasury machine, can the chancellor find more money to appease the public and her party? Sam and Anne pore over the policy areas pushing for further cash - especially student loans and defence - despite Rachel Reeves insisting this isn’t a moment […]

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The Evening Standard - National (5 hours ago)

Former detective constable Sean Brierley went to Gravity Well Taproom in Leyton, where he ordered three glasses of white wine over two hours

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The Evening Standard - National (5 hours ago)

Harry and Meghan chatted with a distribution leader at a field kitchen, where hot meals are produced to feed a million Palestinians.

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The Evening Standard - National (5 hours ago)

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer told the Commons on Wednesday the deal had been 'paused', though Government officials later said he misspoke.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (5 hours ago)

Move comes after 35% of sector workers surveyed described their mental health as 'poor' or 'very poor'The Film and TV Charity has unveiled a landmark set of principles for safeguarding mental health in what's been called a "watershed moment” for the UK creative sector's duty of care to its production community.The principles are the result of a...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (5 hours ago)

MPs raise cases of honeymooners and other Britons caught out by new passport requirements as minister rejects calls for grace period• Dual nationals: have you been prevented from travelling to the UK?The Home Office has dismissed as "absurd” claims that it failed to properly communicate new border rules that left some British dual nationals at...

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The Financial Times - National (5 hours ago)

British aerospace company will return between £7bn and £9bn to investors over next three years amid soaring demand

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Politico - Europe (5 hours ago)

Putsch leader Antonio Tejero dies hours after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declassifies files detailing the 1981 seizure of parliament in Madrid.

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Politico - Europe (5 hours ago)

As the administration mulls military action in Iran, officials argue it'd be best ifIsrael makes the first move.

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The Evening Standard - National (5 hours ago)

Here are the latest disruptions across London's travel network for commuters

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

A lorry was filmed illegally dumping piles of household waste, glass, wood and rubble on Stephenson Street in Ealing

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

Here are the latest disruptions across London's travel network for commuters

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

The former Labour leader's group secured 14 seats on the 24-strong central executive committee

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

The Greens are the bookies' favourite, Labour is confident, but never underestimate Reform

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

Labour won Gorton and Denton in 2024 with more than half the vote but polling suggests a three-way fight with Reform UK and the Greens.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (6 hours ago)

Two Thatcher-years episodes of Peter Flannery's award-winning TV series to be adapted for Newcastle stageIt is regarded as one of the greatest British television series ever made, exploring the decline of the Labour party, sleaze, social decay, dodgy developers, injustice and how idealism can so easily turn to disillusionment and cynicism.Our...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (6 hours ago)

Voters head to the polls in south-east Manchester in one of the most unpredictable byelections in recent yearsAnalysis: What a win would mean for Reform, Greens and LabourThe polls have opened in the three-way battle for Gorton and Denton in south-east Manchester in one of the most unpredictable byelections in years.The Green party leader Zack...

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 hours ago)

The Minister of State for Culture intends to replace festival head Tricia Tuttle, according to reports by "Bild." A Palestinian award-winner's accusation that Germany supports genocide had sparked political backlash.

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

Cuba says the group came from the US dressed in camouflage and armed with assault rifles, handguns, homemade explosives, ballistic vests and telescopic sights

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Euronews - Europe (6 hours ago)

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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France24 - Europe (6 hours ago)

Russia handed over the remains of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv, a Moscow official said Thursday, with Ukraine returning the bodies of 35 Russians in exchange. The exchange, one of many since Russia's full-scale invasion, came as the US and Ukraine were set to open a new round of talks in Geneva aimed at ending the war. Follow our liveblog for...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (7 hours ago)

A new mini power station and lithium extraction facility near Redruth are set to bolster green energy and create jobsJust outside the perimeter fence stand the hulking remains of grand stone engine houses, a testament to Cornwall's proud tin and copper mining history.But inside is a shiny new mini power station and lithium extraction plant that is...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (7 hours ago)

Polls put seat in three-way dead heat with Labour facing threats from Reform and Green party in once safe seatThe Gorton and Denton byelection is the biggest electoral test yet for Keir Starmer before what are expected to be disastrous results for Labour in the May local elections. Polls put the race in a three-way dead heat, making it nearly...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (7 hours ago)

Lib Dem leader says crisis at William Blake House is 'one of my worst nightmares' after Guardian revealed inquiry into financesEd Davey has accused a trustee of a learning disability care home of embezzlement and called for watchdogs to take over the charity to resolve a crisis he described as "one my worst nightmares”.The Liberal Democrat...

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The Financial Times - National (7 hours ago)

Established contractors have struggled to innovate and expand quickly to meet demand since Ukraine war

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The Financial Times - National (7 hours ago)

Firms will refocus on employees' skills this year to set them apart from rivals in AI era

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The Financial Times - National (7 hours ago)

Forces in England and Wales are dealing with changes in the way they work

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The Financial Times - National (7 hours ago)

Try questions from the test used by more than 50 UK higher education institutions

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The Financial Times - National (7 hours ago)

A settlement opportunity was announced in the last Budget

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The Financial Times - National (7 hours ago)

Big banks forecast £247bn of gilt issuance in coming fiscal year amid chancellor's drive to rein in borrowing

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The Financial Times - National (7 hours ago)

Buyers and sellers are already pricing homes under new thresholds

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The Financial Times - National (7 hours ago)

Read the February forecast from the FT's Monetary Policy Radar team

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The Financial Times - National (7 hours ago)

Government seeking to push through court reforms in attempt to tackle rising backlog of criminal cases

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The Financial Times - National (7 hours ago)

Tight by-election result expected in former Labour stronghold of Gorton and Denton

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The Financial Times - National (7 hours ago)

GEL among British groups racing to realise projects as west looks to secure local supplies of critical minerals

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (7 hours ago)

Viktor Orban has escalated a dispute with Ukraine, accusing it of planning to disrupt his country's energy system. But the EU says neither Hungary nor Slovakia is at risk of oil shortages.

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The Evening Standard - National (7 hours ago)

Liberal Democrat leader ramps up his party's campaign as it seeks to gain control of its fourth London council

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (8 hours ago)

As British MPs vote to release the documents relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, Helen Pidd speaks to Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, about the former prince's antics in the role and whether this scandal will be the monarchy's lastThis week British MPs backed a call to...

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Euronews - Europe (8 hours ago)

Kim Jong-un said North Korea could "get along well" with the United States if Washington acknowledges its nuclear status, but dashed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with Seoul.

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Politico - Europe (8 hours ago)

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Politico - Europe (8 hours ago)

A hotter Atlantic ocean contributed to unusually powerful downpours, scientists said.

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Politico - Europe (8 hours ago)

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Despite being stripped of his royal titles, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could still technically become the king: he's eighth in line to the throne. While there's a growing push within the UK parliament to remove him from the line of succession — a move which Australia and New Zealand are supporting — actually doing so is far more complicated...

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Politico - Europe (9 hours ago)

As the March 5 trilogue on the Common Market Organisation approaches, the question of food denominations returns, even though the existing framework has been validated.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Lindsay Hoyle has said he told the Metropolitan police that Peter Mandelson was planning to leave the country. He said he acted in 'good faith' after receiving the information and it was 'his duty and responsibility'. Mandelson, who has denied attempting to flee the country, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in a public office,...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

UK Climate Change Committee voices concern over Scotland's progress on decarbonising buildings and reliance on unproved technologies Scotland has finally produced realistic short-term plans on cutting its climate emissions, but there is "real concern” about the credibility of its overall strategy, the UK's climate policy watchdog has found.Nigel...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Thousands more people across Devon and Cornwall could join case against water firm A group legal claim against South West Water alleging sewage pollution into coastal waters is harming businesses and individuals has been expanded across Devon and Cornwall.Thousands more individuals could now join the first environmental community group legal...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Fines for illegal dumping decreased over past year with only 0.2% of incidents resulting in court actionFly-tipping incidents across England have reached the highest level since current records began, with most offences continuing to involve household waste.In 2024-25, 1.26m fly-tipping incidents were recorded by local authorities, an increase of...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Bank reports better-than-expected annual results and CEO signals overhaul of lender is almost overBankers at HSBC are to share a bonus pot worth $3.9bn (£2.9bn), the highest in more than a decade, after Europe's largest lender reported better-than-expected annual results.The bonus pool for staff is 10% higher than a year earlier and the bank said...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Drinks maker reduces sales and profit forecast for second time in four months amid weak demand in US and China Diageo has slashed its dividend and cut its annual sales and profit forecast for the second time in four months, as the maker of Guinness warned of capacity constraints affecting drinkers of "the black stuff” in London pubs.The world's...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Retailer said 'fundamental shift in economic conditions' made it hard for financial partner Aberdeen to raise fundsThe John Lewis Partnership is pulling out of a £500m deal to build almost 1,000 residential rental homes for rent in Bromley, Reading and West Ealing amid a "cautious property market”.The retailer, which owns Waitrose supermarkets...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Molson Coors says site, as well as national call centre in Wales, 'no longer financially sustainable'The Cornish brewery that makes Doom Bar ale is to be closed by its US owner, throwing the popular beer brand's future into doubt and putting about 200 jobs at risk.The drinks company Molson Coors said it plans to shut Sharp's Brewery in Rock, along...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Damning inquiry into services in England reveals falsification of medical records after 'negligent' careWhat is the national maternity and neonatal investigation and why was it launched?Cruel comments, racism and cover-ups: key findings from England's maternity care reportHospitals that cause harm and injury to women and babies during childbirth...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Donald Trump made history again on Tuesday evening, delivering the longest State of the Union address on record. But while the president declared the 'golden age of America', many Democrats boycotted the event, telling the country Republicans are 'making your life harder'.The Guardian's Jenna Amatulli talks to Rolling Stone's Nikki McCann Ramírez...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

As MPs vote to release the documents relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, Helen Pidd speaks to Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, about the former prince's antics in the role and whether this scandal will be the monarchy's lastThis week MPs backed a call to release documents on...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Former Labour MP's lawyers Mishcon de Reya issued short statement on his behalf that ended up saying an awful lotIt didn't take long for Peter Mandelson to go public. Only a few hours after he was pictured on Tuesday returning home after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, he hit back. His lawyers issued a short statement that...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Ex-US ambassador's media strategy looks set to be 'attack as best form of defence', PR consultants suggestFor those seeking to understand Peter Mandelson's media strategy as he navigates the greatest crisis of a crisis-strewn life, the latest instalment of the Jeffrey Epstein files may offer a steer."You and your lawyers must start setting down the...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

From racism to staff shortages, the interim report found a host of deep-rooted issues affecting women and babiesNHS maternity units often cover up harmful errors in childbirth, report findsCruel comments, racism and cover-ups: key findings from England's maternity care reportOn Thursday, a damning interim report published after a national...

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Government looking at options such as increasing loan repayment thresholds amid growing pressureMinisters are examining ways to ease the burden of student loans after weeks of pressure over a policy pulling more people into repayments, the Guardian understands.The Treasury and the Department for Education are reviewing different options to offer...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereThe Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published figures showing that local authorities in England dealt with 1.26m flytipping incidents in 2024/25 – 9% increase on the previous year.And there was an 11% increase in incidents involving a "tipper lorry load” amount...

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After months of rows between factions with 'fundamentally differing visions', results of leadership election are at handAn increasingly bloody battle for the soul of the leftwing Your Party set up by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana will come to a conclusion on Thursday, when the results of its leadership election will be announced.After almost...

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Sharon Graham tells chancellor she should 'back British industry' by increasing military spendingThe head of Britain's largest trade union has demanded that Rachel Reeves be sacked as chancellor if the Treasury continues to hold up a multibillion-pound defence investment plan.Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, said tens of thousands of...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Exclusive: Police meet Lindsay Hoyle to explain error after Hoyle shared tip that Mandelson planned to flee UKThe Metropolitan police has apologised to the Commons speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, for accidentally revealing he was the source of a tipoff that Peter Mandelson supposedly planned to flee the UK, prompting officers to arrest the former...

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Shabana Mahmood given green light to take case to court of appeal with ban to remain in place pending outcomeThe home secretary has been granted permission to challenge the high court's ruling that the decision to ban Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws was unlawful.An order issued by the high court on Wednesday said Shabana Mahmood could...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

French utility to acquire owner of electricity cables and power lines across London, south-east and east of EnglandA French utility has agreed to buy the owner of the electricity cables and power lines across London, the south-east and the east of England in a deal worth £10.5bn.Paris-headquartered Engie said on Wednesday that it had struck a deal...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Housing secretary says bill will give spending authority needed to build and maintain 'dignified memorial'A permanent memorial to the 72 people who died in the Grenfell Tower fire will be funded by new government legislation, the housing secretary has announced.Steve Reed said the bill would provide the spending authority needed to support the...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Agitator whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon was hosted by senior adviser at US state departmentThe far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been hosted by the Trump administration for a meeting at the state department in Washington.Robinson, 43, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was hosted by Joe Rittenhouse, a senior adviser at the...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Independent commissioner's report finds websites can act as 'accelerators' of exploitation for sex workers using themThe anti-slavery watchdog has called for a complete overhaul of websites advertising sexual services after an investigation revealed they can act as "accelerators” of exploitation for sex workers using them.While working online can...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Updated guidance from Crown Prosecution Service covers forms of spiritual and immigration abuse for first timeThe Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has published new guidance for its lawyers to help tackle "honour”-based abuse, with spiritual and immigration abuse included for the first time.The guidance was updated to reflect growing concerns...

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The Financial Times - National (9 hours ago)

Sites from Paddington to Canary Wharf under consideration amid dearth of top-quality office space in UK capital

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German chancellor enters debate over funding conventional weapons made by Rheinmetall vs defence start-ups

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Changes are in stark contrast with rearmament push by European allies in face of growing geopolitical tensions

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Ministers also planning to link patient data to benefit claims and employment statistics

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The Financial Times - National (9 hours ago)

Typical households will pay £1,641 per year, down from £1,758 after energy-efficiency scheme scrapped

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Breakthrough in Gorton and Denton would show Zack Polanski's insurgent party is not a wasted vote in some cases

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The Financial Times - National (9 hours ago)

Deal to collaborate on atomic energy, AI and quantum computing was paused as part of wider trade wrangling

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Comments by Thomas Woldbye come as Britain's hub airport awaits crucial ruling by regulator

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The Financial Times - National (9 hours ago)

The decisions of the US central bank can have a mixed impact on the domestic UK economy

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New Dublin strategy against backdrop of heightened Russia concerns could involve request for UK and French naval assistance

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UK fintech that is still awaiting key lending approvals chosen by regulator to test cryptocurrency

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PM pressed by Kemi Badenoch to cut interest rates charged to graduates but some Labour MPs want alternative plan

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Activist has privately assured government that it is not pushing for a spin-off of exchange

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Comments by Peter Kyle come on Brussels trip aimed at securing British access to 'Made in Europe' scheme

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Government's crypto Isa move 'at risk of being a damp squib'

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Lindsay Hoyle passed on information that former minister could be a flight risk

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The Financial Times - National (9 hours ago)

Trump administration is cultivating links with conservative groups across Europe

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