Former business secretary calls for probe into Andrew’s time as trade envoy
Documents appear to show the former prince sharing confidential reports from his role as the UK’s trade envoy with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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UK hits back at Russia's denial over Navalny's death
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Cooper 'angry' about Mandelson's US ambassador post
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Starmer facing calls for inquiry over Labour think tank’s investigation into journalists
Labour Together, which helped the prime minister’s election to become party leader, reportedly paid £36,000 for the probe
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Armed forces chief and German counterpart make ‘moral’ case for rearming
The warning comes after the close of the annual Munich Security Conference.
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No online platform gets ‘free pass’ when it comes to child safety, says Starmer
The Prime Minister was speaking as he set out plans to bolster the protection of young people online.
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Kristi Noem snaps back amid anger over her claim she’ll ensure the ‘right people’ elect the ‘right leaders’ in midterms
Homeland Security Secretary brushed off concerns about her assertion, claiming critics ‘manufactured outrage’
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Severe storm triggers tornado warnings across the South
The most intense storms were reported near Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Florence flats so ugly they’ve triggered a police investigation
Not far from the banks of the Arno River, an ultra-modern block of upmarket flats nicknamed the Black Cube casts a gloomy shadow over the butter and cream-coloured villas lining the embankment.
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Starmer facing calls for inquiry into Labour thinktank’s investigation of journalists
Cabinet Office minister commissioned report that made ‘baseless claims’ about reporters who were investigating Labour Together
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Starmer urged to investigate links between Government and ‘creepy spy scandal’
A think tank is said to have hired a PR firm to investigate reporters to identify their sources for stories about campaign funding breaches.
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Influencers apologise after ‘garish’ Midsomer Murders manor revamp
An influencer couple’s “garish” Chilterns manor renovation has prompted a row with their neighbours.
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Pub honoured during Covid blames Reeves tax raids for closure
An award-winning pub recognised for helping those forced to isolate during the coronavirus pandemic has blamed Rachel Reeves’s tax raid for its closure.
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A critical point for Ukraine – and for Europe
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With living conditions in war-afflicted Ukraine desperate, and diplomatic progress towards peace stalled, this week’s talks in Geneva will prove crucial
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Russian whistleblower’s sudden death in Surrey ‘needs reinvestigating’
Britain is facing calls to reopen the botched investigation into the death of a Russian businessman who died with similar symptoms to those of Alexei Navalny.
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning as snow and rain to hit UK
The Environment Agency urged the public to remain vigilant amid the ongoing flood risk
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‘Right about everything’: Liz Truss tweets photo of meeting with Trump
Unclear how encounter between Britain’s shortest-serving PM and US president was initiated and how long it lasted
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Scientist builds machine to disprove ‘Havana Syndrome’... and gives himself brain damage
A scientist in Norway gave himself brain damage after he tested a secret weapon on himself to disprove the existence of Havana Syndrome, it has emerged.
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EU chief hits back at ‘European-bashing’ after Rubio speech
Kaja Kallas rejected what she called ‘European-bashing’ a day after Marco Rubio said the US does not want ‘weak’ allies
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Keir Starmer has steadied himself, but his authority is still being questioned
"Still a shitshow", another texts simply, adding: "Terminal inability to make decisions". Sir Keir has been on something of a charm offensive, hosting Scottish and Welsh colleagues at Chequers in a bid to reknit frayed loyalties. "My God, he's actually got a sense of humour - why don't we ever see that side?" one backbencher remarked afterwards.
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Imam sexually abused girls then threatened them with ‘black magic’
An imam sexually abused young girls and then threatened them with black magic if they spoke out, a court heard.
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New yellow warning for ice issued by Met Office
A warning has been issued covering eastern Scotland and north-east England until 10am on Monday.
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More than 1,000 ICE agents leave Minnesota after controversial immigration crackdown
More than 1,000 ICE agents have left Minnesota after the Trump administration's controversial immigration enforcement operation that led to mass detentions, protests and the deaths of two US citizens. US homeland security secretary Tom Homan said on Sunday that an undefined "small" force will stay for a short period to protect remaining immigration agents and keep investigating fraud allegations. "We already removed well over 1,000 people and, as of Monday, Tuesday, we'll remove several hundred more," and "get back to the original footprint [numbers]," Mr Homan said.
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Trump claims ‘board of peace’ will give $5bn in aid to rebuild Gaza
Many Western countries, such as France and Norway, have said they will not join Trump’s initiative yet
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UK’s chief prosecutor warns royals like Andrew are not above the law
Stephen Parkinson said he has ‘total confidence’ that the police will be independent as officers examine claims Andrew shared confidential reports while acting as the UK’s trade envoy
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Starmer under fire over Labour group’s journalist smears
Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to sever all ties with an influential Labour group accused of a smear campaign against journalists.
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At least 12 Palestinians killed and several hurt in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Israel says strikes were in response to Hamas violations of ceasefire as Hamas calls attacks ‘massacre’ of displaced people
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Italy’s ‘love arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day
Italy’s famous “love arch” collapsed overnight on Valentine’s Day following days of bad weather across parts of the country.
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Pull out a knife and expect to be shot, police union chief warns
Anyone who pulls out a knife in public should expect to be shot by police, the leader of Scotland’s police union has warned.
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Nobu Ibiza Bay hotel review
HOTELS: This might just be the perfect stay if you want to combine a high-end stay with child-friendly facilities, says Leeanna Lock
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Police officer sacked for striking violent suspect as he resisted arrest
A police custody sergeant with an unblemished professional record was sacked after striking a violent suspect during a battle to restrain him on the ground.
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The end of the world order as we know it? What the Munich Security Conference means for the UK
The United States signalled at a major security conference in Munich over the weekend that it is ready to go it alone, without its European allies - unless they get serious about rearming. It all means so-called big power competition - potentially leading to larger-scale conflict - is back, and small and medium-sized countries like the UK and its European allies need each other more than ever. Friedrich Merz, the German leader, set the tone with his address on Friday, the first day of the event which stretched until Sunday morning.
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Russians load up on antidepressants after four years of war
Russians are taking antidepressants at unprecedented levels as they suffer Vladimir Putin’s dictatorship and almost four years of war with Ukraine.
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Starmer doubles down on closer links with EU as he says Britain is ‘turning its back’ on Brexit years
Prime minister comes out fighting after calls for him to resign over Mandelson scandal and says he will still be Labour leader at the time of the next election
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Scottish government launches campaign urging boys not to share sexist content
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney says ministers will do "everything we can" to eradicate violence against women and girls
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Labour calls on Reform’s Matt Goodwin to reject aides’ ‘racist content’
Members of Gorton byelection candidate’s team reported to have expressed support for far-right groups
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UK considers new Russia sanctions after Navalny frog toxin finding
Yvette Cooper says claim against Kremlin ‘deeply serious’ while Russia dismisses western ‘feeblemindedness’
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There’s no end in sight to Starmer’s struggles
Letters: Readers respond to an editorial and other articles on the fallout of the Peter Mandelson scandal
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Community energy’s success depends on more than money
Letter: Apart from infrastructure, the transition is powered by volunteers who need to be supported, says Dr Luke Gooding
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Netanyahu condemns 'extreme minority' as female IDF soldiers are rescued from riots in ultra-Orthodox Israeli city
Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned an "extreme minority" after two female IDF soldiers were rescued from riots in an ultra-Orthodox Israeli city. Video footage from Bnei Brak, just east of Tel Aviv, shows the two soldiers being hurried away by police as thousands of ultra-Orthodox men run after them.
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EU foreign policy chief criticises ‘fashionable euro-bashing’ by US
Kaja Kallas says other countries ‘look up to us’ and rejects idea Europe faces ‘civilisational erasure’
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Gaza hospital used for weapons, NGO admits
“Masked and armed men” stored weapons in a Gaza hospital, a medical charity has admitted after being banned from the Strip.
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EastEnders confirms Grant Mitchell return for two huge storylines
Ross Kemp is reprising his role as Grant Mitchell for two explosive storylines
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Super steaks from ‘designer bulls’ set for supermarket shelves
Cows with “designer genetics” have been bred in a world first that could result in better steaks and burgers on UK shelves.
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Offer to join Trump’s new era is met with growing sense of European steeliness
Talk of a stronger, independent Europe was the dominant mood in Munich amid bitter disagreement on Ukraine
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Truth is the most ‘dangerous weapon’ against Russia, UK says as it hits back at denial over Navalny’s death
Labour foreign secretary Yvette Cooper suggested Moscow could face new sanctions, while his widow has called for Vladimir Putin to be held accountable
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Jonathan Powell rejects overtures to replace McSweeney as Starmer’s chief of staff
Exclusive: Powell, who held post under Blair, is said to be considering leaving current role as national security adviser
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Ant McPartlin ‘devastated’ as beloved dog Hurley is put down
Ant and ex-wife Lisa Armstrong first brought chocolate labrador Hurley home in 2013
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Airstrikes in Gaza kill 11 people, locals say, as Israel claims Hamas violated ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 11 people in Gaza, local officials say, including in a blast at a tent encampment housing displaced families. The IDF said the action was in response to ceasefire violations by Hamas. A fragile ceasefire between Israel and the militant group has existed since October, but more than 570 Palestinians have been killed since then, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
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Welsh munitions factory seen as crucial to boosting UK stockpiles and aiding Ukraine is yet to open
Exclusive: Delay at Glascoed is latest setback for armed forces and for UK’s capacity to supply shells to Ukraine
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The 9 best winter boots for women to buy for life, vetted by pros who work outdoors
Expert picks for comfortable and durable shoes that have maintained the pep in their step – even in the biting cold
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Growing up in a cold and dark Ukraine under constant Russian attack: ‘My 4-year-old can tell the bombs apart’
SPECIAL DISPATCH: As world leaders wring their hands over Ukraine, Sam Kiley in Kyiv meets a leading politician whose daughter Sophia was born just before the invasion and – alongside her parents and sister – is battling to survive as Putin’s latest strategy targets power supplies
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Jess Phillips calls for Epstein files to be catalyst for long-term legislative change
Safeguarding minister says she wants to use momentum to invest in prevention and get more than quick-fix policies