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November 21, 2024
Heir to pie company fortune stabbed best friend to death on Christmas Eve
Dylan Thomas, 24, the grandson of pie company tycoon Sir Stanley Thomas, murdered William Bush, 23, on December 24, 2023
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November 21, 2024
Chemical compound found in U.S. drinking water that could harm millions
The new compound was found in drinking water treated with the disinfectant chloramine
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November 21, 2024
RFK Jr. once compared ‘bully’ Trump to Hitler and called him a ‘threat to democracy’
Trump nominee blames past criticisms on ‘mainstream media’
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November 21, 2024
Do Labour leaders always have a working-class enforcer?
John Prescott was Tony Blair’s loyal deputy and Keir Starmer has Angela Rayner. Sean O’Grady writes that having a chalk-and-cheese leadershi...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Reeves denies claims she is about to exempt over-80s from family farm tax
Speculation is mounting that Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are looking at ways of appeasing farmers over the so-called tractor tax extensio...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
First details and image released for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale
The finale will be the first time fans will have seen the characters since 2019
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November 21, 2024
Ethics panel hears Gaetz had second sexual encounter at party with girl, 17: report
The controversial former congressman has withdrawn from consideration as Attorney General amid mounting pressure
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November 21, 2024
Miami-bound flight hit with severe turbulence: ‘Lucky to be alive’
The plane was forced to divert to Copenhagen, despite only being 20 minutes from Canada
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November 21, 2024
Former PM backs calls for end of life care commission in assisted dying debate
A new poll has revealed overwhelming support for for a commission into end of life care before MPs make a final decision on whether to allow...
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November 21, 2024
Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress after failed attorney general bid?
If former Florida representative returns to Congress, that could mean release of House ethics inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations
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November 21, 2024
Police close investigation into social media post by journalist Allison Pearson
Allison Pearson was probed by Essex Police for year-old social media post
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November 21, 2024
Texas mom ‘left toddler home alone’ in feces to travel 400 miles and meet Hinge date
The 16-month-old infant was found partially dressed with ‘feces on their skin’
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November 21, 2024
Prue Leith censored on TV for profane description of King Charles’ tea preference
‘The Great British Bake Off’ star joined Kelly Ripa and Mark Conseulos to host a cooking segment on their ABC morning talk show
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November 21, 2024
Musk and Ramaswamy want to force federal workers back to the office. But can they?
More than half of federal workers work in-person full time
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November 21, 2024
What happens in a CIA job interview? It’s not what you expect
A former CIA analyst has lifted the lid on what goes on during the intelligence agency’s job interviews — including the bizarre first questi...
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November 21, 2024
Gaetz’s wife posts tribute as he withdraws from AG consideration: ‘End of an era’
The embattled former Congressman has withdrawn his bid to serve as the next attorney general after widespread backlash
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November 21, 2024
Gavin and Stacey, ice and a swift pint: Why John Prescott made headlines so often
Punching a protester wasn’t the only thing the former deputy prime minister was known for
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November 21, 2024
Who is Jussie Smollett and what did he do?
Empire actor Smollett said he was walking home when two men started hurling racist and homophobic abuses at him in 2019
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November 21, 2024
Murder of 17-year-old girl solved more than 45 years later
The girl’s murderer sat through a polygraph test after her death and passed
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November 21, 2024
King shares traditional greetings with Maori attendee at charity launch
Mere Takoko, the co-founder of Pacific Whale Fund, said it was ‘vitally important’ for both British and Maori peoples to maintain a friendsh...
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November 21, 2024
Matt Hancock branded ‘liar’ after revealing England was hours from running out of PPE
Matt Hancock told the Covid-19 inquiry there were only hours to go at one point, until gowns ran out
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November 21, 2024
Marjorie Taylor Greene to work with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy on House DOGE panel
The far-right firebrand will chair a House subcommittee to recommend mass firings and government cuts
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November 21, 2024
Trump cabinet latest updates: Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general nomination
Former Florida congressman withdrew from consideration as more details of ethics investigation leaked
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November 21, 2024
Matt Gaetz drops out of contention for attorney general after fierce backlash
Former congressman and Maga loyalist said investigation into allegation he had sex with minor was a ‘distraction’
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November 21, 2024
Passengers duct-tape man who allegedly tried to open door mid-flight
The man’s hands and feet were bound, and three passengers held him down for the last 30 minutes of the flight
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November 21, 2024
British backpacker dies in Laos after ‘drinking methanol served as free shots’
Simone White one of five people killed following poisoning incident in backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng
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November 21, 2024
Baby girl killed by pet dog in attack lasting less than a second, inquest hears
The attack from the family’s Belgian Malinois dog ‘transpired within a second or less,’ Coventry Coroner’s Court heard
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November 21, 2024
Yellowstone star admits ‘we lost our quarterback’ after Kevin Costner exit
Ian Bohen, who plays rancher Ryan in the hit Western show, opened up about Costner’s departure
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November 21, 2024
Jussie Smollett’s hate crime hoax conviction overturned in shock ruling
The actor claimed two men assaulted him, spouted racial and homophobic slurs, and tossed a noose around his neck in downtown Chicago while h...
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November 21, 2024
Watch: Injured man clings to cliff above San Francisco beach forcing dramatic rescue
A man was rescued after being discovered clinging to a cliff and screaming for help at a San Francisco beach. Authorities have reported the...
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November 21, 2024
Jack Straw: Prescott had a wariness towards people like Blair and me
From fun nights on a ‘ship of shame’ on the Thames, to the acts of kindness and loyalty behind the scenes, John Prescott’s former cabinet c...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Sadiq Khan invites Donald Trump to celebrate Pride in London
The London mayor had a long-running row with Donald Trump during his first term in the White House
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November 21, 2024
Britain’s debt nightmare: why more tax rises could be on the way
Borrowing in October hit £17.4bn, close to record levels. James Moore asks how long it will be before Rachel Reeves is forced to impose more...
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November 21, 2024
Ex-lawmaker makes bizarre comparison between RFK Jr and Jeffrey Dahmer
Denver Riggleman joined the mounting criticism of some of the president-elect’s cabinet picks
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November 21, 2024
Who is Matt Gaetz’s ‘wifey’ Ginger, standing by her husband amid sexual allegations?
Gaetz’s 30-year-old wife Ginger describes herself as his ‘wifey’ in her Instagram profile bio. Rhian Lubin reports
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Trump to sign executive actions on immigration on day one: ‘Like nothing in history’
The incoming administration is planning several immediate orders to kick off his anti-immigration agenda
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November 21, 2024
Hopes of trillion dollar climate fund dim at Cop29
Campaigners fear the Baku summit may fail to establish a trillion dollar goal calling finance talk a ‘credibility test’ for UN talks
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November 21, 2024
Piers Morgan mocks Ellen DeGeneres over move to England after Trump win
Former TV host and her wife have reportedly put their Montecito estate on the market and moved to rural England
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November 21, 2024
Frozen in time discovery finally shows what sabre-toothed cats looked like
Russia’s permafrost is melting and revealing animal remains and other ancient traces
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November 21, 2024
Poll show Harris is still a favorite to run in 2028 primaries
Other Democrats like Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro and Gretchen Whitmer have been named as potential candidates
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November 21, 2024
From Poland’s ‘iron dome’ to troops: How Europe is preparing for World War III
As Britain announces a review on defence spending, much of Europe is busy preparing for an act of war that would demand a Nato response. Her...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Human skull found on LA beach raises questions about missing Air Force vet
Michael David Vanzandt, a 44-year-old father-of-three and two-tour war veteran, was last seen on March 5 2016 in Hermosa Beach
The Independent
November 21, 2024
British backpackers in hospital and four others dead after Laos methanol poisoning
Simone White and Bethany Clarke have both been named as it emerged that four people have died following an incident in the backpacking hotsp...
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November 21, 2024
Why has the ICC issued a warrant for Netanyahu? Will he be arrested?
The Israeli prime minister has condemned the issuing of the warrant – calling it ‘absurd’
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Rescuing treasure from trash: Sanitation workers help find missing diamond
The owner of the diamond was ‘hoping for a miracle (and a way to open the Big Belly),’ officials said
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November 21, 2024
Daniel Khalife jury retires in case of prison escapee accused of spying for Iran
Daniel Khalife’s barrister called the plot more ‘Scooby-Doo than 007’
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November 21, 2024
The importance of education in tackling domestic abuse
Schools need to educate young people about consent and respect in order to address the root causes of domestic abuse, according to ambassado...
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November 21, 2024
Elon Musk’s father claims UK has ‘gone back 400 years to Tudor times’
Elon Musk’s father has accused England of “going back 400 years to the Tudor times” as he called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign. Errol Musk...
The Independent
November 21, 2024
Morning Joe hosts reveal main ‘takeaway’ from controversial Trump meeting
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski have been facing backlash for visiting Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The Independent
November 21, 2024