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Met police launch criminal investigation into Mandelson over Epstein files
He’s accused of leaking market sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein while he was Business Secretary in 2009 – now Peter Mandelson faces a police investigation on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Epstein survivor speaks out after latest files released
We spoke to Jena Lisa Jones, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse. She was just 14-years-old when Epstein assaulted her during a massage at his house in Palm Beach.
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US shoots down Iranian drone ‘aggressively’ approaching aircraft carrier
US Central Command says an American fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone which was “aggressively” approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln – which has been deployed to the Arabian Sea.
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Scottish Labour vows to ban transgender women from female prisons in Scotland
The Scottish government has been in court defending its policy of placing some transgender prisoners in female jails.
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Russia attacks Ukraine with ‘record number of missiles’ says Zelenskyy
A teenage boy and girl have been killed in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia. Officials said many others were injured, including three children.
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How UK government has just made student loans more expensive
Pressure is mounting on the Government over the affordability of student loans, after a decision by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze the earnings threshold where graduates begin repayments.
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Chancellor needs to ‘urgently reverse’ freeze on loans threshold says students union
We spoke to the president of the National Union of Students Amira Campbell.
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‘Many red flags’ missed before boy’s school murder say family
The family of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose – who was stabbed to death by another pupil at his school in Sheffield – has said his murder was “senseless and avoidable”.
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Sannia’s Shop: surviving the ‘ceasefire’ in Lebanon | Documentary
In the past few days, Israel has bombed two villages in southern Lebanon, saying it warned residents to leave before carrying out strikes on Hezbollah targets.
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Musk creates super company as Space X and xAI combine
Elon Musk has created the world’s most valuable private company – by merging his SpaceX with the artificial intelligence firm – xAI – which he also controls.
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What Musk’s $1.25 trillion SpaceX xAI merger is REALLY about – explained
Elon Musk has stunned the tech and finance worlds by merging SpaceX with his AI company xAI, creating the most valuable private firm in history. The deal folds rockets, satellites, AI models, robotics, and even X, the social platform formally known as Twitter, into one sprawling empire ahead of a blockbuster IPO.
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Russia resumes strikes on Ukraine hours after Trump praises ceasefire
Russia sent more than 70 missiles and 450 drones into Ukrainian territory, leaving thousands of families without power and heat, Kyiv says.
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Epstein files: what they mean for Andrew and the Royal family
If you thought the Epstein Files would damage Donald Trump it is here in Britain where they have caused the most devastation.
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John Bishop: comedian’s tale of divorce and standup hits Hollywood
When Hollywood A-lister Bradley Cooper wants to make a film based on your life, it’s no joke.
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Shocking footage reveals illegal hound hunts in rural England
It’s more than 20 years since hunting with hounds was banned in England.
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Doctors in England vote for six more months of strike action
Resident doctors in England have voted to continue industrial action for another six months, in their dispute over pay and jobs.
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Suffolk strangler: serial killer admits murder 26-years later
He’s already in prison serving a whole life term for killing five women in 2006.
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How Trump sent gold values crashing after record highs
Gold and silver prices fell again today after Friday’s dramatic sell-off, triggered by President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next US Federal Reserve chair.
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Gaza: Rafah crossing reopens with limited travel and heavy Israeli security
Israel has reopened the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt.
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Russian captain guilty of fatal North Sea cargo ship crash
The Russian captain whose container ship crashed into a US oil tanker off the Yorkshire coast last year has been found guilty of causing the death of one of his crew.
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Epstein files: ‘I don’t think we’re going to get any real answers’ – investigative journalist
We were joined by investigative journalist Vicky Ward, who has spent decades reporting on Jeffrey Epstein in the US.
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How did UK Met police react to alleged Royal links with Epstein?
It’s been three days since the US Department of Justice released the remaining Epstein files, and new details about his ties to the former Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson continue to emerge.
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Mandelson’s ‘shocking betrayal’ needs criminal investigation says Labour MP
We speak to Labour MP Emily Thornberry, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, to discuss the allegations against Lord Mandelson following the latest release of the Epstein files.
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Epstein files: Starmer calls for Mandelson to be removed from House of Lords
He was nicknamed the “Prince of Darkness” for his reputation as a ruthless, behind-the-scenes fixer for New Labour.
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Lord Mandelson steps down from Labour party amid Epstein links
Peter Mandelson – the Prime Minister’s man in America, not just stepping down from that role, but from the Labour party itself, with which he is so deeply associated. The latest Epstein files released revealed the former Labour spin doctor-turned-Lord was given a $25,000 loan via his partner from Epstein after his 2008 conviction for…
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SCAD: heart attacks affecting mostly young women
It is a little known form of heart attack that mainly affects younger women. It is called SCAD – spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
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Russian drone strike on Ukraine bus kills 15
15 miners have been killed and 7 others were injured after a Russian drone targeted a bus carrying them home after a shift, near Pavlohrad in eastern Ukraine.
