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King's Guard shouts at girl outside Buckingham Palace

King's Guard shouts at girl outside Buckingham Palace

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Rishi Sunak has accepted a £1,000 bet from Piers Morgan that deportation flights to Rwanda will be up and running before the General Election. The full interview is due to be shown on the Piers Morgan Uncensored YouTube channel at 2pm and TalkTV at 8pm on Monday (5 February).

Rishi Sunak has accepted a £1,000 bet from Piers Morgan that deportation flights to Rwanda will be up and running before the General Election. The full interview is due to be shown on the Piers Morgan Uncensored YouTube channel at 2pm and TalkTV at 8pm on Monday (5 February).

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Larry the cat tripped up a photographer as he exited Downing Street following Polish president Karol Nawrocki's meeting with Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday, 13 January. Karol Nawrocki visited Number 10 to thank the PM for the UK soldiers stationed in his country as part of the UK’s contribution to Nato’s Forward Land Forces, while Sir Keir thanked him for hosting the squadron. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

Larry the cat tripped up a photographer as he exited Downing Street following Polish president Karol Nawrocki's meeting with Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday, 13 January. Karol Nawrocki visited Number 10 to thank the PM for the UK soldiers stationed in his country as part of the UK’s contribution to Nato’s Forward Land Forces, while Sir Keir thanked him for hosting the squadron. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

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Devastating footage as bungalow destroyed by huge blast in suspected gas explosion, leaving one man injured. #uknews #news #gasexplosion #latest #viral

Devastating footage as bungalow destroyed by huge blast in suspected gas explosion, leaving one man injured. #uknews #news #gasexplosion #latest #viral

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Scaffolding on a Hong Kong high-rise building under construction collapsed as it was lashed by high winds brought about by the incoming Typhoon Noul. No injuries have been reported.

Scaffolding on a Hong Kong high-rise building under construction collapsed as it was lashed by high winds brought about by the incoming Typhoon Noul. No injuries have been reported.

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Officers helped rescue a giant dog from the Spanish wildfires. More than 360,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes as wildfires continue to rage across Spain and France.

Officers helped rescue a giant dog from the Spanish wildfires. More than 360,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes as wildfires continue to rage across Spain and France.

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King Charles’ mischievous response to US comedian’s royal impersonation

King Charles’ mischievous response to US comedian’s royal impersonation

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King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the 9/11 memorial ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks as part of their historic state visit to the United States, where His Majesty shared a brief exchange with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the 9/11 memorial ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks as part of their historic state visit to the United States, where His Majesty shared a brief exchange with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Nigel Farage said Reform UK would "gladly" accept more funds from billionaire Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage before his 2024 general election candidacy, prior to his announcement to stand as an MP.

Nigel Farage said Reform UK would "gladly" accept more funds from billionaire Christopher Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. The crypto businessman gave £5 million to Mr Farage before his 2024 general election candidacy, prior to his announcement to stand as an MP.

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Millie Bobby Brown has said that knowing when to ask for help has been one of the biggest lessons from her career so far. Brown made the comments during the run-up to her latest film, Enola Holmes 3, which was released on July 1.

Millie Bobby Brown has said that knowing when to ask for help has been one of the biggest lessons from her career so far. Brown made the comments during the run-up to her latest film, Enola Holmes 3, which was released on July 1.

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The Japanese ambassador to the UK has embraced Scottish drinks and slang during a recent trip to Glasgow. In a clip posted on social media on Wednesday (11 February), Hiroshi Suzuki enjoyed a pint of Tennent's lager before watching Japanese stars Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda at a Celtic vs Livingston match at Celtic Park. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

The Japanese ambassador to the UK has embraced Scottish drinks and slang during a recent trip to Glasgow. In a clip posted on social media on Wednesday (11 February), Hiroshi Suzuki enjoyed a pint of Tennent's lager before watching Japanese stars Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda at a Celtic vs Livingston match at Celtic Park. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

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Prince Louis shared a sweet moment with his grandfather, King Charles, during the Easter Sunday service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. Arriving at the service, King Charles appeared to blow a kiss to his grandchildren.

Prince Louis shared a sweet moment with his grandfather, King Charles, during the Easter Sunday service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. Arriving at the service, King Charles appeared to blow a kiss to his grandchildren.

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When Sean Penn won his third Oscar at the 2026 ceremony, he didn’t show up to collect the award – and Kieran Culkin made a dig at his expense. Penn won the Best Supporting Actor trophy for his role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, having previously won Best Actor for Mystic River and Milk in 2004 and 2009, respectively.

When Sean Penn won his third Oscar at the 2026 ceremony, he didn’t show up to collect the award – and Kieran Culkin made a dig at his expense. Penn won the Best Supporting Actor trophy for his role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, having previously won Best Actor for Mystic River and Milk in 2004 and 2009, respectively.

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JD Vance’s awkward greeting to wife Usha during a recent podcast appearance has gone viral. On Sunday (21 June), the US vice president joined his wife on a Father’s Day Special episode of Storytime with the Second Lady.

JD Vance’s awkward greeting to wife Usha during a recent podcast appearance has gone viral. On Sunday (21 June), the US vice president joined his wife on a Father’s Day Special episode of Storytime with the Second Lady.

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The Netherlands’ Jutta Leerdam won gold in the 1,000m speed skating on Sunday, setting a new Olympic record as the Dutch sealed the top two spots on the podium. Leerdam collapsed against the barrier after her win, sobbing, and blew kisses to her fiancé, internet personality and boxer Jake Paul, who was also in tears watching in the stands. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

The Netherlands’ Jutta Leerdam won gold in the 1,000m speed skating on Sunday, setting a new Olympic record as the Dutch sealed the top two spots on the podium. Leerdam collapsed against the barrier after her win, sobbing, and blew kisses to her fiancé, internet personality and boxer Jake Paul, who was also in tears watching in the stands. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

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A group of marines on a training exercise stumbled upon a climber curled up in the snow in freezing conditions on Ben Nevis. The team, which consisted of Scottish Royal Marine Reserves (RMR) and the Dutch Korps Mariniers, had summited Britain’s highest mountain in Gale Force 8 winds with one metre visibility on 24 January when they noticed the man.

A group of marines on a training exercise stumbled upon a climber curled up in the snow in freezing conditions on Ben Nevis. The team, which consisted of Scottish Royal Marine Reserves (RMR) and the Dutch Korps Mariniers, had summited Britain’s highest mountain in Gale Force 8 winds with one metre visibility on 24 January when they noticed the man.

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Flightradar24 shows no planes over Venezuela as Trump confirms US strikes on capital Caracas in Truth Social post. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

Flightradar24 shows no planes over Venezuela as Trump confirms US strikes on capital Caracas in Truth Social post. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

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Karoline Leavitt refused to provide further details about the military building a "big complex" underneath the new $400m White House ballroom under construction. While speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, Donald Trump said members of the military are involved in the construction, and hinted at it being a new bunker. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

Karoline Leavitt refused to provide further details about the military building a "big complex" underneath the new $400m White House ballroom under construction. While speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, Donald Trump said members of the military are involved in the construction, and hinted at it being a new bunker. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

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