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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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Trump bizarre sitting ritual prompts speculation as he shows Macron around gilded NYC apartment

Trump bizarre sitting ritual prompts speculation as he shows Macron around gilded NYC apartment

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Trump doesn't know the difference between Britain, the UK and England

Trump doesn't know the difference between Britain, the UK and England

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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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Harry asked if he's spoken to his uncle Earl Spencer amid Diana book fallout

Harry asked if he's spoken to his uncle Earl Spencer amid Diana book fallout

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Attenborough pumpkin mosaic breaks world record

Attenborough pumpkin mosaic breaks world record

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Two Airlink planes performed a dramatic low flyover above Cape Town's DHL Stadium ahead of South Africa vs New Zealand in the "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" series on Saturday (29 August).

Two Airlink planes performed a dramatic low flyover above Cape Town's DHL Stadium ahead of South Africa vs New Zealand in the "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" series on Saturday (29 August).

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RFK Jr says he’s investigating ‘chemtrails’ conspiracy theory

RFK Jr says he’s investigating ‘chemtrails’ conspiracy theory

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

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

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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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London is set to become the first battleground over Labour’s push to undo damage caused by Brexit, with the likely Tory candidate for mayor Sir James Cleverly telling The Independent he is ready to fight plans to rejoin.

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The Duke of Sussex has been seen for the first time in public since returning to the UK when he arrived at the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards in London on Thursday (17 September).

The Duke of Sussex has been seen for the first time in public since returning to the UK when he arrived at the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards in London on Thursday (17 September).

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How this Slovenian town on the Italian border is celebrating its cultural blends

How this Slovenian town on the Italian border is celebrating its cultural blends

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Singer Craig David has gone viral after sharing a video of himself trying to rescue a flying fish in the Maldives. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

Singer Craig David has gone viral after sharing a video of himself trying to rescue a flying fish in the Maldives. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

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How Trump hid in catering cart to board secret flight after Iran threat #trump #worldnews #usnews #plane #politics

How Trump hid in catering cart to board secret flight after Iran threat #trump #worldnews #usnews #plane #politics

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The Princess of Wales hosted a secret tea party for some of the Three Peaks Challenge participants.

The Princess of Wales hosted a secret tea party for some of the Three Peaks Challenge participants.

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Around 400 French schools are expected to remain closed after student protests escalated into violence.

Around 400 French schools are expected to remain closed after student protests escalated into violence.

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The UK’s leading polling expert John Curtice speaks exclusively to The Independent.

The UK’s leading polling expert John Curtice speaks exclusively to The Independent.

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Google Earth has updated its images to show the devastating scale of destruction across Gaza with swathes of the strip reduced to rubble.

Google Earth has updated its images to show the devastating scale of destruction across Gaza with swathes of the strip reduced to rubble.

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Sir John Major has slammed "ragbag" Reform UK for its scapegoating of Muslims and migrants, claiming the party has nothing positive to offer Britain.

Sir John Major has slammed "ragbag" Reform UK for its scapegoating of Muslims and migrants, claiming the party has nothing positive to offer Britain.

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Sir John Major throws shade on the new prime minister in waiting. "Mr Burnham has had great success, I'm told, with buses," he says. "A little different from dealing with Xi, Putin, Trump, Macron, Merz." Read more:

Sir John Major throws shade on the new prime minister in waiting. "Mr Burnham has had great success, I'm told, with buses," he says. "A little different from dealing with Xi, Putin, Trump, Macron, Merz." Read more:

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Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach the US, its defence ministry has said.

Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach the US, its defence ministry has said.

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The veterinary hospital stated that the reptile was heavily sedated during the procedure and avoided surgery

The veterinary hospital stated that the reptile was heavily sedated during the procedure and avoided surgery

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A group of activists have “renamed” several iconic London Underground stations as the UK struggled through a record-breaking heatwave with highs of 37C.

A group of activists have “renamed” several iconic London Underground stations as the UK struggled through a record-breaking heatwave with highs of 37C.

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Two Spanish football stars have been rewarded with their bodyweight in tomatoes following their World Cup 2026 win.

Two Spanish football stars have been rewarded with their bodyweight in tomatoes following their World Cup 2026 win.

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As the Duchess of Sussex is spotted out and about in the Cotswolds with Ellen DeGeneres, Charlotte Cripps explores who else might be on speed-dial – and who certainly won’t be.

As the Duchess of Sussex is spotted out and about in the Cotswolds with Ellen DeGeneres, Charlotte Cripps explores who else might be on speed-dial – and who certainly won’t be.

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