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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The best towns and cities to visit in Slovenia

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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 🔗
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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 🔗

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Why you should visit Slovenia’s five Unesco heritage sites in 2025
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Why you should visit Slovenia’s five Unesco heritage sites in 2025

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

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SOCIAL Terrifying footage shows huge shark stalking hydrofoilers off Santa Barbara coast

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Sir David Attenborough responds to 100th birthday greetings
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Sir David Attenborough responds to 100th birthday greetings

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Wildest looks from the Met Gala 2026 red carpet
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Wildest looks from the Met Gala 2026 red carpet

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Simon Calder, The Independent’s resident travel correspondent, is leaving after 32 years at the publication. First joining the paper in 1994, he has gone on to become one of the UK’s most trusted and recognised travel journalists. We take a look at some of his best moments.
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Simon Calder, The Independent’s resident travel correspondent, is leaving after 32 years at the publication. First joining the paper in 1994, he has gone on to become one of the UK’s most trusted and recognised travel journalists. We take a look at some of his best moments.

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Bulgaria’s first ever Eurovision winner Dara Nikolaeva Yotova confessed to the media that she had “doubt and anxiety” before entering the song contest on Saturday (May 16).
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Bulgaria’s first ever Eurovision winner Dara Nikolaeva Yotova confessed to the media that she had “doubt and anxiety” before entering the song contest on Saturday (May 16).

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In British politics, leaders come and go... however, there's been one constant at Downing Street - Larry the cat
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In British politics, leaders come and go... however, there's been one constant at Downing Street - Larry the cat

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163,089 views • 23 days ago

Sir Keir Starmer has been warned he faces a considerable task in rebuilding trust with rural communities, as Boxing Day hunts gather under the shadow of a looming government crackdown. The Labour administration's intention to ban trail hunting, announced just days before these traditional events, has intensified existing tensions. This decision, alongside persistent resentment over inheritance tax changes despite a partial U-turn, has deepened discontent among farming communities. Click the link in bio for more on Independent TV 🔗
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Sir Keir Starmer has been warned he faces a considerable task in rebuilding trust with rural communities, as Boxing Day hunts gather under the shadow of a looming government crackdown. The Labour administration's intention to ban trail hunting, announced just days before these traditional events, has intensified existing tensions. This decision, alongside persistent resentment over inheritance tax changes despite a partial U-turn, has deepened discontent among farming communities. Click the link in bio for more on Independent TV 🔗

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1,168,638 views • 5 months ago

Author and DJ Zakia Sewell is using British folk culture to challenge far-right nationalism. Sewell has journeyed around the British Isles exploring Britain’s folk resurgence for her debut book, Finding Albion: Myth, Folklore and the Quest for a Hidden Britain. Finding Albion builds on Sewell’s hit audio series for BBC Radio 4, which saw her seek out a different, more inclusive idea of “Britishness” beyond the usual national myths and symbols. Click on the link in bio to read 🔗
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Author and DJ Zakia Sewell is using British folk culture to challenge far-right nationalism. Sewell has journeyed around the British Isles exploring Britain’s folk resurgence for her debut book, Finding Albion: Myth, Folklore and the Quest for a Hidden Britain. Finding Albion builds on Sewell’s hit audio series for BBC Radio 4, which saw her seek out a different, more inclusive idea of “Britishness” beyond the usual national myths and symbols. Click on the link in bio to read 🔗

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463,258 views • 2 months ago

A towering gold statue of Donald Trump was unveiled at the president’s golf course in Doral, Florida, during an emotionally charged ceremony presided over by an Evangelical pastor.
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A towering gold statue of Donald Trump was unveiled at the president’s golf course in Doral, Florida, during an emotionally charged ceremony presided over by an Evangelical pastor.

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164,875 views • 29 days ago

A benefit cheat who claimed she could not walk was caught on CCTV working out at the gym.
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A benefit cheat who claimed she could not walk was caught on CCTV working out at the gym.

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45,080 views • 16 days ago

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat to the pro-EU Tisza party in a pivotal election set to herald in a new era of relations between Hungary and Europe
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Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat to the pro-EU Tisza party in a pivotal election set to herald in a new era of relations between Hungary and Europe

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121,365 views • 1 month ago

Stella Creasy caused a stir this week after posting a video at a silent disco. In the midst of the US Iran war, and a worsening cost of living crisis at home, people were a little angry. This week we ask: should MPs be allowed to have fun? Watch:
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Stella Creasy caused a stir this week after posting a video at a silent disco. In the midst of the US Iran war, and a worsening cost of living crisis at home, people were a little angry. This week we ask: should MPs be allowed to have fun? Watch:

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Watch King Charles' standout jokes as he charmed the entire room, including Donald Trump, in his state banquet speech on Tuesday (28 April).
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Watch King Charles' standout jokes as he charmed the entire room, including Donald Trump, in his state banquet speech on Tuesday (28 April).

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In an unprecedented blend of spirituality and modernity, Pope Leo appeared at an electronic music rave to mark the 75th birthday of Archbishop Bernard Bober. Video shared by Padre Guilherme, widely known as the "DJ priest," showed the Pope blessing the gathered crowd via a projection onto the St. Elisabeth Cathedral walls in Košice, Slovakia on Saturday (8 November). Click the link in bio for more 🔗
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In an unprecedented blend of spirituality and modernity, Pope Leo appeared at an electronic music rave to mark the 75th birthday of Archbishop Bernard Bober. Video shared by Padre Guilherme, widely known as the "DJ priest," showed the Pope blessing the gathered crowd via a projection onto the St. Elisabeth Cathedral walls in Košice, Slovakia on Saturday (8 November). Click the link in bio for more 🔗

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348,081 views • 6 months ago

Department of Homeland Security agents carrying out the Trump administration’s deportation campaign appear to have worn artificial intelligence-connected Meta sunglasses that can record video in operations across the country, including during the White House’s ongoing Minnesota crackdown, according to an investigation by The Independent. Click the link in bio for more 🔗
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Department of Homeland Security agents carrying out the Trump administration’s deportation campaign appear to have worn artificial intelligence-connected Meta sunglasses that can record video in operations across the country, including during the White House’s ongoing Minnesota crackdown, according to an investigation by The Independent. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

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227,149 views • 4 months ago

BTS draws crowd of 50,000 fans for glimpse of K-pop group in Mexico
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BTS draws crowd of 50,000 fans for glimpse of K-pop group in Mexico

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