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Prince Andrew to give up all his titles and honours, including Duke of York
Prince Andrew has announced he is to give up his titles, including the Duke of York.
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Prince Andrew giving up titles was clearly not entirely his decision
It is extraordinary that it has come to this but the distraction had to stop.
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'Additional resources' offered by govt to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa game
The government says it is exploring what "additional resources and support are required" to allow "all fans" to attend Maccabi Tel Aviv's match against Aston Villa next month.
Showbiz
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BBC Gaza documentary breached broadcasting code, Ofcom finds
A BBC Gaza documentary breached the broadcasting code, an Ofcom investigation has found.
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Laurence Fox wins retrial over 'racist' claim but loses appeal over 'paedophiles' slur
Laurence Fox's claim for libel after being called a racist on social media will go to a retrial, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
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Ace Frehley, Kiss's original guitarist, dies aged 74
Kiss founding member Ace Frehley, the rock band's original lead guitarist, has died aged 74.
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Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury Prize for album People Watching
Sam Fender has won the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album People Watching.
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BBC says Gregg Wallace isn't entitled to damages, as it denies causing 'distress and harassment'
The BBC has said Gregg Wallace is not "entitled to any damages" in response to a High Court claim filed by the presenter - in which he says the broadcaster caused him "distress and harassment".
UK News
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Prince Andrew to give up all his titles and honours, including Duke of York
Prince Andrew has announced he is to give up his titles, including the Duke of York.
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Prince Andrew giving up titles was clearly not entirely his decision
It is extraordinary that it has come to this but the distraction had to stop.
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'Additional resources' offered by govt to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa game
The government says it is exploring what "additional resources and support are required" to allow "all fans" to attend Maccabi Tel Aviv's match against Aston Villa next month.
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Palestine Action can still challenge terror ban after government loses court appeal
Palestine Action can still challenge the decision to ban the group under anti-terror laws after the government lost an appeal.
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King Charles to become first British monarch to pray publicly with Pope in 500 years
The King will become the first British monarch to pray publicly with the Pope since the Reformation 500 years ago during a state visit to the Holy See next week.
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Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi denies attempting to murder prison officers
Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi has denied attempting to murder prison officers at a maximum security jail.
World News
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Hungary convenient for next Putin-Trump summit - but getting there might not be so straightforward
In theory and according to international law, Hungary should arrest Vladimir Putin the moment he steps foot in Budapest for his meeting with Donald Trump.
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Videos show fresh evidence of Israeli support for Gaza militia
It's the dead of night, and a convoy is driving along a road in Gaza's far north, 1.4km inside the Israeli area of control.
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Hostages returned to Israel alive face 'life-threatening' health challenges, professor warns
Hostages returned to Israel alive face a number of health challenges that could even be life-threatening, a professor has warned.
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Italian anti-mafia police investigate after journalist's car explodes
Italy's anti-mafia police are investigating after a car belonging to a leading journalist exploded outside his house.
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Hamas battles militias for control of Gaza following Israel's withdrawal
One week into the ceasefire, a new kind of violence is plaguing the Gaza Strip.
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Family of Mango founder say his son played no part in his fatal cliff fall amid investigation
The family of Mango founder Isak Andic, who died after falling from a cliff, say his son did not play any part in the incident.
Politics
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'Additional resources' offered by govt to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa game
The government says it is exploring what "additional resources and support are required" to allow "all fans" to attend Maccabi Tel Aviv's match against Aston Villa next month.
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Palestine Action can still challenge terror ban after government loses court appeal
Palestine Action can still challenge the decision to ban the group under anti-terror laws after the government lost an appeal.
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Talks to find 'way through' Maccabi fans ban - as PM condemns 'wrong decision'
Senior government figures are meeting today to "see if there's a way through" a ban on Israeli fans attending a football match in Birmingham.
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The first digital ID launches today
From today, digital veteran cards are available for ex-members of the armed services - the first step in the digitisation of almost every form of ID.
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Government delays Chinese super embassy decision again
The government has again delayed making a decision on whether the Chinese super embassy can go ahead.
Weird News
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Long-lost Spanish treasure worth $1m discovered off Florida coast
Long-lost Spanish treasure worth an estimated $1m (£740,000) has been discovered off the coast of Florida.
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Ashraf Mahrous: Egypt's 'strongman' wrestler pulls ship using his teeth
An Egyptian wrestler is hoping he has set a world record after pulling a 700-ton (635,000kg) ship with his teeth.
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Pokemon pushes back against ICE deportation video - joining list riled by Trump administration
Pokemon has said it did not give permission for the show's popular theme song to be used in a video showing deportations posted by the US government.
Tech News
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'Game-changing' HIV prevention jab to be approved for use in England and Wales
A "game-changing" HIV-prevention treatment is set to be approved for use in England and Wales.
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Five arrested on suspicion of crypto scams that may have cost victims millions
Five men have been arrested in London as part of an investigation into alleged crypto scams that may have cost victims more than £1m, police have said.
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Driverless taxis to operate on London's roads from next year
Self-driving taxis could be on the streets of London from next year, according to autonomous taxi firm Waymo.
Videos
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Prince Andrew to give up all his titles and honours, including Duke of York
Prince Andrew has announced he is to give up his titles, including the Duke of York.
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'Additional resources' offered by govt to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa game
The government says it is exploring what "additional resources and support are required" to allow "all fans" to attend Maccabi Tel Aviv's match against Aston Villa next month.
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Hungary convenient for next Putin-Trump summit - but getting there might not be so straightforward
In theory and according to international law, Hungary should arrest Vladimir Putin the moment he steps foot in Budapest for his meeting with Donald Trump.
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UK suffers blow in bid to become minerals superpower - as it's snubbed by its own leading firm
Britain's hopes of becoming a critical minerals superpower have been dealt a severe blow after one of its leading companies abandoned its plans to build a rare earths refinery near Hull.
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27 years after conviction, he hopes he'll still be alive by the time he's cleared his name
A Post Office Capture victim says delays in the justice system have left him fearing he may never live to see his name cleared.
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The first digital ID launches today
From today, digital veteran cards are available for ex-members of the armed services - the first step in the digitisation of almost every form of ID.
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