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Electoral Dysfunction: The Tory leadership hopeful building their support almost entirely hidden from view

For weeks – months even – we’ve been watching a beauty parade on the Conservative benches preparing for life after Rishi Sunak as various...

Politics

The Prime Minister In Waiting – but who really is Keir Starmer?

Sir Keir Starmer is a Prime Minister In Waiting. The job is not in the bag unless and until the votes have been cast...

Donald Trump wins South Carolina state primary, NBC News projects

Donald Trump has defeated Nikki Haley in the South Carolina Republican primary, NBC News has projected. The result will further cement his grip on...

World

US and Britain strike more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen

The US and Britain have struck more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen in response to a surge in attacks by the Iran-backed...

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Israel-Hamas war: ‘Progress’ in Paris hostage talks as group ‘drops’ some of its demands

There has been “progress” in talks on a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas in Paris after the group “dropped some of its demands”....

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Ukraine-Russia war: ‘Your island is small and your intelligence service sucks’ – a walk through Moscow on invasion anniversary

Two years since Russia invaded Ukraine and in Moscow’s Victory Park, those we spoke to felt their country was on course. “We’re doing the...

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Donald Trump says his four criminal cases have boosted his support among black people

Donald Trump has claimed his four criminal cases have boosted his support among black Americans because they relate to being “discriminated against”. The former...

World

Ukraine-Russia war: The West is proving woefully slow at solving critical problem in sending weapons to Kyiv

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s president is said to have turned down a US offer to be evacuated with the words: “I...

Keir Starmer accuses ‘weak’ Sunak of harbouring ‘extremists’ in his party

Sir Keir Starmer has accused the prime minister of harbouring extremists in his party after a senior Tory MP was suspended for “Islamophobic” comments....

Donald Trump says his four criminal cases have boosted his support among black people

Donald Trump has claimed his four criminal cases have boosted his support among black Americans because they relate to being “discriminated against”. The former...

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Lee Anderson suspended from Conservative Party over ‘Islamophobic’ comments

Lee Anderson has been suspended from the Conservative Party after making “Islamophobic” comments. A spokesperson for Simon Hart, the chief whip, said: “Following his...

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Alexei Navalny’s body released to his mother after she refused to negotiate over funeral ultimatum

The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, his spokesperson Kira Yarmysh has said. “Alexei’s body was...

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Ukraine-Russia war: The West is proving woefully slow at solving critical problem in sending weapons to Kyiv

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s president is said to have turned down a US offer to be evacuated with the words: “I...

Politics

Electoral Dysfunction: The Tory leadership hopeful building their support almost entirely hidden from view

For weeks – months even – we’ve been watching a beauty parade on the Conservative benches preparing for life after Rishi Sunak as various...

Politics

Labour lead grows in ‘sea wall’ constituencies, polling shows

New research has revealed a huge lead for Labour in coastal towns and communities. Exclusive polling from the Fabian Society shows that in 108...

World

‘Significant progress’ in Paris hostage talks – Israeli media

There has been “significant progress” in hostage talks in Paris, according to Israeli media. Negotiators have been ramping up efforts to secure a ceasefire...

Politics

‘Muslims are fair game when it comes to racism’: Sadiq Khan slams PM for failing to condemn Lee Anderson comments

Sadiq Khan has accused the former Tory deputy chairman of “pouring fuel on the fire of anti-Muslim hatred” after he said “Islamists” had “got...

Business

Next weighs move for stricken cosmetics chain The Body Shop

Next has approached administrators to The Body Shop about a potential deal to purchase parts of the stricken cosmetics chain. Sky News has learnt...

Sports

Flyers happy to ‘stick it to the doubters’ this season

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 24, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Joel Farabee didn’t understand the...

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Worst airlines for customer satisfaction revealed

The worst airlines for customer satisfaction have been revealed The UK’s flag carrier airline, British Airways, ranked among the worst airlines in the survey....