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Russian president suggests Yevgeny Prigozhin was on drugs when he died in explosion on private jet from Moscow to St Petersburg in August Vladimir Putin …

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Fraud trial judge reprimands Trump for Truth Social post spreading false claims about court clerk

October 3, 2023

Judge Engoron warned the former president that he could face ‘serious sanctions’

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Suella Braverman claims ‘hurricane’ of mass migration coming to UK

October 3, 2023

Home secretary uses populist speech at Tory conference to attack Human Rights Act and ‘luxury beliefs’ of liberal-leaning voters Suella Braverman has warned of a …

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Suella Braverman claims ‘hurricane’ of migrants on way as she vows to close asylum hotels

October 3, 2023

Human rights legislation should be called ‘Criminal Rights Act’, says home secretary – telling Tory members she isn’t worried about being called ‘racist’

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Abercrombie & Fitch launches investigation into ex-CEO sexual misconduct claims

October 3, 2023

It comes after a BBC investigation reported allegations that Mike Jeffries exploited men for sex at events he hosted.

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Graham Linehan claims he was ‘dropped by his agent’ after attacking David Tennant

October 2, 2023

‘Black Books’ writer criticised Tennant for wearing a t-shirt telling people to ‘leave trans kids alone’

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Katherine Ryan says she got pushback over ‘dangerous male comic’ claims

October 1, 2023

Speaking on Desert Island Discs, comedian said she confronted unnamed man she believed ‘to be a perpetrator of sexual assault’ The comedian Katherine Ryan has …

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A populist, pro-Russia ex-premier claims victory in Slovakia’s parliamentary elections

October 1, 2023

A populist former prime minister and his leftist party have won early parliamentary elections in Slovakia, staging a political comeback after campaigning on a pro-Russian …

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Historical sexual harassment claims not acted on by doctors’ watchdog

September 30, 2023

The five-year rule, which puts time limit on reporting sex assaults and rape, allows doctors who may be guilty to continue practising More than one …

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Sunak claims ‘anti-motorist’ policies are against British values as Tories want to limit 20mph speed zones – UK politics live

September 29, 2023

PM preparing to curb English councils from introducing speed limits ahead of party conference Six leading organisations representing cyclists and walkers have issued a joint …

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Biden impeachment latest: GOP’s own witnesses contradict main claims in ‘disaster’ first hearing

September 29, 2023

Without providing solid evidence, Republicans claimed Biden lied about his financial gains

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Councils deluged with compensation claims for flash floods as road funding cut

September 27, 2023

Many claims involve damage as a result of blockages to gutters, drains and tunnels designed to carry water under roads.

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia releases video of Black Sea commander Ukraine claims to have killed

September 26, 2023

Viktor Sokolov shown in footage released by defence ministry, day after Ukraine said he had been killed in missile strike What we know on day …

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Russell Brand latest: Met Police investigating sexual offence claims as comedian starts new Rumble live stream

September 26, 2023

Brand vehemently denies accusations of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse

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Russell Brand: Met Police investigating sexual offence claims as comedian starts new Rumble live stream

September 25, 2023

Brand vehemently denies accusations of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse

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Police probe after Brand sexual offence claims

September 25, 2023

London’s Metropolitan Police to investigate allegations of “non-recent” sexual offences following news reports about comedian Russell Brand

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine claims to have killed commander of Russia’s Black Sea fleet

September 25, 2023

Ukraine says “34 officers were killed, including the commander of the Black Sea fleet” in its missile strike on Sevastapol last week What we know …

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Lando Norris claims McLaren on ‘an upward trend’ after double podium

September 25, 2023

Norris finished second for a second consecutive race while Oscar Piastri secured his first podium in Formula 1

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Freddie Flintoff ‘voiced safety worries’ about Top Gear stunt before ‘horrific’ crash, claims report

September 24, 2023

Cricketer was involved in an accident while filming last December

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Ukraine claims Sevastopol strike hit navy commanders

September 23, 2023

Kyiv says senior officials in Russia’s Black Sea fleet were present, but did not offer evidence.

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Moment passenger detained and pulled off plane after claims he tried to open emergency door

September 23, 2023

A passenger was detained and pulled off a plane after he allegedly tried to open the emergency door.

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Tories accuse Starmer of ‘flip-flopping’ over EU following claims Labour wants to undo Brexit – UK politics live

September 22, 2023

Labour leader has outlined his vision for future UK relationship with bloc, saying party does ‘not want to diverge’ Ministers would have to consult the …

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Trump praises military blockade in the Senate as Giuliani responds to groping claims – latest

September 22, 2023

Follow the latest updates from the former president’s 2024 campaign and ongoing legal woes

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Seven bins and Sunak’s other net zero claims fact checked

September 21, 2023

Looking at claims about seven bins, heat pumps and cutting emissions.

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What a load of rubbish! Truth behind Rishi Sunak’s ‘seven bins’ and ‘meat tax’ claims

September 21, 2023

Rishi Sunak claimed to have scrapped ‘worrying proposals’ from a tax on meat to households being forced into having seven bins – which critics claim …

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Ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson claims Rudy Giuliani groped her on January 6

September 20, 2023

Exclusive: in a new book, Hutchinson describes incident in which the former New York mayor put his hand ‘under my blazer, then my skirt’ Cassidy …

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Former teen beauty queen claims she was sex-trafficked and forced into porn

September 20, 2023

Kirsty Althaus claims she was raped, drugged and sex trafficked in a lawsuit bought against pornography platforms, yet another woman who was affected by Girls …

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Trump ex-aide claims he wrote ‘to-do lists’ on back of classified documents – live updates

September 20, 2023

Follow the latest updates from the former president’s 2024 campaign and ongoing legal woes

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Trump ex-aide claims he wrote ‘to-do lists’ on back of classified documents – live updates

September 19, 2023

Follow the latest updates from the former president’s 2024 campaign and ongoing legal woes

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‘Harrowing’ Brook House inquiry findings to be published after abuse claims

September 19, 2023

The inquiry into the West Sussex centre was launched after BBC’s Panorama programme broadcast undercover footage in 2017

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Brook House inquiry findings to be published after abuse claims

September 19, 2023

The inquiry into the West Sussex centre was launched after BBC’s Panorama programme broadcast undercover footage in 2017.

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Russell Brand: Met police receive report of alleged sexual assault in relation to claims

September 18, 2023

Force has ‘received a report of a sexual assault which was alleged to have taken place in Soho in central London in 2003’ Police have …

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Ex-Bank of England boss in scathing attack on Truss as he claims she turned UK into ‘Argentina on the Channel’

September 18, 2023

Mark Carney says ex-PM was in the ‘demolition business’

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‘Urgent’ investigations launched after claims of misconduct by Russell Brand

September 18, 2023

The comedian and actor has been accused of rape and sexual assaults between 2006 and 2013 by four women.

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Nato chief warns Putin eyes ‘long war’ as Ukraine claims eastern village

September 17, 2023

Ukraine claims to have taken the eastern village of Andriivka in latest gain of counteroffensive

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‘I want to see your mascara run’: Woman claims Russell Brand sexually assaulted her at 16

September 17, 2023

Rape Crisis offers support for those affected by rape and sexual abuse. You can call them on 0808 802 9999 in England and Wales, 0808 …

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Alex Murdaugh trial latest: Prosecution finds ‘significant disputes’ in convicted murderer’s jury tampering claims

September 16, 2023

Follow updates after convicted killer appears in court on financial fraud charges

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Gabby Logan gets damages over false tax avoidance claims

September 15, 2023

Sports presenter Gabby Logan and husband Kenny receive a “six-figure” sum over a Mail Online story.

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Braverman to have Home Office diversity training vetted after ‘woke’ claims

September 14, 2023

Exclusive: Leaked documents show plans for senior managers to decide which courses can be attended in work hours Suella Braverman is planning to impose strict …

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‘UK will accept 100,000 EU migrants every year under Labour’s migration plans’, claims Rishi Sunak

September 14, 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has criticised Labour’s plans for tackling illegal migration after the party confirmed it would seek to negotiate a returns agreement for …

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New York City and Oregon pension funds sue Fox over false election claims

September 12, 2023

State and city officials accuse the media giant of neglecting its fiduciary duties to shareholders by promoting false election claims that exposed the company to …

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Ukraine claims to retake Black Sea drilling rigs from Russian control

September 11, 2023

The four strategically important oil and gas platforms were seized by Russia in 2015.

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I’m not a Chinese spy, insists parliamentary researcher arrested over espionage claims

September 11, 2023

The man – who has not identified himself – said: ‘It is vital that it is known that I am completely innocent’

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Parliament researcher rejects China spying claims

September 11, 2023

In a statement issued through his lawyers, the man said he felt “forced to respond” to media accusations.

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Government faces pressure on China stance after spy claims

September 11, 2023

Tory MPs call for China to be branded a threat, amid spy claims following the arrest of a Commons researcher.

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‘It’s going to cost billions’: UK councils face huge bills over equal pay claims

September 9, 2023

GMB union is supporting 3,000 claims in Birmingham – and is gathering evidence from 20 other councils Councils in the UK are facing compensation bills …

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Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon apologises over toxic workplace claims

September 8, 2023

The NBC’s Tonight Show host has been accused by staff who blame him for a toxic atmosphere.

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Tyson Fury claims he would beat Francis Ngannou in MMA fight

September 7, 2023

Fury is set to box the ex-UFC heavyweight champion in Saudi Arabia on 28 October

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Trump says he will testify at classified documents trial and claims ‘I’m allowed to do whatever I want’ – live

September 7, 2023

Follow the very latest updates from the former president’s 2024 campaign and ongoing legal woes

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Chris Pincher quits after groping claims sparking new by-election headache for Rishi Sunak

September 7, 2023

Tories’ former deputy chief whip says he has ‘made arrangements’ to leave Commons

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Trump comments could taint 2020 trial jury pool claims Jack Smith as Meadows pleads not guilty: Live

September 6, 2023

Follow latest updates amid Donald Trump’s criminal cases and 2024 presidential election campaign

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Birmingham City Council effectively declares itself bankrupt as equal pay claims stack up

September 5, 2023

Europe’s largest local authority said all new spending, with the exception of protecting vulnerable people and statutory services, must stop.

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Birmingham City Council in financial distress over equal pay claims

September 5, 2023

Europe’s largest local authority said all new spending, with the exception of protecting vulnerable people and statutory services, must stop.

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Record £2.5bn in motor claims was paid out between April and June, says ABI

September 4, 2023

Energy inflation, labour rates, more costly repairs, longer repair times and increased second-hand car prices have fed into motor insurers’ costs.

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Walker claims he saw big cat roaming on Dartmoor – and says he’s got the picture to prove it

September 2, 2023

Walker claims animal spotted on Darmoor had metre-long tail

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Elon Musk became ‘anti-woke’ because of his daughter’s gender transition, book claims

September 1, 2023

Vivian Jenna Wilson was granted legal name and gender change last June and has severed all ties with her famous father

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Former Bachelorette Gabby Windey claims producers wouldn’t let her dye her hair

August 31, 2023

‘I was crying on the phone, screaming at a producer,’ Windey claims

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Putin’s forces pushed back in southern Ukraine – as Zelensky claims new long-range weapon

August 31, 2023

Claime from Ukrainian president comes a day after massive drone assault deep inside Russia

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Women’s chess master claims she was raped at tournament

August 31, 2023

Sabrina Chevannes said discrimination has taken place at every chess tournament she has ever attended

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Gabon coup – live: Military claims to have seized power after Ali Bongo wins disputed presidential election

August 30, 2023

Gabon military claims to have taken control of country as gun fire heard ringing out in capital Libreville

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Russia-Ukraine war live: planes in Russian city of Pskov hit by drones; Russia claims Ukrainian vessels ‘destroyed’ in Black Sea

August 30, 2023

Four heavy transport planes damaged in Pskov, state media report; Russian military claims to have destroyed four Ukrainian military boats, killing up to 50 troops …

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Ukraine-Russia war live: Kyiv claims five Moscow fighter jets hit by drones, as Prigozhin ‘confirmed dead’

August 28, 2023

Former Putin ally led a mutiny against Russia’s military leadership just two months before he died

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Simone Biles claims record eighth US crown on return

August 28, 2023

Gymnast claimed eighth title a decade after the first having returned to action from a two-year break.

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Trump claims he won golf club championship in 67 shots – 8 better than Phil Mickelson’s score two weeks ago

August 27, 2023

Former president even posted course’s head golf professional’s phone number if people did not believe him

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Trump legal team claims trial dates ‘by design’ clash with election campaign

August 27, 2023

Alina Habba said trials’ schedules would cause them to overlap and clash with voting, preventing the ex-president from campaigning Donald Trump’s legal spokesperson has predicted …

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Ukraine-Russia war live: Kyiv claims five Moscow fighter jets hit by drones, as Prigozhin ‘confirmed dead’

August 27, 2023

Former Putin ally led a mutiny against Russia’s military leadership just two months before he died

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Nadine Dorries claims Rishi Sunak ‘became prime minister without a single vote from the public’

August 27, 2023

Former Conservative minister Nadine Dorries has launched a scathing attack on prime ministerRishi Sunak after she announced her resignation following months of criticism over her …

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Max Verstappen claims pole position at home Dutch GP as Lewis Hamilton falters

August 26, 2023

In an incident-packed wet-dry session, the unstoppable double world champion delivered a crushing lap

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Eyebrows raised over weight, height and hair colour claims in booking details for Trump and co-defendants

August 25, 2023

Former president was subject to mockery online when his weight was listed as 215 but his co-defendants’ booking information includes innacurate information as well

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Ukraine claims Crimea landing for ‘special operation’ on Independence Day

August 24, 2023

Kyiv claims Russia suffered personnel losses during a firefight in the annexed peninsula’s west.

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Fifa investigating claims Zambia coach rubbed player’s chest at World Cup

August 3, 2023

Allegation relates to training session before team’s final matchBruce Mwape subject of previous allegations, which he denies Zambia’s coach, Bruce Mwape, has been accused of …

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