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Thames Valley Police have concluded searches at the former residence of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Windsor. Officers began searching Royal Lodge in Berkshire last Thursday regarding an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office. The allegation relates to his time as a UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011. Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright confirmed that officers have now left the location. This follows the arrest of a man in his […]

John Davidson MBE, a campaigner with severe Tourette's syndrome, has spoken out after calling out a racial slur at the BAFTAs, saying he is "deeply mortified". Davidson inspired the film I Swear, which dramatises his life with the condition, characterised by sudden, involuntary, repetitive sounds or movements known as tics. The incident occurred when two black actors, Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo, were on stage presenting the first award […]

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent a firm message of defiance over the ongoing conflict. Speaking at government headquarters in Kyiv, he said that far from losing, Ukraine would end the war victorious. He rejected paying the price for a ceasefire demanded by President Vladimir Putin, which would involve withdrawing from strategic ground Russia has failed to capture despite heavy losses. Zelensky added that Putin has already started World War […]

A police presence remains in place at the Iceland and B and M car park just off Farnham Road. Officers were called to the Montrose Avenue car park during the afternoon. A forensics tent was erected and a police cordon put in place. Photos and feedback from the scene show an almost completely empty car park with a significant police presence. NASA may delay its mission to send astronauts to […]

Donald Trump says he has a back up plan to keep tariffs in place despite a Supreme Court ruling against him. He told reporters he does not need to ask Congress for tariffs. He said that, effective immediately, all national security tariffs will remain in place, fully in force and effect. He added that he will sign an order today to impose a 10 percent global tariff under section 122, […]

The UK has not agreed to allow the United States to launch air strikes against Iran from British bases on Diego Garcia or at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The Times reports permission has not been granted. The newspaper claims that as a result of the UK’s position, Donald Trump has withdrawn support for a deal struck by Sir Keir Starmer to hand the Chagos Islands, including Diego Garcia, to Mauritius. […]

The UK government has proposed new rules requiring technology firms to remove abusive images from their platforms within 48 hours or face being blocked. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said companies are "on notice" to take down non-consensual intimate images, leaving "no stone unturned" to protect women and girls. Firms failing to comply could be fined 10% of qualifying worldwide revenue, potentially amounting to billions of pounds, or have their […]

Essex Police are assessing information about private flights to and from Stansted Airport after release of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Former prime minister Gordon Brown has urged UK officers to re-examine claims that women or girls were trafficked into the country on flights. Writing in the New Statesman, he said the documents show the financier's jet made ninety trips to or from UK airports, including fifteen after his two […]

Three people have died in a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, authorities said. The incident occurred at around 2.30pm local time on Monday during a youth hockey game. Officials believe the attack was targeted and stemmed from a family dispute. The suspect appears to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, while two adults were also killed, Pawtucket Police chief Tina Goncalves confirmed. League […]