All news by author Thomas Brown
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Rubio to seek answers from Israel on Gaza strategy during two-day visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday, as Israeli forces intensified their assault on northern Gaza, resulting in the destruction of another high-rise building and the deaths of at least 12 Palestinians.
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Private companies most likely to employ workplace surveillance tools
A third of UK employers are using “bossware” technology to track workers’ activity, with the most common methods including monitoring emails and web browsing.
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Witnesses linked to Epstein’s birthday book could face questioning
Democrat congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, who sits on the committee, said: ’We are currently working on a list of additional documents, witnesses, and others associated with these crimes that the committee intends to move a vote for subpoenaing.’
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Trump calls for collective action on Russia and higher tariffs on China
President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to NATO allies in a letter Saturday, saying the US will issue “major” sanctions on Russia only when they agree to do the same and stop buying oil from Russia.
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China accuses Britain and the US of ’undermining peace’ in the Taiwan Strait
China has cautioned Britain and the US against deploying their warships through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
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HGV driver attempted to smuggle £2.9m worth of cocaine hidden in Lego shipment
An HGV driver attempted to smuggle £2.9m worth of cocaine in a truck carrying a shipment of Lego.
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Oxford Union president-elect faces disciplinary action over remarks celebrating Charlie Kirk assassination
The new president-elect of the Oxford Union will face disciplinary proceedings for making "inappropriate remarks" celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the union has announced.
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Elderly couple held by Taliban “without knowing why,” warns fellow detainee
A woman who was arrested by the Taliban alongside an elderly British couple has warned that they are “literally dying” in prison.
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Georgia’s former defence minister Juansher Burchuladze arrested on money laundering and abuse of power charges
Georgia’s former Defence Minister, Juansher Burchuladze, has been arrested on charges of money laundering and abuse of power following an investigation linking him to a criminal case involving his former deputy, brother-in-law, and another high-ranking state official, the country’s State Security Service announced Thursday.
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Police investigate racist attack on British born Sikh woman in Oldbury
The victim, reported to be a British-born Sikh in her 20s, informed officers that a racist remark was directed at her during the attack in the Tame Road area of Oldbury on Tuesday morning, which was reported to West Midlands Police just before 8:30 am.
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Donald Tusk says Poland closest to armed conflict since Second World War
Poland has accused Russia of sending several drones into its territory, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk saying the country is the closest it has been to armed conflict since the Second World War.
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Oxford Union leader posted tasteless remarks about Kirk’s death
The incoming president of the Oxford Union, George Abaraonye, has been accused of making light of the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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Jewish tourist couple assaulted by 10 migrants in Venice
A Jewish tourist couple have been assaulted by a group of 10 migrants in the latest in a series of anti-Semitic attacks in Europe.
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Russian drones shot down over Poland were headed for NATO base
Reports suggest the Russian drones shot down over Poland yesterday were believed to have been aimed at a NATO base.
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Qatar slams Netanyahu as ‘narcissistic saboteur’ after Israeli strike on Doha
A furious Qatar has accused Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being a “narcissistic saboteur-in-chief” determined to wreck the chances of peace in the Middle East, after Israel bombed the Qatari capital on Tuesday.
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Former FBI agents sue Trump administration over alleged campaign of retribution
The Trump administration led a “campaign of retribution” against a group of decorated FBI agents who were seen as opponents of the White House agenda, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in a Washington, D.C., federal court.
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Right-wing activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk wounded in campus shooting
Charlie Kirk, the influential right-wing activist, Trump ally, and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was shot on Wednesday while hosting an event in Utah.
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Boxing legend Mike Tyson admits to illegal fentanyl use during fights
Boxing legend Mike Tyson recently made a startling admission that he used fentanyl to deal with pain during his iconic career.
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Macron names defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as France’s new prime minister after Bayrou ousted in confidence vote
French President Emmanuel Macron has named his defense minister and close ally, Sebastien Lecornu, as the new prime minister after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou resigned after losing a confidence vote.
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Trump calls on EU to impose 100% tariffs on India and China to stop Ukraine war
Donald Trump has said he is prepared to hit India and China with even more sweeping tariffs if Europe is willing to cooperate with him on squeezing Russia economically to stop the war in Ukraine.
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Violence erupts at Tbilisi mayoral campaign: journalists and protesters assaulted
Violence outside a Tbilisi mayoral campaign office left journalists beaten and protesters injured, as reporters said police stood by while ruling party supporters attacked.
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Boris Johnson faces scrutiny over use of public funds for private business
Boris Johnson is facing increasing pressure to explain how his private office adheres to rules regarding taxpayer subsidies following further revelations about his staff’s involvement in managing his global commercial operations.
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Banksy’s latest piece on London court building covered and guarded
The street artist’s latest work appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Monday and was immediately covered up by Metropolitan Police officers.
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Two Brits face death penalty in Bali over £300k cocaine plot
With fear evident on their faces, two Brits facing the death penalty in Bali for a £300,000 cocaine drug plot were today displayed in front of photographers.
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Two men killed while unloading glass panels at Hitchin Town FC Car Park
Two men have died while unloading glass panels from a lorry in a football ground car park.
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