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Madagascar’s president says illegal power grab by military is under way
Madagascar’s president announced that an "attempt to seize power illegally and by force" was happening, as an elite military unit that joined protesters on the streets on Saturday declared it was taking control of the army.
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Estonia shuts border crossing due to Russian military presence
Estonia has taken the unusual step of temporarily closing a road vital for its citizens, which ordinarily passes through a segment of Russian territory.
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Lost Thatcher leadership documents expected to fetch over £100,000 at auction
A box of documents that chart Margaret Thatcher’s rise to power in the 1970s has been discovered in a garage in Somerset.
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Court documents reveal Chinese money on SpaceX’s shareholder list
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has received funds directly from Chinese investors, according to previously sealed testimony, raising new questions about foreign ownership interests in one of the United States’ most significant military contractors.
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Qantas customer data leaked on dark web after global cyberattack
A cybersecurity expert has told the media that the personal data of Qantas customers has been released on the dark web.
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Trump envoy Steve Witkoff tells Israeli hostages in Gaza: “You are coming home”
Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has reassured the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza that they will soon be reunited with their families, saying that "miracles can happen", as the country prepares for a momentous reunion.
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Cameroon’s 92-year-old president Paul Biya seeks eighth term amid unrest and boycotts
Cameroon goes to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election with Paul Biya, already the world’s oldest head of state at the age of 92, the favourite to win an eighth term in power in the central African country.
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Teenager fighting for life after north London shooting
Police and paramedics responded to High Road, Arnos Grove, at 5:04 pm on Thursday.
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Singer and model Fede Dorcaz killed in suspected robbery while driving home in Mexico City
Argentine singer and former model Fede Dorcaz has been shot dead ahead of his appearance on the Mexican version of Strictly Come Dancing.
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Hollywood mourns Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of The Godfather and Annie Hall, dead at 79
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died, aged 79.
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Files show Peter Mandelson arranged Tony Blair’s Downing Street meeting with Jeffrey Epstein
Sir Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein in Downing Street while he was prime minister after a recommendation by Peter Mandelson, newly released papers from the National Archives show.
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Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies after being attacked in prison
The former Lostprophets singer and convicted child sexual abuser Ian Watkins has died following an attack in prison.
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Twelve members of Joshua Hayes’s organised crime group jailed for firearms and drug empire that terrorised communities
A total of 12 members of an organized crime group have been jailed for more than 100 years after three firearms, ammunition, cash, and £100,000 worth of cocaine were found at addresses and in cars in Litherland.
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Trump and Maga allies exploit Charlie Kirk’s death to target George Soros and political opponents
Donald Trump and his Maga allies have leveraged the killing of rightwing influencer Charlie Kirk to intensify their attacks on liberal groups, donors, Democrats, and others, labeling many critics as the “enemy within” and the “radical left,” which legal scholars and historians describe as authoritarian and anti-democratic.
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Parents Joanne Bedford and Mark Twigg jailed after son Daniel, 3, killed by dogs at Rochdale farm
Daniel Twigg, 3, died after being attacked at a farm in Rochdale back in May 2022.
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Tyson Fury honours friend Ricky Hatton with throne-inspired suit despite criticism
Tyson Fury left himself open to accusations of self-indulgence with his choice of outfit as he attended Ricky Hatton’s funeral, but a heartwarming explanation has emerged.
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British passports to get a brand-new look with king’s coat of arms and advanced security features
British passports will have a brand-new look starting in December, it has been revealed.
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Yvette Cooper sparks row after taking credit for Trump’s Gaza peace deal
Yvette Cooper attempted to take credit for Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal, as it was reported this morning that the fighting had finally stopped.
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Oleg Tsyura and his offshore web: how Ukraine’s natural resources were turned into private fortunes
«You have dedicated your life to ensuring your family’s financial security. However, without proper planning, your estate may be unjustifiably depleted, nullifying the fruits of your labour.» — writes Zurich entrepreneur Oleg Tsyura in his post on the Entrepreneur portal.
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East London man shot by police after armed standoff — investigation underway
A man has sustained ’life-changing’ injuries after being shot by police in east London.
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Cruel carer who stole £300,000 from 89-year-old “friend” Joan Green fled to Tenerife after her death
A cruel and manipulative fraudster who fled to Tenerife after swindling an elderly woman out of nearly £300,000 faces a six-year sentence when she is brought back to face justice.
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Lecornu vows to “end political crisis” as Macron reappoints him prime minister
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, days after he resigned from the post.
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Kyiv in darkness as Russian missiles and drones strike – 20 injured
A “massive” Russian drone and missile strike has wounded at least 20 people in Kyiv, plunging Ukraine’s capital into darkness early on Friday in what Volodomyr Zelenskyy condemned as a “cynical and calculated” attack.
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Safer gambling undermined as Merkur and Admiral Slots tie bonuses to customer losses
High street slot machine shops are rewarding their staff with bonuses tied to the amount gamblers lose, as reported by the Guardian, leading to denunciation of the “appalling” incentive scheme from MPs and campaigners.