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PM’s desperate act to save her own skin
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Crisis meeting as PM dealt massive blow
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss held crisis talks on Friday as the British economy continues to take a beating following her disastrous mini-Budget.
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How Russia uses the 'nuclear' issue to drive news - analysis
Who benefits from Russia mentioning the “nuclear” issue? Clearly, Russia does this to drive a new cycle and to shift the focus on Ukraine to a focus that is all about deterring or talking to Moscow.
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Swastika-wearing gunman kills 13 at Russian school
The identity of the attacker and the motive for the shooting in Izhevsk, about 970 km (600 miles) east of Moscow, were not clear.
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Italy election: Giorgia Meloni's far-right party Brothers of Italy wins most votes - exit polls
Exit polls suggest Giorgia Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy has come top in Italy's snap general election, which, if confirmed, would likely see her become the country's first female prime minister.
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Italy’s Election Front-Runner Sheds Far-Right Image, Courts the West
Giorgia Meloni has distanced herself from nostalgia for Mussolini and campaigned as a conservative whom Italy’s allies needn’t fear
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Russia Introduces Harsh Punishments for Wartime Desertion, Refusal to Serve
The legal changes introduce the concepts of “mobilization, martial law and wartime” to the Russian Criminal Code for the first time.
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Ukraine war: Russian-occupied regions start voting in 'sham referendums'
The moves followed months of conflicting signals from Moscow and separatist officials about the referendums that reflected the shifts on the battlefield.
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Heartbreaking moment Princess Charlotte, seven, cries after the Queen’s funeral
The seven-year-old wiped her eyes and was comforted by mum Kate Middleton after saying goodbye to her beloved great-grandmother.
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Why Princes Harry and Andrew didn't wear military uniforms during the Queen's funeral
Meanwhile, Prince Harry served in the British Army for 10 years.
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‘We will meet again’: Millions bid final farewell to Queen they’ll never forget
The body of the Queen had lain in state for 4½ days, a period that closed just hours before the start of the service.
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Second Donbass republic wants vote on uniting with Russia
Donetsk’s civic chamber urged the head of the republic to hold a referendum on joining Russia soon, following Lugansk’s lead
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Britain Holds State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II
The doors of Westminster Abbey have opened for the funeral of Britain’s longest-serving monarch. World leaders, including President Biden, are in attendance and thousands of people are lining the route along which the coffin will be pulled once the ceremony is over.
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King Charles ‘wants to change stand-in rules’ to freeze out Prince Harry and Prince Andrew
Prince Harry could be even further ostracised from the Royal Family if King Charles gets his way.
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Brussels calls for €7.5B EU funding cut from Hungary over rule of law concerns
EU cohesion funds are given to poorer European countries to help promote growth and employment
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Hungary faces EU judgement day that could hammer its economy
It is unclear how much money Hungary could lose if the funding is cut.
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Russian newspaper editor ‘suddenly’ dies
Another of Vladimir Putin’s top allies has turned up dead, with the editor-in-chief of his favourite paper “suddenly” falling ill on a business trip
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William makes devastating admission
Prince William has said walking behind the Queen’s coffin reminded him of taking part in his mother’s procession following her tragic death.
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Meghan and Kate’s rare dinner together
Harry and Meghan had earlier stood behind King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla on the steps of the grand entrance of the Palace.
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Real reason Prince Harry arrived late
Prince Harry was still in the air when news broke that the Queen died. Now, new details have emerged about why.
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