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Donald Trump says CNN and Politico are being banned from the White House

US President Donald Trump has said he is banning CNN and Politico from the White House, amid an ongoing tense relationship with the American media.

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Voting begins in Russian parliamentary election amid Kremlin control

Voting is under way in Russia’s parliamentary elections, the first held since the country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The election is de...

14 hours ago

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UK borrowing exceeds expectations in July ahead of first Budget

The UK borrowed more than expected in July as Chancellor John Healey prepares to deliver the government’s first Budget. Healey said the government rem...

14 hours ago

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Tugendhat expected to replace Patel as shadow foreign secretary

Kemi Badenoch is expected to reshuffle her front bench, with Tugendhat set to replace Patel as shadow foreign secretary following a series of high-pro...

16 hours ago

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Reform faces increased scrutiny as party gathers for conference

Reform is entering its conference under heightened scrutiny, with the party’s continued prominence creating political pressures alongside its public p...

17 hours ago

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Minister says Burnham will address ‘mega-donors’ in UK politics

A minister has said Burnham will take action on the influence of wealthy political donors, as some MPs press the Government to introduce a cap on dona...

17 hours ago

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DVLA withdraws tax conviction against Sadiq Khan

The DVLA has withdrawn a tax conviction against Sir Sadiq Khan after he said the case arose from a car ownership scam.

17 hours ago

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Leon Black challenges House Oversight Committee subpoenas in Epstein inquiry

US billionaire Leon Black has filed a lawsuit challenging subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee that sought documents including non-disclosure...

18 hours ago

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Reform unveils small boats agreement with France’s National Rally

Reform says it would deploy the Navy to intercept boats carrying migrants and return them to France if it forms the next government, under an agreemen...

18 hours ago

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Two senior Reform UK officials step down during conference

Two senior Reform UK officials have stepped down following a Channel 4 investigation, overshadowing the party’s conference. Chris Mason said the devel...

18 hours ago

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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong’s annual salary to rise to £2.1m

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is due to receive a substantial increase in his annual salary, taking it to 3.6 million Singapore dollars, equi...

18 hours ago

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Burnham seeks to go further than Starmer over West Bank sanctions

Burnham is seeking to demonstrate a tougher position than Starmer on sanctions linked to the West Bank, with coordinated international action expected...

19 hours ago

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Taoiseach tells Prime Minister of duty to advance Good Friday Agreement

The Taoiseach has told the Prime Minister that there is a shared duty to make further progress on the Good Friday Agreement, with talks also expected...

19 hours ago

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Merz clashes with AfD leader after far-right election success

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has confronted AfD leader Alice Weidel in a heated debate, criticising the party’s migration policy after its electio...

19 hours ago

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Unions urge bank tax change to fund energy bill cuts for some households

The TUC has called for a bank surcharge to be reversed, saying the change could raise £9bn over four years to help reduce energy bills for some househ...

19 hours ago

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Trump revisits familiar themes in speech to Republican midterms convention

Donald Trump used a speech at the first Republican convention focused on the midterm elections to return to subjects he has repeatedly addressed, whil...

19 hours ago

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Trump’s $5,000 pledge prompts questions over its purpose

Donald Trump’s promise to voters of $5,000 has raised questions about whether the pledge reflects concern or pressure within his political campaign.

19 hours ago