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Stupidity and royal self-entitlement sunk Andrew, and it may not be over yet
Stupidity and royal self-entitlement sunk Andrew, and it may not be over yet
Indulged by his mother and ignored for too long by his siblings, it is behaviour like Andrew’s that could ultimately kill the monarchy
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‘Extreme heebie-jeebies’: writers on their scariest movies of all time
‘Extreme heebie-jeebies’: writers on their scariest movies of all time
For Halloween, Guardian writers pick their most terrifying films ever – from The Shining and The Descent to The Strangers
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‘I’ve played a lot of sneery bastards’: Roger Allam on bad singing, big paydays and Elgar’s level of ‘gitacity’
‘I’ve played a lot of sneery bastards’: Roger Allam on bad singing, big paydays and Elgar’s level of ‘gitacity’
He launched a thousand memes as the beleaguered Tory MP in The Thick of It, and starred in the original production of Les Misérables. Now the actor is making not-so-sweet music in the Alan Bennett-scripted film The Choral. But there are plenty of things he draws the line at …
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South Yorkshire police officer jailed for blackmailing suspect
South Yorkshire police officer jailed for blackmailing suspect
PC Marie Thompson sentenced to 40 months after posing as anonymous ‘paedophile hunter’ to extort £3,500
A police officer who blackmailed a suspect she had arrested in an indecent images case to fund her gambling addiction has been jailed for more than three years.
PC Marie Thompson was sentenced to 40 months in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty in September to blackmail and perverting the course of justice. Continue reading...
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Geert Wilders faces shutout as centrists hail huge gains in knife-edge Dutch election
Geert Wilders faces shutout as centrists hail huge gains in knife-edge Dutch election
Liberal Rob Jetten edges ahead of rightwing populist in race to form next government with 2% of votes still to count
Geert Wilders is almost certain to be shut out of the next Dutch government after a knife-edge general election in which support for his far-right Freedom party (PVV) slumped and the liberal-progressive D66 party made spectacular gains.
With more than 98% of votes counted from Wednesday’s election, the two parties were neck-and-neck on a projected 26 seats each in the Netherlands’ 150-seat parliament, with the difference between them only a couple of thousand votes. Continue reading...
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‘Was I fully grasping these events?’ Everyday life for Afghans – in pictures
‘Was I fully grasping these events?’ Everyday life for Afghans – in pictures
Between 2019 and 2023, as the Taliban returned to power, Lorenzo Tugnoli took photos of families and fighters in Afghanistan, hoping to show a side to the country not seen in the news
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‘Patients will suffer’: tales from the frontline of the UK pharma crisis
‘Patients will suffer’: tales from the frontline of the UK pharma crisis
The pricing standoff between government and industry has stalled research and put thousands of jobs at risk
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Ministers can raise taxes if they come out fighting. But no one in this cowardly Labour government seems able | Aditya Chakrabortty
Ministers can raise taxes if they come out fighting. But no one in this cowardly Labour government seems able | Aditya Chakrabortty
Ahead of the budget, Rachel Reeves should be out making her arguments. Instead, there is silence – and a huge opportunity for Labour’s opponents, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
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Trump directs Pentagon to ‘immediately’ start testing US nuclear weapons
Trump directs Pentagon to ‘immediately’ start testing US nuclear weapons
US president references China and Russia in Truth Social post shortly before meeting with President Xi Jinping
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Trump meets Xi in South Korea – latest updates
Donald Trump has instructed the US Department of Defense to begin testing nuclear weapons at a level equal to China and Russia.
In a Wednesday post to Truth Social, Trump said that, “because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately.” Continue reading...
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PMQs live: Keir Starmer refuses to say he is committed to manifesto pledges not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT
PMQs live: Starmer refuses to say he is committed to manifesto pledges not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT
PM ducks question from Conservative leader but talks about positive news in economy
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It: Welcome to Derry review – the demonic, liver-eating baby in this Stephen King prequel is horrifying
It: Welcome to Derry review – the demonic, liver-eating baby in this Stephen King prequel is horrifying
This series, set prior to the 2017 Pennywise-starring movie is a gory, mystery-packed horror, which is full of all of King’s favourite topics. It’s solidly entertaining stuff, if not the best ever adaptation of his work
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Manchester synagogue victim died from single police gunshot wound, inquest hears
Manchester synagogue victim died from single police gunshot wound, inquest hears
Adrian Daulby sustained shot to chest as he attempted to prevent attacker from entering synagogue
A victim of the Manchester synagogue attack died from a single police gunshot wound as he held the building’s doors shut against a terrorist, an inquest has heard.
Adrian Daulby, 53, was described at his funeral as a “quiet man” who became a “tremendously strong hero”. Continue reading...
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Simon, you crazy diamond: Armitage poem marks 50 years of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here
Simon, you crazy diamond: Armitage poem marks 50 years of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here
Poet laureate pays tribute to ‘message in a bottle tied to a life buoy thrown from a ghost ship’ released when he was 12
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Once Upon a Time in Space review – the fascinating, intimate tales of the people who climbed inside the shuttle
Once Upon a Time in Space review – the fascinating, intimate tales of the people who climbed inside the shuttle
This highly personal look at the space race interviews those involved in the 70s programme that destroyed the dominance of white, male astronauts. It’s a relatable watch which makes the cosmos seem smaller
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Cyclist fitted with printed 3D face after drunk driver left him with third-degree burns
Cyclist fitted with printed 3D face after drunk driver left him with third-degree burns
Dave Richards, 75, who suffered full-thickness burns, given mimetic prosthetic by new NHS 3D medical centre
A cyclist who received severe third-degree burns to his head after being struck by a drunk driver has been fitted with a printed 3D face.
Dave Richards, 75, was given a 3D prosthetic by the NHS that fits the space on his face and mimics his hair colour, eye colour and skin. His face received full-thickness burns after a speeding drunk driver hit him while he was out cycling with friends. Continue reading...
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From ‘mood hoovers’ to ‘energy vampires’ - here’s why negative friends are good for you | Emma Beddington
From ‘mood hoovers’ to ‘energy vampires’ - here’s why negative friends are good for you | Emma Beddington
Jamie Oliver says he’s only hanging out with ‘lovely people’ in his 50s. But sometimes we all need an Eeyore around
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The perils of centrist economics in a polarised world | Kenneth Rogoff
The perils of centrist economics in a polarised world | Kenneth Rogoff
A decade ago, a prominent analysis was falsely cast as a call for austerity. Our real offence was suggesting there might be a trade-off between debt and growth
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Geert Wilders failed in government, but the far right retains its grip on the Netherlands | Cas Mudde
Geert Wilders failed in government, but the far right retains its grip on the Netherlands | Cas Mudde
A media in thrall to Wilders’ party ensures its agenda is entrenched in Dutch politics and will dominate Wednesday’s election, says political scientist Cas Mudde
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TV tonight: a night of ghost-hunting with telly’s funniest siblings
TV tonight: a night of ghost-hunting with telly’s funniest siblings
Daisy May and Charlie Cooper stay in the nation’s spookiest spots. Plus: Vicky McClure’s explosive drama Trigger Point. Here’s what to watch this evening
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