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Burnham wants to ‘recast’ Chagos Islands deal after US resistance

UK PM says he wants ‘a new discussion’ with Washington over the disputed islands UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has said he wants to “recast” the UK’s deal to cede control of the Chagos Islands after resistance from Washington, which said the agreement could instead be modelled on America’s Greenland deal with Denmark. The prime minister told the Economist he wanted “a new discussion” with the US over the disputed islands, which are home to the Diego Garcia military base. Continue reading...

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Burnham wants to ‘recast’ Chagos Islands deal after US resistance

UK PM says he wants ‘a new discussion’ with Washington over the disputed islands UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has said he wants to “recast” the UK’s deal to cede control of the Chagos Islands after resistance from Washington, which said the agreement could instead be modelled on America’s Greenland deal with Denmark. The prime minister told the Economist he wanted “a new discussion” with the US over the disputed islands, which are home to the Diego Garcia military base. Continue reading...

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Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations

Decision made in wake of two reviews ordered following two allegations of rape and one of sexual misconduct during filming Channel 4 has axed its money-spinning reality show Married at First Sight UK, after female participants made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct during its production. The broadcaster announced the decision following two reviews ordered after two women alleged they were raped during the filming of MAFS and a third alleged she was subjected to a nonconsensual sex act. Continue reading...

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Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations

Decision made in wake of two reviews ordered following two allegations of rape and one of sexual misconduct during filming Channel 4 has axed its money-spinning reality show Married at First Sight UK, after female participants made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct during its production. The broadcaster announced the decision following two reviews ordered after two women alleged they were raped during the filming of MAFS and a third alleged she was subjected to a nonconsensual sex act. Continue reading...

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McIlroy hit with two-shot penalty as Laporta leads in Abu Dhabi

Rory McIlroy incurred a two-stroke penalty at the end of his opening round at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Thursday for a rules infringement, with Italy's Francesco Laporta storming into the lead.

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Photos: Thousands rally in France over rising costs and economic struggles

Trade unions led more than 260 planned protests nationwide, urging government to address economic woes and wage demands.

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Are chocolate bear cubs France's new macarons?

Eclairs, cream puffs and cookies have all been contenders but after a high-end makeover, little chocolate-covered marshmallow bear cubs -- "oursons au chocolat" -- could be France's new macarons as they…

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Are chocolate bear cubs France's new macarons?

Eclairs, cream puffs and cookies have all been contenders but after a high-end makeover, little chocolate-covered marshmallow bear cubs -- "oursons au chocolat" -- could be France's new macarons as they…

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Bassvictim: Peace + War review – like a thrillingly chaotic house party that goes on too long

​On their fourth buzzy project in two years, the gobby and combustible US-Polish pair are best when they’re leaning into the roughness of their sound

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Where to start with: John Berger

The influential British writer and critic was born 100 years ago today. Here’s a guide to his genre-bending writing on art, love, sex, mortality and more

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Where to start with: John Berger

The influential British writer and critic was born 100 years ago today. Here’s a guide to his genre-bending writing on art, love, sex, mortality and more

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What's next for Democrats after the midterms. And, a look at the outstanding races

Democrats have regained control of Congress. They have a long list of investigations into Trump planned. And, not all races have been called. Here's a look at how they could affect the Dems' majority.

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‘Knives out’: Will Congress impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterms loss?

Democrats can adopt the impeachment articles in the House but will need Republican backing in the Senate.

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New bomb threats bring fresh disruptions to flights across Europe

Flights make emergency landings in France, Italy, Bulgaria, days after bomb threats disrupted air traffic.

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