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UK bill targets crypto donations as global money floods right
The UK parliament is set to restrict crypto political donations this week, exposing the growing clash between national election la…
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Rajoy remark on French team triggers backlash ahead of Sánchez Paris visit
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has sparked a political row by claiming France's World Cup team plays "without Frenchm…
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Portugal hosts far-right summit pushing 30-year remigration plan
More than 500 far-right activists and political representatives gathered in Portugal to formalize a 30-year plan to expel non-whit…
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UK drops X as Musk-funded Robinson Russia trip revealed
The UK government is abandoning X after confirming that Elon Musk’s family foundation funded a far-right activist's trip to Moscow…
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UK's Reeves warns likely PM Burnham to prepare for economic shocks
Andy Burnham is on the verge of becoming Britain’s next prime minister, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves warning him to expect immedi…
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Ukrainian drones target Russian oil, chemical plants to cripple war economy
Ukraine is using AI-enabled medium-range drones to systematically destroy Russian oil refineries, chemical plants and arms factori…
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Moldova taps Horizon Capital partner Tofan to revive economy, lead EU bid
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has nominated private equity executive Vasile Tofan as prime minister, tasking him with rescuing a p…
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Paris landmarks close early as third heatwave disrupts tourism and agriculture
Consecutive extreme temperatures are forcing the closure of major cultural institutions and threatening agricultural output across…
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Reeves warns incoming PM Burnham of economic shocks as UK transitions
Outgoing Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned Andy Burnham he faces a turbulent economic inheritance as he prepares to take over as…
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Farage triggers Clacton byelection amid financial inquiry
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is forcing an August byelection in Clacton to seek a fresh mandate while under parliamentary investi…
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Belgian minister says EU climate goals stay despite simplification push
Belgian climate minister Jean-Luc Crucke has signalled that the EU will maintain its Green Deal targets while easing administrativ…
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Police rescue cashier after 11-hour hostage standoff at Berlin supermarket
Staff members who were in the supermarket at the time of the incident were able to leave the building unharmed and are being atten…
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UK Labour backbenchers push Burnham to restore aid target and lead global wealth tax
Ahead of a potential leadership transition, Labour MPs are pressing Andy Burnham to reverse overseas aid cuts and use upcoming G20…
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‘He goes a bit funny if you use his real name’: the unstoppable rise of Count Binface
Nigel Farage foresaw a summer stroll to glory when he forced a byelection – but now risks his career being trashed The votes were …
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Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' character
The BBC's political editor reflects on Widdecombe's life after the former government minister's death.
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Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Widdecombe
Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.
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Ann Widdecombe: uncompromising politician who embraced TV fame
Former Conservative minister, who later joined Reform UK and became an unlikely celebrity, was found dead at her Devon home on Thu…
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George and Fiona Cottrell understood to have been interviewed under caution by Met police
Interviews of Farage aide and his mother believed to be part of investigation into donations to Reform UK before 2024 election Nig…
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The Guardian view on disability benefits: Pip must not become another route for cuts | Editorial
Stronger European welfare states expose a Tory myth. Benefits can enable independence, work and growth Sir Stephen Timms, Labour’s…
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How do political donations work … and why are there growing calls for a cap?
Mega-donors are coming under scrutiny after a crypto billionaire based in Thailand gave a £5m gift to Nigel Farage The question of…
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Watch: Police confirm 26 year-old suspect in custody
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say.
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Watch: Ann Widdecombe's last public appearance
The politician was found dead on Thursday, after her last public appearance on TalkTV the day before.
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Burnham will have to master something Starmer couldn’t: the art of dealing with Donald Trump | Gaby Hinsliff
The new PM will need a superb foreign secretary and the ability to get like-minded countries on board. Early signs suggest he may …
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Watch: 'Shocked' Starmer and Badenoch react to murder investigation
The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.