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Abramovich Fights UK Over Chelsea Sale Proceeds
Roman Abramovich is challenging the UK government's control of the £2.5bn from Chelsea FC's sale, insisting on his right to allocate the funds for charitable purposes despite sanctions.
Murder Investigation in Belvedere After Woman's Death
A 37-year-old woman was found dead in a South East London house, leading to a murder investigation and the arrest of a 28-year-old man known to the victim.
Key Witness Sought in Battersea Stabbing of 25-Year-Old Man
Detectives are urgently appealing for a woman seen with Tai Folkes before his fatal stabbing in South London. Two arrests made, with the victim's family paying tribute to a 'much-loved' son.
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Tributes to 'Perfect Neighbor' Found Dead in London Flat
Neighbors mourn Elena Poltorac, 71, found with fatal injuries in her Hounslow flat. Police launch murder investigation as community expresses shock over the killing of the retired cleaner.
Westralia Secession Debate: Could WA Break Away from Australia?
A new book revives the Westralia secession movement, arguing independence could benefit Western Australia, but the government dismisses it as an 'idiotic' idea amid global conflicts.
Abramovich to Fight UK Government Over Chelsea Sale Funds
Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has pledged to contest UK government attempts to seize £2.35bn from the club's sale, with funds frozen since 2022 amid sanctions and Jersey investigations.
Greens Support Super Tax, Push Labor for Ambitious Budget Reform
The Greens have agreed to pass Labor's superannuation tax changes, calling it a 'down payment' for more ambitious tax reform in the upcoming federal budget, including capital gains and negative gearing.
Nationals Push for 18-Month Parental Leave and HECS Debt Cuts
The Nationals are advocating for tripling paid parental leave to 18 months and reducing HECS debt for mothers as part of a bold policy package aimed at boosting population growth and appealing to women and young voters.
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Hanson, Canavan Claim Solar Rebates Despite Criticizing Subsidies
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Nationals senator Matt Canavan accessed taxpayer-funded solar rebates while publicly opposing renewable energy subsidies, sparking accusations of hypocrisy.
Gerry Adams 'Directly Responsible' for IRA Bombings
Gerry Adams is accused of being directly responsible for Provisional IRA bombings in 1973 and 1996, as three victims seek symbolic damages in a High Court case he denies.
Greens Beat CDU in Baden-Württemberg, AfD Surges to Third
Cem Özdemir leads Greens to narrow victory over CDU in Baden-Württemberg state election, with far-right AfD nearly doubling support. Merz calls result 'bitter' as election year begins.
Epstein Ranch Investigation Reopened in New Mexico
State authorities in New Mexico are reopening a 2019 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, but delays and property changes pose significant challenges for justice.
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Chosen as Supreme Leader Amid War
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been selected as Iran's new supreme leader, raising concerns of escalated conflict and global economic instability.
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Badenoch's Tory Leadership Faces Policy Dilemma in Fragmented Right
Kemi Badenoch's improved performance at the Tory spring conference fails to translate into polling gains as the Conservatives struggle to define policies in a competitive right-wing landscape.
Wrongful Conviction Overturned in 1986 Murder Case
The family of Diane Sindall, murdered in 1986, appeals for information after DNA evidence exonerated Peter Sullivan, who served 38 years in prison.
Jeffries: DHS Leadership Change Not Enough for Funding
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries insists that replacing DHS leadership is insufficient to resume funding, as Republican Senator Thom Tillis calls for Stephen Miller's removal, citing his outsized influence in the Trump administration.
WHO Clarifies Tehran Exodus, Kyiv School Title Corrected
The World Health Organization corrects a statement about 100,000 leaving Tehran, not Iran. The Kyiv School of Economics Institute president's title is also amended in recent Guardian clarifications.
Lords Debate Loophole in Paedophile Parental Rights Law
An amendment to the victims and courts bill aims to protect children born after a parent's conviction for serious sexual offences against children.
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Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu on Trial in Political Crackdown
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu goes on trial with 400 others in a corruption case critics call a bid to block his presidential run against Erdoğan, sparking protests and international condemnation.
Starmer Pledges Cost of Living Support Amid Oil Price Crisis
Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises to protect British households from economic fallout as oil prices exceed $100 a barrel due to escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran, with G7 ministers planning emergency talks.
Starmer Hosts Women at No 10, Pledges Action on Deepfakes and Misogyny
Prime Minister Keir Starmer opened Downing Street to women changemakers, committing to halve violence against women and girls and tackle deepfakes, sexism in medicine, and structural misogyny.
Labour in Deep Trouble with Black Voters, Warns Activist
Operation Black Vote chair David Weaver warns Labour risks losing Black support due to proposed jury reforms and slow progress on racial equality, citing a lack of urgency and normalization of racism.
Man Found Dead in Wetsuit in Wales: Police Appeal for Help
Detectives in Wales are appealing for public assistance to identify a man found dead in a wetsuit at a remote reservoir in October 2024, with facial reconstruction released to solve the baffling case.
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Forgotten Women Behind UK Sex Discrimination Act
Fifty years after equal rights for women were enshrined in UK law, the campaigners behind the Sex Discrimination Act have been reduced to caricatures or forgotten entirely. Their struggle deserves to be remembered and celebrated.
Mystery Man in Wetsuit Found Dead in Wales Reservoir
Detectives in Wales are appealing for help to identify a man found dead in a wetsuit at Claerwen reservoir in 2024, using a facial reconstruction to solve the baffling case.
GOP Senator Calls for Stephen Miller's Removal from White House
Senator Thom Tillis publicly criticizes Trump adviser Stephen Miller, calling him a 'big problem' with 'outsized influence' over cabinet operations in the administration.
Kasasa Island: Japan's Tiny Flashpoint in China Tensions
Kasasa Island, with just seven residents, has become a symbol of Japan's national security fears as Chinese investors purchase land near sensitive military bases, sparking debate over foreign ownership.
Labour Sets Up University Extremism Whistleblowing Service
The UK government announces a new action plan to boost social cohesion, including a whistleblowing route for university staff and powers to shut down charities.
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Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Power
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, succeeds his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iran's supreme leader following his death in Tehran. The low-profile conservative faces challenges amid ongoing conflict.
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