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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure on what he knew about Peter Mandelson’s relationship with dead financier Jeffrey Epstein when he made the Lord his US Ambassador.

‘Was wrong’: UK PM braces for 1000-page Mandelson file dump

The British PM is bracing for the publication of more than 1000 pages of files about former UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson, a friend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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MAFS UK has been embroiled in allegations of rape, with the show withdrawn from Channel 9’s streaming service.

Rape claims challenge belief that MAFS is harmless TV fun

Allegations of rape and sexual assault out of the UK version of MAFS this week has upended the idea that the controversial format is nothing more than guilty pleasure entertainment.

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Latika M Bourke breaks down the turmoil that has enveloped UK politics.

Where did it go wrong for Starmer and what’s next for UK PM

Latika M Bourke breaks down the turmoil that has enveloped UK politics.

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Wes Streeting says he wants the United Kingdom to again join the European Union in the future. (AP PHOTO)

Streeting says he'll stand in contest to replace UK PM

Former health minister Wes Streeting has confirmed he will be a candidate if a race is triggered for the UK prime minister's position.

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In a groundbreaking ruling, an app founder once backed by JK Rowling must now pay double for discriminating against a transgender user.

Trans woman wins landmark gender case

In a groundbreaking ruling, an app founder once backed by JK Rowling must now pay double for discriminating against a transgender user.

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Young New Zealand monk Justin Evans has been found dead in waters off of Scottish island, Papa Stronsay.

Young monk found dead weeks after disappearing

The body was confirmed to be the 24-year-old New Zealander.

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Calls are growing for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit or set a time for his ?departure. (AP PHOTO)

UK's Starmer faces battle for survival as rivals circle

Disastrous results for Labour in local elections have plunged Britain into a new ‌crisis, as calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign grow.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South Bank Technical College on May 12, 2026 in London, England.

Whoever emerges as the UK’s next PM faces a miserable time

Rank-and-file Labour Party members—a peculiar gang of retired teachers, civil servants and trade unionists — face the rare prospect of voting for PM.

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“I know I have my doubters,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told his supporters.

UK PM Starmer in trouble as over 60 MPs call for resignation

Four government aides have resigned as they joined scores of Labour MPs calling for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down.

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Catherine West is leading the charge to remove Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister.

The Australian Labour MP trying to bring down Keir Starmer

LATIKA M BOURKE: Australian-born Labour MP Catherine West has revealed why she is pushing to remove Keir Starmer, warning Labour faces political collapse if nothing changes.

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage enjoys an ice cream after casting his vote during the local council elections.

Key sign on the nose Starmer’s Labour headed for wipeout

Ten years after voting for Brexit, the same voters are still dissatisfied and are continuing to buy whatever it is that Nigel Farage is selling. 

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The UK Government has increased its terrorism threat level from “substantial” to “severe”.

Aussies warned of ‘severe’ risk at holiday hotspot

The destination is hugely popular with Aussies and while Smartraveller has stopped short of saying ’don’t go there’ it has some advice for those planning a visit.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets first responders from Shomrim North West London after two Jewish men were stabbed in a terrorist attack.

UK raises terror threat to severe PM vows to boost security

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Thursday to boost security for the Jewish community following the latest attack against it, while urging Britons to unite against antisemitism.

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King Charles III helps feed chickens during a visit to Harlem Grown.

King and Queen follow the royal pecking order in New York

THE NEW YORK TIMES: While King Charles fed chickens in Harlem his wife, Queen Camilla, read Winnie-the-Pooh at the New York Public Library.

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Just hours after the monarch talked up the AUKUS partnership, the King presented Trump with a relic from a British World War II submarine which operated from Perth and carried the President’s name.

King hints at AUKUS ties by gifting Trump submarine relic

Just hours after the monarch talked up the AUKUS partnership, the King presented Trump with a relic from a British World War II submarine which operated from Perth and carried the President’s name.

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