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Elon Musk has been a vocal supporter of far-right English Defence League founder and criminal activist Tommy Robinson.

No free speech without facts, Brits tell meddling Musk

The UK’s top diplomat has told Elon Musk that free speech must be based on fact, as the spat between Donald Trump’s powerful backer and the government of one of the United States’ closest allies deepens. 

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The Princess and Princess of Wales will mark her birthday with a low-key celebration in Windsor. (AP PHOTO)

William posts birthday wishes to 'incredible' wife Kate

The Prince of Wales has issued a heartfelt birthday message to his wife Kate on her 43rd birthday, praising her ‘remarkable strength’ during a difficult year.

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Annette Bramley sheds a tear when she looks at her daughter Holly’s wedding photos. But they’re not happy tears, remembering a day she’d dreamed about ever since her little girl was born; they’re full of sadness and an overwhelming fury.

Cops didn’t listen when told woman’s partner would kill her

‘I knew he would kill her,’ she says, matter-of-factly, still numb with grief. ‘I told police he would murder her; I told anyone who would listen. Her family could all see it, but nobody could stop it.’

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McDonalds Quarter-Pounder burgers are being investigated after an E.coli outbreak. (AP PHOTO)

McDonald‘s named as ‘hotbed of harassment’

McDonald’s has been branded a ‘hotbed of harassment’ as the fast food chain faces fresh abuse accusations.

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(L-R) Australia’s High Commissioner to the UK Stephen Smith, UK Indo-Pacific Minister Catherine West, Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami at India House at the UK’s Indo-Pacific Dialogue in London in December, 2024.

Brexit Britain so poor it needs more China says UK Minister

An Australian-born UK minister said security concerns over China had to be balanced with the UK’s need for trade after Brexit left the country in the lurch and voters reliant on charity.

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MICHELLE GOLDBERG: As the world’s richest man and a quasi-official member of Donald Trump’s team, Musk has enormous influence, and his admirers in both the United States and Britain have taken up the cause. 

Why Musk, the most powerful troll on earth, is targeting UK

MICHELLE GOLDBERG: As the world’s richest man and a quasi-official member of Donald Trump’s team, Musk has enormous influence, and his admirers in both the United States and Britain have taken up the cause. 

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Pub manager Nicole Hayes shows Australian guest Paul Wright how to build a snowman.

Aussie tourist group trapped in UK pub

A group of Aussie tourists who had not seen snow before, are in two minds whether they are blessed or cursed as they continue their forced stay at a remote UK pub. 

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Thomas Markle has revealed he attempting a 'fresh start' after the 'awful drama of recent years'.

‘Awful’: Meghan’s dad speaks out in search of ‘fresh start’

After being cut off by his daughter Meghan Markle, Thomas Markle has revealed he wants to ‘enjoy the time I have left’ without ‘the awful drama of recent years’.

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A man was ‘coward punched’ to death following an ‘off key’ karaoke performance of a Pink song.

Man punched to death over ‘off key’ Pink performance

A comment made after Tracy Francis’ karaoke performance of Pink’s Who Knew sent her boyfriend into a violent rage, delivering a ‘coward punch’ and killing a man.

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LATIKA M BOURKE: Elon Musk may end up being a frenemy of his populist brotherhood rather than Elon the Enabler

Musk puts his UK political mates in uncomfortable position

LATIKA M BOURKE: Elon Musk may end up being a frenemy of his populist brotherhood rather than Elon the Enabler 

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Sara suffered at least 71 external injuries from being bitten, burned with an iron and battered with a cricket bat, belt and a pole. 

Sara’s sadistic father slashed in prison ambush

A killer father who carried out a sadistic years-long campaign of torture on his 10-year-old daughter has been injured in a prison ambush, weeks after he was jailed for her murder. WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS

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King Charles has honoured the private medics who oversaw his cancer treatment. (AP PHOTO)

King Charles honours medics who treated his cancer

King Charles has personally honoured senior staff from the medical team involved in his treatment for cancer.

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Organisers of New Year's Eve events in the UK are anxious after forecasts of wild storms. (EPA PHOTO)

NYE brings wild weather to UK, Hogmanay cancelled

Wild weather in the UK has led to the cancellation of Edinburgh's traditional Hogmanay celebrations, while London monitors conditions for New Year's Eve events.

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Stephen Fry was honoured for his work raising awareness about mental health and the environment. (EPA PHOTO)

‘Disgusted’: Controversial recipient among 2024 UK honours list

Actors Carey Mulligan and Stephen Fry and author Kazuo Ishiguro are among 1200 people awarded New Year Honours, however, one name has the the UK fuming.

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Two women died following a stabbing on Christmas Day.

Two women, dog dead after Christmas knife attack

Two women have died following a stabbing on Christmas Day in which a man and a teenage boy also suffered serious injuries.

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