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Prince Andrew gives up his title as Duke of York
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:35:32 GMT

The prince said he had made the decision because "continued accusations about me distract from the work" of the Royal Family.

After all those scandals, why did Andrew quit his titles now?
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:53:26 GMT

He has voluntarily given up his titles but was clearly under pressure to jump before he was pushed.

Zelensky guarded on Tomahawk missile talks with Trump after White House meeting
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:57:44 GMT

Following the meeting, Trump calls for Kyiv and Moscow to "stop where they are" and end the war.

Government 'doing everything' to overturn Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:25:15 GMT

The Home Office said it is exploring what extra resources are required to allow fans to attend the Aston Villa match.

Smuggler jailed for 40 years after shipping ballistic missiles parts from Iran
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:10:31 GMT

Pakistani national duped his fishing boat crew into transporting dangerous weapons to Houthi rebels.

Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:26:57 GMT

Temperatures have surged across a large area of the north Pacific - and scientists don't know exactly why.

Lamborghini swerves away from all-electric future
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:45:04 GMT

Customers still want "the sound and the emotion" of internal combustion engines, the company's boss Stephan Winkelmann said.

We're furious the 'Lip King' is selling weight-loss jabs, say dead mother's family
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:32:50 GMT

Alice Webb died last year after falling unwell following a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift carried out by Jordan Parke.

'Have a great life!' Trump orders prison release of disgraced ex-lawmaker Santos
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:04:31 GMT

George Santos was jailed for seven years for stealing identities, including from members of his own family.

Red Cross retrieves another body of dead hostage in Gaza, Israel says
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:51:00 GMT

If forensic testing confirms the identity of the remains, it will be the tenth body Hamas has returned - out of 28.

Euphoria confirms new cast members for season three
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:51:04 GMT

Trisha Paytas, Danielle Deadwyler and Natasha Lyonne will join the series when it returns in 2026.

'I'm trying to forgive', says mum of baby found in Hull undertakers two years after funeral
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:59:17 GMT

Jasmine Beverley was given the ashes of a stranger by funeral director Robert Bush.

'I'm not putting my ring back on yet,' says Molly-Mae after Tommy reunion
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:09:44 GMT

The pair are now back together, but in her new series, Molly-Mae Hague says things are "not perfect".

The Papers: 'Andrew gives up titles' and 'Banned old Duke of York'
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:35:43 GMT

Prince Andrew giving up his titles, including the Duke of York, dominates Saturday's papers.

'Only sport we watch': Grand Sumo comes to London as search for fans beyond Japan pays off
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:10:16 GMT

The ancient sport has found a generation of new fans - thanks to the internet age.

Who is Prince Andrew? The royal who has given up his titles
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:09:37 GMT

He remains a prince but has given up the title of Duke of York among others.

'It's scary to think I could have died': How Americans are coming back from fentanyl addiction
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:42:24 GMT

Fatal overdoses in the US are falling - and Kayla's state of North Carolina is at the forefront of that trend.

How and when to see the Orionids meteor shower
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:58:22 GMT

The Orionids are thought to be one of the most impressive meteor displays. Visible from early October to early November, it will peak this week around 22 October. Here's more on how you can see it.

'We have to prioritise South Africans': Anti-migrant movement blocks foreigners from healthcare
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:45:08 GMT

Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.

Buying more, wearing less - why India's Diwali gold rush is different
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:44:09 GMT

Soaring gold prices have dented jewellery demand but Indians are not ready to give up on the metal yet.

Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:31:07 GMT

President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:02:31 GMT

The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.

China warns UK of 'consequences' over mega-embassy delays
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:32:04 GMT

It comes after the UK said it had pushed back a decision on the controversial site for the second time.

David Hockney's iPad drawings sell for millions
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:09:28 GMT

Seventeen prints titled "Arrival of Spring in Woldgate" went under the hammer at Sotheby's earlier.

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Prince Andrew & the Epstein Scandal: The Newsnight Interview
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

The Duke of York speaks about his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Q&A: Tomahawk missiles, the drone race, and Ukrainian Halloween
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:10:00 GMT

Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Friday

Is writing already on the wall for Postecoglou at Forest?
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:37:59 GMT

The potential consequences of defeat this weekend will not be lost on Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou, with the club already looking at potential replacements.

Verstappen takes US sprint pole from Norris
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:56:38 GMT

Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats McLaren's title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to take pole for the United States Grand Prix sprint race.

Government 'doing everything' to overturn Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:25:15 GMT

It is working with police and exploring what additional resources are required to allow all fans to attend.

Potter in talks to become Sweden boss
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:40:52 GMT

Former West Ham manager Graham Potter is in talks to become Sweden's next head coach.

South Africa cruise past Sri Lanka after rain delay
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:05:06 GMT

South Africa move up to second in the Women's World Cup table with a comprehensive 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a rain-shortened game in Colombo.

Northampton top of Prem after victory at Newcastle
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:19:11 GMT

Northampton go top of the Prem with an ultimately comfortable victory which leaves Newcastle still searching for a first league win of the campaign.

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