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Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Russia hoped to overthrow Ukraine's pro-Western government, but Moscow's war has dragged on for more than three years.

Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says

The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers say, while Trump was in Washington DC at the time.

Evidence in unsolved murder of Glasgow businessman being reviewed

The victim's brother Billy Blue says it is "an absolute disgrace" that no-one has been charged over the crime.

Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.

How could Andrew be removed from royal line of succession - and which countries have to agree?

The government will consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession - but how?

Three countries, 25,000 miles - England's daunting summer itinerary

England will take to the skies for their summer fixtures against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, posing difficult decisions for the team.

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Activists hang photo of Andrew leaving police custody in the Louvre

Everyone Hates Elon campaigners fix photo of ex-prince slouched in backseat of car after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public officeActivists have hung a photo in the Louvre museum in Paris of...

The key changes being made to special educational needs - at a glance

The government has set out broad changes it will make to the SEND system in England in the coming years.

Stolen Napoleonic plaques found after TV show clue

An antiques dealer realised they were Napoleonic by the markings he recalled seeing on TV show Lovejoy.

Mexican Open denies cancellation amid drug cartel violence

Mexican Open organisers say the tournament will go ahead despite violence following the death of the country's most wanted drug baron.

'Closest I've felt' - Hodgkinson on breaking longest-standing world record

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she feels "closer than ever" to breaking the women's 800m outdoor record - the longest-standing world record in athletics.

Porn company handed record fine by UK regulator for failing to verify ages

A porn company has just been handed the largest fine ever issued under the Online Safety Act.

Cartel henchmen unleash violence after top drug lord killed in Mexico

The death of the most-wanted Jalisco cartel chief sparks retaliatory violence in at least a dozen states in Mexico.

Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings

Ofcom's £1.35m fine on 8579 LLC is the largest it has levied under the Online Safety Act so far.

Hundred deals 'not in our hands' amid India tensions - Pakistan's Farhan

Leading batter Sahibzada Farhan says he knows T20 franchises are interested in Pakistan players but admitted whether they are picked in the Hundred auction is "not in our hands".

Suspected rapist accidentally set free and leaves UK before trial

A suspected rapist was accidentally set free from prison and managed to leave the country before he is due to stand trial, it has been revealed.

'Staring down the barrel at higher costs': UK exporters rue US tariff chaos

UK businesses are facing uncertainty and higher costs as Donald Trump's new global tariff shift takes effect.

Teenager found guilty of terror offences after joining banned far-right group

A schoolboy has been found guilty of terror offences after joining a banned far-right group and researching a synagogue, encouraged by Russian extremists.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged massages to taxpayer while trade envoy, say reports

Former senior civil servants say culture of deference meant excessive expenses claims were waved throughAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged taxpayers for the cost of massages and excessive travel expen...

Two Commonwealth countries back plans to remove Andrew from line of succession

The governments of Australia and New Zealand have thrown their weight behind plans to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession.