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David Starkey sacked over “so many damn blacks” comment
The historian argued that slavery could not be considered genocide “otherwise there wouldn’t be so many damn blacks in Africa or in Britain”.
PM “bitterly regrets” care home crisis as new data reveals almost 20,000 residents have perished
He said "we'll have to go back" to learn what went wrong, but "now is not the time".
40 rights groups sign open letter to UK Government calling for immediate release of Julian Assange
"This (indictment) is an unprecedented escalation of an already disturbing assault on journalism in the US", the letter reads.
Police prepared for New Year’s Eve-style celebrations on Saturday
The emergency services are urging people going out to pubs, bars and restaurants this weekend to act responsibly.
Meghan ‘unprotected’ by monarchy after media attack
The leaked papers form part of Meghan’s legal action against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday and MailOnline.
Coronavirus daily cases reach record highs in US and South Africa
The US has recorded 50,700 new cases, according to Johns Hopkins University, as many states struggle to contain the spread of the pandemic.
Boris Johnson urges people not to ‘overdo it’ when lockdown eases
Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers in England will reopen on Saturday.
Ghislaine Maxwell arrested in New Hampshire on Epstein-related charges
Maxwell's whereabouts were unknown since Epstein’s arrest last July on sex trafficking charges.