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Trump impeachment arrives at Senate, setting scene for third ever trial to remove a US President
Democrats said yet more new evidence had come to light about Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to harm a political rival and his subsequent attempts to cover up of his collusion.
Trump aide warns Johnson not to back Iran nuclear deal if UK wants post-Brexit US deal
Boris Johnson has suddenly contradicted Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab in echoing Donald Trump’s calls to scrap Iran nuclear deal.
2010s hottest decade on record, with 2019 second hottest year
2019 was the second warmest year in records dating back to the 19th century, an assessment shows.
Police deny trying to stop publication of grooming investigation report to bury truth
A 145-page report concluded: “The authorities knew that many were being subjected to the most profound abuse and exploitation but did not protect them from the perpetrators.
Jeremy Corbyn backs concerns over ‘racial undertones’ in press treatment of Meghan Markle
The Labour Party leader backed the assessment of the Duke of Sussex, who has railed against press coverage of his relationship with the Duchess of Sussex after Home Secretary Priti Patel dismissed such suggestions
Vladimir Putin accepts resignation of prime minister and government
The Russian president, who earlier made his state of the nation speech, noted that Dmitry Medvedev had failed to fulfil key objectives.
Basing two-thirds of staff outside London offers enormous opportunity – BBC boss
Director-general Tony Hall said the move would make the corporation ‘more relevant’ and ‘more in touch with audiences’.
Foreign Office invited to drop ‘absurd’ defence to Dunn family’s legal claim
Harry’s family said they were left with ‘no choice’ but to bring Northamptonshire Police into the claim.
Teenage vlogger duped millions into believing he was contestant on Love Island – to prove point about dangers of social media
Callum Ryan, 19, created a series of photos and videos on the video-sharing app TikTok which made it seem as though he was poised to enter the Love Island villa.