17 h. ago Inside Prince Harry's 'perilous' Afghanistan tour and how it ended in a 'depressing' way: Young royal 'revelled in the simplicity' of army life until a scandal forced him home

It's a longstanding tradition that members of the Royal Family serve their country by joining the armed forces.

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17 h. ago 'Mez has been forgotten in all of this': The real Meredith Kercher, the lost victim in the Amanda Knox case

Meredith Kercher, the lost victim in the Amanda Knox case – and the family left serving a “life term” of loss

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5 d. ago Former royal chef reveals what 'unfussy' dish Princess Diana ordered for William and Harry

The boys favourite dish as children has been revealed.... and it may not be what you think....

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5 d. ago Secret Service request to raise river level made ‘without knowledge’ of JD Vance, his office says

Decision to alter Ohio river flow ‘made solely by agents’, the security agency said in a statementA spokesperson for JD Vance said he and his staff were unaware that the Secret Service decided earlier this month to ask military engineers to raise the water level of the Little Miami River ahead of a family boating trip, which took place on his birthday.“The Secret Service often employs protective measures without the knowledge of the vice-president or his staff, as was the case last weekend,” the spokesperson said.Do you have a tip related to this story? You can contact the Guardian via Signal on +1 646 886 8761 Continue reading...

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6 d. ago US air force denies early retirement for transgender service members

Move targets trans air force members with 15-18 years of service and forces them out the US military with no benefitsThe US air force is denying early retirement to all transgender service members with between 15 and 18 years of military service, opting instead to force them out with no retirement benefits, according to a memo seen by Reuters.These longer-serving transgender service members will have the same choice as more junior ones: quit or be forced out, with corresponding lump-sum payments as they walk out the door, the 4 August memo says.“Focus on the benefits you do retain (GI Bill, VA benefits, experience)”“Emphasize this doesn’t reflect on your service or character.”“Military & Family Readiness can provide counseling resources.” Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Just three servings of family favourite side dish a week could trigger deadly type 2 diabetes

Scientists who tracked the diets of more than 200,000 adults found a 20 per cent higher risk among those tucking into three weekly servings.

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7 d. ago Fire chief suspended after he was filmed shouting 'Shut the f**k up!' at girl, 10, being stretchered into ambulance

The Long Island fire chief hurled obscenities at a 10-year-old girl after the child's family called emergency services to help calm her down because she had become emotionally overwhelmed.

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8 d. ago Teen Lily King says 'Mum I love you. I'm sorry. Goodbye' before holiday tragedy

Lily King, from Buckinghamshire, collapsed in her mum Aicha's arms during a family holiday in Morocco, following an allergic reaction from food served at a restaurant

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1 week ago Jack Osbourne shares fond memory of late father Ozzy and reveals why professional chefs never lasted long in their family home as he returns to TV in Cooking With The Stars

The reality star was joined by his devastated family for the private service at Welders House, Ozzy and wife Sharon's sprawling home in rural Jordans, on August 31.

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1 week ago Queen Elizabeth's beloved horse and 'gentlest giant' who served the Royal Family for 14 years retires

Irish draft horse Tyrone, who was much loved by the late Queen, last week officially retired from royal duties, after working at nearly every royal occasion over the last decade and a half.

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