78 m. ago Powerful moment J.D. Vance carries Charlie Kirk's coffin as mourning wife and family join him on final journey

Vice President JD Vance stood front and center as Charlie Kirk's coffin was loaded off a hearse in Salt Lake City on Thursday.

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1 hour ago Starmer under scrutiny as Mandelson ‘admitted long ties with Epstein in vetting’

Questions are swirling about the Prime Minister’s political judgment after he sacked the peer a day after defending him.

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2 h. ago Keir Starmer ignored string of warnings before finally sacking Mandelson: Questions grow over PM's judgment as Labour MPs brand his handling of the episode 'a shambles'

The Prime Minister finally acted to remove the disgraced peer as ambassador to the United States amid a growing Labour revolt over his links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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2 h. ago Mandelson ‘admitted continuing relationship with Epstein’ in vetting interview as questions mount for Starmer: Latest

James Roscoe has taken over from Lord Mandelson as interim ambassador while Downing Street finds a replacement.

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3 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham's ex spills secret about their romance and her link to Nicola Peltz

Lexi Wood and Brooklyn Beckham were first linked when they were spotted kissing in April 2018 after his split from Chloe Grace Moretz

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4 h. ago Colin Farrell says he would ‘love’ to work with ‘magic’ Margot Robbie again

The Irish actor stars alongside Robbie in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.

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4 h. ago Starmer faces growing scrutiny over Mandelson appointment as PM sacks US ambassador for Epstein relationship

The Prime Minister fired Lord Mandelson after new revelations about his relationship with the disgraced financier

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6 h. ago Margot Robbie dazzles at A Big Bold Beautiful Journey London premiere

Margot Robbie dazzles at A Big Bold Beautiful Journey London premiere  London Evening Standard

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6 h. ago Emmerdale fans 'rumble' Aaron Dingle's fate as John Sugden's 'worst nightmare'

Fans are worried for Aaron Dingle after John Sugden awoke from the fall

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6 h. ago Spotlight falls on Starmer’s political judgment after Mandelson sacking

Decision to end support for US ambassador over Jeffrey Epstein links comes just before Donald Trump state visit Keir Starmer is facing serious questions about his political judgment after he was forced to sack his US ambassador, Peter Mandelson, over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.In the second damaging departure for the government in a week, the prime minister withdrew support for Lord Mandelson over emails to Epstein from 2008 suggesting his sentence for soliciting a child for prostitution should be challenged. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Margot Robbie dazzles at London premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey alongside co

Actress Robbie, 35, stunned in a revealing sheer gown while Farrell, 49, looked sharp in a suit and overcoat

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6 h. ago Starmer under fire as Mandelson sacked in wake of Epstein revelations

Peer says he “deeply regrets” circumstances of departure as opponents question who knew what and when at Downing Street

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6 h. ago The Guardian view on Peter Mandelson in Washington: a parable of short

Any association with Jeffrey Epstein was obviously toxic and it reflects poorly on Keir Starmer’s judgment that he didn’t anticipate the riskAs UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson was obviously a risky appointment. There was never any doubt that the former cabinet minister, European commissioner and international business lobbyist would be a skilled operator. The danger came from another of his reliable traits – attracting attention for the wrong reasons.Sure enough, little over six months into the role, Lord Mandelson’s position became untenable. Sir Keir Starmer had stood by him when links to Jeffrey Epstein first resurfaced – extraordinary given the billionaire financier’s status as a convicted paedophile. The position changed with the publication of evidence showing that Lord Mandelson reaffirmed the friendship even after Epstein’s conviction, expressing solidarity and urging him to seek early release.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this ar...

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6 h. ago Mandelson says he feels ‘utterly awful’ about Epstein friendship after Starmer sacking: Latest updates

James Roscoe has taken over from Lord Mandelson as interim ambassador while Downing Street finds a replacement.

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6 h. ago Peter Mandelson must 'pack his bags' from Lords after sacking over 'Epstein emails'

Peter Mandelson was sacked as Britain’s top diplomat in the US over his links to disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein - less than 24 hours after the PM stood by him

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7 h. ago Sacked Mandelson: Being ambassador to US was ‘privilege of my life’

The peer said he deeply regretted the circumstances of his departure from the British embassy in Washington.

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7 h. ago Concerns Mandelson did not pass MI6 vetting for US ambassador role – but Starmer appointed him anyway

Keir Starmer is facing serious questions after claims he ignored warnings from the security service to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador

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7 h. ago Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell dazzle at London premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

The actress turned heads in a pale pink corset-style bra that showed off her chiselled midriff

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7 h. ago Goodbye, Andre Onana – the face of Manchester United’s worst era

Onana may have played his last game for Man United following a dramatic fall from grace

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8 h. ago Starmer faces internal Labour criticism after Mandelson sacking

The coordinator of new Labour group Mainstream accused the Prime Minister of ‘running a narrow and brittle political project’.

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