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Civil war explodes among Labour big beasts as Keir Starmer fights for political life in Mandelson scandal

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Cabinet ministers rallied around the Prime Minister after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called on him to resign

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‘Today, the real standard is no longer simply ‘wire-free’ but ‘senseless intelligence’ – whether the robot can be like an invisible gardener’ – Segway Navimow CEO on the changing focus of robot mowers

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King Charles expresses his ‘profound concern’ at allegations of Andrew’s conduct after Epstein file release and will ‘stand ready to support’ the police

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Fifteen killed in latest Lebanon building collapse, as warnings of neglect grow

Two blocks fall down in what is the fifth such disaster this winter, as warnings of neglect grow.

Staff Writer February 9, 2026

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Epstein survivors call for full release of files in video

Millions of files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the DOJ but many have redactions.

Staff Writer February 9, 2026

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US news anchor Savannah Guthrie says ‘we will pay’ in plea for mother’s return

Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Tucson, Arizona, last weekend.

Staff Writer February 9, 2026

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Hong Kong court jails media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai for 20 years

Lai's supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law.

Staff Writer February 9, 2026

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Revealing names and faces of the victims of Iran’s protest crackdown

BBC News Persian uncovers the identities of the thousands of people killed during the recent crackdown on protests in Iran.

Staff Writer February 9, 2026

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City had to avoid temptation in utilising Stones as Olley injury causes worry

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February 9, 2026

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I tested the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1 – a fresh spin on my favorite portable business laptop

February 9, 2026

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‘Today, the real standard is no longer simply ‘wire-free’ but ‘senseless intelligence’ – whether the robot can be like an invisible gardener’ – Segway Navimow CEO on the changing focus of robot mowers

February 9, 2026

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BridgePay payments system knocked offline by ransomware attack

February 9, 2026

US Secret Service gets involved, as merchants report cash payments only.

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Civil war explodes among Labour big beasts as Keir Starmer fights for political life in Mandelson scandal

Cabinet ministers rallied around the Prime Minister after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called on him to resign

Keir Starmer has worst small boat Channel crossings record as almost 66,000 migrants make journey

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