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French ambassador to CAR faces investigation over alleged misconduct
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French ambassador to CAR faces investigation over alleged misconduct

Inquiry follows security concerns over reported visits of dozens of women to Bruno Foucher’s official residenceFrance has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to Central African Republic over allegations of misconduct, after claims he brought dozens of women into his official resid...

Agence France-Presse
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Will Trump’s next press secretary be a better liar than the first five?
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Will Trump’s next press secretary be a better liar than the first five?

As Karoline Leavitt plans to step down, it’s apparent how the president above all values a readiness to twist the truthAs Karoline Leavitt prepares to step down from her role as Donald Trump’s fifth White House press secretary, a brief review of her tenure, and that of her predecessors, makes clear...

Robert Mackey
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Man, 102, dies after alleged assault in south Wales pub
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Man, 102, dies after alleged assault in south Wales pub

Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital after the incident in the Crow’s Nest in Cwmbran and later died of his injuriesA 102-year-old man has died of his injuries after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in south Wales.Phillip Ormerod of Cwmbran in the Welsh valleys, was taken to hospital after the in...

Bethan McKernan
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Lottery ticket sold at Illinois gas station wins $1bn Powerball jackpot
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Lottery ticket sold at Illinois gas station wins $1bn Powerball jackpot

Prize was eighth largest in Powerball history and followed three months without a top prize winnerA Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1bn jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.The ticket that won the jackpot on Wednesday...

Associated Press
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Piranha drama: boy, 8, hooks fearsome exotic fish in Pennsylvania lake
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Piranha drama: boy, 8, hooks fearsome exotic fish in Pennsylvania lake

South American fish with razor-toothed jaws was probably released by someone who owned it as a pet, officials sayAn eight-year-old boy fishing for bass in Pennsylvania was stunned to catch something more associated with the Amazon – and countless horror movies – than the rolling landscape of the eas...

Guardian staff
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Italian businessman admits organising bombing at home of journalist and friend
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Italian businessman admits organising bombing at home of journalist and friend

Valter Lavitola’s lawyer says he had intended attack to boost security for investigative reporter Sigfrido RanucciAn Italian businessman has admitted to masterminding a bomb attack at the home of Sigfrido Ranucci, a prominent investigative journalist, claiming it was intended to boost his security p...

Angela Giuffrida in Rome
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Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands
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Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands

Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of Japan under international lawThe Japanese government has reacted angrily to Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, which are claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow.Japan’s foreign minister, Toshimitsu Mote...

Gavin Blair in Tokyo
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RSC postpones Othello while leading actor Sharon D Clarke has cancer treatment
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RSC postpones Othello while leading actor Sharon D Clarke has cancer treatment

Radical reimagining of Shakespeare play was due to run at Swan theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 13 February to 3 April 2027The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that it will postpone its radical production of Othello starring Sharon D Clarke, while the Olivier-winning actor undergoes treatm...

Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
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Sports Direct owner buys Harvey Nichols department store chain
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Sports Direct owner buys Harvey Nichols department store chain

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group acquires Knightsbridge-headquartered retailer after it went into administrationBusiness live – latest updatesThe owner of Sports Direct has bought Harvey Nichols out of administration after the upmarket department store chain warned it could run out of money if it did not...

Sarah Butler
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Transport watchdog investigates another near miss at Sydney airport
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Transport watchdog investigates another near miss at Sydney airport

Two planes came close to collision on the runway on Sunday – hours after another near miss – making a total of three in recent weeksGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe transport safety watchdog is investigating a another near-collision between two planes at Sydney airport...

Catie McLeod
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Questions over Karoline Leavitt’s replacement as she steps down as White House press secretary – US politics live
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Questions over Karoline Leavitt’s replacement as she steps down as White House press secretary – US politics live

Leavitt’s departure three months before midterms raises questions over who will communicate Trump’s messages as his approval rating falls to record low, says YouGov pollingSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump is in Washington today. He’ll spend most of day in private meetings that will...

Shrai Popat and Mabel Banfield-Nwachi
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