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Documents seen by The Wall Street Journal indicate disgraced financier met with leading figures even after his conviction and jail term

Kicking the Afghan fighter pilot out of the UK would be so ‘contrary to British instincts’, says General Lord David Richards

First test of controversial photo requirement will be local elections on 4 May

From judicial nominations to holding the Supreme Court accountable to administration rules, Feinstein’s absence has become hard to ignore for Senate Democrats. They are still hoping she returns, Eric Garcia reports

Speculation about the future of other network personalities has been growing in the aftermath of the far-right host’s apparent firing, a massive defamation settlement, and more damaging litigation

Exclusive: ‘You will risk your life during Covid saving British lives...but when it comes to saving you, are told very bluntly, you are not English’

The passengers and crew on Aloha Airlines Flight 243 endured a living nightmare when the plane broke apart mid-journey, sending a flight attendant to her death before the pilots executed a miraculous landing without further loss of life. On the 35th anniversary of the shocking event, experts tell Sheila Flynn…

Climate Emergency Fund backs disruptive climate activism

Daughter told of utter “relief” after “nightmare four days” and calls for others to be evacuated