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UK Twitter hacker who breached Obama’s account ordered to repay $5.4 million in Bitcoin
A man convicted over a 2020 Twitter hack that compromised accounts of high-profile figures including former U.S. President Barack Obama…
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Britain announces largest asylum policy overhaul in modern times
Britain said on Saturday it would launch the largest overhaul of policy on asylum seekers in modern times, drawing inspiration…
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Chancellor to introduce new levy on high-value homes, Telegraph reports
Britain’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new levy on high-value homes in her upcoming annual budget, the…
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Syria reopens London embassy amid global diplomatic push
The Syrian flag hangs from the Syrian Embassy in London. (EPA Images pic) LONDON: Syria has reopened its London embassy,…
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RedBird withdraws $671m bid for UK’s Telegraph newspaper
U.S.-based private investment firm RedBird Capital Partners on Friday pulled out of a 500-million-pound bid for Britain’s Telegraph Media Group,…
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UK’s Reeves ditches plan to raise income tax rates, FT reports
British finance minister Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans to raise income tax rates in this month’s budget, the Financial Times…
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UK’s Starmer says any attack on cabinet members ‘completely unacceptable’
Keir Starmer said he appointed his cabinet members as the best for their roles, including health minister Wes Streeting, named…
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UK health secretary denies leadership plot against PM Starmer
British health secretary Wes Streeting denied on Wednesday he was plotting to bring down Keir Starmer, after unnamed allies of…
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Britain’s outgoing BBC boss praises its journalism despite crisis
The outgoing boss of Britain’s BBC broadcaster said on Tuesday he was proud of its journalism, despite quitting after accusations…
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BBC chairman apologises for ‘error of judgment’ in Trump speech edit
BBC Chair Samir Shah on Monday apologised for an “error of judgment” in the editing of a speech by Donald…
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