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Former Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, who lost her royal titles amid the Epstein scandal, is expected to return to the UK soon, a source told the BBC.
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Andy Burnham faced the first major challenge of his premiership on Tuesday as Parliament returned, marking the end of his summer tour and the beginning of inten...
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The French Socialist Party (Parti Socialiste or PS) officially launched its rentrée politique, or political comeback season, in Blois this week, focusing on int...
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The 2024 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing highlighted China’s speed and scale in robotic tech, yet exposed AI and autonomy gaps ahead of U.S. rivals.
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UK telecoms lag in 5G upgrades and broadband planning delays risk the country falling behind in AI innovation. Executives urge faster reforms to avoid a national competitiveness hit.
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The University of Exeter has finalized a confidential partnership with Saudi Arabia’s National Defense University (NDU) in Riyadh to deliver a master’s program...
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Liverpool Football Club has reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign forward Bradley Barcola in a deal worth up to £123 million. The France interna...
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Rescuers in Nepal and China continued their search Saturday for nearly 3,000 people missing after a catastrophic flood swept through the Himalayan region, subme...
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The last bank holiday of summer offers a rare pause in the UK calendar, providing time for reflection and rest. At openDemocracy, this period also serves as an...
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Young American consumers, particularly Generation Z, are increasingly favoring cold, customizable beverages over traditional hot coffee, reshaping the strategie...
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Discover how Eastbourne’s booming Victorian tourism forced the town to build its first public toilets, from a 1873 men‑only pit to modern £1‑paid facilities.
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100-year-old Pocklington man credits walking and optimism for long, active life Peter Byers of Pocklington, East Yorkshire, has spent a century defying expectat...
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