Day: February 4, 2026
Starmer’s appointment of Mandelson under spotlight as criminal probe launched
February 4, 2026Sir Keir Starmer’s appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US is coming under growing scrutiny, after bombshell revelations about the peer’s dealings with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein led to a criminal probe and his departure from the House of Lords. The Conservatives will seek to force the Government to release all papers relating to […]
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Public to choose favourite nature image from ‘truly exceptional’ list
February 4, 2026The public are being given a chance to vote for their favourite nature image from a shortlist ranging from flamingos under power lines to a sloth sheltering its baby from the rain. A “truly exceptional” line-up of 24 images have been selected for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s Nuveen People’s Choice Award, with people […]
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Claire Foy reveals ‘gross’ reason she no longer drinks caffeine
February 4, 2026The Crown star Claire Foy has said she had parasites for five years and that she no longer drinks caffeine as a result. The award-winning actress, 41, is best known for portraying the late Queen Elizabeth II in the hit Netflix royal drama series. Speaking on the podcast Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware, […]
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Sarwar calls for UK to ban social media for under-16s
February 4, 2026The leader of Scottish Labour has called for the UK to ban social media for under-16s. Mr Sarwar made the call to his Labour colleagues south of the border in a bid to “give kids the childhood they deserve”. “We already know the risks young people face online,” he said. “Whether it’s cyberbullying, addictive habits, […]
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