Australia: 'Golden visa' scheme for wealthy investors axed

Critics say the scheme - which granted visas to wealthy investors - was attracting "illicit" funds.

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Australian Open 2024 results: Cameron Norrie loses to Alexander Zverev

Britain's Cameron Norrie suffers an agonising defeat in Melbourne as sixth seed Alexander Zverev edges an absorbing five-setter in a first-to-10 match tie-break.

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California: Rockslide blocking road cleared with explosives

Video shared by Placer County shows a road completely blocked by boulders, that are then blasted into small pieces.

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Fifa's Infantino wants tougher action on racism

Fifa president Gianni Infantino calls for an automatic forfeit of games for teams whose fans commit racist abuse.

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Watch: Drone footage captures devastation of Bridgend blaze

A large building collapses in minutes after a large fire broke out, the fire service says

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Wakefield: Woman, 27, who died falling from van named

Leah Senior was seen falling from the van in Wakefield on Wednesday night, police said.

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PG Tips and Lurpak among victims of shrinkflation

From tea bags to crisps, supermarket staples are getting smaller, consumer group Which? says.

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Ministers admit losing track of 5,600 asylum claimants

The Home Office is urgently trying to re-establish contact with the asylum seekers, ministers say.

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Stormont crisis: DUP to meet to decide on power-sharing move

Party officers will meet on Friday as the DUP faces pressure to end the 23-month impasse.

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Fujitsu rules itself out of UK public contract bids during Post Office inquiry

The firm is part of an inquiry into how hundreds of Post Office managers were wrongly prosecuted.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger detained over EU tax for luxury watch

The probe for alleged tax evasion came as the actor arrived in Munich on his way to an auction.

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Queen Mary's Dolls' House treasures on show at Windsor Castle

A scale replica of the Crown Jewels and a fully-strung piano can be seen at the castle.

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Post Office scandal: The ordinary lives devastated by a faulty IT system

Victims felt alone yet hundreds were enduring similar experiences. Here we look at some of their stories.

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Rishi Sunak's five promises: What progress has he made?

The prime minister said five priorities should be used to hold his government to account.

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Julia Donaldson: The Gruffalo hogs too much attention

The author is marking the 25th anniversary of the book which has become a modern classic.

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England manager Sarina Wiegman extends deal until 2027

England women's team manager Sarina Wiegman signs a new contract until 2027.

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Germany’s far right seek revolution in farmers' protests

As farmers blockade roads over subsidy cuts, neo-Nazi or monarchist groups are turning up at rallies.

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Starmer denies backtracking on military action vote

While running to be Labour leader, Sir Keir promised a law requiring a Commons vote for military action.

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Alan Cumming: I feel like Bond villain in US Traitors

The Scottish actor hosts the American show as an over-the-top character with an eccentric accent.

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Iran must tell Houthis to cease and desist, says Grant Shapps

The UK defence secretary says the world is "running out of patience" with attacks.

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