Latest articles by James Ashford
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Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are stepping down as ‘senior’ royals
In Depth Buckingham Palace left ‘hurt and disappointed’ by the couple’s decision
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Mercedes-Benz unveils futuristic concept car inspired by Avatar film
Speed Read The concept vehicle has reptilian scales and moves ‘like a crab’
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What a US war with Iran might look like
In Depth Senior Washington figures believe their nation may be heading towards another all-out armed conflict
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Why everyone’s talking about Facebook’s ‘deepfake’ ban
In Depth Social network to remove videos modified by artificial intelligence from its platforms
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Harvey Weinstein faces LA rape charge, as New York trial gets under way
In Depth Disgraced Hollywood producer faces new charges of rape and sexual assault
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The best photos of 2019
In Depth From a royal arrival to a departing prime minister, the images that sum up the year
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Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi Arabia sentences five to death for murder
In Depth Behind-closed-doors trial did not meet ‘required international standards’
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Do psychopaths really lack empathy?
In Depth New study suggests failure to sympathise with others is a choice rather than inherent trait
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Cramele Recas: leading the Romanian wine revolution
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UK defence spending: where the money goes
In Depth Nato meets to show unity on 70th anniversary
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Why 12 EU countries blocked move to expose companies’ tax avoidance
In Depth Ireland among those to vote down directive forcing tech giants to reveal profits
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Operation Midland: former Tory MP wins payout over false child abuse allegations
In Depth Harvey Proctor’s home was raided by Met Police during disastrous investigation
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Bernard Arnault tipped to become world’s richest person
In Depth Frenchman’s Tiffany takeover set to further boost coffers
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Australian bushfires: what we know so far
In Depth The devastating blazes have claimed six lives and hundreds of homes
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Why is Jussie Smollett suing Chicago?
In Depth Former Empire actor launches counterclaim over alleged staging of racist assault
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Who is Simon Cheng - and why was he ‘tortured’ by China?
In Depth British consulate worker ‘fired’ from UK government following detainment by Beijing
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Israel Folau: Australian rugby star condemned for linking bushfires to ‘sinful’ homosexuality
In Depth Former Wallabies player back in the sin-bin over remarks during church sermon
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Could Star Wars-style holograms soon be a reality?
In Depth New gadget beams 3D projections that can talk and interact with people
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What Ian Fleming’s racy letters reveal
In Depth From extra-marital affairs to a penchant for bondage
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Extreme weather of 2019 - in pictures
In Depth Environmentalists say climate crisis is exacerbating natural disasters
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Brit who fought against Isis in Syria is jailed
Speed Read Aidan James found guilty of terror offences over training with banned Kurdish militia
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What is driving the collapse of high street shops?
In Depth An average of 16 shops closed each day in the first half of 2019
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Smoking ‘increases mental health risk’
In Depth Experts warn of vicious circle as people with psychological conditions are more likely to take up the habit
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What is behind the Christmas rail strikes?
Speed Read RMT union plans industrial action for most of December over role of guards
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