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The arrests of Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor have shone a spotlight on the centuries-old offence of misconduct in public office. Neither man has yet been charged, and both deny wrongdoing, but should police investigations proceed to prosecution, this vague and complex offence could ...

In the face of geopolitical uncertainty and US hostility, “momentum for EU enlargement appears to be growing”, said Politico. Iceland and Norway, both founding members of Nato, have access to the EU’s single market via its European Economic Area, but are the only Nordic countries outside the bloc. N...
A minister sets expectations for Rachel Reeves’ next economic update. The unnamed politician told the Financial Times that the chancellor’s 3 March speech would contain “no gimmicks”, as she seeks to steady the ship before rolling out key policies in the autumn Budget.
The Green Party and Labour are neck and neck to win tomorrow’s Gorton and Denton by-election, according to a small Opinium survey. Each of the two parties was backed by 28% of the 401 voters polled, with Reform close behind on 27%.

When Barack Obama teased Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner in 2011, the man who helped write the withering speech enjoyed “seeing how angry” the then businessman became, said The Telegraph. Neither he nor Obama had any inkling that Trump would one day take over as president.The d...
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The Explainer Centuries-old criminal offence ‘famously vague’ and hard to prove but can carry a maximum sentence of life in prison

The Explainer Claim that Starmerite think tank paid PR firm to dig up dirt on Sunday Times reporters ‘cuts to the heart of Number 10’

The Explainer As the conflict enters its fifth year, both sides can point to small victories but the overall picture has barely changed

The Explainer Several major ones have recently occurred

Talking Point John Davidson’s involuntary outburst didn’t reflect ‘his true feelings’ but BBC’s editing lapse was an ‘inexplicable’ error

Talking Point The Trump administration is applying the pressure, and with Latin America swinging to the right, Havana is becoming more ‘politically isolated’

Talking Points Rubio says Europe, US bonded by religion and ancestry



Under the Radar This comes despite Johannesburg being Africa’s wealthiest city by GDP

Under the Radar A centuries-old outfit is being rewoven into a statement of cultural pride – and defiance

Under The Radar Police are unable to tell which suspect’s DNA is on the weapon

speed read The Trump administration is considering an attack on Iran, despite cautioning from the Pentagon’s top general Dan Caine

Speed Read The US men’s hockey team beat Canada to win their first Olympic gold medal since 1980

Speed Read At the inaugural meeting, the president announced nine countries have agreed to pledge a combined $7 billion for a Gaza relief package

Speed Read The younger brother of King Charles III has not yet been charged
Pros and cons Record number of executions in Saudi Arabia and drugs crackdown in Iran offset broader global trend away from capital punishment
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