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Misconduct in public office: how the offence works
The Explainer Centuries-old criminal offence ‘famously vague’ and hard to prove but can carry a maximum sentence of life in prison
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Labour Together’s ‘smear campaign’ against journalists
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’
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Which side is winning the war: Russia or Ukraine?
The Explainer As the conflict enters its fifth year, both sides can point to small victories but the overall picture has barely changed
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Climate change is creating more dangerous avalanches
The Explainer Several major ones have recently occurred
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Talking Points
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The Tourette row at the Baftas
Talking Point John Davidson’s involuntary outburst didn’t reflect ‘his true feelings’ but BBC’s editing lapse was an ‘inexplicable’ error
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Crisis in Cuba: a ‘golden opportunity’ for Washington?
Talking Point The Trump administration is applying the pressure, and with Latin America swinging to the right, Havana is becoming more ‘politically isolated’
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Why is the Trump administration talking about ‘Western civilization’?
Talking Points Rubio says Europe, US bonded by religion and ancestry
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South Africans are angry as Johannesburg faces a growing water crisis
Under the Radar This comes despite Johannesburg being Africa’s wealthiest city by GDP
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Fugu Day: why Ghana’s traditional garment is having a renaissance
Under the Radar A centuries-old outfit is being rewoven into a statement of cultural pride – and defiance
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Under The Radar Police are unable to tell which suspect’s DNA is on the weapon
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Speed Reads
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Top general said to warn Trump of Iran attack risks
speed read The Trump administration is considering an attack on Iran, despite cautioning from the Pentagon’s top general Dan Caine
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Winter Olympics end with US men’s hockey gold
Speed Read The US men’s hockey team beat Canada to win their first Olympic gold medal since 1980
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Trump touts pledges at 1st Board of Peace meeting
Speed Read At the inaugural meeting, the president announced nine countries have agreed to pledge a combined $7 billion for a Gaza relief package
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Britain’s ex-Prince Andrew arrested over Epstein ties
Speed Read The younger brother of King Charles III has not yet been charged
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