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The two wildcards shaping the tail end of the Virginia race for governor

Virginia is just weeks away from electing a new governor, but the government shutdown and an explosive text message scandal in the race for attorney general could reshape the election.

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Sadiq Khan celebrated birthday on £268million superyacht with billionaire friend

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Sadiq Khan celebrated birthday on £268million superyacht with billionaire friend

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China spy case decision taken ‘purely’ by CPS – minister

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China spy case decision taken ‘purely’ by CPS – minister

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Starmer orders review of antisemitism in NHS as part of wider crackdown

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Starmer orders review of antisemitism in NHS as part of wider crackdown

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Scotland’s classrooms most violent in UK, figures suggest

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Scotland’s classrooms most violent in UK, figures suggest

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Number of Channel crossing arrivals ‘frustrating’, says border security chief

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Number of Channel crossing arrivals ‘frustrating’, says border security chief

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MI5 faces ‘new era’ tackling terrorism and rise in state threats

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MI5 faces ‘new era’ tackling terrorism and rise in state threats

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Phillipson: Disengaged boys vulnerable to ‘dark forces whispering poison’ online

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Phillipson: Disengaged boys vulnerable to ‘dark forces whispering poison’ online

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MI5 fought another China spy threat in past week, agency boss says

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MI5 fought another China spy threat in past week, agency boss says

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UK ‘isn’t a democracy any more’, warns Tugendhat in call for ‘leadership’

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UK ‘isn’t a democracy any more’, warns Tugendhat in call for ‘leadership’

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Starmer intervention in China spy case collapse would have been ‘absurd’ – No 10

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Starmer intervention in China spy case collapse would have been ‘absurd’ – No 10

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Lord Speaker to step down early from role to care for wife with Parkinson’s

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Lord Speaker to step down early from role to care for wife with Parkinson’s

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SUV drivers face paying extra for parking under plans by Welsh council

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SUV drivers face paying extra for parking under plans by Welsh council

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ICE reveals 'disturbing details' after agency rescued 3-year-old abducted to Mexico

ICE reveals 'disturbing details' after agency rescued 3-year-old abducted to Mexico

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Final stretch: Mamdani's large lead shrinking as Cuomo gains ground in NYC mayoral race

Final stretch: Mamdani's large lead shrinking as Cuomo gains ground in NYC mayoral race

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SUV drivers face paying extra for parking under plans by Welsh council

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SUV drivers face paying extra for parking under plans by Welsh council

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Alleged Chinese spies were accused of sharing sensitive information about MPs

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Alleged Chinese spies were accused of sharing sensitive information about MPs

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Airline prices to change by ‘less than cost of coffee’ with green fuel guarantee

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Airline prices to change by ‘less than cost of coffee’ with green fuel guarantee

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Number of children in temporary accommodation almost double Wembley capacity

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Number of children in temporary accommodation almost double Wembley capacity

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How Starmer's Chagos fiasco sent a London council into meltdown

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How Starmer's Chagos fiasco sent a London council into meltdown

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China spy case row: Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer as witness statements are revealed

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China spy case row: Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer as witness statements are revealed

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Jay Jones’ ‘two bullets’ scandal over violent texts expected to dominate Virginia AG debate

Jay Jones’ ‘two bullets’ scandal over violent texts expected to dominate Virginia AG debate

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NRA sues California over ban on Glock-style firearms: 'Violates the Second Amendment'

NRA sues California over ban on Glock-style firearms: 'Violates the Second Amendment'

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The real reason for Rachel Reeves' class war

The real reason for Rachel Reeves' class war

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Rachel Reeves: Higher taxes on the rich 'will be part of the story' at the Budget

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Rachel Reeves: Higher taxes on the rich 'will be part of the story' at the Budget

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Ditching triple lock would save the Budget, IFS tells Reeves

Ditching triple lock would save the Budget, IFS tells Reeves

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Digesting the key segments and changes in China documents

Digesting the key segments and changes in China documents

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‘Frustrated’: Inquiry chair criticises delay in child sex abuse reforms

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‘Frustrated’: Inquiry chair criticises delay in child sex abuse reforms

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Bowser doesn't think it's legal for National Guard to 'police Americans on American soil'

Bowser doesn't think it's legal for National Guard to 'police Americans on American soil'

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MSP tells parent that pornography has 'always' been shared by Scots pupils in playgrounds

MSP tells parent that pornography has 'always' been shared by Scots pupils in playgrounds

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Scotland has highest rate of violent injuries to school staff in UK as classroom behaviour nosedives

Scotland has highest rate of violent injuries to school staff in UK as classroom behaviour nosedives

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Cabinet Office rejects Cummings' China breach claim

Cabinet Office rejects Cummings' China breach claim

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Virginia parents crush fundraising goal for trans locker room fight after judge ordered massive bond

Virginia parents crush fundraising goal for trans locker room fight after judge ordered massive bond

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‘Frustrated’: Inquiry chair criticises delay in child sex abuse reforms

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‘Frustrated’: Inquiry chair criticises delay in child sex abuse reforms

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Judge blocks part of Texas law that limits campus protests after dark: '1st Amendment does not have a bedtime'

Judge blocks part of Texas law that limits campus protests after dark: '1st Amendment does not have a bedtime'

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WATCH: Trump reveals two key reasons why he is authorizing CIA activity in Venezuela

WATCH: Trump reveals two key reasons why he is authorizing CIA activity in Venezuela

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Trump instructs Pentagon to ensure troops are paid despite government shutdown

Trump instructs Pentagon to ensure troops are paid despite government shutdown

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Starmer faces more questions after publishing China spy case evidence

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Starmer faces more questions after publishing China spy case evidence

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38% of viewers say BBC ‘ineffective’ at being independent from Government

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38% of viewers say BBC ‘ineffective’ at being independent from Government

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£80m boost for children’s hospices hailed as ‘significant first step’

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£80m boost for children’s hospices hailed as ‘significant first step’

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Less than half of victims confident criminal justice system is effective – study

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Less than half of victims confident criminal justice system is effective – study

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Trump administration withholds $40M from California over trucker English proficiency rules

Trump administration withholds $40M from California over trucker English proficiency rules

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'Slap in the face': Dems hammered for declaring state of emergency over ICE enforcement

'Slap in the face': Dems hammered for declaring state of emergency over ICE enforcement

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Go big with tax hikes or risk 'groundhog day', chancellor told

Go big with tax hikes or risk 'groundhog day', chancellor told

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Poorer children 'more likely to have SEND but less likely to get support'

Poorer children 'more likely to have SEND but less likely to get support'

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Liam Payne death and Charlie Kirk murder flooded onto children's social media feeds

Liam Payne death and Charlie Kirk murder flooded onto children's social media feeds

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Government publishes key witness statements in collapsed China spy case

Government publishes key witness statements in collapsed China spy case

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Phillipson sets new phonics test target for year 1 children

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Phillipson sets new phonics test target for year 1 children

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Chinese spy case evidence says Beijing carried out ‘large scale espionage’ in UK

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Chinese spy case evidence says Beijing carried out ‘large scale espionage’ in UK

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US judge extends order blocking Trump's National Guard deployment in Portland

US judge extends order blocking Trump's National Guard deployment in Portland

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Republican lawmaker directs investigation after swastika vandalism discovered in DC office

Republican lawmaker directs investigation after swastika vandalism discovered in DC office

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Dem governor in hot seat after whistleblower rips disturbing sentencing pattern for illegal child rapists

Dem governor in hot seat after whistleblower rips disturbing sentencing pattern for illegal child rapists

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Dem governor spent state of emergency on European wedding getaway as gubernatorial election looms

Dem governor spent state of emergency on European wedding getaway as gubernatorial election looms

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Trump admin cracks down on foreigners who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s killing: ‘Dangerous practice’

Trump admin cracks down on foreigners who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s killing: ‘Dangerous practice’

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Zohran Mamdani says NYC should uphold ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu if he visits city

Zohran Mamdani says NYC should uphold ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu if he visits city

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Extent of Chinese spying in UK unveiled as government publishes evidence in failed prosecution

Extent of Chinese spying in UK unveiled as government publishes evidence in failed prosecution

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Keir Starmer publishes key evidence in collapsed China spy case

Keir Starmer publishes key evidence in collapsed China spy case

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Hegseth orders troops to watch his speech decrying a 'woke' military

Hegseth orders troops to watch his speech decrying a 'woke' military

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British border officers sent to Balkans as UK seeks to stem flow of migrants

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British border officers sent to Balkans as UK seeks to stem flow of migrants

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House Republicans say GOP holds winning hand in shutdown fight with Democrats

House Republicans say GOP holds winning hand in shutdown fight with Democrats

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Trump move spares troops' pay, but Republicans warn shutdown risks remain

Trump move spares troops' pay, but Republicans warn shutdown risks remain

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