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Palace insider says Prince Harry is ‘deluded’ in aftermath of BBC interview
As Meghan posted a photo of the Duke of Sussex with his children, those close to the King say Harry has “lost touch with reality” if he thinks his interview will aid a family reconciliation.
- Janet Eastham and Victoria Ward
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- UK politics
‘We’ve had Labour for lunch’: Farage’s Reform UK party delivers political earthquake
Nigel Farage is no longer the clown lobbing bricks from outside the circus tent. He’s now got a foot inside — and he’s brought the cannon.
- Rob Harris
Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with royals as he loses UK legal fight
The Duke of Sussex said that he wanted reconciliation with the British royal family but his father King Charles will not speak to him over a row over his security.
- Sarah Young, Michael Holden and Sam Tobin
Ethel is the world’s oldest living person. This is the secret to her longevity
She’s the oldest-known Briton to ever live and the last surviving subject of Edward VII.
- Timothy Sigsworth
The moment the 150-year-old Sycamore Gap tree was chainsawed down
As a blade buzzes loudly, the majestic tree’s final moments can be seen in footage showing a person chopping it down and toppling it onto the ancient Hadrian’s Wall.
- Brian Melley
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- Renewables
A political tide is turning across Europe, and at its centre is a hard truth
A plan to ban hybrid cars has been quietly delayed and a third runway at Heathrow is back on the table as easy green promises crumble under the weight of harsh reality.
- Rob Harris
Heading to the UK? Here’s how to avoid going through Heathrow
For most Australians, Heathrow Airport is their first and not always most beloved introduction to the UK. But it doesn’t have to be.
- David Whitley
Port guide: Greenwich (London), UK
Don’t imagine all the best things to see and do in London are in the downtown core. This district has great sights, open spaces and far fewer crowds.
- Brian Johnston
The year the Anzacs came: the little-known story one English village still tells its children
Leighterton still relied on horse-drawn carts when a few hundred young Australians arrived in 1918, weaving their way through the skies above and into the hearts of the villagers below.
- Rob Harris
I’ve lived in London and New York. Here’s my verdict on which is best
New York and London are arguably the two greatest cities in the world. After five years living in each, I’m ready to name which is the best.
- Libby Ryan
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