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Where’s Meghan? Why is Harry going it alone?
Prince Harry has had solo eight engagements in as many days. His scheduling is looking very much like royal schedules of old.
- by Hannah Furness
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‘Let us stop gagging … and killing each other’: Assange breaks his silence
The 53-year-old WikiLeaks founder has spoken publicly for the first time since being freed from a UK prison after pleading guilty to US charges.
- by Rob Harris
Marine Le Pen and her party face court over fake EU jobs scandal
As well as a maximum 10-year prison term and $1.6 million fine, the misuse of public funds also carries a potential five-year ban from public office.
- by Henry Samuel
‘You little legends’: Prince Harry all smiles on his return to the UK
It was not clear if Harry will see any of his family on his latest return trip. His spokesman declined to comment.
- by Michael Holden
Russian offers cash to voters to keep Moldova out of the EU
The Ukraine-neighbouring country started the process for membership earlier this year. The next step is a referendum. A Russian oligarch has other ideas.
- by Alexander Tanas
Updated
World elections
Austrian far-right party wins first national election since World War II
The Freedom Party was founded in the 1950s by Nazi veterans and is one of Europe’s longest-standing parties of the populist right.
- by Rob Harris
Britain flicks the off switch on coal-fired power after 140 years
The source of energy that made the Industrial Revolution possible has been abandoned by the UK earlier than expected, making the country a G7 leader.
- by Rob Harris
Backlash after Viktor Orban aide suggests Hungary wouldn’t have fought a Russian invasion
Speaking to state radio, Hungarian leader Viktor Orban sought to downplay the remarks by his political director which had led to calls for that official’s resignation.
- by Justin Spike
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Between a war and an election, Zelensky watches Trump waffle on
It was an awkward moment in Trump Tower, the two side by side, Zelensky in a difficult position.
- by Jonathan Swan, Simon J. Levien, Constant Méheut and David E. Sanger
Bacteria deployed to the rescue of precious church frescoes
For years, art restorers have used sponges and warm water to help bring masterpieces back to life, risking a lot of damage. Enter the bugs.
- by Horaci Garcia and Eva Manez
Dame Maggie Smith, actress who conquered stage and screen with her wit, poise and eccentricity
As a rare embodiment of English poise, human complexity and a formidable bearing, Dame Maggie Smith had captivated stage, screen and television audiences for decades.
- by Telegraph Obituaries
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