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King Charles appoints three to one of Britain’s highest honours
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Photos show a media tour of the Kennedy Center ahead of renovations
The Kennedy Center is poised to undergo major renovations, with President Donald Trump calling it “tired, broken, and dilapidated.” Matt Floca, the new executive director, led journalists through the building on Wednesday, highlighting water damage and outdated equipment. Repairs are expected to take two years, with Congress providing $257 million for the project.
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Starmer warns against division as he marks St George’s Day at Downing Street
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Lando Norris reveals stance on rival Max Verstappen leaving F1: ‘He’d be missed’
Norris, who pipped Verstappen to the title last year, says the Dutchman has ‘earned the right to do whatever he wants’
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Iran-US war latest: White House accuses Tehran of ‘acting like a bunch of pirates’ after attack on two ships
US blockade of Iran’s ports choking economy, White House says, as President Trump suggests peace talks could restart
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Assault charge for immigration officer in Colorado could test immunity provisions for federal agents
The decision in Colorado to charge an immigration officer with assault after a protester was grabbed by the neck and pulled away could test the boundaries of immunity provisions for federal agents in the line of duty -
Why Chelsea had to sack Liam Rosenior and the true scale of the mess left behind
Chelsea are looking for another manager after cutting ties with Rosenior, with Miguel Delaney detailing how his reign unravelled and what comes next for the Blues
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Reform UK unveils plans for Union flags and ‘patriotic’ history lessons in schools
The party has announced a string of education policies ahead of St George’s Day
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Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM could face Privileges Committee after claims he misled MPs
The Tories, SNP and Lib Dems are asking Sir Lindsay Hoyle to refer Sir Keir over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson - the PM has denied misleading MPs
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It could take 6 months to clear all the mines from the Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon warns
Iran may have deployed more than 20 mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz, some of which are difficult to track, an official said

