Friday, February 28, 2025

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Donald Trump was invited for a state visit by King Charles as he held a crucial meeting with Sir Keir Starmer, the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife have been ruled "suspicious", and Andrew and Tristan Tate have flown to Florida after Romanian authorities lifted travel restrictions. 

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1| Starmer plays royal Trump card to win Chagos deal and no trade tariffs

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2 | Gene Hackman and wife's death ruled 'suspicious' after gas leak speculation

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3 | Trump claims Ukraine-US minerals deal will be US 'backstop' - but won't send troops

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4 | Tate brothers flee to Florida but governor says 'you're not welcome'

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5 | New clues in search for British journalist missing in Brazil

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The estimated number of 16-24 year olds in the UK who aren't in work, education or training, according to the Office of National Statistics. This makes up  13.4 per cent of the age group and is the highest level in more than a decade. 

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