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Harry and Meghan bought ‘Lilibet’ web address before Queen’s approval
A spokesperson said the couple purchased a “significant” number of domain names for a range of potential names they were considering.
- by Victoria Ward
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WHO to scrap advice that women ‘of childbearing age’ avoid booze
The WHO’s policy adviser on alcohol said the guidance was intended only to raise awareness about fetal alcohol disorder syndrome but agreed it was badly written.
- by Latika Bourke
Sweden plunged into political chaos as PM loses no-confidence vote
Prime Minister Stefan Lofven’s ouster is the latest sign that Swedish politics have been fundamentally altered since the rise of the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats.
- by Niclas Rolander and Ott Ummelas
French far-right dealt setback in regional elections
President Emmanuel Macron’s rival Marine Le Pen had hoped to use the regional elections as a springboard for next year’s national ballot.
- by Constant Méheut
Strategist who coined ‘climate change’ wants new name for capitalism
He’s the veteran American pollster whose advice led to the US government abandoning the term “global warming” and he’s got a new goal.
- by Edward Malnick
‘I hope I’m not being abducted’: American student found dead in Russia after texting mother
Beccy Serou didn’t see her daughter’s text message until 40 minutes after it was sent. When she tried to respond, her daughter’s phone was off.
- by Kim Bellware
Meghan says she hid references to Princess Diana in children’s book
Choice of flowers in book one of the numerous personal “nuggets tucked within the book” to honour Diana, Meghan Markle revealed.
- by Izzy Lyons
‘Hope he gets killed’: BBC tightens security after anti-vaxxer death threats
Footage showed a BBC journalist making his way through an aggressive mob of anti-vaccination protesters who accused the journalist of “lying” about lockdowns.
- by Crystal Jones
Australians in France stuck without pensions call for help
Australia has reciprocal social security agreements with 31 foreign governments, but citizens in other countries are left without financial support.
- by Latika Bourke
Scott Morrison’s secret G7 side trip to explore his family history
Scott Morrison’s office spent weeks planning a secret G7 side trip for the Prime Minister to explore his convict family roots.
- by Bevan Shields
Anonymity hurts Banksy as he loses copyright fight with greeting card company
The EU said because Banksy “has chosen to be anonymous” his “identity cannot be legally determined”, leading to his trademark to be cancelled on two more pieces.
- by Steve Bird