United passenger who sent hijack text claims it was just banter and will plead not guilty, lawyer says

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Ukraine has relied heavily on Starlink throughout the Russian invasion but complained earlier this month of speed restrictions

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The comedian told the jury he had dedicated much of his life to ‘beyond reckless philandering and idiocy’

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Economists warned Healey’s first budget offered only a ‘raft of fiddly measures but very little that will move the dial on growth’

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The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa last week accused Canadian politicians of seeking to influence the Nov. 3 midterms

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Mayors and regional leaders in England will be given more money and power to invest in projects in their areas
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The Israeli prime minister faces another test of his staying power with the fallout from the 2026 elections. But time and time again, he has shown his ability to overcome impossible odds, writes James C. Reynolds

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The money expert appeared disappointed by ‘no news’ on some issues – but was ‘delighted’ by one announcement

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Eligibility will be based on council tax band, the chancellor has said

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The local council imposed an enforcement notice demanding that the Nixons either demolish their new home or carry out comprehensive alterations
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The polar vortex could hit earlier than expected according to forecasters
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Donald Trump has canceled rallies in Kansas and Iowa ahead of Tuesday’s midterms

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The man told police another person had been driving his Motability car at the time it was caught speeding – and then backtracked when he was told he was losing the vehicle as a result

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon’s top military planner, a defense official said Wednesday
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Wes Streeting wants the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war

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