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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Australia (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Earl Spencer says press treatment of the Sussexes ‘echoes’ Diana

Ed Sheeran has addressed crowds in the United States (PA)

Ed Sheeran has addressed crowds in the United States (PA)

Ed Sheeran admits ‘mistakes’ at first concert since Macklemore tour row

Fans have supported Ed Sheeran at a concert in Philadelphia (PA)

Fans have supported Ed Sheeran at a concert in Philadelphia (PA)

Ed Sheeran fans support singer at first concert since Macklemore tour row

Former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock is among peers calling for a law change (PA)

Former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock is among peers calling for a law change (PA)

Make voting compulsory to prevent ‘distorted’ results, Kinnock urges Burnham

Liberal Democrat deputy leader and Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Liberal Democrat deputy leader and Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Lib Dem economic plan to put UK at heart of Europe and entice start-ups to stay

Earl Spencer has accused the King of gaslighting him in response to claims about comments made following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Earl Spencer has accused the King of gaslighting him in response to claims about comments made following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Earl Spencer accuses King of gaslighting him after response on explosive claims

Kemi Badenoch has blasted the PM over defence spending (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Kemi Badenoch has blasted the PM over defence spending (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Badenoch accuses Burnham of ‘fiddling’ while Putin threatens to burn Europe

Liberal Democrat leader Sir ED Davey speaking during a rally at the Liberal Democrat Party conference (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Liberal Democrat leader Sir ED Davey speaking during a rally at the Liberal Democrat Party conference (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Davey says Lib Dems won’t give up fight against ‘nasty populism’

A tribute to Noah Woods on the big screen ahead of the Premier League match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)

A tribute to Noah Woods on the big screen ahead of the Premier League match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)

Everton and Ipswich fans pay tribute to Noah Woods as fundraiser hits £100k

Queen Camilla during The Queen’s Reading Room Festival at Chatsworth House (Aaron Chown/PA)

Queen Camilla during The Queen’s Reading Room Festival at Chatsworth House (Aaron Chown/PA)

Queen speaks of love for books with ‘life-enhancing power’ at charity’s festival

Queen Camilla, patron of the National Literacy Trust (Matt McNulty/PA)

Queen Camilla, patron of the National Literacy Trust (Matt McNulty/PA)

Camilla explores ‘transformative power of reading’ in new BBC documentary

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey serving up fish and chips at Brighton Palace Pier (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey serving up fish and chips at Brighton Palace Pier (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Davey: Lib Dems not struggling for relevance, but MPs ‘frustrated’ at the system

The deal bolsters US security but means the island remains a Danish territory (Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP, File)

The deal bolsters US security but means the island remains a Danish territory (Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP, File)

Denmark leaders cautiously optimistic over Trump’s Greenland deal announcement

Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 sexual offences earlier this year (Liam McBurney/PA)

Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 sexual offences earlier this year (Liam McBurney/PA)

Donaldson’s ‘vile actions’ will not define DUP values, Robinson says

Mr Trump banned several outlets on Friday (AP)

Mr Trump banned several outlets on Friday (AP)

MS NOW says journalists denied access to White House grounds

Michael Marra said being elected as Scottish Labour’s new leader was “the honour of my life”. (Lesley Martin/PA)

Michael Marra said being elected as Scottish Labour’s new leader was “the honour of my life”. (Lesley Martin/PA)

New Scottish Labour leader Marra promises to ‘start taking action now’

The bearer party carries the coffin into the funeral of Norman Irwin (Oliver McVeigh/PA)

The bearer party carries the coffin into the funeral of Norman Irwin (Oliver McVeigh/PA)

Funeral of Second World War veteran told he was ‘hero’ to the world

Michael Marra celebrates after being named as the new Scottish Labour leader (Lesley Martin/PA)

Michael Marra celebrates after being named as the new Scottish Labour leader (Lesley Martin/PA)

Michael Marra elected Scottish Labour leader

The royal charter dates back to the time of Robert the Bruce (Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow/PA)

The royal charter dates back to the time of Robert the Bruce (Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow/PA)

Historic document linked to Robert the Bruce to go on display for open day

The 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich is open (AP)

The 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich is open (AP)

Munich’s Oktoberfest bursts into life as mayor taps first keg

Lillia was spotted on CCTV at Manchester Piccadilly bus station at 10.36am on Monday (Greater Manchester Police/PA)

Lillia was spotted on CCTV at Manchester Piccadilly bus station at 10.36am on Monday (Greater Manchester Police/PA)

New sighting of missing 13-year-old girl as police inquiry continues

Houses covered in snow are seen on the coast of a sea inlet of Nuuk (Evgeniy Maloletka/AP)

Houses covered in snow are seen on the coast of a sea inlet of Nuuk (Evgeniy Maloletka/AP)

Trump says deal made with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan has raised concerns about ‘another brutal budget’ from Labour (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan has raised concerns about ‘another brutal budget’ from Labour (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

Labour ‘softening’ UK up for a ‘brutal budget’, SNP’s Dave Doogan claims

A soldier from Yemen’s Houthi rebels stands in front of a giant banner of the Kaaba (AP)

A soldier from Yemen’s Houthi rebels stands in front of a giant banner of the Kaaba (AP)

Saudi Arabia issues alerts across the country for aerial threat

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey (Yui Mok/PA)

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey (Yui Mok/PA)

Davey says Lib Dems ‘strong force’ as conference to firm up election platform

Scottish Labour will announce who its new leader will be, after a contest between MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish Labour will announce who its new leader will be, after a contest between MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan (Jane Barlow/PA)

New Scottish Labour leader to be announced

Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary issued an apology (Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA)

Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary issued an apology (Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA)

Ryanair boss apologises over ‘rapists’ comment

Earl Spencer, brother of Diana, Princess of Wales (Jeff Overs/BBC)

Earl Spencer, brother of Diana, Princess of Wales (Jeff Overs/BBC)

Earl Spencer insists he is telling the ‘truth’ over King allegations

Scotland’s Economy Secretary has raised concerns about the decision to award English whisky protected status (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland’s Economy Secretary has raised concerns about the decision to award English whisky protected status (Jane Barlow/PA)

Flynn challenges UK Government on ‘wholly unacceptable’ English whisky decision

The Duke of Sussex plays pickleball (PA)

The Duke of Sussex plays pickleball (PA)

Harry plays pickleball with children as controversy continues to cloud royals

Passengers queueing at Gatwick Airport during the disruption (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Passengers queueing at Gatwick Airport during the disruption (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Flight disruption ‘not caused by any incorrect actions’ – report

Emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian air attack in Odesa, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian air attack in Odesa, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Zelensky welcomes leaders to regional summit as deadly Russian attacks continue

Survivors of abuse at the hands of Mohamed Al Fayed protest outside Harrods in London (Ben Whitley/PA)

Survivors of abuse at the hands of Mohamed Al Fayed protest outside Harrods in London (Ben Whitley/PA)

Al Fayed abuse survivor says compensation scheme is ‘an insult’ and ‘a disgrace’

Lakes and reservoirs across the country are still showing the impact of this year’s hot weather, despite recent rainfall (David Davies/PA)

Lakes and reservoirs across the country are still showing the impact of this year’s hot weather, despite recent rainfall (David Davies/PA)

‘Nine in 10’ adults cut back on water use as drought continues

Police are investigating the death of William Watson, 35, who was known as Billy (Police Scotland/PA)

Police are investigating the death of William Watson, 35, who was known as Billy (Police Scotland/PA)

Man appears in court charged with murder following death of man in West Lothian

French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the attacks would not go unanswered (Thomas Samson/Pool Photo via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the attacks would not go unanswered (Thomas Samson/Pool Photo via AP)

Russian hybrid threat against Europe is intensifying, Macron warns

Soldiers and local residents gather at the site of a bomb that exploded at a mosque in Kohat, Pakistan (BS Gillani/AP)

Soldiers and local residents gather at the site of a bomb that exploded at a mosque in Kohat, Pakistan (BS Gillani/AP)

At least 21 killed in bombing at mosque near police offices in Pakistan

The Co-op will update on its recovery efforts in interim results on Wednesday after a difficult past year for the group that has seen top bosses quit amid the fallout of a cyber attack and tougher trading (Alamy/PA)

The Co-op will update on its recovery efforts in interim results on Wednesday after a difficult past year for the group that has seen top bosses quit amid the fallout of a cyber attack and tougher trading (Alamy/PA)

How is the Co-op recovering after a tumultuous start to 2026?

Military service members from Egypt take part in the exercise on Crete (Thanassis Stavrakis/AP)

Military service members from Egypt take part in the exercise on Crete (Thanassis Stavrakis/AP)

Close-up view for tourists as military drills held on Crete beach

The Duke of Sussex arriving at the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards at Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, south London (Ben Whitley/PA)

The Duke of Sussex arriving at the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards at Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, south London (Ben Whitley/PA)

It’s wonderful to be back on British soil, says Harry after ‘eventful’ UK return

Passengers at Heathrow Airport in west London, during disruption after a system issue hit Nats (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Passengers at Heathrow Airport in west London, during disruption after a system issue hit Nats (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Flight ‘chaos’ this month caused by ‘software defect’ – report

Charles and Diana’s relationship experienced highs and lows (PA)

Charles and Diana’s relationship experienced highs and lows (PA)

In Pictures: Charles and Diana’s tumultuous relationship

Auction house staff with Diana, Princess of Wales’s ‘revenge dress’ during a preview at Sotheby’s in central London (James Manning/PA)

Auction house staff with Diana, Princess of Wales’s ‘revenge dress’ during a preview at Sotheby’s in central London (James Manning/PA)

Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ showed her ‘taking back the narrative’ – fashion expert

Red Cross members at Banga National High School in the Philippines following the shooting (Philippine Red Cross via AP)

Red Cross members at Banga National High School in the Philippines following the shooting (Philippine Red Cross via AP)

Boy and girl killed in shooting at Philippines high school

Central Park and the tall buildings of midtown Manhattan are seen on a large model of New York City, made by Joe Macken (Seth Wenig/AP)

Central Park and the tall buildings of midtown Manhattan are seen on a large model of New York City, made by Joe Macken (Seth Wenig/AP)

He built this city: Man spends decades on New York model with 800,000 structures

The 14th century Medieval gold seal ring of Matilda which was discovered by two metal detectorists on April Fool’s Day 2024. (Aaron Pizzey/ PA)

The 14th century Medieval gold seal ring of Matilda which was discovered by two metal detectorists on April Fool’s Day 2024. (Aaron Pizzey/ PA)

Medieval gold ring discovered on April Fool’s Day to be sold at auction

Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (Alamy/PA)

Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (Alamy/PA)

Investment heavyweight Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

The rally in Tehran is a show of defiance against the US and Israel (AP)

The rally in Tehran is a show of defiance against the US and Israel (AP)

Iranians rally in biggest show of defiance against US since war began

Dozens of Brewdog bars closed earlier this year (Tim Goode/PA)

Dozens of Brewdog bars closed earlier this year (Tim Goode/PA)

‘Insufficient funds’ to pay creditors’ debts at collapsed BrewDog company

The attack took place off Sorrento Beach, in Perth (Andrew O’Connor/Australian Broadcasting Corp via AP)

The attack took place off Sorrento Beach, in Perth (Andrew O’Connor/Australian Broadcasting Corp via AP)

Shark kills swimmer off Western Australian city beach

UK retail sales returned to growth last month amid a boost from online shopping and department stores (Yui Mok/PA)

UK retail sales returned to growth last month amid a boost from online shopping and department stores (Yui Mok/PA)

Department stores and online shopping drive rebound in UK retail sales

Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffiths (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffiths (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Fact check: Vacancy numbers are at a five-year low

Look Mum No Computer finished in last place at this year’s Eurovision (Ian West/PA)

Look Mum No Computer finished in last place at this year’s Eurovision (Ian West/PA)

Committee of MPs to scrutinise UK’s ‘dismal record’ in Eurovision

Denise Howarth was diagnosed with stage one cancer in her left breast in February 2023 and underwent a mastectomy (Family Handout/PA)

Denise Howarth was diagnosed with stage one cancer in her left breast in February 2023 and underwent a mastectomy (Family Handout/PA)

NHS: 20 women had unnecessary mastectomies, while others suffered harm