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British ambassador to Washington quits after spat over leaked memos

British ambassador to Washington quits after spat over leaked memos

'The current situation is making it impossible for me to carry out my role as I would like.'

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Trump blasts 'foolish' UK PM May and her 'wacky' envoy

Trump blasts 'foolish' UK PM May and her 'wacky' envoy

May has given her full support to Kim Darroch after he described Trump’s administration as ‘dysfunctional’ and ‘inept’.

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I've protected many, Assange tells UK court as he fights US extradition warrant

I've protected many, Assange tells UK court as he fights US extradition warrant

On Wednesday, he was sentenced to 50 weeks in prison by a British court for skipping bail.

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Julian Assange sentenced to 50 weeks in jail for skipping bail

Julian Assange sentenced to 50 weeks in jail for skipping bail

Judge says WikiLeaks founder exploited his privileged position to express disdain for British justice.

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Britain charges two Russians for state-backed plot to kill Skripals

Britain charges two Russians for state-backed plot to kill Skripals

The duo was charged in absentia with attempted murder of an ex-Russian spy and his daughter.

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Stalemate over WikiLeaks Assange's future 'coming to a head'

Stalemate over WikiLeaks Assange's future 'coming to a head'

Speculation is rife that Equador would rescind his political asylum.

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Russian agent may have limited mental capacity after nerve attack

Russian agent may have limited mental capacity after nerve attack

Skripal and daughter are being treated ‘on the basis they would wish to be kept alive’.

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Could Julian Assange be on brink of freedom?

Could Julian Assange be on brink of freedom?

Will he be able to leave the Ecuadorean embassy where he has sought refuge for six years?

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Britain's UKIP leader splits with girlfriend after ‘appalling’ Markle comments

Britain's UKIP leader splits with girlfriend after ‘appalling’ Markle comments

Model Jo Marney says Markle’s ‘seed’ will taint the royal family.

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Prince Philip, 95, to cease royal duties in autumn

Prince Philip, 95, to cease royal duties in autumn

UPDATED 5.15PM | The palace says the queen would continue to carry out her full programme of engagements.

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