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The way we use language in politics matters

Boris Johnson’s disregard for the truth is evidence of the depths to which Eurosceptics will sink Read More

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Requests from foreign governments to UK tax office up 18%

Norway, France and Spain lodge the most requests as net tightens around high net worth tax evaders globally Read More

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Doctor Who: Day of the Doctor takes $10m at the box office in three days

Doctor Who: Day of the Doctor

BBC’s 50th anniversary episode is global hit, with takings placing it third in US after Gravity and Hunger Games: Catching Fire Read More

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Iranian fugitive: identity mix-up with shot Neda wrecked my life

Confusion in Protester

Neda Soltani, a lecturer whose photo wrongly became symbol of protest, tells how regime threatened her life after confusing her with shot protester Neda Agha Soltan Read More

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François Hollande calls on Syrian rebels to form provisional government

Francois Hollande

Move reveals differences with UK and US, which have been more guarded in their dealings with Syrian opposition groups Read More

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‘He’s a normal guy,’ says neighbour of US sniper accused of Afghan killings

Robert Bales, left, in 2011

Robert Bales is a highly decorated staff sergeant in the American army, but now he could face the death penalty if convicted of murders Read More

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Apple named ‘least green’ tech company

Apple

Greenpeace report puts Apple at bottom of green league table due to reliance on coal at data centres Read More

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