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Biden's unexpected move: Son Hunter gets presidential pardon for gun charges

Biden's unexpected move: Son Hunter gets presidential pardon for gun charges

US President made surprising decision to pardon his son Hunter from gun-related charges despite earlier promises not to intervene The move comes right before expected sentencing and sparked immediate political debate.

Society, Politics • December 2 2024 , 01:15 PM  •  14941 views
Mother of trans inmate speaks out: Gender identity debate reaches Supreme Court

Mother of trans inmate speaks out: Gender identity debate reaches Supreme Court

A high-profile trans inmates mother challenges modern gender identity concepts in Scotland. The case impacts current legal battles and forces government to re-think its stance on gender recognition

Society, Politics • December 2 2024 , 01:12 PM  •  7278 views
Public voices: From assisted dying law to marriage tips - readers share their views

Public voices: From assisted dying law to marriage tips - readers share their views

Telegraph readers discuss crucial topics from the new assisted-dying legislation to housing industry problems. Letters cover personal experiences pension fund concerns and share unexpected marriage advice

Society, Business, Politics • December 2 2024 , 01:12 PM  •  7132 views
China learns from Russia's experience: What's behind Beijing's secret study?

China learns from Russia's experience: What's behind Beijing's secret study?

Chinese officials make regular trips to Moscow studying effects of Western restrictions on Russian economy. Beijingʼs task force analyzes sanctions impact while tensions rise over Taiwan situation

Economics, Politics • December 2 2024 , 01:12 PM  •  6835 views
Zelensky reveals new stance on peace talks as EU leaders visit Kyiv

Zelensky reveals new stance on peace talks as EU leaders visit Kyiv

During high-level EU meeting in Kyiv‚ Ukraine sets new terms for possible peace negotiations. Zelensky discusses territorial questions while seeking stronger NATO backing and military support

Society, Politics • December 2 2024 , 01:11 PM  •  6216 views
Georgia erupts: Fireworks vs riot police as EU dreams fade away

Georgia erupts: Fireworks vs riot police as EU dreams fade away

Pro-EU protesters in Georgia clash with police using home-made weapons while fighting against delayed European integration. Mass-protests follow disputed elections and governmentʼs decision to postpone EU talks

Society, Politics • December 1 2024 , 03:31 PM  •  6731 views
UK business heads warn about shocking effects of new tax changes

UK business heads warn about shocking effects of new tax changes

Business confidence hits lowest point since pandemic lockdowns due to unexpected tax policy changes. Company leaders report plans to cut jobs reduce pay rises and increase prices as they cope with new costs

Business, Economics, Politics • December 1 2024 , 10:45 AM  •  6699 views
Luton's car industry faces dramatic change as Vauxhall ends 120-year story

Luton's car industry faces dramatic change as Vauxhall ends 120-year story

Vauxhallʼs historic Luton factory shutdown affects over 1000 workers and countless supply-chain jobs. The closure highlights growing challenges in UKʼs car manufacturing sector due to new environmental rules

Business, Economics, Politics • December 1 2024 , 09:09 AM  •  4927 views
Special bond at risk: How UK might handle US-EU relationship challenge

Special bond at risk: How UK might handle US-EU relationship challenge

UK faces tough choices between strengthening US ties and maintaining EU relations as global trade shifts. New political dynamics and economic pressures push Britain to re-think its international partnerships

Business, Economics, Politics • December 1 2024 , 09:09 AM  •  4485 views
Labour's new rules spark power struggle between Starmer and regional mayors

Labour's new rules spark power struggle between Starmer and regional mayors

Labour party introduces strict new guidelines for its regional mayors‚ requiring leadership approval and financial contributions. The move creates friction between **Keir Starmer** and popular local leaders

Society, Politics • December 1 2024 , 09:08 AM  •  4173 views
Letters reveal growing concerns about UK healthcare, safety and education changes

Letters reveal growing concerns about UK healthcare, safety and education changes

Recent letters to editor highlight public worries about hospice care quality drop-off and police presence in London streets. Writers also discuss prison jobs university troubles and seasonal traditions

Society, Economics, Politics • December 1 2024 , 09:08 AM  •  4252 views
Syria's power shift: Rebel advance reshapes regional balance as US watches

Syria's power shift: Rebel advance reshapes regional balance as US watches

Northern Syria sees unexpected rebel gains changing local power dynamics. Turkish-backed groups join offensive while US maintains minimal presence‚ creating new challenges for Assadʼs government

Society, Politics • December 1 2024 , 09:07 AM  •  1566 views
Secret underground lab: How Ukraine's drone wizards outsmart Russian forces

Secret underground lab: How Ukraine's drone wizards outsmart Russian forces

Hidden beneath Ukrainian soil tech-savvy engineers work non-stop to upgrade military drones. Their innovative solutions help compensate for troops shortage while keeping soldiers away from direct combat

Politics, Science • December 1 2024 , 05:48 AM  •  2330 views
Highland village fights back against massive energy project takeover

Highland village fights back against massive energy project takeover

Historic Scottish village faces transformation as energy giant plans huge substation project on noble estate. Locals unite against industrial development threatening their peaceful Highland community

Society, Business, Politics • November 30 2024 , 10:15 PM  •  1859 views
Inside look: UK benefit system faces unprecedented manipulation claims

Inside look: UK benefit system faces unprecedented manipulation claims

Benefit assessors expose major flaws in UK welfare assessment process leading to questionable claims approval. Government faces growing pressure as welfare costs might reach £100-billion mark by end of decade

Economics, Politics • November 30 2024 , 07:01 PM  •  1803 views
Quick rebel advance in Syria leaves government scrambling for control

Quick rebel advance in Syria leaves government scrambling for control

Syrian opposition groups took over most of Aleppo in sudden overnight push. Kurdish forces captured the citys airport while Russian troops left their base‚ marking biggest shift in Syrian war since 2020

Society, Politics • November 30 2024 , 01:45 PM  •  1931 views
UK Parliament wants Elon Musk to explain X's role in summer riots

UK Parliament wants Elon Musk to explain X's role in summer riots

British MPs plan to question **Elon Musk** about Xʼs algorithm impact during UK summer unrest. The tech-billionaireʼs response suggests a growing divide between him and British leadership

Society, Politics • November 30 2024 , 09:59 AM  •  1793 views
UK politician gets harsh online treatment after asking Musk to speak in Parliament

UK politician gets harsh online treatment after asking Musk to speak in Parliament

A top UK politician faced mean-spirited messages after requesting Elon Musk to talk about Xʼs role in recent UK unrest. The committee plans to study how social-media shapes public reactions during major events

Society, Politics • November 30 2024 , 09:04 AM  •  1578 views
MI6 chief exposes secret Russian attacks across Europe while speaking in Paris

MI6 chief exposes secret Russian attacks across Europe while speaking in Paris

British intelligence reveals multiple sabotage incidents across Europe linked to Moscowʼs actions. Recent events including damaged infrastructure and suspicious accidents point to a wider pattern of hostile activities

Politics • November 30 2024 , 07:03 AM  •  1458 views
Secret war: How Russia tests Europe's defense with hidden attacks

Secret war: How Russia tests Europe's defense with hidden attacks

Russian-linked incidents across Europe show a pattern of coordinated disruption through proxy actors and sabotage. Security experts point to an organized campaign that goes beyond random accidents

Politics • November 30 2024 , 07:00 AM  •  1223 views
Trump's energy plans worry UK as prices keep hitting wallets hard

Trump's energy plans worry UK as prices keep hitting wallets hard

Next US president prepares massive energy production boost while British costs stay sky-high. UK faces tough choices as Trumpʼs team aims for 3 million daily oil barrels with no climate-change worries

Economics, Politics • November 30 2024 , 06:56 AM  •  1252 views
Syrian rebel chief's journey: From al-Qaeda fighter to regional power player

Syrian rebel chief's journey: From al-Qaeda fighter to regional power player

Former al-Qaeda member **Abu Mohammad al-Jolani** now leads major Syrian opposition group controlling territory with 3 million people His recent push into Aleppo shows growing influence in the region.

Society, Politics • November 30 2024 , 05:44 AM  •  1405 views
Syrian rebels strike back: Old alliances cant help Assad this time

Syrian rebels strike back: Old alliances cant help Assad this time

Recent rebel attacks in northern Syria break years-long military deadlock. With Russia tied up in Ukraine and Iran under pressure‚ Assadʼs regime faces its biggest test since the early war days

Society, Politics • November 30 2024 , 05:23 AM  •  1503 views
Think tank finds flaws in UK government's clean power cost predictions

Think tank finds flaws in UK government's clean power cost predictions

New analysis questions governments claims about future electricity prices under green energy plan. Centre for Policy Studies suggests different gas price forecasts could make clean power more costly than expected

Economics, Politics • November 30 2024 , 05:05 AM  •  1498 views
Wealthy donor backs away from Telegraph newspaper purchase deal

Wealthy donor backs away from Telegraph newspaper purchase deal

Major shake-up in Telegraph newspapers sale process as high-profile investor steps back. The move adds new complexity to the long-running ownership transition of the well-known British media outlet

Business, Politics • November 30 2024 , 05:04 AM  •  1158 views
Trump's win signals big trouble for corporate diversity and green investing trends

Trump's win signals big trouble for corporate diversity and green investing trends

Major companies are moving away from diversity programs and green investing after poor results. The trend speeds up as political winds shift and economic realities hit corporate America

Business, Politics • November 30 2024 , 04:55 AM  •  1110 views
Syrian rebels take control of Aleppo in lightning-fast offensive

Syrian rebels take control of Aleppo in lightning-fast offensive

North-western Syria sees dramatic power shift as opposition forces capture Aleppo in rapid advance. Rebel groups managed to secure key areas while meeting minimal resistance from government forces

Society, Politics • November 30 2024 , 04:37 AM  •  1075 views
Immigration numbers expose unexpected shift in Starmer's long-term position

Immigration numbers expose unexpected shift in Starmer's long-term position

Latest migration data shows record-high numbers reaching almost 1-million mark‚ triggering sharp response from **Keir Starmer**. His current stance differs notably from his past positions on border policies

Society, Politics • November 30 2024 , 01:08 AM  •  1191 views
Irish rap group wins legal fight against UK minister over denied funding

Irish rap group wins legal fight against UK minister over denied funding

Irish rap trio gets £14‚250 after proving governmentʼs funding denial was against law. Money will go to youth clubs while raising questions about artistic freedom and political views

Politics, Culture • November 30 2024 , 12:32 AM  •  1153 views
Public voices: From assisted dying law to HMRC chaos - what British people think today

Public voices: From assisted dying law to HMRC chaos - what British people think today

British citizens share their thoughts on recent hot-button issues from Parliament to public services. Letters discuss new laws migration numbers and government effectiveness

Society, Politics • November 29 2024 , 10:25 PM  •  638 views