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Social media hit back after the author was rejected for being 'racist, sexist, homophobe'.
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UK virus cases surge as Delta variant spreads
Reported cases each day rise past 11,000 - the highest daily number since February.
UK closes in on trade deal with New Zealand
Trade Minister Damian O'Connor flew to Britain this week for talks.
'Hopeless': Boris Johnson's frank assesment of health minister
Former aide has revealed private WhatsApp messages from UK PM Boris Johnson.
Fury as Aussie PM Scott Morrison visits three pubs on UK trip
Morrison faced backlash when he was spotted drinking at UK pubs posing for maskless shots.
Australia says it's reached a free-trade deal with Britain
The agreement is the first for Britain since it left the European Union.
'Ease off the accelerator': Lockdown end in England delayed a month
British PM Boris Johnson said it is "sensible to wait just a little longer".
'Unbelievable scandal': Madeleine McCann suspect protests innocence from prison
In his first public comment, Christian Brueckner accuses prosecutors of persecuting him.
Covid: UK's 'freedom day' in doubt as Delta variant takes hold
New York Times: A surge in cases of the variant has prompted alarm among health experts.
Why the Delta variant is terrifying Covid experts
It spreads more easily, it's more severe, and it's more resistant to vaccines.
Queen shows up world leaders at awkward G7 photo op
'Are you supposed to be looking as if you're enjoying yourself?' her Maj quips.
Biden and Johnson highlight US-UK 'special relationship' in first meeting
The leaders met above the beach at the G-7 site in Carbis Bay, England.
Canadian socialite bailed after policeman shot dead
Lord Ashcroft's daughter-in-law charged after death on Caribbean beach.
UK Navy auctions White Cliffs of Dover for £1
This "icon of Britain" is up for sale, at less than the cost of a postage stamp.
'Horrible': Covid stigma - MIQ worker barred from visiting grandad in hospital
It comes after MIQ head Brigadier Jim Bliss expressed concerns about MIQ worker stigma.
'Shamima Begum is not a threat. She's totally broken. She needs help'
Times: Doo reveals what daily life is like for 'Isis brides' now held in camps in Syria.
Queen cancelled: Oxford students take down royal portrait
The picture represented an unwelcome symbol of 'recent colonial history', students say.
Overseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi Gras
NZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.
British police officer admits kidnapping and raping Sarah Everard
Wayne Couzens has pleaded guilty to the kidnap and rape of London woman.
Gangs of cyber pirates attacking like never before
FBI has compared the rising threat posed by ransomware thieves to the 9/11 terror attack.
Harry's royal title dropped after labelling slip at Diana exhibition
Prince Harry is to have his royal titles removed from an exhibition at Kensington Palace.
It's a girl! Prince Harry, Meghan celebrate birth of Lilibet 'Lili' Diana
"She is more than we could have ever imagined."
Pace of UK/NZ free trade talks set to rev up
Laura Clarke says a survey checked sentiment about FTA after difficult Brexit transition.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Guided by ancestral wisdom
"It's not really about me, it's about the people who've been a part of the journey."
How Jeremy Clarkson fell in love with farming
Times: Clarkson has come unstuck herding sheep with a drone on his farm Diddly Squat.
Rich nations back deal to tax multinational companies
The G7 deal aims to deter global tax avoidance.
'Please, someone, just give him a job,' Piers Morgan's wife begs
"'Behind every great man, there's a woman rolling her eyes' — I am that woman."
Kiwis spot big mistake in world Covid vaccination map
Mind the gap: Map mistake certainly "puts the 'cruise' in cruising on the Interislander".
Crucial three weeks for Harry and William
OPINION: The royal family now faces a brief window that could change everything.
Princess Diana's wedding dress goes on display in London
The exhibition explores the relationship between fashion designer and royal client.
'He was the man': Ex-friend of Maddie McCann suspect makes stunning admission
He is the prime suspect in McCann's disappearance. Now an ex-friend has broken silence.
President Joe Biden to meet the Queen
Britain will be the first foreign country US President has visited since his inauguration.
'Betrayed': Vegetarian 'vomits' after biting into burger
Vegetarian Louise Davies was in for a shock when she bit into her Macca's 'veggie burger'.
Ghislaine Maxwell's fifth bid for freedom fails
Socialite, 59, retained in custody ahead of her sex grooming charges trial in November.