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Sunak Commits UK to Spending 2.5% of GDP on Military by 2030: Rishi Sunak pledged to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by end of the decade ...
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Quick Glance: Sunak pledges increased spending for UK defence in 'dangerous world'
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that defense spending would be raised to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, reaching 87 billion pounds per year.
- The increase is expected to please the Conservative Party ahead of the upcoming elections and potentially weaken leadership contenders.
- Britain will become the second-largest defense spender in NATO after the announcement of an additional 75 billion pounds over six years.
- Sunak reaffirmed support for Ukraine with an additional 500 million pounds and emphasized the importance of defense in a dangerous world.
Happy birthday, Prince Louis! Prince William, Princess Kate celebrate with adorable photo
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/23/prince-louis-birthday-photo-prince-william-princess-kate/73422404007/
Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
Black British ‘Homeland’ Actor Is Just Fine With Blackface: David Harewood said actors should be able to play any character, even in blackface ...
thedailybeast.com/black-british-homeland-actor-is-just-fine-with-blackface
British aid workers 'died from blast wounds' in Gaza - inquest: James Kirby, James Henderson and John Chapman were killed in an air strike on 1 April.
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Rebel Wilson claims British royal invited her to drug-fuelled orgy: Writing in her memoir Rebel Rising, the Australian actress says that the party was held in ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/rebel-wilson-claims-british-royal-invited-orgy-bwbw75njl
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Quick Glance: Rebel Wilson and the Invitation to a Drug-Fueled Orgy
- Rebel Wilson claims that a member of the British royal family invited her to a drug-fueled orgy in California, without naming the Royal.
- The Royal allegedly invited her to an event in 2014 where 'more girls' were needed, and Wilson recalls wearing a striking outfit to this 'insane' event.
- Wilson recounts drugs being handed out on trays while she saw the Royal, later realizing that the drug MDMA was meant for the orgy that was supposed to happen after a fireworks display.
- Upon realizing that the Royal's comment about needing more girls actually indicated an orgy, Wilson left the event before explicit scenes unfolded.
What Was Revealed When British Officials Calculated How Much a Colonial Subject’s Life Was Worth
time.com/6968249/compensation-colonial-violence-india/
Aboriginal spears stolen by Captain Cook returned to Australia by Trinity College Cambridge
itv.com/news/anglia/2024-04-23/aboriginal-spears-stolen-by-captain-cook-returned-to-australia
JD Sports to buy US rival Hibbett in $1.08 billion sportswear retail deal: JD Sports Fashion has proposed to buy American athletic fashion retailer Hibbett Inc ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/british-retailer-jd-sports-buy-us-rival-hibbett-108-billion-2024-04-23/
Aboriginal spears returned to Australia after 250 years in ‘momentous occasion’: A British university has given back four spears taken more than 250 years ago ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/style/gweagal-spears-return-scli-intl/
UK businesses expand at fastest pace in 11 months, PMI survey shows: British businesses recorded their fastest growth in activity in nearly a year this month ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-businesses-expand-fastest-pace-11-months-pmi-survey-shows-2024-04-23/
Dominic West opens up about ‘absurd’ furor over Lily James pictures: British actor Dominic West has opened up about the furor surrounding images taken in 2020 of ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/entertainment/dominic-west-absurd-lily-james-scli-intl/
Brit man, 22, dies after falling from balcony hailed as 'politest young man': A British man, 22, has died after falling from the balcony of his hotel room while ...
mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/british-man-22-dies-turkey-32647104
Ajax demonstrates capabilities in extreme cold weather: Ajax, the British Army’s newest but troubled armoured fighting vehicle, has successfully completed ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/ajax-demonstrates-capabilities-in-extreme-cold-weather/
British Army secures new Saab training tech in £60m contract: The British Army has upgraded its training capabilities through a new contract with Saab ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-army-secures-new-saab-training-tech-in-60m-contract/
Tom Cruise, London Boy, Is Doing the Splits: Tom Cruise loves London, and London appears to be mostly befuddled by him break-dancing and doing the splits.
vulture.com/article/tom-cruise-victoria-beckham-birthday.html
UK police charge two men with spying for China: British police on Monday charged two men with spying for China, including one reported to have worked as a ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-prosecutors-authorise-charges-against-two-men-over-spying-china-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
Grindr accused of mishandling users’ HIV data: Tens of thousands could be entitled to a share of compensation after ‘highly sensitive and private information was ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/grindr-sued-hiv-data-breach-5lm29btp2
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Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
Even more NHS doctors will go abroad, BMA warns: More than 15,000 left the health service last year amid a bitter pay dispute, with many ending up in countries ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/more-nhs-doctors-will-go-abroad-bma-warns-6k2vvxf5f
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Some teachers to get £6,000 pay rise from September, DfE announces: The government announced the bonus for some working in core subjects like maths ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/teachers-6000-pay-rise-september-29043476
Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' platforms LGBTQ, outsider and Indigenous artists
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/venice-biennale-titled-foreigners-everywhere-platforms-lgbtq-outsider-rcna148784
British surgeon Khaled Dawas volunteered in Gaza twice. This is what he saw: Khaled Dawas, a British oesophageal and stomach surgeon, went to Gaza on a Medical ...
middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-british-surgeon-soaring-infection-rates-advanced-cancers-second-trip
St George's Day: How widespread English identity is in St Helens: The number of people who identify as English in St Helens has been revealed.
sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24269397.st-georges-day-widespread-english-identity-st-helens/
Most-charted British female solo act of the 1980s announces UK tour: An iconic 80s pop star is returning to the UK for a massive tour date with nostalgic band ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/80s-pop-icon-announces-huge-uk-show-20699413/
Nature swallowing up parts of Nazi camp built on British soil as researchers examine its painful history
cbsnews.com/news/lager-sylt-nazi-concentration-camp-alderney-british-soil-60-minutes/
Tactical voting could blow up the Tories — if Brits can understand it: Slick online platforms promise to help voters unseat Conservative MPs ...
politico.eu/article/britain-conservatives-tories-uk-election-tactical-voting/
UK comedian snaps at sold out Aussie show: British comedian Adam Kay couldn’t hide his frustration with one front row audience member during his Sydney show on ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/comedian-adam-kay-slams-audience-member-at-sellout-sydney-show/news-story/3e5759d26c452bfbc1577211e8b4bdbb
Dominic West supports Ruth Wilson over criticisms of The Affair: ‘She is absolutely right,’ British actor said of co-star’s comments about experience on set
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/dominic-west-ruth-wilson-the-affair-b2532428.html
George Mallory’s final letters to wife published 100 years after fatal Mount Everest climb
theguardian.com/education/2024/apr/22/british-mountaineer-george-mallory-final-letters-to-his-wife-published-100-years-after-mount-everest-climb
Trending on tick-tock: why British watches have hit the big time: UK brands are piquing international interest and proving that a high-status timepiece need not ...
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/apr/21/trending-on-tick-tock-why-british-watches-international-timepiece-high-status
Britons may put off Europe holidays to avoid chaos of post-Brexit digital border: One travel expert advises British tourists to avoid travelling to the EU for at ...
inews.co.uk/news/britons-europe-holidays-chaos-post-brexit-eu-digital-border-system-3016985
British actress' boobs accidentally show up on BBC News – but she loved it: BBC News At Ten viewers tuning in to watch the show got an eyeful of bare breasts ...
dailystar.co.uk/tv/british-actress-boobs-accidentally-show-32625661
The Gig List book celebrates 60 years of UEA gigs in Norwich: Sixty years of live music at the Nick Rayns LCR at the University of East Anglia is being ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24272299.gig-list-book-celebrates-60-years-uea-gigs-norwich/
The Rumburgh Buck named best pub in North East Suffolk: The Rumburgh Buck, near Halesworth, is managed by Stella and Tyrone Cattermole and hit national news ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24267929.rumburgh-buck-named-best-pub-north-east-suffolk/
Emile Cairess first British man on London Marathon podium since 1996: The 26 year old did not beat Mo Farah’s British record but secured his place at the Paris ...
thetimes.co.uk/sport/athletics/article/emile-cairess-first-british-man-on-london-marathon-podium-since-1996-fl0w3dqn5
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The Brexit revelations: May’s no-deal, a Canada plan and mating porcupines: Blundering, backstabbing, tampering with chairs … our chief political commentator has ...
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Londongrad forever? Why the UK may never seize Russian assets: Pledges to take Russian money to help Ukraine face a litany of legal and tactical quandaries.
politico.eu/article/londongrad-forever-uk-never-seize-russia-assets-ukraine-war-sanctions/
The quiet man who’s turning Tesco around — and his £10m thank you: Ever understated, Ken Murphy is cashing in on his success at expanding the supermarket’s share ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/tesco-profit-ken-murphy-boss-supermarket-lzcqz7gwq
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Traditional British fry-up could die out as Gen Z shun 'fatty' dish: A poll of 1,000 young adults aged 18 to 34 found one in 10 never enjoy the dish ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/traditional-british-fry-up-could-32617573
Joe Alwyn fans slam Taylor Swift's 'manipulative' album swipes: Taylor Swift recently dropped her 11th studio album on Friday titled The Tortured Poets ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/joe-alwyn-fans-rally-support-32633170
UK minister writes to London police over 'openly Jewish' comment: British interior minister James Cleverly has written to London's Metropolitan Police after an ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-minister-writes-london-police-over-openly-jewish-comment-2024-04-20/
Celebrity baker Paul Hollywood: I would like to see Princess Royal on Bake Off: On Wednesday, Hollywood was made an MBE for services to baking and broadcasting.
standard.co.uk/showbiz/paul-hollywood-princess-royal-mbe-great-british-bake-off-b1152082.html
A walkthrough of the Venice Biennale's main highlights: Venice Biennale showcases cultural dialogue, the need for shared humanity
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2024/04/21/a-walkthrough-of-the-venice-biennale039s-main-highlights
Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank: Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has rolled out Europe’s most advanced tank, the latest Challenger 3 prototype ...
defence-blog.com/britain-unveils-its-next-gen-main-battle-tank/
UK uninterested in EU proposal to boost youth mobility: Over three years following Brexit, a new European Commission proposal aims to simplify long-term stays ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1014785/uk-uninterested-in-eu-proposal-to-boost-youth-mobility
Fears grow for British Steel’s rescue deal : UK struggling to reach state aid agreement with Chinese-owned company 18 months after plea for £500mn support ...
ft.com/content/5cade98e-9f8b-464e-afb5-3eda098f22ac
Rise of Brotox: Men turn to cosmetic treatments to stay youthful: Celebrities including Cillian Murphy and Liam Payne are inspiring others to book an appointment
thetimes.co.uk/article/rise-brotox-men-cosmetic-surgery-fillers-botox-skin-fwbxl9k07
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British passengers flying to Turkey drink all plane’s booze: The passengers were described as ‘hedonistic’ by the airline
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-passengers-turkey-plane-alcohol-b2531566.html
Do you remember Blackburn’s underground rave scene?: The 'Flashback' project was the final part of the British Textile Biennial in 2019.
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24265139.remember-blackburns-underground-rave-scene/
British retail sales stagnate as shoppers cut back on groceries: Economists had expected 0.3% growth in March
ft.com/content/d9995f34-4f7e-4ed1-a157-19ed9601d41a
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In divided Cyprus, century-old bookshop brings people together: Located in Europe's last divided city, a bookshop in Nicosia, Cyprus, has been weathering ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/divided-cyprus-century-old-bookshop-brings-people-together
Who is the real Joe Alwyn? The silent ex caught in Taylor Swift’s storm: The secretive British actor has never said a word about the relationship that made him a ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/who-is-real-joe-alwyn-taylor-swift-ex-tortured-poets-department-wrmvmhh5b
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident: Paperwork filed shows the royal has informed British authorities that he has moved and is now ‘usually resident’ ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/19/prince-harry-us-resident
Quick Glance: Harry and Meghan Face Conundrum Over Balmoral Invitation
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could find themselves in a complicated situation, according to an expert, if King Charles invites them to join the Royal Family at Balmoral.
- It is expected that King Charles will extend an invitation to Harry and Meghan to visit the Scottish retreat this year, as it is customary for the monarch to invite family members during the holiday season.
- Royal expert and author Tom Quinn suggests that an invitation to the retreat could present a 'difficult' situation for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
- King Charles has reportedly extended an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan by 'hinting' at a visit to Balmoral this summer to improve relationships within the Royal family.
New British tank to be ‘apex predator of modern warfare’: With advanced armour and devastating firepower, the Challenger 3 boasts an impressive range of ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-tank-to-be-apex-predator-of-modern-warfare/
Ukrainian band of brothers will return to fight after London Marathon: Two injured Ukrainian marines are taking on the London Marathon for their war-torn ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/21/ukrainian-band-brothers-will-return-fight-london-marathon-20678751/
Emile Cairess: ‘I definitely want to break Mo’s record. I can run a lot quicker’: Quiet man of British athletics tells Sean Ingle about overhauling Farah ...
theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/19/london-marathon-emile-cairess-i-definitely-want-to-break-mo-farah-record-i-can-run-a-lot-quicker
Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' gives voice to outsiders
euronews.com/2024/04/20/venice-biennale-titled-foreigners-everywhere-gives-voice-to-outsiders
Ralph Fiennes Sidles His Way Into Power as Macbeth: Helen Shaw reviews a hit British production of Shakespeare’s ever-timely tragedy “Macbeth ...
newyorker.com/culture/the-theatre/ralph-fiennes-sidles-his-way-into-power-as-macbeth
Guardian: Half of British military defense fund for Ukraine remains unused: More than half of the U.K.'s 900 million pound (over $1 billion) military fund ...
kyivindependent.com/guardian-half-of-british-military-defense-fund-for-ukraine-remains-unused/
Former British soldiers won’t be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday perjury allegations
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/19/former-british-soldiers-wont-be-prosecuted-over-bloody-sunday-perjury-allegations/
UK's 'fastest growing restaurant' chain Loungers to open new branch in Lytham town centre
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/business/uks-fastest-growing-restaurant-chain-to-open-new-branch-in-town-centre-4598131
How Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is working to gain a foothold in Britain: Accused of more than a dozen assassination attempts and kidnaps, the IRGC appears to be ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/iran-revolutionary-guard-irgc-build-backing-britain-t729tztlq
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‘Star Wars’ actor Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who’s died aged 53: British actor Warwick Davis has paid tribute to his wife Samantha following her ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/warwick-davis-wife-samantha-death-scli-intl/
Quick Glance: 'Harry Potter' Actor Mourns Loss of Beloved Wife
- Actor Warwick Davis from 'Harry Potter' mourns the loss of his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, who passed away at the age of 53.
- Samantha, described by Warwick as his 'soulmate' and 'favorite human,' passed away on March 24, as announced by Lucasfilm in an emotional statement.
- Warwick emphasized his wife's caring spirit and community involvement as they co-founded the Little People U.K. charity together.
- Together, they leave behind two children, Annabelle and Harrison, who honor their mother as their best friend and a source of love and happiness.
Which? investigation finds ‘misleading’ country-of-origin labelling on supermarket food
news.stv.tv/world/which-investigation-finds-misleading-country-of-origin-labelling-on-supermarket-food
New Yanny vs Laurel video has people hearing two different things: A viral video has sparked debate, as some people hear 'you look the bollocks' and ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/20/new-yanny-vs-laurel-video-people-hearing-two-different-things-20685009/
DS Smith shares tumble as Mondi drops out of takeover race: British packaging group Mondi will not make an offer to buy DS Smith , it said on Friday ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/mondi-drops-out-race-buy-ds-smith-win-rival-international-paper-2024-04-19/
Monisha Abraham becomes new MD of BAT Bangladesh: Monisha Abraham has been appointed as managing director of the British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh ...
thedailystar.net/business/news/monisha-abraham-becomes-new-md-bat-bangladesh-3591276
Joe Lewis’ Yacht Aviva Sets Sail After British Billionaire Pays US Fine - Bloomberg
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Sophie Kinsella, best-selling ‘Shopaholic’ author, has brain cancer: The British author says she is receiving treatment for a form of aggressive brain cancer ...
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/04/18/sophie-kinsella-cancer-brain-glioblastoma/
Hedge fund Citadel to expand its London office space with tower move: Ken Griffin’s firm will move into British Land’s flagship development at Broadgate
ft.com/content/5cf45bcf-54f5-430a-9972-4aab6aec07cf
Scottish Police Re-Arrest Sturgeon’s Husband in SNP Probe: British police re-arrested former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s husband as part of its probe into ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/uk-police-re-arrest-man-over-scottish-national-party-finances
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
UK's easyJet sees strong summer momentum, lifting shares: British airline easyJet said it was confident travel demand would remain strong this summer ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-airline-easyjet-cuts-winter-losses-says-demand-builds-summer-2024-04-18/
The Union flag and the British Empire is nothing to be ashamed of - Yorkshire Post Letters
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/the-union-flag-and-the-british-empire-is-nothing-to-be-ashamed-of-yorkshire-post-letters-4592258
UK retail sales stagnate despite easing inflation: British retail sales stagnated in March despite high inflation easing recently, representing the first time ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-retail-stagnated-again-march-ons-says-2024-04-19/
British Gas says customers have had £450 taken off bills with 'small hack': British Gas, OVO, EDF, EOn and Octopus customers have managed to slash £450 off their ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/british-gas-says-customers-450-29026782
Hope for leukaemia patients after drug breakthrough: Findings of the research into treatment for aggressive blood cancer could be tested in clinical trials
thetimes.co.uk/article/hope-for-leukaemia-patients-after-drug-breakthrough-vzq2n9nrr
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Celebrity baker Paul Hollywood: I would like to see Princess Royal on Bake Off: On Wednesday, Hollywood was made an MBE for services to baking and broadcasting.
standard.co.uk/showbiz/paul-hollywood-princess-royal-mbe-great-british-bake-off-b1152082.html
'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare': What's true, fiction in movie: Guy Ritchie's latest follows a group of British special forces who took on German U-boats ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-04-19/ministry-of-ungentlemanly-warfare-james-bond-ian-fleming-fact-fiction
Today in History: Paul Revere began his famous ride: On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere began his famous ride from Charlestown to Lexington, Massachusetts ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/today-in-history-paul-revere-began-his-famous-ride/
British actor Hugh Grant settles privacy lawsuit against publisher of the Sun - court documents
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