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Prince Andrew accused of ‘playing hide and seek’ to avoid sex assault lawsuit

Prince Andrew accused of ‘playing hide and seek’ to avoid sex assault lawsuit
But US judge rules legal papers can be served to Duke of York’s LA-based lawyers
17 Sep 2021
The man tasked with putting a price on 9/11’s lost lives

The man tasked with putting a price on 9/11’s lost lives
US attorney had ‘unthinkable’ job of distributing compensation fund to victims and families
10 Sep 2021
100-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard to face trial

100-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard to face trial
Centenarian up in court on ‘thousands of counts of being an accessory to murder’
3 Aug 2021
Is the government deliberately breaking FOI rules?

Is the government deliberately breaking FOI rules?
Minister deleted text exchanges with David Cameron about Greensill scandal
30 Jul 2021
Why Bill Cosby is walking free after sexual assault conviction

Why Bill Cosby is walking free after sexual assault conviction
Surprise reversal of actor’s ten-year prison sentence met with ‘shock and fury’
1 Jul 2021
Jacob Zuma’s corruption and fraud trial

Jacob Zuma’s corruption and fraud trial
Former South African president pleads not guilty to 18 charges linked to arms deal
27 May 2021
What convening of New York grand jury means for Donald Trump

What convening of New York grand jury means for Donald Trump
Pundits suggest investigators are moving closer to seeking criminal charges against former president
26 May 2021
America’s bloodiest state votes to ban the death penalty

America’s bloodiest state votes to ban the death penalty
Virginia has executed more than 1,300 people in its 400-year history
25 Mar 2021
FBI accused of ‘fake’ background check on Trump Supreme Court nominee

FBI accused of ‘fake’ background check on Trump Supreme Court nominee
Democratic senator calls for ‘proper oversight’ over Brett Kavanaugh investigation into sexual assault claims
16 Mar 2021
The ages of consent around the world

The ages of consent around the world
Bahrain and South Korea have highest minimum ages for consensual sex while Nigeria has lowest
15 Mar 2021
Family of Malcolm X claims letter proves FBI and NYPD involved in his murder

Family of Malcolm X claims letter proves FBI and NYPD involved in his murder
Daughters of assassinated civil rights leader demand reopening of investigation
23 Feb 2021
‘Party prince’ sues son over €1 sale of German castle 

‘Party prince’ sues son over €1 sale of German castle
Ernst August of Hanover has launched legal bid to regain control of ancestral seat from state
18 Feb 2021
Tories furious about jail time for quarantine-dodgers

Tories furious about jail time for quarantine-dodgers
Backbenchers accuse Matt Hancock of making ‘empty threat’ to people who travel to high-risk countries
10 Feb 2021
Incest allegation triggers French national reckoning

Incest allegation triggers French national reckoning
Waves of testimonies flood social media as member of Paris establishment faces abuse allegations
19 Jan 2021
Instant Opinion: Brexit deal is ‘likely by Monday’

Instant Opinion: Brexit deal is ‘likely by Monday’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 4 December
4 Dec 2020
Ivanka Trump questioned over misuse of inauguration funds

Ivanka Trump questioned over misuse of inauguration funds
President’s daughter quizzed as election loser considers pardoning his children before leaving office
3 Dec 2020
British MPs narrowly escaped death in terror bomb plot

British MPs narrowly escaped death in terror bomb plot
Trial begins today over alleged terror plot that ‘could have triggered World War Three’
27 Nov 2020
Is there any limit to who Donald Trump can pardon?

Is there any limit to who Donald Trump can pardon?
President grants clemency to former national security adviser Michael Flynn
26 Nov 2020
Instant Opinion: tier system could ‘quickly collapse’

Instant Opinion: tier system could ‘quickly collapse’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 24 November
24 Nov 2020
Instant Opinion: coronavirus is putting ‘democracy at stake’

Instant Opinion: coronavirus is putting ‘democracy at stake’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 20 November
20 Nov 2020
Four of the strangest claims from Giuliani ‘fraud’ briefing

Four of the strangest claims from Giuliani ‘fraud’ briefing
Senior Republicans call on Donald Trump to end baseless accusations after chaotic livestream
20 Nov 2020
Mexico gambles on legalising cannabis

Mexico gambles on legalising cannabis
Plan aimed at putting a dent in black market - but some fear that violence may increase
20 Nov 2020
US election: what comes next for Donald Trump?

US election: what comes next for Donald Trump?
The departing president is facing both political and personal court battles
9 Nov 2020
Instant Opinion: US ‘class war a wake-up call’ for Johnson

Instant Opinion: US ‘class war a wake-up call’ for Johnson
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 5 November
5 Nov 2020
Why everybody’s talking about Trump’s election legal threats

Why everybody’s talking about Trump’s election legal threats
President tweets series of baseless fraud accusations amid string of court challenges
5 Nov 2020
Will Hollywood ditch Depp over ‘wife beater’ ruling?

Will Hollywood ditch Depp over ‘wife beater’ ruling?
Industry experts say the actor’s critically acclaimed career is over - but high-profile friends claim he’ll be ‘vindicated’
3 Nov 2020
Quiz of The Week: 24 - 30 October

Quiz of The Week: 24 - 30 October
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
30 Oct 2020
Markle granted nine-month delay in Mail on Sunday dispute 

Markle granted nine-month delay in Mail on Sunday dispute
Duchess of Sussex had applied for summary judgement in battle over letters sent to her estranged father
29 Oct 2020
Instant Opinion: school meals marks ‘looming political war’

Instant Opinion: school meals marks ‘looming political war’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 27 October
27 Oct 2020
What was in the deposition Maxwell fought to keep sealed?

What was in the deposition Maxwell fought to keep sealed?
British socialite insists she never witnessed ‘inappropriate underage activities’ by Jeffrey Epstein
23 Oct 2020
What is Supreme Court packing - and will Biden do it?

What is Supreme Court packing - and will Biden do it?
Democratic candidate walks tightrope on expanding America’s highest court
19 Oct 2020
Instant Opinion: herd immunity could lead to ‘mass murder’

Instant Opinion: herd immunity could lead to ‘mass murder’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 19 October
19 Oct 2020
Starmer hit by Labour revolt over ‘licence to kill’ bill

Starmer hit by Labour revolt over ‘licence to kill’ bill
The party leader is facing a string of resignations over whip to abstain on ‘spycops’ legislation
16 Oct 2020
Cummings ‘let off’ 20 years of back taxes on Durham home

Cummings ‘let off’ 20 years of back taxes on Durham home
Government agency rules that PM’s adviser doesn’t have to pay out because property was built without planning permission
15 Oct 2020
Burglar caught after leaving name and address at scene

Burglar caught after leaving name and address at scene
And other stories from the stranger side of life
15 Oct 2020
Electing rights abusers will ‘discredit’ UN, dissidents warn

Electing rights abusers will ‘discredit’ UN, dissidents warn
China, Russia and Saudi Arabia among nations set to win seats on the council
13 Oct 2020