A statue of Queen Victoria, memorial trees and a swimming pool: Judi Dench’s garden – in eight poignant items

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Is the pope Catholic? JD Vance thinks he has an answer | Marina Hyde

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Is Mandelson vetting scandal the final straw for Starmer? – The Latest

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Ghislaine Maxwell Lawyer: ‘Good Chance’ of Pardon
Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney suggested there is a “good chance” his client could receive a presidential pardon, arguing she has been unfairly targeted after the death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Harris blames Trump for rising gas prices — after once saying they’re the ‘price to pay for democracy’

Former Vice President Kamala Harris this week blasted President Donald Trump for the surge in gas prices triggered by the U.S. war with Iran. But four years ago, the then-vice president said that soaring gas prices sparked in part by the Russian invasion of Ukraine were the “price to pay for democracy.” “Here in North […]
Trump plan for Triumphal Arch moves step closer to reality

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday gave preliminary approval to President Donald Trump’s plan for a massive new triumphal arch monument in the nation’s capital, according to the New York Times. The outlet reported that the body holds an advisory role regarding the project’s design, but does not wield enforcement authority. The Associated […]
Gold ‘Buy the Dip’ Call Emerges as Prices Hold Near Highs
Gold is holding near record territory and sending a clear signal to investors: short-term weakness may be an opportunity, not a warning.[#item_full_content]
Supreme Court Gives Oil Companies Win in Louisiana Environmental Case
The Supreme Court handed a win Friday to oil and gas companies fighting lawsuits over coastal land loss and environmental degradation in Louisiana. The 8-0 procedural decision gives the companies a new day in federal court after a state jury ordered Chevron to pay upward of…[#item_full_content]
Senate Passes Short-Term FISA Renewal After Longer Renewal Collapsed in House
The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, following a chaotic, post-midnight scramble in the House to keep the authority from expiring.[#item_full_content]
Macron, Starmer Welcome Hormuz Reopening and Push for Permanent Navigation Security
The leaders of France and the U.K. on Friday welcomed the announcement by Iran and the U.S. that the Strait of Hormuz is open, but said freedom of navigation must be permanently restored to the key oil route choked by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.[#item_full_content]