NewsThe TelegraphSinn Fein's apology over Lord Mountbatten murder is 'attempt to rewrite history', says ex-Army chief
The former head of the Army has dismissed Sinn Fein’s apology over Lord Mountbatten’s murder as an "attempt to rewrite history". General Lord Richard Dannatt made his comments after Mary Lou McDonald, the president of Sinn Fein, apologised for the killing of the Duke of Edinburgh’s uncle, who was murdered by the IRA in 1979. However, Lord Dannatt, who served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, said: "We all want to see continuing more peaceful times in Northern Ireland, and we want to see people increasingly being able to live side by side, but I think we also have to be aware that Sinn Fein is quietly trying to rewrite history." He added: "You can't get away from the fact that terrible things happened during the period of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. That is a fact. That is history. No one wants to dwell on the past, but I think we have to be very wary of Sinn Fein trying to rewrite history, and place that movement into a kinder light than it actually deserves." Ms McDonald, pictured below, who made her apology following Prince Philip’s funeral, said: “My job, and I think that Prince Charles and others would absolutely appreciate this, my job is to lead from the front, now, in these times.
NewsThe IndependentAs Alexei Navalny is moved to hospital, a new approach to Russia is needed
If the west is really not interested in pushing back at Russian aggression with equally bold moves, it should give up the pretence that it is serious about taming an increasingly feral Putin
CelebrityThe TelegraphNo man-to-man for Prince Charles and Harry as Duke heads back to US
The Duke of Sussex will return to California without having a private meeting with his father, The Telegraph understands. Many family members had hoped the pair would take the opportunity to spend some time together alone, to air their differences face to face. But despite a 10,000-mile round trip, the Duke was either unable, or unwilling, to pin down the Prince of Wales, who is still coming to terms with the death of his father. While the Duke’s travel plans have not been disclosed, he is thought likely to return home to his pregnant wife, the Duchess of Sussex, 39, and their son Archie, who turns two next month, within the next day or two. The lack of any time spent with his father suggests that feelings over his Oprah Winfrey interview are still running high and the fallout remains raw.
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Mourning Queen to mark birthday without Philip for first time during reign
The Queen is to mark the first birthday of her reign without her husband, as the royal family observes another week of mourning following the Duke of Edinburgh’s death. The Queen will turn 95 on Wednesday, four days after Philip’s funeral service in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
NewsThe Independent‘I don’t need lectures from you’, Keir Starmer tells anti-lockdown landlord sharing misinformation
Pub owner tells Labour leader he has ‘failed to be the opposition’ on Covid-19
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKNew images from 'Line Of Duty' hint at what happened to DI Kate Fleming
Pictures from the new episode give hope to Vicky McClure fans.
NewsThe TelegraphSNP's plan to scrap NHS dental charges could see services cut
The SNP’s plan to scrap charges for NHS dentistry could mean cuts to services and may see more patients forced to turn to the private sector for treatment, Anas Sarwar has warned. The Scottish Labour leader, who worked as an NHS dentist in Paisley before entering politics, said he supported the principle of free care but was concerned at a lack of detail announced by Nicola Sturgeon. A pledge to scrap dentistry charges, expected to cost £100 million a year initially, was one of a series of expensive giveaways included in the SNP manifesto last week. Mr Sarwar warned the policy could prove counterproductive if it was not implemented properly, and said the nationalists had a track record of failing to properly fund services. “The devil is in the detail,” said the Glasgow MSP. “What risks happening is, and this has happened too many times under this government already, is you reduce the number of treatments that are available on the NHS, meaning you're pushing more people to getting private treatments. "I think we need to see the detail of what this policy means in practice before we can make a wider comment on whether it is fit for purpose or not.
NewsPA Media: MotoringBMW reveals new all-wheel-drive versions of the M3 and M4
This is the first time BMW’s super saloon has had anything other than rear-wheel-drive.
CelebrityThe TelegraphLady Louise – the close bond between the Queen, Prince Philip and their youngest granddaughter
Over the past 10 days, as all eyes have been on Windsor following Prince Philip’s death, a sombre little face has cropped up again and again. Always in the background, poised and respectful, quietly allowing more senior members of the family to take centre stage, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor seemed to grow into a fully fledged member of the Firm in front of our eyes. She accompanied her parents everywhere last week, standing between them as they viewed floral tributes to her grandfather outside St George’s Chapel, attending a church service, going with them to meet members of the Windsor Estate staff to share memories and condolences and, on Saturday, watching on as her father, uncles and aunts and older cousins followed her beloved grandpa’s coffin.
EntertainmentYahoo Quizzes UKQuiz: Can you match the joke to the famous comedian?
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NewsReutersNew Zealand says 'uncomfortable' with expanding Five Eyes
New Zealand said it is "uncomfortable" with expanding the role of the Five Eyes, a post-war intelligence grouping which also includes the United States, Britain, Australia and Canada, recently criticised by China. China is New Zealand's largest trading partner, and Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said in a speech that New Zealand sought a predictable diplomatic relationship. New Zealand will find it necessary to speak out on issues where it does not agree with China, including developments in Hong Kong and the treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, she said in a speech on Monday to the government-funded New Zealand China Council.
SportYahoo News UKHave your say: Should England's European Super League teams be expelled from the Premier League?
Six English clubs have been condemned for joining the new European breakaway league.
StyleThe IndependentBeyoncé brings back the Nineties nameplate necklace – here’s where to buy your own
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NewsThe IndependentSurigae: Strong April typhoon lashes the Philippines
One person died and thousands were displaced in storm-hit Philippines
NewsThe IndependentPrice of Covid PCR tests for travel could be slashed to under £50
Treasury is considering exempting tests from VAT
NewsEvening StandardBoris Johnson says vaccine passports will ‘definitely’ be used when international travel resumes
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given his clearest hint yet that vaccine passports are likely to be required for international travel - while suggesting they will have a role to play at home as well. When asked if vaccine passports were un-British, Mr Johnson said that they would definitely have a role to play when international travel resumes. “On the issue of vaccine certification, there’s definitely going to be a world in which international travel will use vaccine passports", he said.
CelebrityEvening StandardPrince Harry ‘wants to stay in Britain for Queen’s 95th birthday and has not booked flight’
Prince Harry has not booked his return flight to the United States but will return as soon as his pregnant wife Meghan needs him, a source close to the couple said today. The Duke of Sussex is believed to want to remain in Britain to mark the Queen’s 95th birthday this week if possible. Prince Philip’s funeral was the first time Prince Harry had met his relatives since the couple’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, which was broadcast last month.
SciencePA Media: UK NewsNasa’s Ingenuity helicopter set for first ever controlled flight on Mars
The Ingenuity helicopter is expected to take to the Martian skies on Monday morning.
SportThe IndependentAnthony Joshua could fight Tyson Fury without favoured trainer in his corner, Eddie Hearn reveals
Eddie Hearn insists the world heavyweight unification will not be dictated by Rob McCracken’s potential involvement at the Olympics in Tokyo
NewsThe IndependentYemen the topic of secret talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran
The talks were apparently brokered by the Iraqi PM
NewsYahoo News UKIndia's worrying COVID surge could be 20 times worse than feared
More than 220,000 new daily cases were reported in India on Sunday.
CelebrityDigital SpyDamian Lewis explains wife Helen McCrory's last request to him
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NewsThe IndependentOpposition parties push for inquiry into Boris Johnson’s ‘failure to be honest’
Six parties write to Speaker and call for vote on holding probe into PM’s conduct
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Prince Harry Expected to Miss Queen's Birthday
The Duke of Sussex is expected to fly back to the US and could miss the Queen's 95th birthday. It will be Her Majesty's first birthday during her reign without husband, Prince Philip. It was the first time Prince Harry had met up with his family since his and Meghan's tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey, although Harry, William and Kate could be seen chatting after the ceremony.
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Labour Leader Thrown Out of Bath Pub, Criticized for Pandemic Regulations
Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer was thrown out of a pub in Bath, England, on April 19 after an angry landlord confronted him over COVID-19 regulations.Reporter Stephen Sumner filmed this footage of the landlord, named as Rod Humphris, confronting Starmer on Queen Street outside of The Raven. Humphris presses Starmer about the regulations, saying “we have f****d our economy because old people are dying.”Humphris goes on to say Starmer has “failed this country” by not questioning certain COVID-19 safety rules, including lockdowns and masks for children. Another clip shows security restraining Humphris as he repeatedly yells at Starmer to “get out” of the pub.After the incident, Starmer said he thinks the “vast majority” of people in the area “recognize that the lockdown was necessary, the restrictions are necessary.” Starmer said he “profoundly” disagrees with Humphris.The video also shows Tim Perry, who co-manages The Raven with Humphris, saying Humphris’s views do not reflect the opinions of the pub. Credit: Stephen Sumner via Storyful
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