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The IndependentSaturday, 24 October 2026
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Meghan ‘distressed’ over abuse images claim against father
Duchess of Sussex issues extraordinary statement over ‘disturbing allegations’ made against Thomas Markle in 2018 – but Met Police say they are not investigating her estranged dad over the claims
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Part of Brighton’s historic West Pier collapses as 100mph winds batter UK
Scotland was braced for Storm Boelo overnight as Storm Austen caused disruption in southwest England
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