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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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The BBC News homepage lists current stories from the UK and abroad. London's Metropolitan Police says it passed information in a letter containing claims about Meghan's father to the duchess, but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies. Other listed stories cover Storm Boelo in the UK, protests in France and a proposed Northern Olympics.

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