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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not invited Prime Minister Theresa May to their wedding. The wedding guests will be people who have an existing direct relationship with one or both of the couple, a royal source said, with a Government source saying the Prime Minister would not be attending.Prince Harry’s official spokesman said: “It has been decided that an official list of political leaders both UK and international – is not required for Prince Harry and Ms. Markle’s wedding.”Her Majesty’s Government was consulted on this decision, which was taken by The Royal Household.” Image: David Cameron and his wife…

Global markets reacted positively to conciliatory moves from China on Tuesday, after President Xi Jinping promised to cut automotive tariffs this year. China’s leader also promised to improve intellectual property protection and raise foreign ownership limits within the auto sector “as soon as possible.”Asian shares closed higher, while US stock futures and the dollar rose after the comments.The UK’s FTSE 100 gained 0.3% to 7,218.11 on opening.European auto stocks were particularly buoyant, up as much as 2.1%, with Germany’s BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen leading the way.Evercore ISI analysts said the primary beneficiaries from lower Chinese auto tariffs would be German…

Kim Jong Un has spoken publicly for the first time about his proposed upcoming talks with Donald Trump. The North Korean leader gave a “profound analysis and appraisal” of the possible outcome of the historic summit to top officials of the country’s ruling party, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.Mr Kim discussed the “prospect of the DPRK-US dialogue and set forth the strategic and tactical issues”, the agency added. Video: Kim Jong Un ‘bops to K-pop’ at N Korea gig He also updated officials “on the development of the recent situation on the Korean peninsula”, KCNA said, referring to…

The bills of millions of British Gas customers are to be hiked by an average of £60 a year. The biggest household gas and electricity supplier said it was “reluctantly” announcing the price increase of an average 5.5% for a typical dual fuel customer.British Gas owner Centrica blamed the price hike – which comes into force on 29 May – on rising wholesale and Government policy costs and said it would impact 4.1 million customers.It highlighted the smart meter roll-out, as well as schemes to reduce carbon emissions, and suggested “all Government policy costs should be paid for in a…

South Africa’s highest court has rejected a request for appeal by Oscar Pistorius. The decision means the “end of the road” for the former athlete, who faces 13 years in prison for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.He had asked South Africa’s constitutional court to review both his jail term and murder conviction, but both requests were dismissed in a ruling.:: Reeva Steenkamp – the woman behind the name Image: Pistorius with Reeva Steenkamp less than three weeks before he killed her Pistorius shot Ms Steenkamp dead on Valentine’s Day 2013 after firing four times through the locked door of…

By Ajay Nair, News ReporterAfter a suspected chemical attack in which at least 70 Syrians were killed, we take a look back at allegations of previous chemical attacks made against the Assad regime. Video: At least 70 dead after alleged chemical attack in Syria 23 December 2012 First allegation of using chemical weapons Seven people are killed in Homs, allegedly by a poisonous gas used by Syrian forces. Symptoms reportedly include blurred vision, nausea, relaxed muscles and breathing difficulties. 19 March 2013 Dozens killed in alleged attack A reported 25 people are killed and dozens injured after an alleged chemical…

The potential link between police officer cuts and a surge in violent crime is not analysed in the Government’s new serious violence prevention strategy, despite a leaked Home Office document suggesting cuts “likely contributed” as an “underlying driver”. The document contains an otherwise detailed examination of the multiple complex causes of violent crime and sets out a series of measures the Government proposed to take.The strategy, launched by Home Secretary Amber Rudd today, identifies changes in the crack cocaine market as a key driver of the crime wave, but makes no reference to the more than 20,000 cuts to police…

Russian stocks slumped on Monday as new US sanctions targeting President Vladimir Putin’s allies rattled investors. The dollar-denominated RTS index fell more than 11% in Moscow and the Rouble dropped to its lowest level since last November, trading at 59.82 against the dollar.”Investors are punishing the Russian stocks on the back of the new US sanctions on Russia,” Naeem Aslam, chief market analyst at Think Market UK, said.”The Russian Ruble is the worst performing currency among 24 emerging market currencies.”The impact of sanctions can also be seen in the commodity market, crude and Brent; both have moved higher.”Russian billionaire Oleg…

It has been confirmed that the Duchess of Cambridge is planning to have her third baby at the Lindo Wing. On Monday morning, parking suspension signs have been put up outside the private maternity ward at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, Central London.Barriers have also been set up on the street outside to accommodate the television crews, journalists and photographers that are expected to gather once she goes into labour.:: George and Charlotte’s Royal childhood Image: Kate leaves the Lindo Wing with Prince George on 24 July 2013 In October the palace said the baby was due in April, but…

Israel has been blamed for an airstrike on a military airbase in Syria which has reportedly killed more than a dozen people. The T-4 airfield near the central city of Homs was hit with missiles in a pre-dawn raid.The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 14 people had been killed. Three were Iranian, according to Iran’s Fars news agency.It said it was unclear who was behind the bombing, however Syria and its ally Russia blamed Israel for the attack.Moscow and Damascus claimed two Israeli fighter planes carried out the airstrike “remotely from Lebanese territory”, adding Syria’s air defence shot…