Calls for ‘honest debate’ about monarchy as support falls amid Epstein scandal

February 9, 2026 · The Independent

Trump defends excluding Democratic governors from White House dinner
Trump defends excluding Democratic governors from White House dinner
Florida detectives link 2 crime scenes with 7 dead on opposite sides of the state
Authorities in Florida say two crime scenes which left seven people dead on either side of the state were connected
Trump slams ‘mediocre’ Republican in spat over inviting Democratic governors to White House dinner
Trump attacked Republican Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt as part of the public back-and-forth around the upcoming events
Cost of staycations could rise due to potential ‘holiday tax’
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Musician who lost voice to motor neurone disease is now able to sing again
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