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EXCLUSIVEA sunny place for shady people: How 84 Ukrainian oligarchs dubbed the 'Monaco Battalion' are hiding out in the south of France fleeing Russia war after an assassin tried to blow up Vadim Ermolaev and his mistress outside £4million love nest

Monaco has long been a favoured home of celebrities, aristocrats and the ultra-rich, with its tax haven status, sun-soaked Mediterranean location and crime-free reputation. Situated on the idyllic French Riviera, the glamorous principality is known for its superyachts, luxurious holiday homes and the iconic Monte Carlo Casino - beloved, most famously, of James Bond. But the seeming safety and picture perfection of this sovereign city state was called into serious question this week after a suspected assassination attempt on a Ukrainian oligarch took place right in the centre of town. And the entire affair has cracked open a murky world of corruption, draft-dodging and white-collar crime stretching all the way down the Cote d'Azur - and is centred on a list of super-rich Ukrainian locals known to security services in Kyiv as the 'Monaco Battalion'.

Prince Harry will NOT bring Meghan, Archie and Lilibet to London: Latest twist in Sussex saga as it emerges family may still visit Diana's grave

The decision by the Sussexes - their children have not seen King Charles since 2022 - is the latest twist after ten days of fraught discussions which are said to have reduced Harry 'to tears'. Harry will fly to London alone on Monday. It is not known if he has accepted his father's offer to stay at a Royal residence.

The making of a monster: The 'dark triad' of evil inside killer Jamie Varley which meant his adopted son Preston Davey never stood a chance

Many words have been written and spoken about former schoolteacher Jamie Varley who sexually abused and murdered his adopted baby son.

EXCLUSIVETortured by Hamas's so-called doctors: October 7 hostage's terrifying account of how Gaza medics sliced open her skin, poured alcohol into open wounds and reattached her FOOT at 90 degrees

Maya Regev, who was 21 when she was kidnapped on October 7, 2023, has opened up about the cruelty inflicted by Palestinian doctors who reattached her ankle at a 90-degree angle.

Serena Williams forced to pull OUT of Wimbledon doubles just hours before match with sister Venus - as 'heartbroken' tennis legend shares footage of her limping with knee injury

EXCLUSIVERed Arrows face being grounded for years thanks to Keir Starmer's defence spending dithering

Defence sources have told The Mail on Sunday the year-long delay to the defence investment plan means it is now 'almost impossible' for the RAF to have a replacement aircraft ready by 2030.

Harry Styles pays tribute to ex Taylor Swift at gig

Sienna Miller and Oli Green lead Wimbledon stars

Beckhams risks Brooklyn's wrath with anniversary posts

Axed Love Island star Gabriel Garland breaks silence

Cardi B shows off her hourglass curves

How the Beckhams built showbiz's strongest marriage

Harry Styles pays tribute to ex Taylor Swift at gig

Sienna Miller and Oli Green lead Wimbledon stars

Beckhams risks Brooklyn's wrath with anniversary posts

Axed Love Island star Gabriel Garland breaks silence

Cardi B shows off her hourglass curves

How the Beckhams built showbiz's strongest marriage

Harry Styles pays tribute to ex Taylor Swift at gig

Sienna Miller and Oli Green lead Wimbledon stars

Beckhams risks Brooklyn's wrath with anniversary posts

Axed Love Island star Gabriel Garland breaks silence

Cardi B shows off her hourglass curves

How the Beckhams built showbiz's strongest marriage

How I lost 12kg in 6 weeks and banished my meno-belly: Weight gain crept up on me in my 50s, but here's how I finally beat it with a few simple tweaks. Now, I love my body more than when I was 30: JO ELVIN

I'd wasted my younger years loathing my body. All through high school, I was told that, yes, everyone wants to be thin, but you, Jo, are scrawny. Ugly. From 13 until 35, I hid my frame in baggy clothes.

Gardener dies after being speared in groin by bamboo while working at historic estate

Norman MacKenzie, 68, fell onto the bamboo while he was cutting topiary hedges at Darnawat Castle on the Moray Estate in Elgin, Scotland.

Here's who Burnham will target for tax raids. Things are going to get ugly for the prudent - and I'm petrified, warns JEFF PRESTRIDGE

It won't be long before Burnham is this country's Prime Minister. Like me, I imagine you're not as titillated as Labour MPs are about the prospect of Burnham at the helm - and rightly so. I'm petrified.

Evri sues BBC for £1.2million damages over undercover Panorama investigation into the delivery firm

The parcel firm launched a High Court libel action over a 15-minute section of the BBC documentary Evri-Where's My Parcel?, broadcast on December 15, 2024.

EXCLUSIVEThe abandoned house frozen in time where one of Britain's best-known comedians fell to his death from the roof while trying to adjust his TV aerial during a Man Utd game

It remains one of the most widely-discussed deaths of any British celebrity ever - perhaps because of the combination of the strange way it happened and the strange person it happened to.

First photos from inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's dazzling MSG wedding leak as guests share intimate details about 'emotional' vows and 'lush' decor

First photos from inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's dazzling MSG wedding leaks as

The couple wed in front of 1,000 of their closest friends - including some of the world's biggest stars - in a colossal blowout at the historic arena in New York City on Friday. And now, some of the A-list guests have offered a first glimpse into how the couple overhauled the space into their own fairytale 'countryside retreat' and detailed their 'long, entertaining, personal, charming, emotional, irreverent and endearing' vows.

My passionate five-year love affair with Prince Edward: Ruthie Henshall reveals the intimate details of her nights at Balmoral - and exactly what the Royals got up to off-duty…

'I've been invited to Balmoral to hang out with the Royals and possibly have a couple of nights of passion with the man I love. Could no one else die of consumption for the weekend?'

I used Mounjaro during my cancer treatment. Now doctors say the jabs could stop the disease coming back. This is what you need to know

One patient who benefited from GLP-1 injections is Leila Gonzalez, 53, from New Jersey who was diagnosed with tumours in her right breast. At the time of her diagnosis she was clinically obese.

Tories launch last-ditch bid to stop Winston Churchill and other heroes being replaced with 'woke' wildlife pictures on banknotes: 'Without them we'd have swastikas on our notes'

The Conservatives unveiled a national petition to force Labour Ministers to order the Bank of England to ditch controversial plans for the design of future banknotes.

EXCLUSIVEHelen Flanagan's money woes deepen: Actress knocked another £50,000 off price of marital home she shared with ex Scott Sinclair to finally sell it

Helen, once worth a reported £3.5million, admitted she was struggling financially as a single mother claiming she could not afford taxis to take her son to nursery.

EXCLUSIVELena Dunham leaves Taylor Swift wedding guests GASPING with shockingly rude dinner speech after taking microphone... as world famous celeb is dramatically turned away: Insiders leak outrageous MSG gossip

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may have assembled one of the most star-studded weddings in modern history, but if there's one thing more dazzling than the A-list arrivals, it's the gossip already spilling out from behind closed doors.

With Washington determined to step away from Europe and the Middle East, what next for Nato? One country has the answer...

When he steps off the plane in Ankara for this week's NATO summit, it will be the president's first trip to Turkey since he regained the White House.

PETER HITCHENS: This is the ugly truth about Western leaders and Putin. No one else is saying it - so I will

Have our brains turned into lasagna? I struggle all the time to work out which of the many wars now wrecking the world is good, and which is bad. How can you tell?

Three-year-old boy who was thrown into zoo crocodile pit has endured five operations and faces two more as family say they are 'living at the hospital'

The boy faces two further operations as his family said they had been 'living in hospital' for weeks after he was allegedly thrown over a barrier at a zoo in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

EXCLUSIVENew rule demanding all schools in England stock EpiPens and give allergy training to staff will save lives, delighted campaigners say

Benedict's Law will be published by the Department for Education on Monday and follows years of campaigning by the family of Benedict Blythe, who died aged five from anaphylaxis.

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New mum Sienna Miller, 44, packs on the PDA with fiancé Oli Green, 29, as they lead the stars attending day six of Wimbledon

New parents Sienna Miller, 44, and Oli Green, 29, enjoyed a child-free day on Saturday as they attended day six of Wimbledon. Amid the UK's third scorching heatwave of the year, which is set to bring 34C heat, Sienna kept cool in linen. Also braving the heatwave was Poppy Delevingne, who looked stylish in a strapless white top paired with black palazzo pants. The fashionistas were in good company at the tournament, as the likes of Anna Wintour, Michaela Coel and Simone Ashley were also on the grounds.

Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek is knocked OUT in the third round by rising star from the Philippines Alexandra Eala - who gives a tearful speech on Centre Court after making history

Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek suffered a straight-sets defeat in the third round to leave the women's draw wide open in SW19.

England's forgotten man Phil Foden takes his mind off the World Cup by heading to Wimbledon - where he runs into former Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate

Foden was overlooked by current Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel for this summer's tournament after an indifferent season for his club.

Andy Murray plays doubles for new Wimbledon statue as sculptor reveals he's using a 23-year-old stand-in model in place of 'gnarly' retired champion

The creator of a much-anticipated statue of two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has revealed he is using a 'stunt double' to help him recreate the 'gnarly' tennis star.

EXCLUSIVE'I have a youthful outlook and six grandchildren to run after': Judy Murray reveals her secrets to maintaining her active lifestyle and staying in shape aged 66

Judy Murray has revealed the secrets to maintaining her active lifestyle and how she stays in incredible shape.

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Missed Prime Day? Amazon's viral K-beauty sheet mask is still on sale - and I had to see if it lives up to the hype

SHOPPING: The standout Prime Day beauty buy is still on offer with a huge 42 per cent off, making now the perfect time to see what all the fuss is about.

The sell-out Charlotte Tilbury Mystery Boxes are back for 2026 - and they're packed with incredible value on full-size makeup

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Want a brighter smile? The teeth whitening powder that's topped Amazon's bestseller charts for three years is on sale

SHOPPING: If you didn't manage to pick up everything you needed in the Prime Day sale fear not: MySweetSmile's Teeth Whitening Powder is still reduced.

I'm a shopping writer and this tropical candle collection is sure to earn your home compliments this summer

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The LED face mask that turned this beauty sceptic into a believer - now with a free 90-day collagen bundle

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Roman is the underrated high street brand creating luxe-looking summer staples for less - plus, we have an exclusive discount code

SHOPPING: Shoppers are racing to Roman to shop its stunning new era of ageless, premium high-street fashion pieces - and we have an exclusive discount code.

EXCLUSIVEThe parents who let their daughter die: How suicidal teen begged for euthanasia before her tormented mother and father allowed her to end her life

The parents who let their daughter die: How suicidal Dutch teen begged for euthanasia

After two suicide attempts, repeated hospitalisations and years of relentless mental anguish that left her with 'no feelings', Iris made the firm decision that she wanted to die through the country's legal euthanasia process. But after years of waiting and a succession of treatments that her parents desperately hoped would help - only to watch her sink deeper into what her father described as a 'black hole' - Iris chose a different legal path.

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DR ELLIE: Tired, anxious and unable to focus? It's not ADHD - but so many are tricked into thinking it is. This is the REAL culprit - and how to beat symptoms WITHOUT medication

Singer Lily Allen, 41, is another. She claims her 'adult ADHD' is why she limits her time on social media - because 'as soon as I look at it, it can be hours of my day gone'.

Victoria Beckham 'set to expand her luxury empire with homeware range' after the success of her $100m fashion and beauty brand

The former Spice Girl, 52, has already built a hugely successful fashion and beauty business, with her brand reportedly valued at $100 million.

Met police whistleblower forced to work alongside racist male colleague who called a rape victim a 'slut' wins payout

Issy Vine, 30, reached the settlement after suing her former employer for constructive dismissal, claiming a male colleague made a series of offensive remarks during a shift before following her home.

Why you SHOULD let your dog sleep on the bed: Scientists finally settle the debate that has split pet owners - and reveal the surprising benefits of a nap with your pooch

It is a debate that has left pet owners divided: Should the dog be allowed on the bed?

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TAYLOR AND TRAVIS' WEDDING

Madison Square Garden employees are FIRED for breaking strict Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding NDAs... after guests' phones were confiscated

Madison Square Garden has reportedly let go of employees who violated the strict nondisclosure agreement for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.

Weary A-listers emerge from Taylor and Travis's wedding bash as superstars share cabs and desperately grab their confiscated phones... but who partied the hardest?

Some of the world's biggest stars in sports, film and music flocked to Madison Square Garden on Friday night to watch Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married.

Taylor Swift's aunt shares intimate details from her lavish Travis Kelce MSG wedding: 'They cried'

Swift's aunt Robin Gentry has spilled the beans on what the pop star's very private wedding to Kelce was really like.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guests lift the lid on the couple's 'long and irreverent' vows

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce finally said 'I do' - and it didn't take long for guests to start spilling what happened behind the velvet curtain, including intimate details of the couple's vows.

See the custom wedding favor Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce gave guests... and it includes one of the singer's iconic lyrics

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce weren't about to let guests leave the wedding of the decade empty-handed.

EXCLUSIVEBlake Lively's fury after Taylor Swift left her off wedding guest list… as sources say it's the final straw

The two women were once thick as thieves, so close that Lively named Swift godmother to all three of the daughters she shares with her husband Ryan Reynolds.

Hugh Grant's a Swiftie! Star's friendship with Taylor explained - after fans were left baffled by Brit actor's appearance at her MSG wedding

The singer hired out Madison Square Garden in New York for her nuptials with Travis Kelce - inviting 1,000 guests to watch them say 'I do'.

The morning after the night before! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guests emerge from their hotels after partying until the early hours

The morning after the night before! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guests surface

Big sunglasses, even larger coffees, and casual fits are holding together Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guests after a night of partying.

All the BEST dressed guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's extravagant wedding

Taylor Swift's big day has arrived - and more than 1,000 guests descended upon Madison Square Garden to party the night away in their glamorous looks with the newlywed couple.

The WORST dressed guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's lavish wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding brought together the world's most glamorous stars. But not everyone rose to the occasion.

Harry Styles fans spot tribute to ex Taylor Swift as he performs at Wembley on her wedding day

Harry, 32, performed the final date on his London Wembley residency on July 3, the same day his ex was getting married to Travis Kelce thousands of miles away in New York.

Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in 'moving' ceremony where the bride wore Dior and walked down the aisle to one of her own songs... before partying the night away at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot on Friday in front of 1,000 guests at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden.

Egyptian fans bring chaos to London as they battle with police and climb on double decker bus to celebrate team's World Cup win

Edgware Road descended into anarchy on Friday night as hundreds of supporters swarmed the street to celebrate Egypt's dramatic penalty shootout win over Australia. But as celebrations intensified, the packed road spiralled into disorder.

The brave volunteer coastguards who risk their lives for £11 an hour - soon to be cut to ZERO after a legal wrangle, finds JANE FRYER: Hundreds will die - and people will quit as a result

Perhaps unbeknown to most of us - I was certainly in the dark - HM Coastguard is the fourth blue-light emergency service offered when you dial 999.

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The ultimate swimwear guide for every body shape: From sculpting one-pieces to leg-lengthening bikinis and tummy-smoothing styles, from just £12

YOU's stylist Jessica Carroll selects the high street's hardest-working swimwear, each piece with a USP. Choose your perfect poolside partner - then accessorise with a piña colada

Pope Leo takes ANOTHER shot at Trump as he sends 'heartfelt congratulations' to America on 250th independence anniversary

Pope Leo takes another shot at President Donald Trump's politics in his 'heartfelt congratulations' on America's 250th birthday.

British holidaymaker, 18, fights for life after quad bike crashes into tourist bus in Greece

The 18-year-old had been riding the bike on Zakynthos island (Zante) with another person on board when a tourist bus crashed into them as the pair were driving onto a main road.

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Jamaican WW2 veteran who lied about his age to join RAF at 16 is laid to rest with jazz band send-off after his death at 100

Gilbert Constantine Clarke signed up to the Royal Air Force as a mechanic in 1943 after reading newspaper reports of enemy ships being sighted in the Caribbean. Sadly, Mr Clarke - who was born in Montegu Bay, Jamaica - passed away on May 23 at the age of 100.

Kebabgate: Firm fed millions of Britons goat, chicken drumsticks and animal fat mislabelled as lamb in scandal likened to horsemeat food fraud crisis

Millions of Britons have chowed down on goat kebabs, it is estimated, in a scandal likened to the horsemeat crisis.

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EXCLUSIVE'Give us Bobby Moore's 1966 shirt back': World Cup hero's family launch High Court bid to recover iconic red No6 jersey from football memorabilia tycoon

The 1966 red shirt could be the greatest souvenir in British sporting history. Now his first wife Tina wants it back and has launched a High Court action against a businessman in Wales

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Revealed: British woman, 20, who has been charged with murdering her partner by stabbing him with 20-inch hunting knife at their luxury Thai villa

Thai police believe Isabelle Violet Carreras, 20, 'was responsible for the killing' of Thomas David Powell, who was found dead with stab wounds at the plush villa in the party resort of Pattaya. The 33-year-old UK businessman's body was discovered on Thursday morning after a friend became concerned when he could not reach Mr Powell on the phone.

Body of model found embracing her pet dog is pulled from the rubble after Venezuela earthquake killed 2,600 with thousands more still missing

The body of a young model still clutching her beloved dog has been pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.

The cocaine mums need to realise that they're embarrassing themselves - and they're not that sneaky: I've watched too many women (and men!) in my circle make fools of themselves, here's the worst of what I've seen

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The bloodcurdling 'traditional welcome' prisoners gave baby Preston's killer Jamie Varley that left him sobbing in his cell

His arrival did not go unnoticed at the West Yorkshire jail, with fellow inmates hammering on cell bars and threatening retribution for the vile abuse he inflicted on the helpless child.

Lose a stone in 4 weeks with NO calorie counting: It's not too late to reset for summer and you don't have to cut out wine! Just follow top nutritionist GABRIELA PEACOCK'S guide on what to eat and when

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Identity of 'single in my 30s' influencer Amelia Liana's husband revealed: We unmask the man she hid from her fans

It's the question that Amelia Liana's legion of followers can't stop asking. Ever since the influencer dropped the bombshell that she had married in secret, her fanbase has been hungry for details.

Meet the Passport Bros: The men rejecting 'overbearing' Western women for traditional wives and new lives in Asia

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