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Famous figures who were exiled

To be exiled is to be barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons. The list of history's most famous exiles is long and compelling, and includes emperors, scientists, politicians, despots, poets, spies, and revolutionaries. While a few fled for their own safety and remained willingly in their adopted homelands, others died never having had the chance to be repatriated. So, who are some of the best-known men and women that ended up on foreign soil, either willingly or under duress? Click through and join them in exile.

Putin’s state TV rejoices at Tories’ crushing defeat

Michelle Troconis, convicted for helping her boyfriend murder his wife, claims to be a ‘scapegoat’

Keir Starmer's children have one request before they all move into Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's teenage children have one request if they are all to move into Downing Street's residence - and they've been 'campaigning' for a little while

Tragic update after little girl died in crocodile attack

The girl was last seen swimming with family members at Mango Creek near the remote Aboriginal community of Palumpa south-west of Darwin.

A couple rented an Airbnb from a ‘friendly’ landlord. Then they wound up dismembered in a suitcase

A couple rented an Airbnb from a ‘friendly’ landlord. Then they wound up dismembered in a suitcase - Michael Lee Dudley seemed like a typical Washington homeowner – until three teenagers stumbled across a suitcase of horrors on a beach

Comedian Tony Knight Dies at 54 in Tragic Accident

A sudden tragedy disrupts a vibrant festival in France.

Lost remnants of the Revolutionary War uncovered in Virginia

Archaeologists recently unearthed lost remnants of America's first soldiers who found in the Revolutionary War. The discovery was made in Colonia Williamsburg, Virginia.

Sunak apologises for Tory electoral disaster and confirms plan to quit as leader

Sunak apologises for Tory electoral disaster and confirms plan to quit as leader - Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will be the UK’s new prime minister.

Six Chinese nationals mining for gold killed in Congo militia attack

Six Chinese nationals mining for gold killed in Congo militia attack - Beijing says several Chinese citizens missing after attack

Facts you never knew about Winston Churchill

On January 24, 1965, Britain mourned the loss of one of the greatest prime ministers of all time. An incredible writer, military leader, and politician, Winston Churchill is remembered worldwide for his wartime leadership and of course, his ubiquitous cigar. But there are many other curious facts you probably never knew about the former British prime minister. Click on to find out more!

Who was Lord Mountbatten and why was he assassinated?

Lord Mountbatten was a close relative of the British royal family, an officer in the British Royal Navy, and later in life the British Viceroy of India and its first Governor-General. He was the father of Patricia Knatchbull and Lady Pamela Hicks, as well as a mentor to Prince Phillip and then-Prince Charles. On August 27, 1979, Lord Mountbatten was killed by an IRA (Irish Republican Army) bomb, which accelerated growing tensions between England and Northern Ireland. If you're curious about the life of this British noble and are keen to discover why he was targeted by the IRA, click through the gallery to find out.

Letby receives a further whole-life order for baby murder bid

Child serial killer nurse Lucy Letby has been sentenced to another whole-life order for the attempted murder of a baby girl. Earlier this week, Letby, 34, was found guilty at Manchester Crown Court of the attack on the newborn infant during a night shift at the Countess of Chester Hospital's neonatal unit in February 2016.

Three killed after ‘drunk driver’ slams into July 4 revellers at NYC park

Three killed after ‘drunk driver’ slams into July 4 revellers at NYC park - At least two children were among those hospitalized after a driver crashed into a crowd of people celebrating Independence Day

Keir Starmer's 'sassy' wife Victoria and what happened to his wedding ring

The couple have been married for 15 years with Victoria being described as someone who keeps the Labour leader's feet firmly on the ground

The world's most powerful passports for 2024

The results of the Henley Passport Index 2024 have been published, listing this year's most powerful passports. The annual index is created by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners, using exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association. There are an incredible 34 country passports occupying the top 10 places listed in this gallery. So, where is your passport placed, and how many visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations does it afford? Click on and travel through the index to find out!

King Charles appoints Keir Starmer as prime minister after general election - live updates

The King met with outgoing prime minister Rishi Sunak, before welcoming new leader, Keir Starmer, after Labour won a landslide victory in the UK General Election

Russia claimed its forces built tunnels to attack Ukrainians from behind

Body of autistic girl, 7, is found in Tennessee lake

The body of a missing autistic girl has been found in a Tennessee lake just minutes after a statewide search was launched.

Kate Beckinsale loses dog temporarily and injures leg

She suggest her Pomeranian Myf had been scared by July 4 fireworks.

General Election 2024: After Labour landslide, what happens next?

Sir Keir Starmer will take the keys to Downing Street after voters handed Labour a landslide victory in the General Election - and here is a look at how the handover of power will unfold in the coming days.

General election result WON'T be finalised today

SNP candidate Drew Hendry will be made to wait to see if he has managed to hold on to Inverness, Skye and West Ross-Shire for the with a recount scheduled for 10.30am tomorrow.

'My neighbours have been secretly using my pool for years without permission'

A woman has been left horrified after discovering her neighbours have been sneaking into her garden to use her pool when she isn't home - and it took her years to catch them

Russia claimed its forces built tunnels to attack Ukrainians from behind

Missing body parts, wrong ashes and hundreds of decomposing bodies: The murky truth behind several Colorado funeral homes

Missing body parts, wrong ashes and hundreds of decomposing bodies: The murky truth behind several Colorado funeral homes - Colorado’s funeral homes went nearly unregulated for four decades before high-profile scandals – from body brokering to remains left to decompose for years – helped prompt new legislation. Even legislators ‘don’t want to talk about death or dying,’ one lawmaker who helped spearhead reform says – but the pain and grief lax...

Ex-KGB operative reports possible betrayal among Putin's inner circle

An old American Cold War air defense system has proven to be a game changing weapon for Ukraine

The largest land mammal migration in the world

Meet Britain's first MP born in the 21st century who's just 22

Fresh-faced Sam Carling clinched a narrow victory over veteran Conservative MP Shailesh Vara last night, claiming the North West Cambridgeshire for Labour by just 39 votes.

Two young Brits grin as they are rescued at the top of volcano in Bali

Matthew Forster, 22, and Andrew Forster, 18, from London , trekked up the deadly Mount Agung in Indonesia on July 3. But they got lost in the forest on their way down the volcano.

Hundreds join night walk for terminally-ill

About 750 people took part in the event, with bereaved families walking in memory of loved ones.

History's most infamous hostage crises

There are few events more terrifying to imagine living through than a hostage situation. Being kidnapped and removed from your life, to act as a bargaining chip in the demands of terrorists, is a horrific prospect. Unfortunately, there have been many instances of hostage crises over the past few decades, with many fatalities in some cases. Others had dramatic endings, with heroic displays of bravery and skill by secret police. Intrigued? Click on to discover some of the most harrowing hostage crises in history.

The Pacific airfield being repurposed to counter China

Recent press reports suggest that a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean is set to become a new forward front in the event of hostilities between the United States and China. This has evoked wartime memories of when the island in question, Tinian, served as a US military base in the fight against the Japanese. During WWII, American-operated runways on Tinian served as launch pads for numerous bombing raids, including the fateful attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Abandoned for nearly 80 years, these airfields now look set to be recommissioned as Washington voices concern over Beijing's increasing missile threat. But where exactly is Tinian located, and what's the story behind this remote, jungle-clad enclave? Click through and step back in time to find out.

French election campaign rocked by violence as minister says more than 50 attacks made ahead of crunch vote

French election campaign rocked by violence as minister says more than 50 attacks made ahead of crunch vote - France ‘on edge’ as politicians begrudgingly unite in bid to hold off unprecedented far-right threat

Allies of Donald Trump are pushing for the first nuclear tests in three decades

Allies of Donald Trump are pushing for the first nuclear tests in three decades - Trump advisers and Project 2025 are calling for a dramatic expansion of the nation’s nuclear stockpile

Crying children betray kidnapping at airport

An Iranian living in the Netherlands tried to kidnap his three children. He picked them up at their school on Tuesday and drove straight to the Cologne airport with his 13-year-old son and two little daughters. He had bought tickets in advance for a one-way flight to Tehran, with stopover in Istanbul. However, thanks to alert police officers and security guards, this parental abduction could be prevented. The children kept crying as they lined...

Russia is spending so much invading Ukraine that it's a 'high-income' country now

Russia’s outsized military spending continues to blunt the impact of economic sanctions during its war in Ukraine. The World Bank said that it was upgrading the country’s economic standing to its top-tier “high-income” category from its earlier “upper-middle-income” status, because its gross national income (GNI) per capita increased by 11.2% in the last year.

America burst into riot of color as July 4 fireworks light up skies

In celebration of 248 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, millions celebrated with parades, cookouts and the anticipated splashes of color in the evening sky.

Celebrities directly affected by 9/11

The terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001, in New York City had a devastating impact on many thousands of people, including celebrities. Surprisingly, there were a few famous faces who had plans to board American Airlines Flight 11, or were supposed to be at the Twin Towers when the attacks occurred. However, this collection goes beyond close calls. Some celebrities were able to save lives during the tragedy, while others experienced the heart-wrenching loss of their loved ones. Take a look at the following gallery to learn more about the stars who had a personal connection to the events of 9/11.

10 biggest moments from historic General Election

A GoFundMe is set up for autistic boy slapped by Mercedes driver

A GoFundMe was launched for an autistic California boy who was slapped in the face by a Mercedes driver after the child had damaged the hood ornament on the car.

Pro-Palestine candidates, including Corbyn, secure wins in UK election

Former Labour Party leader and pro-Palestine activist Jeremy Corbyn was re-elected in Islington North as an independent.

Artist who killed her parents told locals they 'moved to the seaside'

Virginia McCullough, 36, wept in court today as she confessed to poisoning her father John, 70, and brutally stabbing her mother Lois, 71, to death in June 2019.

UK food safety in 'absolute chaos' due to Brexit, expert warns

Chris Elliott, the founder of the Institute for Global Food Security said that with the UK importing nearly 50 per cent of all food we eat, everything that happens in the world impacts us.

Giant queues at Heathrow Airport after Terminal 2 evacuated

It follows reports of a 'suspicious item'.

Marsupial caught breaking in to garden centre to eat koi carp

Richard Scarr, owner of Paddock Farm garden centre in Dalton Gates, Darlington, said CCTV cameras captured the culprit on film, leaving with a fish in its mouth.

Liz Truss loses seat as ex-prime minister becomes biggest scalp in Tory bloodbath

Liz Truss loses seat as ex-prime minister becomes biggest scalp in Tory bloodbath - Truss’ defeat comes after disastrous stint as prime minister that crashed the economy and soured party’s chances of returning to power

Jailed Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza transferred to Siberian prison hospital, wife says

Jailed Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza transferred to Siberian prison hospital, wife says - The opposition leader is serving longest sentence handed to a Kremlin critic since fall of Soviet Union

Second female celebrity is linked to Matthew Perry drug death in bombshell report about their shared ketamine addiction

The as-yet unnamed woman reportedly claimed to be sober but was described as a 'walking pharmacy' who would help the Friends star obtain ketamine.

Moment Jeremy Hunt leaves Downing Street with his wife and children

Jeremy Hunt has left Downing Street with his family for the final time this morning following Labour's victory in the General Election.