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In tonight's 5pm briefing tragedy strikes the Royal Family with the sudden death of Lady Gabriella’s husband, sparking deep shock among relatives and royals; Alexei Navalny's widow alleges abuse of his corpse after death, pointing fingers at Putin and sparking international outrage; and Prince Harry faces another setback in court over his police protection battle, vowing to appeal despite potential hefty legal costs. These developments astound and unsettle, from royal grief to political intrigue and legal drama, capturing the world's attention.


Tonight's other headlines

Defence: Labour pledges Armed Forces revamp to combat global ‘alliance of aggression’

Politics: Half of councils ‘will go bust in 5 years’

Home Affairs: Just stop, Gaza protesters told

Royals: Poignant last picture of Lady Gabriella and her late husband... on Valentine’s Day

Society: Falling out of love with wedding rituals 


Daily poll Should Prince Harry's security be funded by the taxpayer?


Listen: The Trial: Constance Marten and Mark Gordon



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WHAT TO WATCH TONIGHT

Code 8: Part II


Tomorrow's news today

• Convention of the North in Leeds

• Global Terrorism Index 2024 report will be published

• Rochdale by-election



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