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Labour MP suspended amid multiple harassment allegations, sparking investigation
A Labour MP has filed a complaint against Geraint Davies, who has been suspended over allegations of inappropriate behaviour, according to sources. This marks the second formal complaint received by the Labour party after a woman also contacted the party previously. Davies has been “administratively suspended” from the party pending an investigation into reports of “incredibly serious allegations of completely…
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UK ticket-holder scoops £111.7m EuroMillions jackpot, urges Camelot check
A lucky UK EuroMillions player has become the winner of a staggering £111.7m jackpot, according to Camelot. Ticket holders are encouraged to check their numbers from Friday’s draw to see if they have won the life-changing prize. The winning numbers consist of 03, 12, 15, 25, and 43, while the Lucky Stars are 10 and 11. Andy Carter, the senior…
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Dorset Belle investigated after Bournemouth sea deaths
Investigations are underway into the sightseeing boat at the heart of the inquiry surrounding the tragic deaths of a young girl and a teenager who were recovered from the sea in Bournemouth. The boat has been seized by Dorset Police, following the incident on Wednesday, when a 12-year-old girl from Buckinghamshire and a 17-year-old boy from Southampton lost their lives.…
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Schofield fears leaving home amid affair backlash and spitting concerns
Phillip Schofield has expressed his fear of leaving his house and being spat on in public after the exposure of his affair with a younger male colleague. The presenter resigned from ITV last week and was dropped by his talent agency, YMU, after admitting to having an “unwise, but not illegal” relationship with the man he worked with on This…
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Cosby faces fresh assault lawsuit from ex-Playboy model under new California law
A fresh lawsuit has been filed against Bill Cosby by former Playboy model Victoria Valentino, 80, who claims that the comedian drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1969. The lawsuit comes after Cosby’s release from prison in 2021, when his sexual assault conviction was overturned. Valentino’s suit has been filed under a California law that temporarily lifts the statute of…
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Girl, 8, dies in US border custody after medical care repeatedly denied
An eight-year-old girl suffering from underlying medical conditions passed away in US Border Patrol custody after her requests to be taken to the hospital were repeatedly denied. Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, born in Panama to Honduran parents, was seen by medical staff nine times in three days for fever, flu-like symptoms, and pain. On the day of her death, Alvarez’s…
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Dame Elan Closs Stephens named BBC acting chair after Sharp’s resignation
Dame Elan Closs Stephens has been named the acting chairwoman of the BBC following the resignation of Richard Sharp. Sharp stepped down earlier this year due to breaking rules surrounding his dealings with then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson prior to his appointment. Dame Elan is set to lead the BBC board from June 27 for a 12-month period or until a…
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Two children dead after Bournemouth sea incident, police investigate nearby boat
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths of a 12-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy who were among a group of 10 swimmers involved in an incident off the coast of Bournemouth on Wednesday. The pleasure cruiser Dorset Belle, which was in the area at the time, is currently anchored at Cobb’s Quay in Poole Harbour, with a…
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Teen jailed for life over plot to stab police and soldiers in UK
A life sentence with a minimum term of six years has been handed to a 19-year-old man for plotting to stab police officers and soldiers. Matthew King, who embraced extreme Islamism during the lockdown, was potentially hours away from executing an attack when authorities apprehended him. King’s mother, who reported her concerns to the police, was commended by the judge.…
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Alison Hammond in tears over Phillip Schofield’s affair fallout
Alison Hammond, a presenter on the popular TV programme This Morning, has become emotional on air while discussing the recent departure of her former colleague Phillip Schofield. Schofield has expressed concerns that his career may be over after admitting to an affair with a younger male coworker. During Friday’s episode, Hammond acknowledged Schofield’s apology and urged the public not to…
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Scotland’s recycling scheme at risk as UK excludes glass bottles
A disagreement over the inclusion of glass bottles in Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers could potentially lead to the scheme’s collapse. The UK government has decided against including glass bottles, causing concerns that the Scottish scheme, originally planned for launch in August 2023, may not proceed. The revised launch date is now set for March next year,…
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River Severn murder probe: Woman identified as family grieves
The identity of a woman discovered dead in the River Severn has been revealed as Natalie Dean, aged 34, while a murder investigation is ongoing. Her family expressed their devastation at the loss of their daughter and sister, stating that she will be greatly missed by them all. Natalie’s body was found in the river in the Llanidloes area, Powys,…
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Teen nearly drowns in beach hole, emergency services urge caution
A teenager narrowly escaped drowning at Exmouth beach in Devon after becoming trapped in a deep hole he had dug in the sand. The incident occurred just after 5pm on Thursday, prompting a significant response from emergency services, including the coastguard, fire, police, and ambulance crews. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service reported receiving a call about a “man…
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Galleri blood test detects over 50 cancer types, potentially saving thousands
A groundbreaking blood test, known as the Galleri test, has shown potential in detecting over 50 types of cancer, which could lead to faster diagnoses and potentially save thousands of lives. The University of Oxford led a study involving thousands of NHS patients, revealing promising results in the trial. Out of the 6,238 participants from England and Wales who visited…
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Schofield reveals affair details, suicidal thoughts in interviews
Phillip Schofield, the former TV presenter, has spoken out in two interviews after news surfaced of his relationship with a younger male colleague during his time on This Morning. ITV has initiated an external review to investigate the situation, as Schofield had not disclosed the relationship to his employers, colleagues, or wife. In the interviews, Schofield revealed that he has…
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US calls UN meeting over North Korea’s failed spy satellite launch
The United States has requested a UN Security Council meeting to address North Korea’s recent attempt to launch its first spy satellite, which ultimately ended in failure. The US condemned the launch, stating that it used ballistic missile technology in violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions and posed a risk to the stability of the regional security situation and…
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Toxic beauty standards: Chinese teen dies after losing 25kg to impress a boy
A Chinese girl, 15 years old, dies after losing 25kg in a quest to win over a boy who preferred thinner women, raising concerns regarding beauty standards in social media. The teenager resorted to extreme methods to lose weight, eventually resulting in her tragic death. The story of Xiaoling (pseudonym), 15 years old, from Tongguan in Guangdong Province, southeast China,…
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3 year old dies in Chinese nursery school while teacher engrossed on phone
A sudden death of a Chinese three year old girl at a nursery school has raised questions about the teacher’s supervision after CCTV footage showed the girl having two seizures while the teacher was focused on her phone. The girl’s family blames her neglect for the tragedy. Local media reports the father of the deceased child filed a complaint, stating…
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Boris Johnson bypasses government, submits unredacted COVID inquiry data
In a recent development, Boris Johnson has decided to provide all available WhatsApp messages and diaries directly to the COVID inquiry, bypassing the government’s legal challenge against the order. Initially, the former prime minister had submitted the information to the Cabinet Office, which refused to comply with the inquiry’s demand for unredacted material. This move by Johnson signifies a departure…
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Mile-long tunnel to shield A83 Rest and Be Thankful from landslips
A tunnel spanning a mile in length is set to be constructed to shield vehicles from landslides on one of Scotland’s most notable tourist roads. The A83 Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll has experienced frequent closures due to falling rocks and debris in recent times. These closures often lead to lengthy detours for motorists as the route is cleared.…
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US and Taiwan sign trade deal, sparking warning from China
The United States and Taiwan have signed a trade agreement aimed at deepening economic relations between the two sides, a move that has drawn a warning from Beijing. The US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade seeks to enhance trade by streamlining customs checks, improving regulatory procedures, and establishing anti-corruption measures between the US and Taiwan, which China claims as part…
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Missing dog found in ambulance 50 miles from home after 8 months
A Cocker Spaniel named Jazz, who had been missing for eight months, was discovered 50 miles away from her home in Powys, mid-Wales, inside an ambulance. The dog’s owner, Emma Darling, 45 years old, had been searching tirelessly for her pet since she vanished. Emma had contacted Petlog, the UK’s largest pet microchip database, her local vets, put up posters,…
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Two found dead in Shropshire shed, police treat as unexplained
Two individuals, a man and a woman, were discovered deceased in a shed located in Bayston Hill near Shrewsbury, Shropshire. West Mercia Police responded to the scene on Newbrook Drive at approximately 11pm on a recent Thursday night. The authorities have stated that they do not suspect the involvement of any other parties in the incident. West Mercia Police released…
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Malaysian man’s short paternity leave ends in wife’s tragic death, leading to labour rights scrutiny
A Malaysian man faced heartbreak when his employer granted only two days of paternity leave for the birth of his child, resulting in his return home to discover his wife dead, and his newborn desperately crying. Public outcry surrounds the employer’s decision, resulting in calls for labour rights scrutiny. This incident happened in Malaysia. According to reports, the man works…
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Mother seeks answers on 6th anniversary of son’s unsolved Liverpool murder
Khadija Sonko, the mother of a young man who was shot dead in Liverpool six years ago, has expressed her desire to confront her son’s killer. Yusuf Sonko, aged 18 at the time, was fatally shot in the head on Tagus Street, Toxteth, around 8.30pm on June 2, 2017. He was only a week away from completing his A-Level exams.…
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Sizzling showdown: Heatwaves turn up the heat on China’s power grids
Southern and eastern China are bracing for ongoing heatwaves, putting pressure on power grids as air-conditioning demand skyrockets in major cities such as Shanghai. Over the next three days, most of southern China is predicted to experience temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, according to national forecasters. The extremely hot weather has been affecting…
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Decorated Australian soldier loses defamation case over war crime allegations
In a historic ruling, an Australian judge has determined that decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith lost a defamation case against three newspapers that accused him of committing war crimes in Afghanistan. The judge found the allegations against the former soldier to be “substantially true,” marking the first time an Australian court has evaluated accusations of war crimes committed by the country’s…
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Neville sacked as Inter Miami manager after poor run
Inter Miami has dismissed Phil Neville from his managerial role, following a series of losses that left the club at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference in the US. The decision comes after the team’s recent 1-0 loss to New York Red Bulls, marking their fourth consecutive defeat. Neville, who took up the position in January 2021, has faced…
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Breast cancer survivor feels cast aside amid reconstructive surgery delays
Breast cancer survivor Karen Rogers, 57, from Magor, Monmouthshire, has expressed her frustration after her reconstructive surgery was postponed three times this year. Rogers underwent a mastectomy six years ago and has been waiting for reconstruction ever since. She shared how the delay has impacted her daily life, from her choice of clothing to the way she interacts with others.…
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NHS trial shows promise in blood test detecting 50+ cancer types
A major NHS trial has found that a blood test capable of detecting over 50 cancer types has demonstrated significant potential. The Galleri test accurately identified two-thirds of cancers in 5,000 patients in England and Wales who had visited their GP with suspected symptoms. In 85% of positive cases, the test also successfully located the origin of the cancer. The…
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