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UK News
New charges considered for former Met officer David Carrick
Prosecutors are contemplating new charges against former police officer David Carrick after additional women came forward with allegations. Carrick, previously a constable with the Met, was convicted in 2023 for 85 rapes and serious assaults. He abused his authority, telling one woman, “I am the law.” Currently serving a life sentence with a minimum of 30 years for crimes against…
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Gunman apprehended after fleeing £1.5m countryside siege
Armed police apprehended gunman Thomas Daniels-Poulis who had escaped from his £1.5m countryside residence while it was under siege. Daniels-Poulis, 30, fled from Marsham Hall, an 18th-century property in Marsham, north of Norwich, Norfolk, despite being surrounded by armed officers. Authorities were alerted to the Grade II-listed estate around 7:15 pm on Tuesday due to concerns about the safety of…
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French woman testifies against husband in decade-long rape trial
A French woman is currently facing her husband in court, who stands accused of drugging her into unconsciousness for nearly ten years and allowing numerous men to rape her in their home. The 72-year-old victim, Gisele Pelicot, waived her right to anonymity. She appeared in an open court on Monday with her three children to witness her 71-year-old husband, Dominique…
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World
Macron appoints Barnier as France’s new prime minister
President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister on Thursday. Barnier, a 73-year-old veteran conservative and former Brexit negotiator, succeeds Gabriel Attal, who at 34 was France’s youngest and first openly gay prime minister. Attal served for just eight months. Barnier’s appointment follows over 50 days of a caretaker government. His task is to navigate France’s deeply…
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Teenage boy in Milan confesses to fatally stabbing family
A 17-year-old boy in Milan has confessed to fatally stabbing his family on September 1. The victims included his 51-year-old father, 48-year-old mother, and 12-year-old brother. Prosecutors revealed the teen began by stabbing his sleeping brother. His mother, alerted by her younger son’s cries, entered the room and was attacked next. The father, unaware his son was the assailant, called…
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Teen charged with murder of 80-year-old in park attack
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Bhim Kohli, an 80-year-old grandfather who was attacked while walking his dog in a park. Kohli passed away on Monday after what police described as a “serious assault.” Initially, five children were arrested, but four were subsequently released without further action. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced that the remaining…
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Man arrested for 1993 murder after improved genetic genealogy
Authorities have arrested a man for the 1993 rape and murder of his 19-year-old neighbour in Indiana, after genetic genealogy linked him to the crime. Carmen Van Huss’ father discovered her body on the floor of her Indianapolis apartment on 24 March 1993, after she failed to show up for work. She was found naked with multiple puncture wounds on…
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Emergency declared in Rancho Palos Verdes amid landslide crisis
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes, Southern California, due to a landslide threatening homes. This has led the local utility provider to cut off electricity and gas to 245 residences because of broken pipes and power lines posing hazards. On Tuesday afternoon, Newsom issued the declaration for the Los Angeles city community after…
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UK News
Urgent appeal to find missing 11-year-old in west London
Authorities have issued an appeal to locate an 11-year-old boy who became separated from his mother outside Poundland in Hayes, west London. Ibrahim was last observed near the junction of Crown Close and Station Road around 4.20pm on Monday, 2 September. It is believed he boarded an H98 bus to Hounslow West Underground Station and then travelled into London, possibly…
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Suspect arrested for shootings on Interstate 5 in Washington
A suspect has been apprehended following a series of shootings that injured six people along Interstate 5 in the Seattle and Tacoma regions of Washington state. Officials expressed outrage over the random nature of the attacks on highway drivers. One of Monday night’s victims is in critical condition, disclosed Capt. Ron Mead of the Washington State Patrol during a Tuesday…
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World
Bullying in Indonesian medical schools under scrutiny after death
The recent death of a junior doctor in specialist medical training has highlighted the pervasive issue of bullying in Indonesian medical schools. Aulia Risma Lestari, a 30-year-old resident in the anaesthesia specialist programme at Diponegoro University in Semarang, was discovered dead at her home. Police are investigating her death as a potential suicide. Leaked WhatsApp messages between Lestari and her…
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US News
Six injured in multiple East Cleveland shootings
Early Monday in East Cleveland, Ohio, six individuals sustained injuries in at least three separate shootings near a high school class reunion, according to local police. Gunfire began shortly after 1 a.m. close to where Shaw High School alumni were celebrating their annual reunion, as stated by city officials and witnesses. East Cleveland Acting Police Chief Kenneth D. Lundy reported…
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Dietician challenges ultra-processed food stigma
A dietician has shared her experience of consuming mostly ultra-processed foods for an entire month. Dietician Jessica Wilson questioned why society demonises ultra-processed foods and decided to make 80% of her daily calorie intake from these foods for a month. She aimed to understand the reasons behind the negative perceptions. Wilson responded to Dr. Christoffer van Tulleken’s similar experiment, highlighting…
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Ofsted scraps one-word school judgements in major reform
Ofsted’s one-word judgements for state schools have been immediately scrapped, described as a “landmark moment for children.” Previously, the education watchdog rated schools with one of four marks: outstanding, good, requires improvement, or inadequate. Starting this academic year, schools will receive four grades across existing sub-categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, according to…
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Man charged after remains found buried under fire pit
A man from Orangeburg, South Carolina, faces murder charges after police found the remains of his former roommate buried under a fire pit in his backyard. The Myrtle Beach Police Department reported that 54-year-old Sheridan Dirk Fogle was arrested on Thursday for the murder of 51-year-old Penni Whiteside. Authorities, including the U.S. Marshals Service and the Orangeburg Department of Public…
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Missing 11-year-old Glasgow girl sparks urgent police search
Police are conducting a search for an 11-year-old Glasgow girl who vanished after leaving her home to meet friends. Lily Clark, last seen in the Mingulay Street area on the outskirts of Glasgow around 2:15 pm on Saturday, has been reported missing. Police Scotland is seeking any information that may assist in finding her. Lily is described as white, approximately…
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Senior Hells Angels figure Angelo Pandeli detained in Dubai
Angelo Pandeli, a senior Hells Angels figure and one of Australia’s most wanted individuals, has reportedly been detained in the Middle East. Authorities apprehended the 52-year-old in Dubai within the last 24 hours, though it remains uncertain if he will face charges. Pandeli holds a significant role in the international drug trade, being one of Australia’s primary importers of cocaine…
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World
Filipina gold miners face low pay and grave health risks
Women in the Philippines’ gold mining industry face low pay and significant health risks. Despite performing the most dangerous tasks, they receive the least compensation. One-third of the illegal gold mining workforce is female, and women are 90 times more likely to die on the job compared to men. Meggy Katigbak, an expert on small-scale gold mining, highlighted the invisibility…
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World
Rio police crack down on illegal claw machines
Rio de Janeiro, already infamous for its street crimes, corrupt officials, and armed gangs, faces a new adversary: joystick-controlled claw machines. On Wednesday, Rio police executed 16 search warrants targeting these machines, popular among both children and adults. Police stated they mislead users into believing they require skill, whereas they are games of chance, akin to slot machines, and thus…
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Utah widow to face trial for husband’s fentanyl poisoning murder
Utah widow Kouri Richins, accused of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl and later penning a children’s book on grief, has been ordered to face trial for murder and other charges. Utah District Court Judge Richard Mrazik ruled on Tuesday that there is sufficient evidence for the trial. Richins is charged with several felonies connected to the death, including aggravated…
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Wrestler selling mansion to fund LGBTQ+ Zen Buddhism classes
Legendary wrestling villain Kendo Nagasaki, known for his iconic ‘Kamikaze Crash’ slam, is set to sell his £1.5 million, 50-room mansion to fund Zen Buddhism classes for the LGBTQ+ community. At 82, he is also planning a return to the wrestling ring. Peter Thornley, better known as Kendo Nagasaki, gained fame in the 1970s as a masked ‘Japanese samurai’ on…
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Nashville police capture wanted fugitive after year-long hunt
Police in Nashville, Tennessee, have released a gripping video showing an officer tackling a fugitive wanted for murder, who had evaded capture for over a year. The incident relates to a crime that took place in August 2021. Tyrone Walker, 30, was sought by the Metro Nashville Police Department for the murder of Cecil Holmes Jr., 39. In April 2023,…
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Jury deliberates in trial of Robert Telles, accused of murder
Jury deliberations have started in the trial of Robert Telles, a Democratic politician from Las Vegas, accused of murdering investigative journalist Jeff German in 2022. German had been writing critical articles about Telles. During cross-examination on Thursday, prosecutor Pamela Weckerly confronted Telles with a surprise text message from his wife that had disappeared from his phone. Telles, 47, insisted he…
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Woman paralysed in protest dies after life support removal
A woman paralysed during a peaceful protest against the deaths of two Black men shot by police has passed away after choosing to be taken off life support. Known only as ‘Deg’, she was shot in the neck while demonstrating at Normandale Park in Portland, Oregon, on 19 February 2022. The injury left her paralysed from the neck down. Once…
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OnlyFans model has son film explicit content sparking controversy
OnlyFans model Andressa Urach’s ex-husband has voiced concerns about her relationship with their 19-year-old son, Arthur. The Brazilian OnlyFans model and her son have sparked controversy after Arthur admitted he assists in creating her $50-a-month content. While many find the situation unusual, Urach and Arthur defend their working relationship. During an Instagram Q&A, Arthur explained he doesn’t find it strange.…
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Firefighters train with VR to battle wildfires as climate risks rise
Wildfires have been sweeping across Greece, Madeira, and France during the summer in the Northern Hemisphere. As climate change increases the risk of forest fires, firefighting methods are evolving. Traditionally, firefighters trained with live fires, which posed risks, incurred costs, and caused environmental damage through air pollution and water use. The Fire Service College (FSC) in Gloucestershire, which trains fire…
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World
Bangladesh floods leave 20 dead and millions displaced
At least 20 individuals have perished and over 5.2 million have been impacted by floods in Bangladesh, caused by relentless monsoon rains and swollen rivers, officials reported on Sunday. Floodwaters have left many stranded, urgently needing food, clean water, medicine, and dry clothes, especially in remote areas where blocked roads have hindered rescue and relief efforts. Government Chief Adviser Mohammad…
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Man jailed for fatal dog attack on family pet in Stockport
A dog owner was visibly emotional in court as he received a prison sentence for a fatal dog attack on a family pet. Jordan Smith’s dog, Nala, attacked Yorkshire terrier cross Harry in Stockport, Greater Manchester, in July last year. Harry’s injuries were so severe that he had to be euthanised, leaving his owner, 77-year-old Christine Robinson, heartbroken. During the…
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Doctor charged for filming children, assaulting patient in Michigan
Authorities in Oakland County, Michigan, have detained Dr. Oumair Aejaz on charges of filming children and adults in changing rooms at a Rochester swim school. The sheriff’s office announced the arrest on Tuesday, revealing they found thousands of videos and images on his devices, including footage of him assaulting a hospital patient. Aejaz faces one count of child sexually abusive…
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Nevada politician denies murdering journalist, claims conspiracy
On Thursday, former Nevada politician Robert Telles testified, asserting he would have won the Clark County Public Administrator primary race if damaging articles by a Las Vegas investigative reporter had not been published. Telles, 47, pleaded not guilty to murdering Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German in September 2022, with a deadly weapon. His defence claims he was framed due…
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