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US News
DNA match resolves 1986 cold case murder of Cathy Small
A DNA match has resolved the 1986 cold case murder of a teenager, leading investigators to William Lester Suff, a convicted serial killer on death row. William Lester Suff, 73, confessed to stabbing 19-year-old Cathy Small multiple times and leaving her on a California road after an argument. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, represented by Homicide Lt. Patricia Thomas,…
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UK News
UK Minors face court for riot offences amid widespread arrests
Two boys, aged 12, and a 13-year-old girl are among several UK minors facing court for riot-related offences. Most of those charged are expected to receive prison sentences. By Monday, nearly 1,000 individuals had been arrested, with nearly 400 charged following the disturbances sparked by the Southport stabbings. Around 50 of the accused are believed to be under 18. The…
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World
Asian markets rise on US inflation easing, Japan growth
Asian markets mostly reflected positive sentiments from Wall Street in early Thursday trading. US consumer inflation showed signs of easing, raising hopes for a significant interest rate cut, while Japan’s economic growth surpassed expectations. Data released on Wednesday revealed a 2.9 percent increase in the US consumer price index over the past year – the smallest rise since March 2021.…
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UK News
Retired officer assaulted after criticising sisters at Glasgow theatre
A retired police officer was assaulted after he criticised two sisters’ behaviour during a Jersey Boys performance. The incident occurred at Glasgow’s Kings Theatre on 19 April 2022. Lorna Carmichael, 43, attacked Alistair Malcolm, 59, near the lobby as both families were leaving. Her sister, Ann Gillespie, 52, grabbed Alistair’s wife, Catherine Malcolm, 52, causing her to nearly fall down…