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Netanyahu resists cease-fire amid Israeli protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resisted new calls for a cease-fire in Gaza on Monday after significant protests and a strike by hundreds of thousands of Israelis. U.S. President Joe Biden also urged Netanyahu to take further action following nearly 11 months of conflict. In his first public address since Sunday’s large-scale protests, Netanyahu responded to the discovery of six…
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49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall survives San Francisco shooting
San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall, who was shot during a daylight attempted robbery in Union Square, San Francisco, was discharged from the hospital on Sunday. Both his mother and the 49ers described him as “extremely lucky” to be alive. The 49ers stated that Pearsall, aged 23, “sustained a bullet wound to his chest.” He was released from Zuckerberg San…
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Woman sets wildfires in Greece to meet firefighters
A woman received a suspended sentence for setting two wildfires in Greece for an unusual reason. The 44-year-old ignited the fires to interact with the firefighters responding to the blazes. Reports indicate she tried to start multiple fires, leading to two wildfires. The Tripoli resident now faces a suspended 36-month prison term and a €1,000 (approximately $1,106) fine. The fire…
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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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Macron unaware of Telegram owner’s France arrival, no meeting planned
French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Thursday that he was unaware of Telegram owner Pavel Durov’s arrival in France on Saturday and had no plans to meet him. Macron, speaking during a two-day visit to Serbia, emphasised that it was normal for him not to be informed about the movements of individuals worldwide, irrespective of their citizenship status. French police…
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Sniffer dogs deployed at West End theatres amid drug concerns
Theatregoers in London’s West End are undergoing sniffer dog searches due to rising concerns about drug use during performances. Recently, a ticketholder attending the popular musical Hamilton had his bag searched at the entrance to the Victoria Palace Theatre, according to reports. Increased bad behaviour and rowdiness have been reported in theatres across the UK. A survey conducted last year…
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Actor Julián Ortega dies at 41
Actor Julián Ortega has passed away at 41, as confirmed by a statement. The Union of Actors and Actresses in Spain announced the Elite star’s death. Reports suggest Ortega collapsed on a beach in Spain earlier in the week, though these claims remain unverified. The union’s statement read: “Actor Julián Ortega dies at the age of 41. Rest in peace.…
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Kohberger’s trial relocation sought due to jury bias concerns
Lawyers representing Bryan Kohberger, accused of the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, sought to relocate his trial from Latah County, arguing the area couldn’t ensure an impartial jury. This latest development follows a two-year legal battle, fraught with pretrial hearings and delays that have frustrated the victims’ families. The trial, which may result in the death penalty…
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Ex-police officer charged with murder of pregnant woman
A federal indictment unsealed in Boston on Wednesday accuses a former Massachusetts police officer of killing a pregnant 23-year-old woman and staging her death as a suicide. Matthew Farwell, previously with the Stoughton Police Department, allegedly strangled Sandra Birchmore in February 2021 after she informed him of her pregnancy. The indictment claims Farwell arranged her apartment to suggest suicide. Farwell…
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Man dies in Tesla crash on Great Yarmouth beachfront
A man in his 30s has died following a collision with a Tesla on the beachfront in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. The incident occurred on South Beach Parade around 9.43pm yesterday, involving a white Tesla Model 3. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries and passed away shortly after. The accident prompted a significant emergency response near the popular beach area, leading to…
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Murder suspect falls through ceiling, caught by U.S. Marshals
A murder suspect was apprehended by U.S. Marshals after he fell through a ceiling while hiding in an attic. On Monday, 26 August, the U.S. Marshals Service announced the capture of 20-year-old Deario Wilkerson, following an arrest warrant issued for his involvement in a fatal shooting in Memphis. Authorities stated that Wilkerson played a role in the death of Troy…
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Police target laughing gas users amid rising nitrous oxide concerns
A young woman holding a bright yellow balloon in her mouth giggles as a police car pulls up beside her. Her friend in the Fiat 500 inhales gas from a blue balloon. Both women, visibly high, continue giggling as two officers emerge from the police car. Their mission targets individuals suspected of inhaling banned laughing gas. “I’ve just seen a…
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Ex-Massachusetts detective charged with woman’s murder
A former detective from Massachusetts has been indicted in relation to the murder of a young pregnant woman he allegedly began exploiting sexually when she was a teenager in a law enforcement youth programme. Matthew Farwell, 38, who served as a detective in Stoughton, faces charges of killing a witness or victim in connection to the 2021 strangulation of 23-year-old…
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Ben Ainslie robbed of £16,000 Rolex in Barcelona
Sir Ben Ainslie disclosed that a gang in Barcelona robbed him of his £16,000 Rolex watch at knifepoint, amid a rise in high-end thefts in the city. The 47-year-old British yachtsman was confronted by armed individuals and had his luxury timepiece stolen on Saturday, according to Spanish police. Ainslie, a five-time Olympic medallist, reported the theft on Monday while in…
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Telegram’s Pavel Durov charged in France, avoids jail with €5M bail
A French judge formally charged Pavel Durov, the head of Telegram, on Wednesday. This decision is part of an investigation into organised crime on the messaging platform. Durov can avoid pretrial detention by paying a 5 million euro bail, reporting to the police twice a week, and staying within French borders. The judge’s decision followed Durov’s arrest at an airport…
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Netflix star Laura Gehrke marries prisoner after six-week romance
Netflix reality show star Laura Gehrke shared how she married a prisoner just months after meeting him. Gehrke, a real estate agent who appeared on Too Hot To Handle Germany, recounted her unique love story. Last year, the 27-year-old spent Christmas alone in Dubai due to visa issues preventing her from travelling home. While scrolling through TikTok, she came across…
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Morin family criticises Biden’s ‘lack of compassion’ over murder
Rachel Morin’s family, grieving the loss of the Maryland mother of five who was brutally murdered, criticised the Biden administration for its “lack of compassion” regarding her death. The family claims the suspected murderer, Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador. Randolph Rice, the Morin family’s spokesperson, conveyed the family’s “deep” disappointment with President Biden and Vice…
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Football injuries claim lives of three US teen players
Cohen Craddock, a lively 13-year-old known for his selflessness, was the youngest in his family. His father, Ryan Craddock, described him as compassionate and always eager to lift others’ spirits. The Craddock family in West Virginia is now grieving his loss. Cohen died on Saturday following a football practice injury on Friday. His death is one of three involving student…
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Man charged with terrorism for synagogue arson in France
A 33-year-old man has been charged with terrorism following an arson attack on a synagogue in France last weekend. The individual claimed his actions were intended to defend Palestinians and influence Israeli policy, as stated by prosecutors on Wednesday. This incident has reignited concerns over antisemitism in France, particularly in relation to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, prompting increased security…
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged in France over app misuse
French authorities charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with allowing alleged criminal activities on his messaging app. Detained on Saturday at Le Bourget airport near Paris, Durov was released after four days of questioning. He now faces preliminary charges and is barred from leaving France during the investigation. He must also pay €5 million bail and report to a police station…
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Retired couple loses £45,000 in neighbour fence dispute
A retired couple claims they have exhausted their life savings in a prolonged legal battle with a former neighbour over a fence along their shared driveway. Graham and Katherine Bateson revealed they spent £45,000 on legal fees after their late neighbour, Wendy Leedham, erected a fence beside their bungalow. The couple sought an injunction to remove the fence, arguing it…
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Man charged with fatal stabbing of London bus driver
Authorities have charged a man with the alleged stabbing murder of a London bus driver after his apprehension at Notting Hill Carnival over the weekend. Previously, detectives had sought Kamar Williams in connection with the fatal stabbing of 53-year-old bus driver Derek Thomas in Stoke Newington. They initially believed Williams had fled over 230 miles from London to Devon or…
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UK cannabis seizures surge amid lenient laws abroad
Police are concerned that lenient cannabis laws abroad are causing a significant rise in passengers attempting to smuggle the drug into the UK in their luggage. This year alone, border officials have confiscated 15 tons of cannabis from passengers at UK airports, marking a 650 percent increase compared to the total amount seized in 2022. Arrests for importing cannabis by…
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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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New York man kills four family members amid mental health crisis
Before allegedly using a pump-action shotgun to kill four family members, a New York auto mechanic exhibited clear signs of distress and made threats that were widely discussed in his neighbourhood, yet no one informed the police. The tragic quadruple homicide in Syosset, Long Island, might have been prevented if someone had contacted authorities about the mental health issues of…
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Ex-gang leader denied bail before Tupac Shakur murder trial
A judge in Las Vegas refused to release an ailing former Los Angeles gang leader ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur. On Tuesday, Clark District Court Judge Carli Kierny expressed suspicions of a cover-up regarding the source of funds for the bond of Duane “Keffe D” Davis. Davis’ attorney had promised additional…
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Met Police told to stop dancing at Notting Hill Carnival
Met Police officers at the Notting Hill Carnival have been directed to refrain from dancing with festival-goers to avoid appearing ’embarrassing’, amidst concerns of uneven policing. This year, police have been instructed to maintain ‘high standards of behaviour’ while being ‘friendly’, though dancing is not included. A Met Police spokesperson informed MailOnline that officers were briefed to remain vigilant, purposeful,…
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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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DNA links inmate to 1989 hit-and-run in North Carolina
On a late December afternoon over 34 years ago, a mother was struck by a car after shopping with her friend at a department store in downtown North Carolina. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reported the incident. Ruth Buchanan, 52, was hit by a stolen dark-coloured vehicle that ran a red light. Witnesses said her body landed on the opposite side…