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UK News
Essex Police dismiss ‘no-go zones’ claim in Southend-on-Sea
Essex Police firmly dismissed claims that parts of Southend-on-Sea are “no-go zones” following a violent incident in the city earlier this summer. The police issued a statement countering negative reports in the national media, which suggested that youth violence plagued certain areas of Southend. On 30 July, several arrests occurred after a fight near Southend’s Adventure Island theme park, with…
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World
Fugitive ‘El Diablo’ Riano pleads not guilty after 19 years on run
After nearly two decades on the run, Antonio ‘El Diablo’ Riano, 62, has appeared in Butler County Court, pleading not guilty to charges. In 2005, Riano was featured on America’s Most Wanted for his alleged role in a fatal shooting outside a bar in Ohio in December 2004. The incident led to the death of 25-year-old Benjamin Becarra, whose body…
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US News
Parents face trial over son’s 2018 Texas school shooting
They missed signs of their teenage son’s deteriorating mental health, ignored his school issues, and left him access to the family’s guns, which he used in a tragic Texas school shooting. These are the main allegations in a Galveston, Texas courtroom, in a civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis. In 2018, at 17, Pagourtzis fatally shot 10 people…
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UK News
Operation Early Dawn launched to combat UK prison overcrowding
An emergency strategy to manage jail overcrowding, named Operation Early Dawn, is anticipated to be activated today. This plan allows defendants awaiting court appearances to be held in prison cells longer until space becomes available if they are remanded in custody. The operation, likely to commence on Monday morning, may result in short-notice delays or adjournments of court dates. Prosecutors…
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World
Man dies after prank at Essex Topgolf Christmas party
A prank gone wrong led to a tragic death at a golf driving range, where a 22-year-old man lost his life. Conner Groom, along with his colleagues, attended a Christmas party at a Topgolf facility in Chigwell, Essex, in December 2021. What started as a festive outing ended in a serious injury, leading to his death later. An inquest in…
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US News
Five charged over Matthew Perry’s ketamine-related death
Federal officials in Los Angeles announced on Thursday that five individuals have been charged in connection with the ketamine-related death of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry. Three of the accused, including a doctor and Perry’s assistant, have entered plea agreements for federal drug charges. Two others, including a second doctor and a woman dubbed “The Ketamine Queen,” were arrested on Thursday,…
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UK News
Nine-year-old Ada Bicakci killed in south-east London bus accident
Authorities have identified the nine-year-old girl killed in a bus accident in south-east London as Ada Bicakci. Ada and her five-year-old brother were struck by a bus on Watling Street, Bexleyheath, around 9am on August 3. The young girl, known for her enthusiasm for gymnastics and swimming, succumbed to her injuries in the hospital the following Monday. Her family has…
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World
Suspect in Nijjar murder may have been assaulted in Surrey jail
One of the Indian nationals charged with the murder of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, may have been assaulted while in a holding facility, according to a local media report. The Indo-Canadian Voice, citing unnamed sources, indicated that one of the three suspects was attacked at the Surrey Pretrial Centre, possibly in the gym. Three suspects…
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UK News
Woman found dead in decommissioned ambulance near play area
A young woman in her 20s was discovered deceased near a children’s play area in Blackpool, Lancashire. Her body was found inside a vehicle on Gorton Street, close to Blackpool North railway station, this morning. Emergency services arrived at the scene at 9:30 am. The woman’s death was first reported by local news outlets and described as sudden. Reports indicate…
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UK News
Teenagers art to face charges and court for preparing terrorism acts
Two teenagers face terrorism charges, described by police as “extremely serious”. An 18-year-old male and a 19-year-old female have been charged with preparing terrorist acts. Police clarified that their investigation is unrelated to the recent disorder across the country following the events in Southport. Rex William Henry Clark from Ilford, London, has been charged with preparing terrorist acts. Sofija Vinogradova…
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UK News
Doctor charged over Matthew Perry’s ketamine-related death
Dr Salvador Plascencia, accused of supplying the ketamine that led to Matthew Perry’s death, realised the actor’s life was in jeopardy when he witnessed an overdose just days before Perry’s demise, according to prosecutors. Plascencia, 42, held a license to administer ketamine but enlisted help from another doctor to meet Perry’s escalating demand in the weeks leading up to his…
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UK News
£5,000 reward offered for capture of suspect with face tattoo
A £5,000 reward has been announced as authorities search for a suspect with a prominent face tattoo who escaped from a Suffolk hospital. Daryl Taylor, from Ipswich, fled during a hospital visit after being detained for alleged child sexual offences. Crimestoppers, an independent charity, is offering up to £5,000 for information leading to the capture of the 33-year-old. Anyone who…
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US News
Seattle Council targets sex trade, gun violence
A video presented to Seattle City Council’s Public Safety Committee reveals a neighbourhood troubled by prostitution and frequent gunfights. Councilmember Cathy Moore is pushing for new legislation to manage arrests related to prostitution and loitering, and to establish Stay Out of Areas of Prostitution (SOAP) zones, which could lead to charges if violated. Moore stated, “This legislation aims to dismantle…
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UK News
Father of Spain Euro 2024 star stabbed after neighbour dispute
Lamine Yamal’s father was reportedly involved in a dispute with neighbours just hours before being stabbed in a car park. The argument, which allegedly began when neighbours threw water at Mounir Nasraoui from a balcony, escalated in Matora, Spain. Nasraoui was attacked later that evening and taken to Can Ruti hospital in Badalona, where he remains in serious condition but…
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UK News
Carer jailed for threatening mosque on Facebook
A 53-year-old carer has been jailed for posting a threatening message targeting a mosque on Facebook. Julie Sweeney was sentenced to 15 months in prison at Chester Crown Court for writing, “Don’t protect the mosques, blow the mosque up with the adults in it,” on 3 August. Sweeney, who has been caring for her husband since 2015 and had no…
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US News
Philadelphia man jailed for fatal stabbing over snoring dispute
A Philadelphia resident admitted to fatally stabbing his neighbour after being threatened over his loud snoring. Christopher Casey, 56, from Upper Morland, received a sentence of 11.5 to 23 months in Montgomery County Jail on 7 August, followed by three years of probation. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter and possession of a weapon, according to court records. Casey initially faced…
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US News
Murder trial of ex-politician Robert Telles begins with opposing narratives
Opening statements in the murder trial of Robert Telles, a former Nevada politician accused of killing investigative journalist Jeff German, presented two opposing narratives on Wednesday. Robert Telles, once the Clark County Public Administrator, has denied charges of murder with a deadly weapon for the September 2022 death of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German. Chief Deputy District Attorney Pamela…
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US News
$3m worth of meth found hidden in celery at Atlanta market
A ton of methamphetamine was discovered smuggled in celery before reaching an Atlanta farmers’ market, as reported by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The DEA in Atlanta intercepted a Mexican cartel’s methamphetamine drop-off planned for a Georgia market. During a Monday press conference, officials revealed this was the largest seizure in the Atlanta division’s history, with 2,380 pounds of meth found.…
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US News
Officer critically injured in Ferguson protest anniversary clash
On Tuesday, police in Ferguson, Missouri, released new videos from protests last week marking the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death. The footage includes an incident showing an officer severely injured. Police Chief Troy Doyle stated the body camera footage and video from a nearby business reveal the suspect charging at Officer Travis Brown near a sidewalk during Friday night’s…
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UK News
Jaymi Hensley’s fiancé dies after fall from hotel window
Jaymi Hensley’s fiancé, Oliver Marmon, tragically passed away after falling from a third-floor window at the Hind Hotel in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. This incident occurred late Sunday evening. Emergency services attended the scene shortly after 11:30 pm, but the 33-year-old was pronounced dead. Hensley, a former member of the boyband Union J, which gained fame on X Factor in 2012, had…
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UK News
Mother and daughter stabbed in Leicester Square by stranger
The individual who stabbed a mother and her 11-year-old daughter in Leicester Square was a stranger to them, according to police. The Metropolitan Police have arrested a 32-year-old man, believed to be the sole suspect, following the daylight attack in the popular tourist area on Monday. Scotland Yard detectives do not think the attacker knew the victims and are investigating…
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Starmer urges Iran’s Pezeshkian to avoid attacking Israel
Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to “refrain from attacking Israel,” Downing Street reported after a rare phone call between the two leaders. Tensions are rising with fears that Iran may escalate its conflict with Israel into a full-scale war following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran on July 31. President Pezeshkian, a relatively…
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US News
Burglary at Trump 2024 campaign office under investigation
County police are investigating a suspected burglary at the Trump for President 2024 campaign office in Virginia. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident occurred at Trump’s campaign office in Ashburn, Virginia. The office, situated in the 20000 block of Ashbrook Place, also functions as the headquarters for the Virginia 10th District Republican Committee. Authorities were alerted to…
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World
Turkish farmer game scam cheats victims out of $250 million
A man tricked people out of tens of millions of dollars with a seemingly harmless farming game. Mehmet Aydın targeted residents of Turkey with a mobile game called Farm Bank, or Çiftlik Bank in Turkish. The game allowed players to buy virtual livestock and upgrades to grow their farms. The app appeared to be a typical mobile game, where users…
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UK News
Rayner criticised for scrapping UK connection test for council housing
Angela Rayner faced criticism last night for scrapping plans to prioritise long-term British citizens over migrants for limited council housing. The Labour Housing Secretary quietly abandoned a Conservative proposal to implement a ‘UK connection test’ for social housing applicants. Her department confirmed the decision to drop the reform, which would have required individuals to reside in Britain for at least…
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World
Tanzanian police ban Chadema youth gathering over violence fears
Tanzanian police banned a youth gathering organised by the opposition party Chadema on Sunday, accusing them of planning violent protests. Chadema’s youth wing announced on Saturday that around 10,000 young people were set to gather in Mbeya on Monday to celebrate International Youth Day with the slogan “Take charge of your future”. Awadh Haji, the police chief overseeing operations and…
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UK News
Parents share photo of Alice at Swift workshop before tragic attack
Alice da Silva Aguiar’s parents have shared a photo of their nine-year-old daughter at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop on the day she was tragically killed. The image shows Alice next to a cardboard cutout of Swift at Hart Space community centre in Southport on Monday morning, 29 July. Alice was one of three girls who died after several children…
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UK News
Rioter jailed 3 years for mosque attack in Southport
Courts have expedited cases for individuals involved in recent nationwide riots to serve as a deterrent. Several have received prison sentences for attacking mosques, immigration centres, and other community buildings, fuelled by false information about the Southport knife incident. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who served as director of public prosecutions during the 2011 London riots, labelled the offenders as…
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UK terror suspect linked to White Widow deported from Kenya
A British terror suspect associated with the infamous White Widow, Samantha Lewthwaite, has been returned to the UK from Kenya after serving a prison sentence for possessing bomb-making materials and forgery. Jermaine Grant arrived in Britain on Thursday, escorted by Kenyan officials, and was immediately arrested upon landing at Heathrow Airport. A Kenyan court had previously mandated Grant’s deportation following…
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US News
Trump announces debate challenge to Harris, repeats false claims
Former President Donald Trump, in his first news conference following Vice President Kamala Harris’s nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate, announced he would debate her on 10 September and urged for two additional debates. Speaking for over an hour, the Republican nominee addressed various national issues and answered reporters’ questions. During the session, he made several false and misleading claims,…