All news for 2024-04-24

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The grim murder of millionaire aristocrat Lord Shaftesbury, whose body was discovered in a desolate ravine, shocks the nation
Ahead of new Channel 5 documentary A Very British Sex Scandal: The Earl & The Escort, the Mirror takes a look at the death of aristocratic Anthony Ashley-Cooper, whose remains were found in a lonely ravine
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Disgraced Oscar Pistorius pictured grinning in South Africa as his victim’s mum serves ’life sentence’
Disgraced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been pictured by South African news site Netwerk24 out and about in his home country, after his release from prison this year
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The horse trainer who was on trial for the rape and murder of a showjumper has been found dead at home
A horse trainer on trial for raping and killing a showjumper has been found dead.
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The tragedy behind dead Gooch boss Lee Amos’ lethal vendetta
The bloody cycle of gangland revenge that led to Lee Amos’ death behind bars in a Staffordshire prison
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Barbados has halted its £3 million plan to purchase a former slavery plantation owned by a Tory MP in the midst of widespread backlash
Following widespread backlash, Bajan prime minister Mia Mottley has announced that the acquisition will be paused in light of public anger with the move and a public consultation will take place
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AfD politician to run in European elections despite aide’s alleged spying for China
Maximilian Krah will remain German far-right party’s top choice despite accusations against Jian Guo
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Local councils are resorting to selling off assets, often referred to as "the family silver," to cover their bills and financial obligations
Councils who are short of money are selling assets worth hundreds of millions of pounds to avoid falling into effective bankruptcy.
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There’s widespread anger over what’s seen as a "grubby" Tory betrayal as a diluted rental reform Bill manages to pass
Ministers were accused of a ’colossal act of cowardice’ in a backlash over the Renters Reform Bill after Michael Gove backtracked on a promised ban of no-fault evictions
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TUI flight makes emergency landing minutes after take-off at Manchester Airport
A Tui flight from Newcastle to Cape Verde was forced into making an emergency landing "as a precaution" after a bird strike shortly after take off
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A teenage girl has been arrested at a school following an incident in Ammanford where two teachers and a pupil were injured in a stabbing
The attack, which happened at Amman Valley School, or Dyffryn Aman, in Carmarthenshire, Wales, has today left two teachers and a pupil with serious injuries
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Fito, Ecuador’s infamous drug lord, escaped from the prison where he lived luxuriously
Despite being behind bars, Adolfo ’Fito’ Macias was able to run the brutal Los Choneros drug gang and Ecuador’s authorities were unable to stop him. They also couldn’t prevent his escape.
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Over 100 Members of Parliament earn more than £10,000 annually through property rental income
As the much delayed Renters’ Reform Bill heads back to the Commons on Wednesday, Sky News looks at how many politicians make additional income from renting out homes, offices and even farms.
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Three men have been arrested following the tragic deaths of five individuals, including a child, who were attempting to cross the Channel
The suspects have been accused of facilitating illegal immigration and entering the UK illegally. A further 55 people believed to have also been on board have been identified.
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How ‘arrogant’ Prince Andrew is clinging on to life of royal luxury
The Duke of York is said to have stubbornly clung on to his HRH title and dug his heels in over attempts to slash his privileges
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The police files on Jill Dando’s murder have revealed a significant unanswered question in the investigation
An unidentified individual, wearing a suit and tie, was caught on CCTV on the killer’s suspected escape route on April 26, 1999 - Jill Dando’s murderer has never been caught
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A school has been placed on lockdown after two staff members and another individual were injured in a stabbing incident
One person has been arrested after two members of staff and a third person were injured in a stabbing at a school in South Wales.
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UK accused by Amnesty of ‘deliberately destabilising’ human rights globally
Rights chief also warns Britain will be ‘judged harshly by history for its failure to help prevent civilian slaughter in Gaza’
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Katie Simpson murder accused found dead at home
The man accused of murdering and raping a young female showjumper has died, a court has heard.
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After two individuals perished in a deliberate house fire in Walthamstow, a murder investigation has been initiated
A murder probe has been launched following the deaths of two people in an arson attack on a home in east London.
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A horse covered in blood ran through central London after throwing off a soldier
A horse which appears to be covered in blood is among five Household Cavalry mounts who have escaped and are running loose through central London.
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The FBI director has issued a serious warning about a potential terrorist attack in the US, stating that the threat level is at an unprecedented level
FBI director Christopher Wray has issued a stark warning that a ’coordinated terror attack’ could happen at a public place in the US as the terrorism threat is at an all-time high
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Congress approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel
The US Senate has approved a $95bn (£76bn) foreign aid package that includes military support for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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Former DUP leader, Jeffrey Donaldson, to face court for alleged sex offenses
Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is due in court in Newry later, accused of a number of historical sex offences.
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Two Premier League footballers arrested on suspicion of rape and assault
Two Premier League footballers were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of rape and assault.
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