All news for 2024-06-18

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Reform UK criticized as ’shameful’ for charging constituents £3.41 to meet Nigel Farage
Nigel Farage has left voters furious after charging for a campaign event in the Essex town he is standing in as Reform UK leader. The right-wing politican has been dubbed ’shameful’
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Morgan Wainewright’s disturbing reaction after knocking down victim Andrew Nicholas
Andrew Nicholas, who was visiting the Welsh town of Monmouth on a golfing trip, had a fatal encounter outside a pub with Morgan Wainewright, who killed him with a single punch
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Royal Surrey hospital declares critical incident following system failure affecting cancer units
A system failure at Royal Surrey Hospital has seen appointments cancelled as the centre declared a critical incident - which is impacting patients at the cancer centre
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Millions urged to register to vote as the deadline approaches
Millions of people not yet registered to vote are being urged to sign up ahead of the deadline later.
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The trucks of death in the Agri-Food Giant
With government complacency, agricultural production companies with million-dollar profits use second-hand vehicles, or vehicles with expired permits, to transport their laborers to the work camps in Jalisco.
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Secret spy tunnels may be unveiled in new £220 million UK tourist attraction
Mysterious wartime tunnels sprawling under the heart of London are set to be transformed into a high-tech visitor attraction.
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Poland’s ex-oil boss moves to Brussels, beyond the reach of prosecutors
Daniel Obajtek’s case also a first test for how the new European Parliament will deal with rule of law issues.
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Trial begins for ’esoteric’ faction of alleged German coup plotters
GP, celebrity chef and astrologer among defendants in third trial linked to far-right Reichsbürger
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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra charged with insulting the monarchy
Thaksin appears in court accused of lese-majeste relating to 2015 interview with South Korean media
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Europol dismantles Balkan cartel trafficking drugs from South America
Eight tonnes of cocaine seized and 40 people arrested after four-year investigation led by Spain’s Guardia Civil
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HSBC’s Swiss private banking arm breached money-laundering rules, regulator finds
Finma watchdog says bank failed to carry out adequate checks of two high-risk business relationships
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Britain’s richest family, the Hindujas, reportedly spent more on their dog than they paid their servant
Namrata and Ajay Hinduja paid servant as little as £6 for 18-hour workdays, Swiss court told
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Justin Timberlake has been arrested for drink driving in the Hamptons
Justin Timberlake has been arrested for driving while intoxicated.
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Russia has issued arrest warrants against investigative journalists
Authorities in Moscow issued arrest warrants against Roman Anin, the editor-in-chief of Important Stories (IStories), and journalist Ekaterina Fomina, accusing them of spreading fake news about the Russian army.
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Candidate accused of Islamophobia in 2019 is running for Reform UK under an alias
The candidate now running under the name "Dionne Moore" previously stood for the Brexit Party in 2019.
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Man attempts to ’kidnap’ 12-year-old boy and toddler in street attack
This is the harrowing moment a man attempted to kidnap a Jewish toddler and his 12-year-old brother outside a synagogue in north London in broad daylight.
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Urgent search for three children missing after a day out at Thorpe Park
Three children have gone missing after a day out at Thorpe Park.
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Dario G star Paul Spencer dies aged 53 after cancer diagnosis
The dance music producer’s hits included Sunchyme and Carnaval De Paris. Last year, he was diagnosed with stage four rectal cancer.
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Councils anticipate £1 billion shortfall in special education needs funding
High hopes of deal on top jobs dashed as heads of state and government squabble over appointments.
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Councils anticipate £1 billion shortfall in special education needs funding
Sarah Morgan is one of the parents caught up in seeking the right support for a child
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West Africa plans to combat new synthetic drug epidemic
Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau have authorized a Swiss-based civil society organization to facilitate chemical testing of a drug that is wreaking havoc in West Africa and has prompted the president of Sierra Leone to declare a national emergency.