All news for 2024-06-21

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Serial killer convicted of murdering five people found dead in prison cell
Prison officials said convicted killer Joshua Wade was "found unresponsive in his cell at the Indiana State Prison" on Thursday
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’Walter Mitty’ cop dismissed for ’gross misconduct’ after lying about Navy rank and service
Mr Adderly wore a South Atlantic Medal, awarded to British military personnel and civilians for service in the Falklands conflict, that was deemed “110%” fake by a Ministry of Defence medal expert
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Kaspersky denies being a security threat following US ban on the cybersecurity firm
The Commerce Department on Friday barred US companies from using computer security products from Kaspersky Lab, the Russian company whose products are widely used in the United States
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Unidentified body found washed up on UK island with poignant ring on finger remains a mystery
The unidentified man, found on February 21, 1979, is believed to have been born between the world wars and investigators estimate he was aged between 40 and 60
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Tories dwarfed by Labour in fundraising as big donors ditch Conservatives
Figures reveal the Conservatives raised £292,500 from 6 June to 12 June compared with £4.4m for Labour
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Search teams discover man’s body in Manchester canal, marking a tragic outcome
A body has been pulled from a canal in east Manchester. Emergency services descended on Varley Street, in Miles Platting, after 7.45am today (June 21) following reports of a person seen in the Rochdale Canal.
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Top fear for Paris 2024 Olympics is Islamist terror attack, says police chief
“There is no clear-cut threat yet against the Games,” police chief added.
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Flying an England flag for the Euros could land you with a £2,500 fine
Drivers have been warned about flags and emblems during the Euros as unsafe attachments could land them with a hefty fine in the UK.
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British tourist fatally stabbed outside Spanish nightclub
Another person was injured and taken to hospital. It happened outside the Oxygen nightclub in Calella at about 4am this morning.
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Farage says West ’provoked’ Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with EU and NATO expansions
The Reform UK leader said that he "disliked" the Russian president - but had admired his abilities as a statesman.
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Dudley stabbing: Armed police ’everywhere’ after triple injury incident
West Midlands Ambulance Service has said two air ambulances to the horror in Dudley, where witnesses described "scary" scenes of disorder throughout the afternoon
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Belfast rappers Kneecap to challenge funding withdrawal over political views
Irish language group granted leave to seek judicial review of government decision at full hearing in November
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British billionaire Hindujas sentenced to prison in Swiss exploitation case
Prosecutors claimed four members of family underpaid staff and gave them little freedom to leave Geneva mansion
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Twelve countries advocate for an EU crackdown on vapes
The European Commission has delayed action on tobacco and nicotine, but countries say it should consider a ban on flavored vapes.
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Ireland is hoping for a UK Labour landslide victory
Irish eyes are smiling at the prospect of Keir Starmer in Downing Street surrounded by Irish-savvy aides.
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Mum’s powerful statement to teenager who murdered her child in cold blood
A knife-obsessed 15-year-old who stabbed another boy through the heart on the way home from school has been locked up for life.
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Massive power outage hits several European countries and holiday islands
Large parts of Europe were hit by power cuts today, knocking out traffic lights, halting electric trains and switching off the internet.
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Friends of missing teenager in Tenerife urge UK and Spanish police to assist in search
Jay Slater, 19, reported missing on Monday morning after phoning friend while walking in vast nature reserve
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Cyprus underscores neutrality after Hezbollah’s threat regarding Israel war
Officials say Cyprus is ‘pillar of peace’ amid shock at warning it could become a target for Lebanese group
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British man stabbed to death outside Spanish nightclub ‘after row’
A British man has died after being stabbed outside a nightclub on the Spanish coast in the early hours of this morning.