All news for 2024-07-26

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Manchester youth who delivered ‘fatal blow’ to Kennie Carter detained for 16 years
Three others sentenced to up to five years in young offender institution for revenge attack against teenager
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School worker jailed for sexually abusing autistic boy aged under 16
Acasia Welburn pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual activity with child by person in a position of trust
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Experts say the arrest of Sinaloa leaders will not disrupt cartel operations
The stunning arrest of the Sinaloa Cartel leadership at the Texas border is likely to rearrange the map of organized crime groups in Mexico and could lead to a surge in violence, experts say.
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Venezuelans hope to end their suffering by casting ballots on Sunday
Venezuelans are heading to the polls on Sunday in the most anticipated elections in decades, with many hoping to put an end to the repressive political system established 25 years ago by Hugo Chávez and inherited a decade ago by Nicolás Maduro.
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Newham fire: Three children killed in a tragic flat fire named as parents give heartbreaking tribute
Nakash Malik, 13, 11-year-old girl Aayat Malik and seven-year-old boy Muhammad Hanan Malik died in the fire at a property in Newham, east London, the Metropolitan Police said
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Bournemouth man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his lodger and dismembering the body
Benjamin Atkins dumped Simon Shotton’s body parts around seaside resort after argument over debt
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‘Slapping therapist’ found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter
Danielle Carr-Gomm fell fatally ill when she stopped taking insulin during Wiltshire workshop run by Hongchi Xiao
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Labour halts Tory law on freedom of speech in English universities
Education secretary ‘to consider options’ including repeal of controversial powers introduced by last government
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The spending cap for the Conservative leadership race has been raised to £400,000
Higher limit reflects longer race, while cash-strapped party seeks £50,000 from candidates to cover costs
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Three suspected IS members charged in Belgium over terrorism plot
Police searched houses across country on eve of Olympic opening ceremony in neighbouring France
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The Ryanair pilot, 28, who was killed in an M62 crash, was a newlywed who had married his wife just months earlier
Ryan Captain Matt Greenhalgh, 28, died in a crash on the M62 along with a colleague and his family have now paid tribute to the newlywed who had a ’passion for life’
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Prince William removes Queen Camilla’s sister from royal payroll after 19 years
The Prince of Wales has decided to stop using interior designer Annabel Elliot, the sister of Queen Camilla, who King Charles has taken on board as the chief designer of his estates
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Metropolitan Police officer admits stealing £115 from dead man’s wallet
Craig Carter took money which had been "received by him in evidence" between 7 and 14 September 2022.
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Crossbow murders suspect Kyle Clifford ‘paralysed by self-inflicted wound’
A man arrested over the crossbow murders of the wife and daughters of BBC commentator John Hunt has not been questioned by police yet.
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Kevin Roberts, the architect behind Project 2025, has strong connections to the radical Catholic group Opus Dei
Heritage Foundation leader has long received spiritual guidance from group and his policy goals align with its teachings
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Russia arrests former deputy defence minister on corruption charge
Arrest of Dmitry Bulgakov is latest high-profile incident in ongoing purge within Moscow’s military top brass
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Britain drops its challenge to ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders
Labour government says it will not pursue questions on court’s jurisdiction over Netanyahu and Gallant
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British tourist drowns at a popular Lanzarote beach while on holiday with her family
The drama occurred just before 2.30pm local time yesterday at Las Cucharas beach, the largest and most central beach of Costa Teguise - with well-placed sources confirming the woman was British
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Coordinated arson attacks disrupt high-speed train network ahead of Paris Olympics
France’s rail network has been’paralysed’ by a series of co-ordinated arson attacks today, affecting nearly a million people travelling to the Olympic games.
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El Mayo arrested: Notorious Mexican Sinaloa Cartel drug lord Ismael Zambada detained by FBI
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia has been captured by the US government, according to reports, after a lengthy manhunt that came with a $15 million reward for his capture