All news for 2024-11-05

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NHS bosses criticize "rip-off" rates for doctor overtime
NHS England has attacked senior doctors for charging “rip off” rates for overtime, after a BBC investigation found pressure to cut waiting lists is allowing some consultants to make more than £200,000 a year for additional work.
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Nigeria arrests 113 foreigners in a cybercrime crackdown
In a bid to tackle rising cyber threats, Nigeria’s police force detains over 100 foreign nationals linked to sophisticated online scams.
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Labour MP Chris Webb was mugged by a group while returning to his London flat
The 38-year-old stated that he was "attacked and mugged by a group of individuals" while on his way back to his flat in London.
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Tube drivers have canceled planned strikes following an ’’improved offer"
Industrial action by Aslef members threatened to halt all London Underground services
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In court, it was claimed that MMA fighter Conor McGregor raped a woman at a hotel in Dublin
Woman claims civil damages against McGregor and another man, alleging she was sexually assaulted in 2018
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A Swedish court has sentenced a far-right leader to prison for burning the Qur’an
Danish politician Rasmus Paludan sentenced to four months for incitement against ethnic group
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Iran claims that a German-Iranian dissident died before his execution could take place
Top Iranian officials previously referred to an execution when reacting to Jamshid Sharmahd’s death on 28 October
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Irish Prime Minister plans to announce a general election this week
Simon Harris is expected to dissolve parliament on Thursday or Friday, with the election likely to be at the end of November.
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Eight arrests in Germany over alleged plot to establish Nazi-inspired regime
Group alleged to have been plotting armed takeover of eastern regions to establish a Nazi-inspired regime
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Queen Camilla cancels engagements following a health update from the Palace
It has been announced that Queen Camilla will not take part in her scheduled engagements for the rest of the week after becoming unwell and suffering from a chest infection
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US election 2024: Moo Deng forecasts a victory for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris
A baby hippo with a huge online following has predicted Donald Trump will return to the White House and beat Vice President Kamala Harris to the presidency in the 2024 US election
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Harris and Trump conclude their campaigns with contrasting visions as Americans prepare to vote
Both candidates concluded their election campaigns with rallies in Pennsylvania, showcasing contrasting messages: the Democrat focused on optimism, while the Republican adopted a more somber tone.
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Fire from a suspicious parcel at a Birmingham warehouse was a ’test run’ by Russian spies before a planned attack on the US
Prosecutors in Poland have made several arrests linked to a suspected Russian-backed plot, allegedly aiming to route explosive parcels to the US and Canada via international couriers.
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Bloomberg: Weapons licensed by Britain are used to protect Russian tankers
A loophole was discovered in the licensing regime of Great Britain, which is used by Russia to circumvent sanctions
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Police have detained a Netanyahu aide amid allegations from opponents that he leaked intelligence to undermine a ceasefire and hostage agreement in Gaza
Israeli police have arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegedly leaking classified information to foreign media.
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Two teenagers injured following a crash that resulted from a police chase
A police chase has ended in chaos after three vehicles crashed on an A-road.