All news for 2024-11-24

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A 25-year-old Briton found dead in Greek waters after ’losing consciousness while diving,’ with two people arrested
The 25-year-old male was found dead in the sea after ‘losing consciousness while diving’ in Vouliagmeni, south of Athens, Greece, on Saturday afternoon
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British ex-soldier ’captured by Russian troops while fighting in Kursk’ after leaving the UK to join the Ukraine frontline
Fighting in the Kursk region has intensified after Ukraine troops gained ground there
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Max Verstappen wins his fourth F1 world title after Las Vegas Grand Prix
Max Verstappen has won his fourth consecutive Formula One world title by finishing ahead of Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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LuLaRoe found guilty of fraud and ordered to pay $164 million to supplier
Following a jury verdict against them, LuLaRoe has been ordered to pay $164 million in damages.
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Body found in Wales as Storm Bert continues to batter the UK
A body has been found in Wales during widespread flooding, as disruption from Storm Bert continues in many parts of the UK.
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Perfume boss admits to ignoring Russia sanctions
A British businessman caught on camera confessing he was illegally selling luxury perfume to Russia is not facing criminal charges, the BBC has learned.
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Army officer charged over dummy grenade incident at Edinburgh Airport
According to government guidance, imitation explosive devices, as well as mines, grenades, and other explosive military stores, cannot be taken on planes in either hand luggage or in the hold.
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Dramatic moment police wrestle man to the ground as he flees on e-bike with a loaded gun
Police officers in Birmingham wrestled a gunman to the ground as he attempted to flee on an e-bike.
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‘Unique’ cemetery tells grieving relatives they must pay for VIP passes to visit graves
A cemetery has started charging £5 per visit to their loved one’s graves.
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Body found in search for dog walker missing during Storm Bert
A body has been found in the search for 75-year-old Brian Perry after he went missing in the River Conwy on Saturday.
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Westminster Bridge closed and man fighting for life after ’attempted murder’
Westminster Bridge has been closed this morning after a stabbing, which left a man fighting for his life.
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Homeless people to receive cash in first major UK trial aimed at reducing poverty
Led by King’s College London, study will recruit 360 people in England and Wales to explore benefits of scheme
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Police chief under watchdog investigation over claims of Nottingham attack cover-up
Chief Constable Kate Meynell will be investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct after she allegedly tried to stop journalists revealing knifeman Valdo Calocane had been reported TWICE to cops for stalking