All news for 2025-01-06

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The newly appointed Minister of Justice of Syria issued death sentences to women for "prostitution" - Bild
The current Minister of Justice of Syria, Shadi Al-Waisi, appears in the video of the execution...
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Man accused of sending malicious messages to Labour’s Jess Phillips
A man has been charged with sending malicious communications to the Home Office Minister Jess Phillips and two others.
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Rugby player leaves country following rape charge
A former rugby league star has fled the country after being charged with rape.
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Man’s body found in UK floodwaters; police seek identification
The body of a man has been recovered from a flooded area of North Yorkshire as parts of the UK have been hit by heavy rain.
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Major incident: 59 people rescued from flooding
A major incident has been declared due to widespread flooding across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, with dozens rescued by emergency services.
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Prison officer who had sex with inmate in cell sentenced to 15 months
A prison officer who was filmed having sex with an inmate in his cell has been sentenced to 15 months in prison.
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Disney and Sony earns £13.5m from Russian business
Timing of payment raises awkward questions for two Hollywood studios.
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Justin Trudeau steps down as Canadian prime minister following cabinet uprising
Justin Trudeau announced he is resigning as Prime Minister of Canada ahead of elections this year after his top minister abruptly quit and criticised his handling of the budget.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, makes Instagram comeback with New Year beach video
The Duchess of Sussex has shared a video of herself running barefoot on an overcast beach, which was filmed by her husband Prince Harry near their home.
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Kim Jong Un prohibits hotdog consumption and imprisons divorcing couples in unusual crackdown
Kim Jong Un has reportedly banned North Koreans from eating hotdogs and ordered imprisonment for divorcing couples in a bizarre new crackdown.
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Seven-year-old girl critically injured in car crash dies in hospital
A seven-year-old girl who was seriously hurt in a car crash in Lincolnshire died the following day in hospital.
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Train ignites at Gatwick Airport station, smoke billows from under carriage
This is the moment a train caught fire as it pulled into Gatwick Airport’s rail station, leading to a mass evacuation of all passengers.
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Blackwall tunnel to implement toll for the first time in 130 years
Drivers will be charged to use the Blackwall tunnel for the first time in its 130-year history.
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Six-month-old baby dies in multi-storey car park crash; man charged with dangerous driving
A six-month-old baby girl who was critically injured after they were hit by a car in a car park in Tenby on Thursday has died.
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Underlying cause of Vietnam to UK migration
More Vietnamese attempted small-boat Channel crossings in the first half of 2024 than any other nationality.
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Trump shows interest in Greenland while other Arctic investments stall
The Arctic recently made headlines after Donald Trump repeated his desire to buy Greenland.
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Biden prohibits offshore drilling across vast US area
US President Joe Biden has announced a ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling along most of America’s coastline, weeks before Donald Trump takes office.
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Man accused of aiding Iran spy Daniel Khalife’s prison escape
A man has been charged with helping Daniel Khalife, the former British army soldier who passed secrets to Iran, after his escape from prison.
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Man on ’final chance’ after brutal attack that left student brain damaged avoids jail again for pub assault
A thug on a "final chance" after leaving a student brain damaged in a brutal attack has been spared jail again for glassing a man in a pub.
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22-year-old footballer discovered dead in bed; club issues heartfelt statement
SSV Reutlingen have confirmed the death of player Luca Meixner of midfielder having released an emotional statement to supporters on Monday with the football world mourning him.
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Met Office issues fresh update on UK snow warnings: ’dangerous’ 10cm snowfall expected
The Met Office says more snow flurries are set to fall on parts of the UK this week, with as much as 10cm coming on Wednesday according to new weather warnings.
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The hidden operations of WikiFX exposed: uncovering their true actions
WikiFX, a platform that positions itself as a watchdog for the forex trading industry by reviewing and rating brokers...
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Scammers from SingliWorld and TriumphFX sentenced to prison in Singapore
Two Malaysian scammers behind SingliWorld and TriumphFX have been jailed.
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Narco money scandals reach the apex of political power in the Americas
The year 2024 included some stark reminders that drug trafficking money can reach the highest levels of politics.
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Cristiano Ronaldo considers three future paths Amid Al-Nassr concerns
Cristiano Ronaldo is considering three options for his future amid worries ...
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