All news for 2025-01-15

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"UK bans ’zombie drug’ found in vapes after 11 deaths from flesh-eating substance
The drug, which is strong enough to knock out an elephant, has also been linked to 11 deaths here since 2022.
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Conor McGregor accused of trying to rape woman in VIP bathroom as security ‘stopped friend from entering stall to help’
It comes after the woman, who has been described as a 49-year-old who works on Wall Street, filed a criminal sexual assault allegation.
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Police investigate drink spiking report in Parliament bar
Police are investigating a report that a woman had her drink spiked in one of the bars in the Houses of Parliament.
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UK’s Chagos deal paused for Trump’s review
US President-elect Donald Trump will be consulted on the UK’s deal to hand over the Chagos Islands - where there is a joint US-UK military base - to Mauritius.
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Clean energy pioneer’s lab destroyed in suspected arson attack in Liverpool
Luke Evans, whose work has been called ‘breathtakingly new’, says he has lost experimental data and all equipment.
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Sevilla defender Kike Salas under investigation for alleged yellow card manipulation
The Sevilla defender Kike Salas has been arrested by police for allegedly deliberately getting booked so that his friends could win bets.
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Italian police accused of forcing female activists to remove underwear and perform squats
Climate activists say they were subjected to degrading treatment during questioning in Brescia on Monday.
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20-year-old wins £7.5 million lottery but continues to work the next day
A young man who became a multi-millionaire overnight has vowed to keep working and earning his qualifications.
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Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire deal after 15 months of conflict
Israel has agreed on a ceasefire in Gaza 466 days after launching a full-scale war against Hamas.
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King Charles laughs with Rod Stewart as everyone comments on rocker’s outfit
King Charles was joined by Sir Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster as he celebrated the 35th anniversary of The King’s Foundation charity during a special event at Dumfries House in Ayrshire today.
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Gennaro Lanza’s fraudulent schemes: Unlicensed forex operations targeting EU and UK consumers
Gennaro Lanza is a forex scammer who runs multiple companies to defraud consumers. His fraudulent enterprises primarily target EU and UK residents.
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Russian general warns of inevitable missile strike on UK, raising WW3 fears
The Putin propagandist made his latest bold claim on Russian state TV in response to Ukraine’s use of British missiles.
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Singer Linda Nolan dies at 65, surrounded by sisters, after a 20-year battle with breast cancer
Linda Nolan has passed away aged 65 following a battle with breast cancer.
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Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, arrested for suspected murder of 14-year-old aspiring rapper stabbed on bus
Three people have been arrested by police investigating the killing of a 14-year-old on a London bus.
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Passenger dies on Air France flight to Paris despite doctor’s efforts to save them
The passenger died on board the plane while on an Air France flight from Paris to Boston, Massachusetts, state troopers confirmed as they launched an investigation.
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Texas court orders Bitcoin investor to reveal $124 million in crypto keys
Early Bitcoin adopter learns hard lesson as legal case underscores crypto tax compliance risks.
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Georgia indicts 3 developers for operating crypto mixers Blender and Sinbad
The indictment accuses the developers of operating mixers used by hackers and cybercriminals, posing public safety and national security threats.
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Starmer vows to prevent Gerry Adams from receiving compensation
PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles law
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John Caudwell’s £90,000 Tesla Model X breaks down on the day the warranty expires
Phones4U billionaire John Caudwell has claimed his £90,000 Tesla Model X broke down on the day the warranty ran out.
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Oscars 2025 at risk of being canceled for the first time in 96 years due to severe LA fires.
Hollywood’s biggest night, the Oscars, may be canceled for the first time in its 96-year history due to the devastating wildfires raging across Los Angeles.
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Outrage as PM enables compensation for Gerry Adams after unlawful 1970s detention due to Labour law change
Ministers came under fire yesterday for a ’wholly inappropriate’ law change which paves the way for Gerry Adams to receive tens of thousands of pounds in compensation.
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Britain’s busiest railway line to close for weeks of repairs, causing travel chaos for millions
Millions of passengers will be facing 10 years of severe disruption as once-in-a-generation upgrades are due to start on one of Britain’s most important railways.
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Nigeria arrests 105 people in a crackdown on hotel review scam
Nigerian authorities bust a sophisticated internet fraud scheme targeting mostly UK residents through fake hotel bookings.
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UK seeks input on steps to combat ransomware attacks
U.K. targets ransomware payments to protect critical services, preparing new measures that aim to disrupt cybercriminals and safeguard essential infrastructure.
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Meta to lay off thousands of employees as Zuckerberg cautions about a challenging year ahead
Company reveals plans to cut about 5% of its global workforce days after saying it would get rid of factcheckers
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