All news for 2025-01-22

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Ferrari driver jailed after 3-week-old baby suffers permanent brain injuries in 136mph crash
An "intimidating" driver of a Ferrari has been jailed after a three-week old baby was left with permanent brain injuries after he hit speeds of up to 136mph on a road in Chesire.
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Horror as Afghan suspect kills two, including two-year-old, in knife rampage at German park
A two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man were killed in a knife attack in a park in Germany on Wednesday morning.
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UK government borrowing hits £17.8bn in December, well above forecasts
Increase to £17.8bn is well above City forecasts and is highest December figure for four years
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Trump threatens 10% tariff on China, sending yuan and Chinese stocks lower
Yuan and Chinese stocks fall despite suggestion of lower tariff than president mentioned during campaign
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Armenia extradites two top organized crime suspects to Turkey
Armenia hands over two organized crime suspects Turkey wanted for years.
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Mozambique’s former finance minister sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for role in $2 billion tuna bonds fraud
Manuel Chang was sentenced to 102 months in prison for his part in stealing hundreds of millions of dollars in loans, which were intended to rebuild Mozambique’s maritime and shipping industries.
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Toplum TV journalist Farid Ismayilov detained again in Azerbaijan amid crackdown on civil society
Azerbaijani authorities have rearrested Toplum TV journalist Farid Ismayilov, accusing him of violating movement restrictions imposed following his March 2024 arrest during a sweeping crackdown on civil society.
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Donald Trump issues ultimatum to Putin over Ukraine war: ’It will only get worse’
US President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with steep tariffs and sanctions if the war in Ukraine does not come to an end soon.
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First picture of dad and 6-year-old daughter found dead in West Calder as police issue major update
Dad Mark Gordon, 36, and his six-year-old daughter Hope were found dead at a home in West Calder, Scotland, on Monday - their deaths are currently being treated as ’unexplained’
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Prince Harry wins legal battle against the Sun, secures apology and damages
Prince Harry has won his long-running legal battle against the publisher of the Sun, as well as ’substantial’ damages and an unprecedented apology.
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’We see you’: UK warns Putin as Royal Navy submarine forces Russian spy ship out of British waters
A Russian ship which was trying to spy on Britain’s undersea cables and critical infrastructure has been forced out of UK waters by a Royal Navy submarine.
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Kyle Clifford admits to horrific crossbow murders in Bushey family home
Triple crossbow killer Kyle Clifford has pleaded guilty to murdering the wife and two daughters of BBC star John Hunt in a horrific attack last July.
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Man dies after alleged escalator push at London’s Waterloo Station
A man died after he was allegedly pushed down an escalator at Waterloo Station in London, police said.
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‘The gesture speaks for itself’: Germans respond to Musk’s alleged Nazi salute
Some say it was an unambiguous Nazi salute, while others are uncertain and argue the focus should be on Musk’s stated support for the far-right.
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Seven people rescued after 60 firefighters were called to a flat fire in south London
Firefighters battled to save seven people from huge flames after a blaze broke out at a block of flats in south London this morning.
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Tragic fire at Grand Kartal Otel leaves 76 dead, dozens in critical condition in Turkey
The death toll has risen to 76 and four people have been arrested in Turkey after a ski resort hotel caught fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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Trump’s Diet Coke button returns to the White House
Donald Trump used the valet button to order Diet Coke during his presidency from 2017 to 2021, but Joe Biden had it removed upon taking office.
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Boy, 12, dies after Birmingham stabbing; teen arrested for murder
West Midlands Police say a 12-year-old boy was found with serious injuries after a stabbing near Scribers Lane in the Hall Green area of Birmingham on Tuesday.
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The four terrible things Donald Trump will do that will affect Brits
Donald Trump signed dozens of executive orders on Monday - including directing the US to again withdraw from the landmark Paris climate agreement - which will deal a major blow to the UK
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Champions League round-up: Liverpool beat Lille, Barcelona win 5-4, and Aston Villa lose
Goals from Harvey Elliott and Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool defeat French side Lille on a busy night in the Champions League on Tuesday.