All news for 2025-02-12
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Mom-of-four shoots three of her daughters and leaves one fighting for her life
A mother-of-four shot all her daughters, leaving three of them dead and one fighting for her life, and then turned the gun on herself.
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87-year-old great-grandmother dies following a senseless act of violence
The family of an 87-year-old woman who died after falling victim to an ‘act of senseless violence’ at a train station have paid tribute, saying she was a ‘source of endless joy’.
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Alcohol banned at Saudi World Cup 2034, including in stadiums and hotels
Football fans will be banned from drinking alcohol in Saudi Arabia during the 2034 World Cup – without any exceptions.
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British man who works for FIFA arrested on suspicion of having sex with underage boy in US
FIFA says it is aware of "ongoing legal proceedings in Miami" and added that the "alleged offences are serious and of a personal matter" with no link to his work at FIFA.
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Nottingham NHS trust fined £1.6 million for series of failures leading to baby deaths
The fine comes after the Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust pleaded guilty to six charges of failing to provide safe care and treatment to three babies and their mothers.
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Trump and Putin initiate Ukraine peace talks as Putin agrees war must end; Zelensky plans next steps with Don
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed to begin Ukraine peace talks that could signal the beginning of the end of the bloody war.
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The U.S. Navy faces challenges as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) targets budget cuts
With Elon Musk’s understanding of technology and his obvious preference to cheap but sophisticated unmanned systems, one can hope that he will soon turn his ire to America’s budget-busting carrier force.
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Mass graves of migrants found in Libya amid intensified crackdown on smuggling
Libyan authorities uncovered mass graves containing dozens of migrant bodies, allegedly linked to human trafficking networks, as part of an ongoing crackdown on smuggling operations.
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Russian host targeted by sanctions for involvement in ransomware attacks
The U.S., U.K., and Australia target a Russian-based bulletproof hosting provider with sanctions, for its critical role in facilitating cybercriminal activities, including major ransomware attacks.
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MoJ to compensate Andrew Malkinson significantly for wrongful rape conviction
Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison, says he plans to use interim payment to visit family in Australia.
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UK judge cautions women about sperm donor who has fathered 180 children
Judge takes rare step of naming Robert Charles Albon, who subjected mothers to ‘nightmare’ of controlling behaviour.
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Critics warn of global corruption surge as U.S. abandons key anti-bribery law
The White House claimed that the law has been a drag on U.S. business competitiveness and drained resources from both businesses and law enforcement.
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Serbia intensifies anti-corruption efforts, resulting in 15 arrests
Authorities arrest 15 individuals, including a former power company CEO, in connection with a $1 million scandal, as protests over government negligence continue to escalate.
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Alleged Lithuanian trafficking group uncovered during crackdown on Narcos
A recent U.S. sanctions notice has put the spotlight on an alleged narcotics ring from the small Baltic country, which purportedly includes a previously-convicted trafficker dubbed a “global kingpin” of the trade.
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New Central Bank Chief appointed in PNG despite ongoing money laundering investigation
Elizabeth Genia was appointed governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea despite fighting in court to block a police investigation into suspected money laundering. She has not been charged.
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British woman, 23, fatally shot while on vacation at her father’s home in the US
Tributes have been paid to a 23-year-old woman from Warrington who was shot dead while visiting her father’s home in America.
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London commuter train station ranked among the best in Europe
A London train station was named one of the best stations in Europe – the only UK station to make the top 10 list.
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Career criminal involved in £54 million Securitas heist shot at home in suspected murder plot
A criminal mastermind behind Britain’s biggest armed robbery was shot in the kitchen of his luxury home after getting out of prison, the Old Bailey has heard.
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US to exchange Marc Fogel for Russian cybercrime kingpin Alexander Vinnik, says official
The United States is preparing to return cybercrime kingpin Alexander Vinnik to Russian custody as part of an exchange for American Marc Fogel, a U.S. official said Wednesday.
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Mexico drug cartel buries teen alive inside wall as police make horror discovery
Footage released by police in the Mexican state of Tabasco show the moment sledgehammer-wielding officers attempt to smash through the walls of a teen’s concrete tomb.
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Daytime stabbing leads to the closure of tube station
A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing at Goldhawk Road Underground station.
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Mum who dragged rival parent to ground and repeatedly kicked her outside school, shouting threats, avoids jail
A mum who dragged a rival parent to the ground and repeatedly kicked her in the face outside a primary school has avoided jail.
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After 140 years, one of Britain’s oldest department stores is set to close permanently
The last remaining Beales shop in the UK is set to close its doors for good at the end of May.
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Train crashes into lorry at level crossing, resulting in one fatality and 25 injuries
A 55-year-old man has died and 25 others were injured after a crash between a truck and high-speed train.
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UN suggests Bangladesh protest crackdown could constitute a crime against humanity
Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her government tried to cling on to power using systematic, deadly violence against protesters that could amount to "crimes against humanity", the UN has said.
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