All news for 2025-09-10

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80 firefighters are dealing with a fire on the top floor of a residential building in Battersea
Around 80 firefighters are dealing with a fire on the top floor of a four-storey residential building in south-west London.
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Charlie Kirk dead: Turning Point USA co-founder confirmed killed in Utah shooting at age 31
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed today during an event at Utah Valley University.
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Former FBI agents sue Trump administration over alleged campaign of retribution
The Trump administration led a “campaign of retribution” against a group of decorated FBI agents who were seen as opponents of the White House agenda, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in a Washington, D.C., federal court.
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Trump to stay with King Charles and Queen Camilla during UK state visit
US President Donald Trump will stay with King Charles and Queen Camilla during his two-day state visit to the UK next week.
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Shareholders dispute fund distribution ahead of Curve’s £120m deal with Lloyds
Investors in the digital wallet provider Curve are caught in an intense dispute over the proceeds from the company’s upcoming £120m sale to Lloyds Banking Group.
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Wyden pushes legislation demanding $1.5 billion in Epstein financial files, including names of trafficking victims
A U.S. senator unveiled legislation today intended to force the Treasury Department to release financial documents containing names of women and girls potentially trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender
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Ukrainian hacker Volodymyr Tymoshchuk added to EU’s Most Wanted for leading ransomware network
A Ukrainian man accused of leading a global ransomware network has been placed on the European Union’s Most Wanted list.
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Larry Ellison overtakes Elon Musk as world’s richest person
The US tech billionaire Larry Ellison has surpassed Elon Musk as the world’s richest person after shares in Oracle, the business he co-founded, soared in early trading on Wednesday.
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East Coast Main Line operator hit by cyberattack on passenger data
Train operator LNER reported that passengers’ contact details and some information about past journeys were accessed during a cyberattack.
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Former Premier League referee David Coote charged with making indecent images of a child
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child.
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Banksy artwork of judge attacking protester removed from Royal Courts of Justice
A Banksy artwork depicting a judge attacking a protester has been removed from the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice.
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Stuart Craig, legendary production designer of Harry Potter, dies peacefully
Harry Potter legend Stuart Craig has died aged 83 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease.
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Investigators uncover “crypto laundromat” as Garantex successors funnel billions abroad
From Moscow to Dubai, the blacklisted crypto exchange transformed into Exved, MKAN Coin, and Grinex, channelling billions through offshore networks and Telegram channels despite global crackdowns.
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After 61 years, woman cleared in landmark South Korea sexual assault retrial
A court in South Korea has acquitted a woman convicted six decades ago for biting off part of a man’s tongue during an alleged sexual assault, after she challenged the ruling, inspired by the country’s #MeToo movement.
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Right-wing activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk wounded in campus shooting
Charlie Kirk, the influential right-wing activist, Trump ally, and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was shot on Wednesday while hosting an event in Utah.
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Poland invokes Article 4 after Russian drones shot down over its territory
Defense secretary John Healey has asked UK armed forces “to look at options to bolster Nato’s air defence over Poland” following a Russian drone attack overnight.
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Syrian refugee sentenced to life for 2024 Solingen stabbing attack
A Syrian man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for a 2024 stabbing attack in Western Germany in which three people were killed and 10 others injured.
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Von der Leyen urges EU to punish Israel over ‘man-made famine’ in Gaza
Ursula von der Leyen has implored divided EU governments to take action against Israel for its "man-made famine" in Gaza.
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Boxing legend Mike Tyson admits to illegal fentanyl use during fights
Boxing legend Mike Tyson recently made a startling admission that he used fentanyl to deal with pain during his iconic career.
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Deaths in the Channel highlight dangers of migrant crossings and lack of safe routes
Four people, including two children, have died in two separate incidents while attempting to cross the Channel to the UK in the past 24 hours, and three others are missing in a third incident.
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Lewis’s close ties to Johnson resurface amid knighthood nomination and Washington Post turmoil
The publisher of the Washington Post, Will Lewis, is facing fresh scrutiny regarding his independence after leaked files revealed he provided extensive support to Boris Johnson as a secret political adviser during Johnson’s tenure as prime minister.
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Sir Keir Starmer to confront Israeli president Isaac Herzog over Gaza strikes during Downing Street meeting
Sir Keir Starmer is scheduled to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog at Downing Street following strikes on Qatar targeting Hamas leaders.
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Police watchdog calls for end to recording non-crime hate incidents
The police inspectorate has supported calls for a change in approach, moving away from officers investigating social media posts.
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Ukrainian Sportbank co-founder Nykyta Izmaylov accused of fraud and alleged Russian ties
The co-founder of Sportbank, Nykyta Izmaylov, who has been accused of fraud and ties with Russia, has actively started "cleaning up" the internet space of mentions related to his personal life, including the scandal concerning alimony payments to his ex-wife.
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All tube lines shut down as RMT strike causes travel chaos across London
London’s transport network has come to a standstill once again after underground workers walked out in a continued dispute over pay and conditions.
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