All news by author James Smith

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Four masked men opened fire on a wedding car in France — the bride and another person were killed
Two people including the bride were shot dead at a wedding reception in France last night.
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Prince William celebrates his 43rd birthday with puppies in a new photo from Kate
A photo of the Prince of Wales with another generation - this time of puppies - has been posted on social media by Kensington Palace to mark his 43rd birthday.
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€250 million and Monero crypto: police expose one of the largest darknet drug markets
The Archetyp Market, with an estimated €250 million in sales, was dismantled by international law enforcement revealing widespread darknet operations.
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Widespread AI use in disinformation war between Iran and Israel — BBC Verify
A wave of disinformation has been unleashed online since Israel began strikes on Iran last week, with dozens of posts reviewed by BBC Verify seeking to amplify the effectiveness of Tehran’s response.
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NFL fan shot dead by police in the US after ramming patrol cars in California
Police in California shot and killed a football fan who attempted to ram their vehicles — an unusual and tragic incident.
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Emma Raducanu’s stalker tried to enter Wimbledon — security system exposed him
Stalker of Emma Raducanu apprehended while attempting to apply for Wimbledon tickets four months post-receiving a restraining order.
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Elon Musk publishes drug test in response to accusations of usage during Trump campaign
The CEO of Tesla uploaded the document to X in response to claims from US newspapers that he had previously used illegal substances.
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R. Kelly hospitalized after overdose in prison — attorneys blame staff
Disgraced rapper R. Kelly has been taken to hospital after ’overdosing’ in prison, with the rapper’s legal team alleging that prison staff may be to blame.
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Russian missile and drone barrage devastates Kyiv high-rises; at least 14 dead, dozens injured
In the early hours of June 17, a fierce combined Russian missile and drone attack struck Kyiv, targeting multiple districts and triggering one of the most destructive assaults on the city in months.
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“God’s Banker” Roberto Calvi: the Mafia, the Vatican, and his unsolved murder under London’s bridge
Forty-three years ago this week, the BBC covered the death of Roberto Calvi, an Italian banker whose body was discovered in unusual circumstances in the center of London.
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British tour operator Great Little Escapes loses ATOL licence — customers’ summer holidays at risk
Great Little Escapes, based in Berkshire, used to specialise in a variety of different holidays, but now it has ceased trading as an ATOL holder, meaning its holiday bookings are in doubt
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Father of Jakob Ingebrigtsen convicted of assaulting daughter, but cleared of charges from Olympic son’s allegations
Gjert Ingebrigtsen handed suspended prison sentence and fined for hitting daughter with a wet towel - but ex-coach acquitted of charges against superstar son
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TfL fines Lime and Forest more than £30,000 for abandoned e‑bikes
E-bike firm warns London has fallen behind Paris in setting rules for hire bikes
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Kremlin’s Uzbek laundromat: how billions are whitewashed through Octobank with help from Russian and Chinese partners
Oktobank has emerged as a hub for suspicious financial operations linking Uzbek authorities, Russian banks, and shadow networks.
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New shock for India: helicopter with pilgrims crashes en route to Kedarnath — seven dead
A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims has crashed in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, killing seven people on board, officials said.
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Suspect shown following ’politically motivated’ murder of Minnesota legislator and spouse
The man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband while disguised as a police officer has been pictured for the first time.
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Starmer reverses stance on grooming gangs: Prime Minister mandates statutory inquiry following Casey report
Sir Keir Starmer will launch a statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal after resisting calls for months to implement a full national probe.
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Official: Liverpool have signed Florian Wirtz for a record £116 million
Premier League champions Liverpool have reached an agreement for a club-record deal potentially worth up to £116 million to acquire Florian Wirtz, after Bayer Leverkusen settled on a fee for their playmaker.
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Flight of death: passengers reported malfunctions on the Air India plane two hours before the crash
Questions have been raised about the safety of Air India flight A171 after a video taken onboard the craft yesterday showed ‘nothing working’ before takeoff.
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Student who tried to kill UK MP inspired by al-Qaeda lectures to be released from prison
A student who tried to murder a Labour MP after watching radical online lectures by an al Qaida cleric can be released from prison, the Parole Board has said.
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Cyberflashing scandal: Laurence Fox faces trial for sharing nude photo of Narinder Kaur
Laurence Fox could face trial in 2027 over allegations he shared a compromising photo of TV star Narinder Kaur on social media.
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Former Nigerian governor transferred U.S. properties to family after arrest for embezzling $4.4 million
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of Nigeria has charged former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano with allegedly misusing funds designated for security. Obiano has refuted all the charges.
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“Encrypted” control: how Telegram’s infrastructure could be leaking data to the FSB
A new investigation has cast a long shadow over Telegram’s claims of privacy and independence.
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Ex-Premier League star faces 13 years in prison over £48 million worth of cocaine
Former Premier League star Ronnie Stam is facing thirteen years in prison after being accused of smuggling two tonnes of cocaine.