All news by author Elizabeth Baker
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Horrific death of infant: Blackpool teacher and his partner charged with rape and murder of adopted son
Jamie Varley and co-accused John McGowan-Fazakerley were in process of adopting 13-month-old Preston Davey
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Two skydivers killed during jump in Devon: investigation into the tragedy underway
Emergency services were called to an incident at Dunkeswell Aerodrome at 1 PM on Friday.
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The number of serious crimes committed by children under 10 in Britain has risen by 30% over the past five years
9,544 offences were recorded last year by children aged nine or younger, but police could not take action - crimes included rapes, arson, making death threats and drug and racially motivated offences
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Billionaire Sanjay Kapoor died in Britain after being stung by a bee during a polo match
A billionaire businessman said to have played polo with Prince William has died after reportedly swallowing a bee during a match.
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South Wales £2 billion dual-carriageway finally opens after 23 years of roadworks
A dual-carriageway has reopened after two decades of roadworks amounting to £2 billion building costs.
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Seven Asian men have been convicted of the sexual exploitation of two white teenage schoolgirls in Rochdale
The defendants preyed on the vulnerabilities of the victims to groom them as "sex slaves" from the age of 13 on various dates in the Greater Manchester town between 2001 and 2006.
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Trump threatens Iran after Israeli strikes: “Sign the deal while it’s not too late”
Donald Trump has cautioned Iran that it "must make a deal, before there is nothing left" after overnight airstrikes by Israel that pose a threat of all-out war in the Middle East.
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Internet platforms go down worldwide: access issues with email, music, and shopping
Major disruptions are currently affecting a number of popular online services around the world, including Google, Discord, Spotify, Amazon, and Snapchat.
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The market is in panic: after the Air India plane crash, Boeing shares plunged by 5%
The crash of an Air India 787-8 Dreamliner jet minutes after takeoff on Thursday poses another challenge for Boeing, whose new CEO has been attempting to restore trust following a series of safety and production issues.
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On board the crashed Boeing 787 in India were 53 Britons and 7 Portuguese nationals
The plane that crashed in India shortly after takeoff was carrying over 50 Britons and 7 Portuguese nationals, and was bound for London, according to Air India.
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Legendary Beach Boys co-founder and primary songwriter Brian Wilson passes away at the age of 82
The Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, his family announced.
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Bridgerton star fights off thief: actress hits robber with her phone in London café
This is the incredible moment a Bridgerton star fought off a thief who stole her phone in a café.
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Hospital on lockdown: suspicious package with unknown substance found at Leeds General Infirmary
A significant hospital is reportedly under lockdown after a package with a ’suspicious substance’ was discovered.
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A self-immolator set himself on fire during the riots in Ballymena — footage of the incident has gone viral online
A clumsy rioter attempting to throw a petrol bomb in Ballymena ended up setting himself on fire.
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Shadow curator of Telegram: how Russian intelligence agencies access data of billions of users
The technical infrastructure that underpins Telegram is controlled by a man whose companies have collaborated with Russian intelligence services.
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"Give me permission to go home": British student trapped in Dubai prison hell after his girlfriend’s mother snitched
A British teenager who was imprisoned in Dubai after being reported to authorities for having sex with a 17-year-old girl has appealed to the authorities for release.
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Teen killed in broad daylight in Manchester — police arrest three
A murder investigation has been launched after a teenage boy died in Manchester.
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Israel says it will stop Gaza-bound humanitarian ship with Greta Thunberg “at any cost”
Israel’s defense minister has stated he will stop an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg to Gaza by “any means necessary” amid concerns that the vessel could be attacked.
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New scandal in Kenya: British soldier arrested on suspicion of rape
A British soldier based at the army barracks in Kenya has been arrested following accusations of rape.
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“Falling asleep at the wheel”: UK soft power institutions at risk due to funding cuts
Ministers have been accused of being “asleep at the wheel” over threats to the UK’s soft power around the world, as some of their own advisers warned a funding crisis is undermining key institutions promoting British influence.
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Russia struck Kharkiv with air bombs after Putin’s call with Trump: at least three killed, dozens injured
Russia has launched its “largest attack” on the city of Kharkiv since Putin began his invasion of Ukraine, killing at least three people and injuring 21 more.
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A scam built on pity: how ‘the teacher from Saratov’ Natalia Makarova swindled millions from Russians abroad and got them into legal trouble
Saratov teacher Natalia Makarova either decided that compatriots who left the country during a difficult time for the Motherland should pay for their departure, or it was just an ordinary scam.
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Bargain Hunt expert jailed for selling art to suspected Hezbollah financier
A former Bargain Hunt expert has been jailed for selling art to a suspected Hezbollah financier.
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Double-decker bus crashes into bridge in London — roof completely torn off
The roof of a double-decker bus was ripped off after it crashed into a bridge in south London.
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Body found: missing Scotsman Greg Monks discovered dead in Portugal
A body has been found in the search for Scottish national Greg Monks, who has been missing in the Algarve for a week.
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