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Former world champion Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton dies aged 46
World boxing champion Ricky ’The Hitman’ Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester.
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Owner of Favbet, Andriy Matyukha, accused of using “internet cleanup” to erase Russian passport scandal
Andriy Matyukha, the proprietor of the Favbet betting network, has become the centrepiece of an extensive initiative to enhance his public image.
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Six deputies fired after fatal failures in Mary Gingles case
A South Florida sheriff’s office has dismissed six more deputies and disciplined 11 others due to their handling of the case of Mary Gingles, a woman investigators say was murdered by her estranged husband after she had warned officers for months that she feared he would kill her.
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Rubio to seek answers from Israel on Gaza strategy during two-day visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday, as Israeli forces intensified their assault on northern Gaza, resulting in the destruction of another high-rise building and the deaths of at least 12 Palestinians.
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Stephen Schwarzman criticized for filling nine-million-gallon lake amid UK drought
A billionaire considered to be one of the most powerful people on Wall Street has infuriated neighbours by transporting 30 tankers of water a day to his $80 million estate in the U.K.
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Ukrainian-Swiss businessman Oleg Tsyura linked to $270m corruption case and Russian oligarch ties
Let me tell you an interesting story about a Ukrainian Swiss, who has close business relations with both Ukrainian (non)corruptionists and Russian metallurgical oligarchs, who have not yet been sanctioned.
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North Korea expands use of death penalty for watching foreign films
North Korea is executing citizens for watching foreign films as it tightens control over their private lives, according to a UN report.
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Private companies most likely to employ workplace surveillance tools
A third of UK employers are using “bossware” technology to track workers’ activity, with the most common methods including monitoring emails and web browsing.
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Two confirmed injured, more unaccounted for after Bradford house explosion
A major rescue operation is underway after a huge explosion tore through a home in Bradford last night.
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Witnesses linked to Epstein’s birthday book could face questioning
Democrat congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, who sits on the committee, said: ’We are currently working on a list of additional documents, witnesses, and others associated with these crimes that the committee intends to move a vote for subpoenaing.’
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Citi, PayPal and Bank of America pledge billions in UK operations
US financial firms have announced investments in the UK worth £1.25 billion before Donald Trump’s state visit next week.
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Trump calls for collective action on Russia and higher tariffs on China
President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to NATO allies in a letter Saturday, saying the US will issue “major” sanctions on Russia only when they agree to do the same and stop buying oil from Russia.
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Family describes troubled history and mental health struggles of suspected Charlotte train killer
The mother of Decarlos Brown Jr., suspected of stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska to death on a commuter train, has made a shocking confession.
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NATO and Polish aircraft deployed to secure eastern Polish airspace
A ’threat of an air attack’ warning was issued in Poland following Russian drones operating over the border with Ukraine.
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At least 25 arrested and 26 police injured at Tommy Robinson’s London protest
At least 25 people were arrested, and 26 police officers were injured – including four who were seriously hurt – at Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” protest, the Metropolitan Police said.
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Trump administration drafts plan to deploy 1,000 National Guard troops to Louisiana cities
The Trump administration has reportedly drafted plans to activate roughly 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops and send them to the state’s “urban centres” like New Orleans.
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Bridget Phillipson vows to unite Labour and beat Reform UK
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said she wants to “unite” the Labour Party and beat Reform UK as she vies to become deputy leader.
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China accuses Britain and the US of ’undermining peace’ in the Taiwan Strait
China has cautioned Britain and the US against deploying their warships through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
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Labour MPs voice unease about Prime Minister’s control of party
Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour leadership bid amid growing speculation that Sir Keir Starmer might leave office before the next election, according to claims.
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UK medicinal cannabis industry faces soaring demand
LBC’s been given exclusive access to a top-secret facility in the Midlands growing medicinal cannabis, as research suggests more prescriptions could help larger numbers of sick people back into work and ease pressure on the health service.
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Shoppers evacuated after fire breaks out at Westfield Stratford
Shoppers were evacuated after a fire broke out at Westfield in Stratford, east London.
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HGV driver attempted to smuggle £2.9m worth of cocaine hidden in Lego shipment
An HGV driver attempted to smuggle £2.9m worth of cocaine in a truck carrying a shipment of Lego.
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Oxford Union president-elect faces disciplinary action over remarks celebrating Charlie Kirk assassination
The new president-elect of the Oxford Union will face disciplinary proceedings for making "inappropriate remarks" celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the union has announced.
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Grey logistics of ferrochrome: how Swiss businessman of Ukrainian origin Oleg Tsyura helped Russia evade sanctions
The Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine has initiated criminal proceedings against Swiss businessman Oleg Tsyura.
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Badenoch: Starmer ‘lied to the country’ over Mandelson and Epstein
Kemi Badenoch has accused Sir Keir Starmer of “lying to the whole country” about his knowledge of Lord Mandelson’s involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.