All news by author James Smith
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Ed Sheeran swaps Suffolk for the US amid new album and tour plans
It’s official. Ed Sheeran and his family are moving to the United States of America.
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Music tech employee steals £200,000 for Caribbean holiday
A finance manager stole more than £200,000 from a music technology company to give himself a pay rise and fund a holiday to the Caribbean.
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London police probe housing bribery in Barking and Dagenham
Bribes have been used to bypass the long waiting lists for affordable homes, according to the City of London Police, which has now launched an investigation into corrupt housing officers.
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Greece introduces €1.6 billion relief package to tackle population decline
Greece has announced drastic measures, including tax breaks and other financial incentives, to address a population decline that is on track to make it the oldest nation in Europe.
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Houthi rebels claim responsibility for a drone attack targeting southern Israel
A drone launched from Yemen by Houthi rebels hit the arrivals hall at Ramon Airport in southern Israel on Sunday, the Israeli military and the Israel Airports Authority said.
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Murder investigation launched after man dies following assault in Balham
A murder investigation has begun after a man in his 60s, who was ’seriously assaulted’ in Balham, passed away on Friday.
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UK to open five defence colleges to train teenagers in cyber warfare and engineering
Teenagers will be able to learn about cyber warfare in sixth form as part of a £182 million government funding package to boost defence recruitment.
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Belarus sentences former embassy worker and wife of British diplomat Yulia Fenner to 7 years
A 52-year-old citizen of Belarus and Britain, Yulia Fenner, was detained last spring while crossing the border.
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Massive fire engulfs industrial building in Witham, Essex
A huge blaze broke out at an industrial site in Witham, Essex on Saturday evening, sending plumes of thick black smoke billowing across the sky.
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Teen girl fights for life after horrific dog attack in Australia
A 17-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a friend’s dog attacked her.
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Horse fatally injured, jockey hospitalized after horror fall at ascot
A horse suffered a fatal injury and a jockey was taken to the hospital after a horrific incident at Ascot on Friday. The accident occurred as the leaders began their challenges in the Sodexo Live! Handicap, over 7f, with one furlong to run.
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Tragedy in Lisbon: three Britons among dead in funicular crash
Three British nationals are among those who were killed in the Gloria funicular tram disaster in Lisbon, authorities announced on Friday.
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Met Police are investigating a phone found in the Commons chamber ahead of PMQs
An investigation has been initiated after a mobile phone discovered hidden in the House of Commons was reportedly believed to have been placed there to play sex noises during prime minister’s questions.
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UK police charge seven in terror investigation related to banned Palestine Action group
Seven people in England and Scotland have been charged with terrorism offences related to organizing protests and holding Zoom meetings allegedly linked to the banned group Palestine Action, police said.
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Cruel carer blows pensioner’s £10k on gambling, KFC and shopping sprees
A heartless carer swindled nearly £10,000 from the wife of a man she was supposed to be caring for.
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Body found of British woman who vanished at Greek beach
The heartbroken husband of a British woman who vanished while he slept on a sun lounger in Greece has confirmed police have found his wife’s body.
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Police apprehend teenager in tactical costume mistakenly identified as armed suspect at Chelsea match
Video footage captures the moment unarmed officers tackled a suspect thought to be carrying guns outside a football match - who turned out to be a Comic Con attendee in costume.
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Portuguese authorities investigate deadly funicular accident in capital
Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, has promised a swift and thorough investigation to determine the causes of the funicular railway crash in Lisbon that killed 16 people and injured 21 others, describing the incident as “one of the biggest tragedies in our recent history”.
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The gambling empire of Andriy Matyukha: how the Favbet owner spins shadow billions under the watchful eye of the FSB
The name of Andriy Matyukha has been resonating in the Ukrainian gambling business for many years, more prominently than others
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Extrajudicial executions of Druze in Suwayda expose deadly cost of impunity in Syria
Amnesty International calls for responsibility following the execution of Druze civilians "in cold blood" in Suwayda, accusing Syrian forces of sectarian crimes that reveal the deadly consequences of impunity.
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North Korea’s extreme security: Kim Jong-un travels with his own toilet to thwart spies
After Kim Jong-un met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, North Korean staffers carefully wiped off items touched by the country’s supreme leader, in what analysts say is part of a suite of security measures to counter foreign spies.
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Graham Linehan to stand trial over online attacks on transgender woman
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan is set to face trial, accused of harassing a transgender woman, days after his arrest over social media posts.
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Shein under fire after shirt ad features AI image resembling accused murderer Luigi Mangione
A shopping giant says it will take action after a listing for a shirt included the likeness of a murder suspect.
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Tesco recalls Stir Fry Tikka Chicken after undeclared allergens found
Food safety watchdogs have warned consumers not to eat the popular chicken product.
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Lisbon’s iconic Gloria funicular derails, leaving one dead and dozens injured
The cable car was carrying tourists at the Gloria Funicular in Lisbon at the time of the crash - an attraction that is popular among tourists visiting the Portuguese city.
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