All news by author Thomas Brown

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Former MI6 boss: UK must prepare public for security roles amid Putin fears
As worries about Russia increase, the former head of MI6 has proposed that Britain should implement a new form of conscription for its citizens in response to suspicious Russian activities.
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Man caught smoking crack on Victoria line as passengers flee in shock
A commute on the London Underground took a negative turn when a man unexpectedly brought out drug-related items.
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Trump warns of 50% China tariffs if Beijing doesn’t back down by April 8
US President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on China on Monday, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war.
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Judges reject Home Office bid to hide Apple data access case
Judges deny the Home Office’s effort to keep from the public details of a case regarding access to Apple users’ data.
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In Canada, car factory halts due to Trump’s tariffs
The factory is set to shut down Monday and reopen the week of April 21
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Two teenagers arrested after fatal stabbing of 17-year-old in Shepherd’s Bush
Two teenagers have been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Shepherd’s Bush.
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Video contradicts Israel’s account of Gaza attack that killed 15 aid workers
Mobile phone footage has emerged that appears to contradict Israel’s account of an IDF assault that killed 15 Gaza rescue workers.
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Sexual crimes, child abduction, rape: Labour MP Daniel Norris suspected of multiple offenses
A Labour MP has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences and misconduct in public office.
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Crypto scammer Bohdan Prylepa "pulled" millions of dollars from Coinsbit and hid in Dubai after the exchange’s collapse
Bohdan Prylepa, a former investor and cryptocurrency exchange developer, became a symbol of large-scale fraud in the crypto industry.
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British Steel collapse looms as Chinese owner rejects £500m rescue deal
Jingye, the Chinese company that bought British Steel out of receivership in 2020, rejected a £500 million offer of public money as talks with the government broke down.
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Two Azerbaijani officials detained on bribery charges over vehicle registrations
Azerbaijani authorities have detained two senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture for allegedly accepting bribes in return for vehicle registrations and technical certifications.
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Full list of Trump’s new tariffs: China 34%, EU 20%, UK 10%
See the full list of tariffs announced by Donald Trump on Wednesday.
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Russia blocks 81 foreign media outlets in crackdown on journalism
Russian authorities have blocked 81 foreign media outlets and designated dozens of organizations as "undesirable," citing retaliation for Western restrictions, amid an ongoing crackdown on independent and international journalism.
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Eric and Donald Trump Jr. enter bitcoin mining with Hut 8 in major U.S. venture
Eric and Donald Trump Jr. have partnered with Hut 8 to create a major U.S.-based bitcoin mining company.
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Palestinian paramedics executed by Israeli forces, hands tied, eyewitnesses report
A senior doctor who examined the bodies stated that the men appeared to have been ’executed,’ contributing to evidence of a possible war crime.
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British tourist found alive after disappearing from Alicante airport boarding queue
Jason Taylor, 36, was in a boarding queue at Alicante airport in Spain, waiting for a flight back to Birmingham, when he disappeared without a trace, prompting friends and family to launch a huge search.
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British speedway legend Tai Woffinden in a coma after horrific crash in Poland
Tai Woffinden crashed while racing in Poland on Saturday, resulting in the three-time speedway world champion being airlifted to hospital and later put into a coma
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Three people dead after fire at station house in Northamptonshire village
Police, fire and ambulance services were called at around 10.30pm on Friday to reports of a large blaze at a 19th-century former station house in Rushton, near Kettering.
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Drunk former Top Gun pilot killed family on M6 while ’deliberately’ driving on the wrong side of the motorway
A family from Glasgow was killed on the M6 when a former RAF pilot drove intoxicated on the wrong side of the motorway, an inquest found.
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UK opens ’megaprison’ HMP Millsike, adding 1,500 places to overcrowded system
HMP Millsike, labeled by critics as a ‘megaprison’, will contribute 1,500 spaces to the prison estate in England and Wales.
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7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar, shakes Bangkok
A strong earthquake has hit Myanmar, with the tremors shaking Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.
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Operation Henhouse: UK-wide fraud crackdown leads to 400+ arrests, £7.5m seized
Officers in West Mercia have played their part in a national crackdown on fraud across the UK which has led to over 400 arrests and the seizure of £7.5 million of cash and assets.
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UK to ban ninja swords amid knife crime ’crisis’
Possessing a ninja sword is to be banned in the UK and carry a penalty of up to six months in jail, the British government said on Thursday, in a bid to curb what it has called a "national" knife crime "crisis."
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Mumbai airport staff discover infant’s body in restroom dustbin
The infant was found in a dustbin located in one of the toilets at Mumbai International Airport’s T2 terminal on Tuesday night by cleaning staff
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McGregor declares ‘they will have to kill me’ in latest political outburst
The MMA star continues to wage a war of words with the Irish government.