All news by author Thomas Brown

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Teenagers killed in Wakefield car accident: Police urge public for dashcam footage
Three teenagers, one aged 18 and two aged 19, have died after a car hit a tree near Wakefield on Friday evening, West Yorkshire Police said
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Belgium arrests 14-year-old with far-right links for alleged mosque attack plot
A 14-year-old, reportedly influenced by far-right movements, was arrested in Brussels on Friday for allegedly planning an attack on a mosque.
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Rudakubana faces isolation and risk as "No.1 target" in notorious UK prison
Axel Rudakubana has been detained at the 900-capacity HMP Belmarsh in southeast London, where he will wear a paper jumpsuit to prevent self-harm in his small cell.
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Saudi Arabia’s purchase of Russian air defense system continues despite sanctions
Russia has been exporting arms to countries including Saudi Arabia, bolstering its economy after a barrage of sanctions followed its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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The Holme in Regent’s Park sells for £139m, well below £250m asking price
The Holme in Regent’s Park, which has 40 bedrooms, was put on the market two years ago for £250m
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Hamas names four more Israeli hostages set for release under Gaza ceasefire deal
Hamas has released the names of the latest hostages expected to be freed as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
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"Soho has lost its vibrancy": G-A-Y Bar owner Jeremy Joseph sells after battles with local opposition
An iconic LGBTQ+ London venue is up for sale after the owner has said he is fed up with Nimbys and licensing restrictions ‘ruining Soho’.
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Exclusive $300 million doomsday bunker to open in 2026 for the ultra-wealthy
A luxurious members-only ’doomsday’ bunker featuring swimming pools, AI-driven healthcare and glamorous suites is set to open in 2026.
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UK government signs £9 billion deal with Rolls-Royce to power nuclear submarines
A deal worth around £9 billion has been struck with Rolls-Royce by the Government to help power Britain’s nuclear submarines.
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Ukraine arrests armed forces psychiatrist for illegal enrichment, seizing over $1 million in assets
Ukraine arrests psychiatrist who amassed wealth while deciding whether individuals were fit for military.
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Colombian special forces deployed amid deadly clashes over cocaine province
Special forces deployed to province engulfed in a war between armed groups over control of cocaine province. Dozens of civilians have been killed and thousands forced to flee.
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EU trade chief suggests UK could join Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention
The European Union’s new trade chief responsible for post-Brexit negotiations has told the BBC that a "pan-European [customs] area is something we could consider" as part of "reset" discussions between the UK and EU.
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UK government borrowing hits £17.8bn in December, well above forecasts
Increase to £17.8bn is well above City forecasts and is highest December figure for four years
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Donald Trump issues ultimatum to Putin over Ukraine war: ’It will only get worse’
US President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with steep tariffs and sanctions if the war in Ukraine does not come to an end soon.
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’We see you’: UK warns Putin as Royal Navy submarine forces Russian spy ship out of British waters
A Russian ship which was trying to spy on Britain’s undersea cables and critical infrastructure has been forced out of UK waters by a Royal Navy submarine.
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Man dies after alleged escalator push at London’s Waterloo Station
A man died after he was allegedly pushed down an escalator at Waterloo Station in London, police said.
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Seven people rescued after 60 firefighters were called to a flat fire in south London
Firefighters battled to save seven people from huge flames after a blaze broke out at a block of flats in south London this morning.
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Champions League round-up: Liverpool beat Lille, Barcelona win 5-4, and Aston Villa lose
Goals from Harvey Elliott and Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool defeat French side Lille on a busy night in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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NHS cleaner dismissed for taking 400 sick days over four years awarded significant payout
Zoe Kitching, who has anxiety, depression, and is bipolar, was sacked from theRoyal Lancaster Infirmary after taking more than 400 days off sick between 2019 and 2023.
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Citibank boss found beaten to death in her London home, police search for killer
Citibank boss Marianne Kilonzi, 43, was found dead in her home in Woolwich, south-east London - a post-mortem has now revealed her cause of death as a manhunt to find her killer continues.
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British and NATO troops readying for potential Russian invasion as thousands move to Europe
Troops have travelled to Romania and Bulgaria to participate in NATO operation Steadfast Dart, which ministers hope will serve as a valuable proving ground for the British Army
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Horror as teen girl ‘raped in train station toilet’ as cops trawl CCTV and urge any witnesses to come forward
COPS have launched an urgent investigation after a teenage girl was allegedly raped in a train station toilet.
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Mystery surrounds body discovered on beach in popular UK holiday spot
A dead body has been found on a beach in Cornwall and the incident is being treated as ‘unexplained’.
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Elon Musk accused of making ’Nazi salute’ three times during Trump rally speech
Elon Musk has been slammed for his controversial gesture that drew comparisons to the infamous gesture associated with Nazi Germany.
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Melania Trump’s cryptocurrency reaches £1.4 billion in value shortly after launch
Incoming first lady Melania Trump has launched her own cryptocurrency on the eve of her husband’s inauguration, making billions in a matter of minutes.