All news by author David Wilson

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British court sentences man behind Wagner-inspired London arson to 17 years
The ringleader of an arson attack on a Ukrainian-owned business in London last year was jailed for 17 years on Friday for what prosecutors called a “sustained campaign of terrorism and sabotage” on British soil.
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Cybercrime and fraud surge across North-East with £3.7m in losses reported in September
Seven different types of cybercrime and fraud increased in prevalence in the North-East over the summer, according to data from the North East Regional Economic Crime Coordination Centre (RECCC).
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London lawyers and accountants ‘targeted in new £2bn tax raid’ as Rachel Reeves prepares Budget
Rachel Reeves is reportedly preparing to launch a £2 billion tax raid on high-earning lawyers, family doctors, and accountants.
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Haider Ali placed under immediate suspension by PCB after arrest in the UK
Pakistan batter Haider Ali is involved in a criminal investigation in England. It has been revealed that the player was arrested in connection with an alleged case of sexual molestation.
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“Depraved” soldier blackmailed up to 90 kids in sick sextortion plot
A wicked soldier orchestrated a vile sextortion scheme, coercing young children into performing sexual acts for him.
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Major fire shuts A2 in Kent causing travel chaos
A significant fire has broken out on the eastbound A2 in Kent, causing chaos and necessitating a complete closure between the A227 Gravesend junction and M2 Junction 1 at Rochester.
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Rogue builder guilty of £1.25m fraud after scamming homeowners across West England
A prolific rogue trader who lured customers in with his "charm and charisma" has been found guilty of a £1.25m fraud.
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Sarkozy’s jailing exposes deep cracks in France’s political class
It could have been more dramatic episodes of “Engrenages” (Spiral), the heady hit French TV drama about power, corruption, and high politics among the Vuitton-clad Elysee classes.
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Six arrested after violent anti-immigrant riot outside Dublin hotel housing asylum seekers
Six people have been arrested after Irish police clashed with hundreds of protesters outside a Dublin hotel that is used to accommodate asylum seekers following an alleged sexual assault on a young girl.
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Estimated value of ’priceless’ jewels stolen in Louvre heist revealed
Multiple masked men broke into the museum on Sunday morning and plucked jewels from display cases during a seven-minute raid.
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Ex-chief constable to face court over fake Navy record and misconduct allegations
A former chief constable is scheduled to appear in court after being charged with fraud and misconduct in public office.
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European Commission vows reform after investigation exposes failures in doctor warning system
The European Commission will look for ways to strengthen its alert system in response to an OCCRP investigation that identified more than 100 doctors who lost their medical licence for serious wrongdoing in one jurisdiction but are licensed to practice in another.
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Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29
A chess grandmaster has died unexpectedly at the age of 29.
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Prince William set to strip royal titles from non-working family members
Prince William has previously revealed that changes are on the way when he ascends the throne, with five royals reportedly set for the unfortunate fate of losing their royal titles.
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Katie Price’s ex-husband charged with three counts of rape and one of sexual assault
Katie Price’s former husband Kieran Hayler has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving a girl who was 13 at the time the alleged offenses occurred.
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Israel plans bill to review corruption charges against Netanyahu
The Israeli government is set to introduce a bill that could allow for a review of the corruption charges against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Tropical Storm Fengshen kills eight and forces 27,000 to evacuate in the Philippines
Eight people have died and 27,000 have been evacuated after Tropical Storm Fengshen hit the Philippines during the weekend.
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Louvre theft puts pressure on French government over museum security
The French government is facing increasing pressure concerning museum security as police continue to search for the thieves who took seven minutes to steal priceless jewels from the Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum.
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Health secretary launches investigation after avoidable baby deaths at Leeds hospitals
A Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced an independent investigation into "repeated failures" at an NHS trust’s maternity units, following potentially avoidable harm to babies and mothers.
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Over 740 jobs at risk as Pizza Hut UK collapses into administration
Numerous Pizza Hut restaurants in the UK might close, and hundreds of jobs are at risk after the dine-in aspect of its business fell into administration.
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Former NFL star Doug Martin dies aged 36 after medical emergency in police custody
Former NFL star Doug Martin, a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders, has died at the age of 36, reportedly after suffering a medical emergency while in police custody.
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B&M shares plunge 20% after £7m accounting mistake revealed
The discount retailer B&M has replaced its finance chief following a £7m accounting mistake that will reduce its annual earnings – marking its second profit warning within two weeks.
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Chaos in Tel Aviv: Police and fans clash as football derby descends into violence
Police reported that dozens of smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown, injuring 13 civilians and three police officers.
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Louvre robbery: first footage emerges — thief in yellow vest smashes display case in front of visitors
The French TV channel BMFTV has published the first footage of the robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, which took place on Sunday morning.
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‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from Louvre by robbers ‘armed with chainsaws’ in four-minute heist
Robbers have stolen ‘priceless’ jewellery from the collection of the Louvre museum and art gallery in Paris, France’s culture minister has said.