All news by author David Wilson

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UK government halts further payments to Rwanda after migrant deal cancellation
The UK government has said it will not send further payments to Rwanda following the cancellation of the migrant deal between the two countries.
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Taime Downe’s fiancée dies after falling overboard on The 80s Cruise
Taime Downe’s fiancee has died after falling overboard on a cruise ship as the Faster Pussycat frontman was set to play on board The 80s Cruise
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Dublin primary school stabbing: 11-year-old boy injured in attack by fellow pupil
A boy has been injured in a primary school stabbing involving another pupil.
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Body found in search for missing Luis Piovesana, brother of Olympic judoka
The police searching for the missing Luis Piovesana have unfortunately discovered a body.
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Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian oil facility ignites fire, signaling strength despite US uncertainty
Ukraine might have initiated a significant attack on Russian territory just as President Volodymyr Zelensky returned from a diplomatic tour of the US and Europe.
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Scottish Wildlife Trust secures £17.5m donation to transform Highland estate into rewilding haven
Scottish Wildlife Trust plans to create rainforest, restore peatland and end deer stalking on Highland sporting estate
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Lorry driver jailed for 14 years after raping victim and making false HIV claim
A truck driver has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after he removed his condom during sex without consent and informed the victim that he was HIV positive.
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Russia, China eye vulnerable ex-US officials for intelligence leaks
Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security...
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Police shocked as man eating Chinese takeaway walks into station to confess to ’worst thing’
Mark Donovan’s confession to the police in Ilford, east London, led to the grim discovery of Elise Mason’s body by Essex Police, followed by a complex investigation.
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José Mourinho initiates legal proceedings against Galatasaray following an accusation of racism
José Mourinho is suing Galatasaray, claiming damages after the club accused him of making “racist statements”.
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Minister warns we’re in ’dangerous and uncharted waters’ after Trump attack on Zelensky
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander described Volodymyr Zelensky as ’probably the bravest political leader in Europe since Winston Churchill’ and stated that only Putin would benefit from Trump’s actions.
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’Monster’ who fatally beat chef near Notting Hill Carnival jailed for life
Mussie Imnetu passed away in the hospital four days following the "abhorrent" attack. His wife portrayed him as "respected, admired, and loved" in a victim impact statement presented in court.
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Weekend plans were ruined after WhatsApp went down
WhatsApp has crashed just as Brits are making their Friday night and weekend plans.
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Billions laundered through Seldon: conman Iliya Dimitrov enriched himself through the "digital feeding trough"
Iliya Dimitrov can formally be considered a millionaire, but with a negative balance, as his wealth consists of enormous debts.
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Basketball star passes away at just 26 years old after an 18-month fight with brain cancer
Elijah Olaniyi was a college basketball star and had hoped to play professionally overseas, but he has tragically passed away at the age of just 26.
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Brendan Courtney was brutally attacked and kicked in the head near his home ’because I’m gay’
RTE host Brendan Courtney stated that he believed he was targeted for being gay after being attacked by three men near his home in Dublin.
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Minister steps down over Keir Starmer’s reductions in foreign aid
International development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned due to Keir Starmer’s decision to cut foreign aid in order to increase defense spending.
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Citigroup credited the client’s account with $81 trillion before the error was spotted
The US bank intended to send $280, but no funds were transferred due to a ’fat finger’ mistake.
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Prince Harry takes a subtle jab at Donald Trump just hours after the King’s unprecedented invitation
Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at the Upfront Summit in Los Angeles, where he discussed how ’basic morals and empathy are abandoned,’ which could be perceived as a dig at US President Donald Trump.
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UK Energy Minister will visit China in March to resume energy talks, according to media reports
British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will visit China in March to restart talks on energy cooperation and meet Chinese investors, three sources with direct knowledge of the plan said, as the Labour government seeks closer China ties amid worsening U.S.- and EU-China relations.
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Andrew Tate collaborated with alleged Romanian organized crime figures in casino ventures
Newly uncovered documents by reporters indicate that Andrew and Tristan Tate were part of a profit-sharing deal with a casino company whose owners are currently being investigated for forming a violent organized crime group.
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Keir Starmer receives praise from Donald Trump - but the US remains hesitant about the Ukraine backstop
The crucial meeting in the White House began positively for the PM, as Mr. Starmer presented a letter from King Charles inviting Mr. Trump for an unprecedented second state visit at Windsor Castle.
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Trump praises Starmer’s ‘beautiful accent’ during chaotic White House meeting
President Donald Trump complimented Sir Keir Starmer on his ‘beautiful accent’ in the White House while refusing to apologize for calling Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator.
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Before her death, the groomed girl was ’fixated on Hitler’
A schoolgirl who was groomed online by a far-right extremist in the US became "fixated" on Adolf Hitler and wanted to "blow up a synagogue" before she took her own life, an inquest has heard.
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University students whipped 185 times with rattan sticks for LGBTQ+ relations
Two university students have been flogged 185 times with rattan sticks in Indonesia for engaging in same-sex sexual relations.