All news by author David Wilson

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Prosecutors say British husband ’likely killed ex-pat wife in France during a staged home burglary that went wrong’
A British man found dead alongside his wife at their home in rural France likely killed her during a botched staged burglary, police believe.
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US labels six Latin American drug cartels as terror groups
The U.S. classifies eight Latin American crime groups as terrorist organizations, citing security threats, but Mexico disputes this.
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Significant setback for Tyson Fury as the boxing legend’s real estate company is dissolved
Tyson Fury’s property company has been struck off because he failed to file any accounts.
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Wythenshawe fire: Massive blaze visible from miles away as explosions with ’popping sound’ are heard
People have been advised to stay indoors and shut their windows as footage displayed a fierce orange fire tearing through a warehouse in Wythenshawe, Manchester.
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UK to ’increase pressure’ on Russia with new sanctions on three-year anniversary of Ukraine war
The UK will introduce new sanctions to "tighten the pressure" on Russia as it commemorates three years since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Callum Smith was taken to the hospital after a brutal victory over rival Joshua Buatsi
Callum Smith seemed to be on the verge of retirement, but he amazed Joshua Buatsi with an outstanding performance to earn a world title shot.
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Hamas releases six hostages, but Israel postpones the release of 600 Palestinians
Ceasefire in danger as Israel awaits security cabinet meeting under pressure from right-wingers.
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IDF confirms that Hamas has finally returned the correct remains of Shiri Bibas to Israel after a devastating mix-up
Two days after a distressing error in which Hamas returned a body to Israel that was mistakenly identified as Shiri Bibas, the militant group has now officially returned the correct remains.
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Donald Trump criticizes Keir Starmer just days before their meeting
Donald Trump has criticized Keir Starmer just days before they are set to meet at the White House. He also renewed his attacks on Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky following their recent exchanges.
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Nearly 500 cat figurines have been stolen from Gordon Ramsay’s London restaurant
According to Ramsay’s own estimate, he has lost over £2,000 in a single week due to stolen maneki-neko cat models.
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Thai police general says tens of thousands could be held in illegal scam compounds in Myanmar
The head of the anti-trafficking agency reports that numerous Chinese criminal gangs were operating the centers.
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US official advises Kyiv to stop criticizing Trump and sign the $500bn mineral deal
National security adviser states that Ukraine is incorrect to oppose Trump’s strategy for peace talks with Russia.
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Amazon delivery driver hits woman, gets out to look at her, and then flees the scene
An Amazon delivery truck driver was caught on camera running over a woman twice, getting out to check on her and then fleeing the scene.
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‘Aging and deteriorating’ prison spent £8,000 on a fish tank
A prison spent almost £8,000 on a fish tank for the reception while conditions for inmates were ‘squalid’.
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EU seeks €91M recovery from Poland in Ukraine aid scandal
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) reveals overpricing and unfair practices in a €114 million EU-funded project for power generators to Ukraine, calling on Poland’s Government Agency for Strategic Reserves (RARS) to repay millions.
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17-year-old powerlifting champion dies after 270kg barbell falls on neck
A 17-year-old power-lifter and Junior National Games gold medallist lost her life in Bikaner district, Rajasthan, when a 270kg rod fell on her neck during training.
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Chinese warships and helicopters spotted close to Australia
China has flexed its military muscles after a fleet of warships were spotted close to Australia and a Beijing navy helicopter was seen flying within 10ft of a Philippines coastguard plane.
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Trump declares himself ’King’
The White House reacted by sharing a doctored image of Trump wearing a crown on social media.
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Coroner is to forward the findings on the 1992 shooting of four IRA members to the DPP
Justice Michael Humphreys states he is required to send a report of the Northern Ireland SAS ambush.
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Here’s what will occur upon the death of Pope Francis
Embalmed hearts, 3 different coffins, and secretive power struggles: What happens when popes die.
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Business Secretary faces calls to resign over ’fabricated CV’ after falsely claiming to be a lawyer
The business secretary is facing calls to resign after it emerged he referred to himself as a solicitor on his CV, despite never qualifying.
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Archaeologists uncover the first pharaoh’s tomb in Egypt in over a hundred years
Uncovering the tomb of Thutmose II has been hailed as the most significant discovery since that of Tutankhamun in 1922.
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Emotional A$AP Rocky embraces Rihanna after being found not guilty in gun trial verdict
A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty as his gun assault trial came to an end.
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Infant discovered deceased at family daycare center as ’neighbors report hearing screams’
Shortly after 2pm on Wednesday, emergency services were called to a home on Balinga Dr in Skye, south-east Melbourne, after the discovery of a deceased baby.
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Acer was the first to announce a price increase for equipment after Trump’s tariffs were imposed
Taiwanese company Acer announced a price increase for its products following the decision of the US administration of President Donald Trump to impose a 25% tariff on automobiles, semiconductors and pharmaceutical products.