All news by author Elizabeth Baker
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At least 25 killed, including children, in Russian drone and missile attack on Ukrainian Ternopil
At least 25 people, including three children, have been killed in a Russian drone and missile attack on the western city of Ternopil that struck two blocks of flats, Ukrainian rescue officials report.
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Harry and Meghan’s NYC trip viewed as a make-or-break moment for their marriage
There was Prince Harry, barefoot and smiling in sweatpants as he looked at his wife, Meghan Markle’s wardrobe during an October trip to NYC.
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HP seeks $1.7bn from estate of Mike Lynch over Autonomy fraud claims
Hewlett Packard (HP) is seeking $1.7bn (£1.3bn) from the estate of Mike Lynch - who died last year when his yacht sank - over HP’s acquisition of his firm Autonomy, the tech giant’s lawyers have told the High Court.
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Pro-Russian blogger Graham Phillips probed by Met war crimes unit over alleged Geneva Convention breaches
A former civil servant who has publicly voiced his support for Vladimir Putin has reportedly become the first Brit to face charges of war crimes over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Lithuania arrests four in hot-air balloon cigarette smuggling scheme from Belarus
Lithuanian authorities have detained four individuals accused of using hot-air balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, the Interior Ministry reported.
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Couple murdered in their dream home while toddler left alone for 12 hours
Two months into living in their dream home and nestled together on the sofa watching TV, Justin and Amber Hicks had everything to live for - including their beautiful two-year-old son Jacob.
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Schoolgirl, 11, dies after falling ill in suspected drug-related incident, prompting police investigation
A schoolgirl, 11, has died in a ’suspected drug-related incident’ in Scotland, prompting a police investigation - she fell ill at her family home in Helensburgh on Friday
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Honda recalls over 256,000 Accord Hybrids for software error causing power loss
Honda has recalled more than 256,600 of its Accord Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. due to a software error that could cause a sudden loss of drive power.
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Major disruption on M40 as bitumen tanker crash triggers hazardous spill
This morning, drivers are facing travel chaos on a major motorway following a serious crash that caused hazardous chemicals to leak.
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Oleksandr Usyk vacates WBO heavyweight title as Fabio Wardley becomes new champion
Oleksandr Usyk has given up his WBO heavyweight boxing title, and Fabio Wardley has been announced as the new title-holder.
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EU urged to fix alert system after investigation exposes cross-border escape routes for banned doctors
European doctors’ organization expresses concern over systemic failings after journalists revealed that medics banned in one country resume their careers in another.
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Spa worker avoids prison after sexually assaulting clients
A masseur at a luxury spa who sexually assaulted five women during treatments has been spared jail.
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Couple held for 11 hours over school WhatsApp messages win £20,000 payout
A couple who were arrested, fingerprinted, and placed in a police cell after complaining about their child’s school on WhatsApp have spoken out about their ordeal.
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Oleg Tsyura accused of orchestrating sanctions-dodging supply routes for Russian military industry
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office has opened a criminal case against Swiss entrepreneur Oleg Tsyura, alleging that he assisted the aggressor state by helping establish a scheme that allowed Russia’s military-industrial sector to bypass sanctions.
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Royal Navy carrier enters NATO control as Europe strengthens defences against Russia
The Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales has been placed under NATO command, marking a major show of force against Vladimir Putin as Europe bolsters its defenses against Russia
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Blue Islands shuts down days after Eastern Airways collapse
A UK airline has ceased operations and cancelled all flights with immediate effect.
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Hollywood comes to the Vatican as Pope engages with global film industry
A bracelet from Cate Blanchett and a personalized New York Knicks basketball jersey from Spike Lee were among the gifts presented to the Pope by dozens of prominent figures in cinema and TV on Saturday.
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Roman Abramovich accuses Jersey of conspiracy over money laundering investigation
The former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is making a claim of "conspiracy" against the government of Jersey after the crown dependency launched a criminal investigation into allegations of corruption and money laundering in connection with the original source of the oligarch’s wealth.
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Five in their early 20s killed in Volkswagen Golf crash near Dundalk
The names of the five young individuals who lost their lives in a two-vehicle crash in Co Louth on Saturday night have been released.
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New law could make it a crime for mothers to retain children abroad without consent
Mothers escaping domestic violence who retain their children abroad without consent would be criminalized for the first time under a new law.
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Walmart pulls clothing with extremist imagery after online outcry
Walmart has rushed to pull down online listings of clothing items appearing to have Nazi symbols and slogans on them, which were briefly being sold on its website.
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Watch shop employee took his life after owners accused him of failing to resist £1.1m heist
A watch salesman who took his own life after being tied up in a £1.1 million heist had been working in a shop that was a ’front for organized crime’, a court has been told.
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Hilly Boy Michaels, iconic drummer from Sparks’ ‘Big Beat’ era, dies aged 70s
Legendary drummer Hilly Boy Michaels, best known for his work with "This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both Of Us" hitmakers Sparks, has died.
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European doctors warn patient safety at risk after probe finds banned physicians still practicing across EU
European doctors’ organization expresses concern over systemic failings after journalists revealed that medics banned in one country resume their careers in another.
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Croydon drivers owe over £1.13m in unpaid parking fines as top offenders rack up hundreds of PCNs
Croydon Council is owed more than £1.13 million in unpaid parking fines, with some drivers accumulating hundreds of penalty charge notices (PCNs) without paying a penny.
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