All news by author Elizabeth Baker

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Swiss-Ukrainian businessman Oleg Tsyura accused of smuggling Russian military metals into Europe
Ukrainian prosecutors are investigating how products for the Russian military-industrial complex could end up on the European market despite international sanctions.
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Ricky Hatton’s family mourns beloved son and champion
Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde on Sunday morning. The death is not being treated as suspicious by police.
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West Yorkshire Police search for men after Bradford house explosion
West Yorkshire Police are looking for Jacob Ryan, aged 28, in connection with an explosion in Bradford. He is wanted on suspicion of theft. This follows the arrest of another man.
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UK and US to sign landmark nuclear energy deal during Trump state visit
The UK and US have agreed on a deal to boost the building of nuclear plants in both countries, to be signed during Donald Trump’s state visit this week.
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Cycling race in Madrid halted amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations
Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta and forced organizers to end the race early on Sunday, concluding a series of disruptions to the Grand Tour cycling event.
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Australia says the US will have access to a new AUKUS nuclear submarine shipyard
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday that the United States would be able to use planned defence facilities in Western Australia to help deliver submarines under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
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Major search underway after man seen entering River Leven in Scotland
A major search is underway for a man last seen entering the River Leven in Scotland on Saturday.
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Six deputies fired after fatal failures in Mary Gingles case
A South Florida sheriff’s office has dismissed six more deputies and disciplined 11 others due to their handling of the case of Mary Gingles, a woman investigators say was murdered by her estranged husband after she had warned officers for months that she feared he would kill her.
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North Korea expands use of death penalty for watching foreign films
North Korea is executing citizens for watching foreign films as it tightens control over their private lives, according to a UN report.
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Trump administration drafts plan to deploy 1,000 National Guard troops to Louisiana cities
The Trump administration has reportedly drafted plans to activate roughly 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops and send them to the state’s “urban centres” like New Orleans.
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UK medicinal cannabis industry faces soaring demand
LBC’s been given exclusive access to a top-secret facility in the Midlands growing medicinal cannabis, as research suggests more prescriptions could help larger numbers of sick people back into work and ease pressure on the health service.
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British Airways suspends pilot for drunken behaviour on passenger flight
British Airways has suspended a pilot who made a plane return to the stand after becoming drunk while flying as a passenger.
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110,000 join Tommy Robinson march in London as clashes erupt with police and counter-protesters
Over 100,000 individuals participated in a march in central London organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, while anti-racism campaigners held a counter-protest.
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Europe’s Iron Dome-style air defence plan faces backlash over Gaza war
Europe’s plans to construct a missile and drone shield similar to the Iron Dome face potential setbacks due to increasing anti-Israeli sentiment over the conflict in Gaza.
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Trump and Witkoff dine with Qatari PM in NY, days after Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha
US President Donald Trump had dinner with the Qatari prime minister in New York on Friday, just days after US ally Israel attacked Hamas leaders in Doha.
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‘There is light at the end of the tunnel’:Prince Harry visits Ukraine, offers hope to ex-service personnel
The Duke of Sussex said there is “light at the end of the tunnel” when asked for advice for ex-service personnel during a surprise trip to Ukraine.
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UK to join NATO operation strengthening eastern flank after Russian drone incursions
The UK will join NATO efforts to strengthen its eastern flank after Russia sent drones into Polish airspace this week.
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Gang jailed after luring 12-year-old girl from Asda and holding her captive in van for three days
Three men found guilty of drugging and raping a young girl and “using her for their own horrendous gratification” have been jailed.
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Police charge 28-year-old man after fire at Sharon Hodgson’s constituency office
A Labour MP’s constituency office has been completely destroyed in a suspected arson attack.
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UK authorities foil large-scale drug smuggling operation from South America and Morocco
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) announced that two alleged leaders of a British crime group have been given decades-long prison sentences for planning to smuggle multi-ton shipments of cocaine and cannabis into the country.
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Armani’s heirs instructed to sell 15% stake within 18 months
The Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani could soon be sold or become a publicly listed company, according to the late founder’s will.
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Brazilian citizens rejoice after Bolsonaro convicted for plotting coup
Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets to rejoice at Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction for plotting a coup, as progressive politicians celebrated the historic move and rightwing figures linked to Donald Trump responded with anger and threats.
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Sanctions transit and silence of security services: who gave Alibek Narbekov control over billion-dollar flows in Kazakhstan
The name of Alibek Narbekov, with the nickname Aliba, has been mentioned more frequently in recent years in behind-the-scenes conversations and criminal reports.
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Donald Trump: Charlie Kirk ’assassin in custody’
The suspect believed to have shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk in front of thousands of horrified students is in custody, Donald Trump has announced.
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Douglas Alexander says UK negotiating hard on whisky tariffs
A trade deal on Scotch whisky is "very high" on the list of agreements the UK Government is aiming to negotiate with the US, the Scottish Secretary has said.