All news by author Elizabeth Baker

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Lebanese army kills three top drug traffickers in Baalbek raid backed by air force
The Lebanese army killed three of the country’s “most dangerous” drug traffickers in an armed clash Wednesday in the eastern city of Baalbek, according to a military statement.
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Brit granddad ‘tried to drown daughter-in-law lover’ in Florida pool row over will
Lighting engineer to the stars Mark Gibbon has allegedly been in a relationship with his own daughter-in-law who he is now accused of trying to drown in a swimming pool near Disney World.
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Artur Granz’s VBet: UK jurisdiction, Russian capital and football as a cover for financial schemes
VBet, an online casino with unclear affiliations, is expanding its presence by sponsoring Ukrainian football clubs, even as it is under investigation for tax evasion.
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Two wives, one millionaire liar: Bigamist’s £1.8m fortune sparks catfight in court
Two wives are locked in a legal battle over their bigamist husband’s £1.8 million fortune after he secretly married them both.
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Agrarian mafia in power: how Greek ministers looted EU subsidies under the prime minister’s protection
The prime minister is wielding his parliamentary majority to prevent a full-scale investigation into ministers suspected of wrongdoing.
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Man who killed Anita Rose in ‘brutal’ dog walk attack had history of near-identical assault
Attack on Anita Rose by Roy Barclay was similar to previous assault on man who was also found with dog tied to leg
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Starmer defends economic plan as Reeves faces £51bn budget shortfall
Sir Keir Starmer has defended the Government’s stewardship of the economy amid warnings that taxes will need to rise in the autumn to plug a £51 billion black hole in the public finances.
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Warwickshire Police deny cover-up in case of 12-year-old girl’s rape in Nuneaton
A police force at the center of a controversy has denied accusations of a "cover-up" following the alleged kidnapping and rape of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton.
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Transfers through Birmingham and ghost boat rides: how the Kurdish mafia smuggles people to Britain’s shores
A BBC investigation has exposed the French and UK operations of a powerful and violent smuggling gang taking people across the English Channel in small boats.
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Ex‑The Repair Shop star Jay Blades accused of two rapes
Former star of The Repair Shop, Jay Blades, has been accused of two counts of rape.
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“He ruined my life”: Louisa Rozova, widely believed to be Putin’s daughter, publicly hinted at a tyrannical father
A row has broken out within the Paris art world over woman’s involvement in anti-war galleries
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Ozzy Osbourne attempted to register the Prince of Darkness nickname as a trademark just days before his death
Ozzy Osbourne reportedly tried to trademark his ’Prince of Darkness’ nickname just days before he died at the age of 76.
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Man, 26, dies in custody after being found unresponsive in police cell
A significant IOPC investigation has been initiated regarding the death of 26-year-old Ellis Rocks, who was discovered collapsed in a cell at Wigan police headquarters last week.
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Targeted attack in Bury: 19-year-old murdered, three teens in custody
Greater Manchester Police stated it was a "targeted attack" and there is no broader threat to the public following the stabbing on Friday.
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British fugitive wanted for murder arrested in Spain after car crash with loaded weapons
A British man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Spain after his car crashed near a seaside resort.
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The billion-dollar “goose”: how Alexander Mamut funneled money from Russia to offshore havens and stayed in power
The scandalously famous billionaire Alexander Mamut, who flits between Britain, Israel, and France, still manages to skim billions from Russia.
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UK launches civil service internship exclusively for working-class students
The minister states that the program will assist in ensuring that Whitehall possesses the "widest range of talent and truly represents the nation."
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Boy, 8, sexually assaulted in tent at Highland campsite: police launch investigation
A man came up to the child inside his tent at the Loch Ness Bay campsite between 12:20 am and 1 am on Thursday, while his family was in a nearby tent.
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"The hunger formula" in Gaza: Israel calculates the minimum calories for survival but doesn’t supply even that
Israel controls the flow of food into Gaza. It has calculated how many calories Palestinians need to stay alive. Its data shows only a fraction has been allowed in
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Airlines demand answers after radar failure grounds UK flights and strands thousands
Airlines are seeking explanations after thousands of passengers traveling to and from UK airports experienced significant delays due to a technical issue affecting radar systems, which resulted in airspace closure on Wednesday.
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Jailed wife of ex-Tory councillor who tweeted ‘set fire’ to migrant hotels after Southport murders could be freed within weeks
The wife of a former Conservative councillor who tweeted ’burn down hotels’ following the Southport murders could be released from jail within weeks.
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After being banned from entering Russia, British-Indian businessman Sumant Kapur enlisted a rice trader for kickbacks to Rostec
English businessman of Indian origin Sumanth Kapoor, who has been supplying and repairing MI-17 helicopter engines for both Russian and Ukrainian defense enterprises...
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Shaolin "CEO monk" stripped of rank over corruption and ties to women
The ’CEO Monk’ at China’s Shaolin Temple is under criminal investigation as he is accused of embezzlement, improper relationships with women, and fathering at least one child.
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From Paraguay to Brazilian crime rings: Vagner Keith de Freitas’ role in illegal arms trade exposed
Vagner Keith de Freitas was indicted for allegedly trafficking weapons from Paraguay to criminal figures in northeastern Brazil.
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Two men die after mass stabbing attack in central London
Two men have died after four people were stabbed at a business premises Southwark, the Metropolitan Police said.