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Man found guilty of scheming £1,400,000 watch heist that drove manager to suicide
A man has been found guilty of plotting a £1.4 million watch robbery at a luxury jewellery story that jurors were told drove the manager to take his own life.
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US launches a nuclear missile to demonstrate ’readiness’ as fears of World War 3 loom
The US Air Force launched an intercontinental ballistic missile test to show ‘readiness’ and ensure effectiveness, as fears of a World War 3 continue to swirl.
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Martial law was Yoon Suk Yeol’s response to the ’legislative dictatorship,’ the insurrection trial hears
Lawyers for the impeached South Korean president, who created chaos, contend that the court does not have the jurisdiction to put him on trial for an ‘act of governance’.
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Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan barricaded themselves in the bedroom as masked men raided their mansion
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan were forced to lock themselves in a bedroom as masked raiders entered their £3.5 million Essex home.
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Victim of sexual assault by predatory postman took her own life while on the phone with Royal Mail
The postal service had received multiple warnings about Michael Stewart, yet he continued to be employed despite complaints from five victims, a court was told.
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Starmer supports ’democratically elected’ Zelenskyy following Trump’s ’dictator’ remark about the Ukrainian leader
The prime minister’s show of support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes after Tory leader Kemi Badenoch refuted Mr. Trump’s comment but said the US leader was right that Europe "needs to pull its weight".
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Top Tory unintentionally reveals party’s alarming record on prison spaces
In response to a written question from Tory MP Richard Holden, a justice minister disclosed that the Conservatives expanded the prison estate capacity by fewer than 500 spaces over fourteen years.
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Getaway car ‘fixer’ found guilty of planning £1.38m watch robbery that resulted in shop manager taking his own life
A man has been convicted of orchestrating a £1.38 million watch heist, which ultimately drove another man to commit suicide.
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Isis-supporting boy, 14, ’who planned attack at railway station’ detained by Austrian police
Austrian investigators have arrested a 14-year-old who was allegedly planning an attack at a railway station in Vienna and discovered materials suggesting he supported the so-called Islamic State group, authorities reported.
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The Kremlin’s torturer: Why Russia imprisons captured Ukrainians in violation of all conventions
An investigation by The Wall Street Journal proved that Russia’s inhumane treatment and torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war are not “sporadic irregularities” but a consistent policy of the country’s Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN), carried out on the orders from the very top.
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Journalists initiate legal action against the Italian government over spyware allegations
Union files criminal complaint with prosecutors as ministers decline to respond to inquiries about alleged hacks.
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Female prankster pretending to be a marshal sends Glasgow runners on a 2.5km detour during the race
The organizers of the event said it is "difficult to dismiss the incident with humor" as the prank could have diverted the runners from receiving medical assistance had it been necessary.
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Woman, 74, first to be charged in Scotland under law establishing buffer zones around abortion clinics
The law was enacted last September and seeks to stop anti-abortion protesters from assembling within 200 meters of the 30 clinics nationwide where abortions are performed.
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Northumberland: Burglar who set off ’Home Alone-style trap’ is jailed
The homeowners set the trap following reports of several attempted burglaries, and their efforts led to the arrest of 56-year-old Paul Howell, whom the police described as a "prolific offender".
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London train derailed at 85mph after colliding with a piece of rail
A passenger train derailed in Surrey after it hit an object that was mistakenly left behind.
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Two dead after planes collide at Arizona airport as smoke billows from the scene of the 7th horrific crash in the US in only 3 weeks
At least two people have died after two airplanes crashed into each other at an airport, according to police.
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Trump refers to Zelenskyy as a ’dictator without elections’
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Huyton incident: Armed police and multiple ambulances rush to the scene as police face hoax
Police blocked several roads in Merseyside as eyewitnesses reported spotting a helicopter hovering above and numerous emergency service vehicles stationed in a row.
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Bangor University to eliminate 200 positions to achieve £15 million in savings
Bangor University aims to cut about 200 jobs to make savings of £15m, its vice-chancellor told staff in an email.
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Inflation rises due to increases in food prices, airfares, and school fees
UK inflation jumped sharply in the year to January, driven by rising food prices, air fares and an increase in private school fees.
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Zelenskiy demands ’more truth’ after Trump claims Ukraine started the war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hit back on Wednesday at Donald Trump’s suggestion that Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion, saying the U.S. president was trapped in a Russian disinformation bubble.
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Keir Starmer’s alarming forecast as he proposes offering UK soldiers to Ukraine during an emergency meeting
Keir Starmer is set to participate in crisis talks with European leaders in Paris today to discuss how to respond to Donald Trump’s decision to initiate peace negotiations with Vladimir Putin.
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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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Glitch in the Tesco app and website prevents customers from completing their orders
Hundreds of Tesco customers are unable to complete their orders through the app or website thanks to a glitch.
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Boris Johnson enthusiasts offered a £121 handshake and photo opportunity
Tickets to hear the former prime minister speak at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall cost up to £160, not including the meet-and-greet.