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Russia threatens Europe with nuclear strikes; Iran rejects terror claims
Russia has threatened nuclear strikes against European nations if they continue supporting Ukraine. Iran has rejected claims linking it to a suspected terrorism incident near RAF Fairford.
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Faye Driscoll’s rotating platform brings climate and human connection to life
Faye Driscoll’s extraordinary performance work “Weathering” arrives in the UK for its Fierce festival premiere in Birmingham, marking significant recognition for the US-based choreographer whose piece has captivated audiences across Europe since its New York debut in 2023. The work represents a nuanced reflection on climate, ecology and human connection through a compelling blend of…
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UK holds talks on emergency diesel stocks amid US export threat
Britain held urgent talks with European partners about releasing emergency diesel stocks after President Donald Trump threatened to restrict US exports unless Europe helped increase fuel supplies. The discussions reflect growing pressure on governments to ease rising prices as conflicts disrupt global trade in refined oil. UK officials spoke with Germany, France, Italy, Ireland and…
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Review finds Travelodge guests remain at risk from room intrusions
An independent review commissioned after a serious sexual assault at Travelodge has found that guests remain at risk, with room intrusions reported at nearly one in 10 of its hotels during summer 2026. The incident in question occurred in 2022 in Maidenhead, when a man was given a copy of a guest’s room key after…
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Bedford crash train accelerated after driver acknowledged red signal warning
An East Midlands Railway train accelerated after its driver acknowledged an automatic warning triggered by passing a red signal, before colliding with a stationary train near Bedford in June. The crash killed the driver and injured 160 people, prompting investigators to examine how the signal and train safety systems operated. The train reached 76mph before…
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Rapper Clavish charged over Stamford Hill shooting that injured woman
Rapper Clavish, whose real name is Cian Wright, has been charged in connection with a drive-by shooting in Stamford Hill, north London. He faces allegations including conspiracy to murder, grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life; he denies no charges in the article, which reports only that he…
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Flydubai cockpit stabbing renews debate over flight security safeguards
Passengers and crew on flydubai flight FZ 1073 intervened after a co-pilot stabbed the captain and apparently tried to crash the plane. The captain survived and the aircraft landed safely; the incident has renewed debate about cockpit doors that pilots can lock against people outside, including other crew. Experts say the system was designed to…
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David Sullivan seeks £150m from BBC over documentary allegations
David Sullivan, West Ham United’s leading shareholder and pornography entrepreneur, is suing the BBC for £150million following a Panorama documentary that accused him of sexually abusing and preying on young women. The documentary, titled “Predator: The Billionaire Football Boss,” broadcast on June 8 and featured testimonies from seven women, six anonymous and one named, describing…
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Filmmaker loses High Court bid to take ownership of Hopwood Hall
Hollywood filmmaker Hopwood DePree has lost his High Court case against Rochdale Borough Council over access to his family’s ancestral home, Hopwood Hall. The ruling means the 2017 agreement to transfer the Grade II-listed hall to him for £1 was not triggered, despite planning permission and years of restoration work. DePree, 56, found the 600-year-old…
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Former bookkeeper ordered to repay employers just £2,017 of fraud proceeds
Megan Reynolds, 29, who admitted fraud totalling £126,984 against two employers, has been ordered to repay just £2,017 because that was the value of her available assets. She was given a suspended prison sentence last year, and the latest ruling under the Proceeds of Crime Act determines how much of the stolen money can currently…