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Horrifying texts emerge in D4vd’s trial showing the 14-year-old girl the rapper is accused of killing had an abortion before her death
The article reports that text messages presented in the trial of rapper D4vd allegedly show that Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl whose death he is accused of causing, had an abortion before she died. The claims are significant because they may form part of the prosecution’s effort to establish the circumstances surrounding the girl’s…
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Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange fire as US attacks tanker in Hormuz Strait
Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement exchanged attacks after the Houthis announced a maritime blockade and struck Saudi vessels. Saudi airstrikes targeted Houthi positions in Hodeida and Kamaran Island, while the Houthis said they had launched a missile attack on Jizan; the escalation adds to wider regional conflict and risks to vital shipping routes. Separately,…
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‘A big help’ – Sheffield residents share their thoughts on Andy Burnham’s new £2 bus fare cap
The article reports that Sheffield residents have welcomed Andy Burnham’s proposed £2 cap on bus fares, describing it as a helpful measure for people facing rising living costs. Supporters said cheaper journeys could make it easier to travel to work, education, appointments and social activities, while also encouraging greater use of public transport. The cap…
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Mother hit with $140 parking fine after her teenage daughter, 13, fractured her foot and waited four hours in hospital
A mother was issued with a $140 parking fine while her 13-year-old daughter was receiving hospital treatment for a fractured foot. The case highlights concerns about parking enforcement affecting families during medical emergencies and lengthy hospital waits. The girl reportedly waited four hours at hospital after injuring her foot. Her mother’s fine was incurred during…
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‘Bosch’ Is Making a Mistake Starting a New Era Without Titus Welliver
Collider argues that Bosch: Start of Watch risks weakening the Bosch franchise by launching its new prequel era without Titus Welliver, who played Harry Bosch in both Bosch and Bosch: Legacy. Although the series can explore the detective’s formative years with greater freedom than previous adaptations, the writer believes Welliver’s involvement could have linked the…
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What really happened when Vietnam vet ‘shot dead’ traveller builder at his home in the US: TOM LEONARD reveals tensions before shooting and how victim was part of ‘conman fraud group’ now being targeted by the FBI
A retired Philadelphia fireman and Vietnam veteran, George Barr, 75, is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting dead his builder, Salis Hanrahan, a British national of Irish traveller descent, following a dispute over money at Barr’s home. The shooting on 8 July 2026 came after tensions escalated between the two men, leaving building work…
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Family of British father charged over two-year-old son’s hotel fall death in Cyprus beg Ed Miliband for help
The family of a British father charged over the fall death of his two-year-old son at a hotel in Cyprus have appealed to Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband for assistance, saying they feel abandoned as their relative faces prosecution abroad. The case highlights the difficulties British nationals can encounter when caught up in criminal proceedings overseas,…
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The “filthy insults” that ruined Peter Sellers’ 1980 farewell to cinema: “We were at loggerheads”
Peter Sellers’ final film, The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu, was overshadowed by a hostile working relationship between Sellers and its director, Piers Haggard. Haggard said Sellers repeatedly insulted him during production, contributing to a strained atmosphere and making the comedy’s troubled creation more notable than its eventual reception. Released in 1980, the film…
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Sick of It All frontman Lou Koller dies of cancer
Sick of It All frontman Lou Koller has died aged 59 after battling adenocarcinoma cancer. The New York hardcore band announced his death, describing him as an iconic frontman whose humour, commitment and enthusiasm connected with audiences around the world, shortly before the group’s 40th anniversary. Koller told fans in June 2024 that doctors had…