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Wild moment teens and security guards brawl in Melbourne shopping centre on last day of school holidays
A group of teenagers engaged in a violent altercation with shopping centre security guards at Highpoint Shopping Centre in Maribyrnong, western Melbourne, on Sunday morning during school holidays. The frightening incident occurred near a children’s activity area, causing families to flee the scene. The brawl, filmed by witnesses, took place shortly before 11am and involved…
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Zack Polanski allies desperately try to save him as he faces Holborn by-election defeat and coup after Greens’ ‘anti-Semitic’ conference meltdown
Green Party members have passed a controversial motion declaring Zionism equivalent to racism at their annual conference, sparking a major anti-Semitism row. Party leader Zack Polanski is facing intense scrutiny and potential leadership challenges, with allies scrambling to defend him amid calls for resignation. The move has drawn sharp condemnation from Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim…
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‘Each artist on their own terms’: why Lee Krasner was every bit the equal to husband Jackson Pollock
Lee Krasner, the wife of Jackson Pollock, is finally receiving recognition as an equally significant artist through a landmark dual exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. For decades, Krasner has remained overshadowed by her husband despite being an accomplished artist in her own right, having received a solo retrospective at MoMA and seeing…
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Report says jury was unaware of driver’s later crash and acquittal
Bryce James Dridan was found not guilty of negligently or dangerously causing the death of Trent DeZoete, 18, at a burnout event in Victoria. A report says jurors did not hear about two later matters involving Dridan, raising questions about what information was before them and how it related to the case. DeZoete was struck…
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Katie Price’s ex-husband Kieran Hayler arrives at court for trial after being accused of raping 13-year-old girl
Kieran Hayler has arrived at Lewes Crown Court for trial, accused of raping a 13-year-old girl and sexually assaulting her in West Sussex in 2016. The case concerns alleged offences at a home where he was living with his then-wife, Katie Price; Hayler denies the allegations. He faces three counts of rape and one count…
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Badenoch urges Conservatives to prepare for snap election as Burnham meets Cabinet
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has warned her party must be ready for a snap election, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham gathers his Cabinet for intensive talks at Chequers to discuss his 10-year plan. Although Burnham has repeatedly denied intentions to call an early election, Conservative suspicions have been raised by his recent conference speech, in…
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John Boyega recalls how Damilola Taylor’s ambition inspired him
John Boyega has reflected on his childhood friendship with Damilola Taylor in a new BBC Two documentary, honouring how the boy’s ambition continues to inspire him. Taylor, who had recently moved from Nigeria to Peckham, was fatally stabbed in November 2000 at the age of ten whilst walking home from the library. Boyega, who was…
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Nearly all women who try to reach UK in small boats are raped during their journey, home secretary says
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has made serious claims about the dangers facing migrants attempting to reach the UK via small boats, stating that nearly all women from northern France are raped during their journeys. She attributed this to criminal gangs and traffickers who control migration routes, arguing that such criminal networks should not determine who…
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Probation Union Warns Over Labour Scheme; Prince Andrew Faces Judicial Review Hearing
Labour’s early release scheme faces warnings of existential risk, while Prince Andrew faces judicial review over search warrants. Overseas, a co-pilot attacks a captain in Flydubai flight and Barcelona crushes Real Madrid 7-0 in women’s football.