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“I’ve fought longer for justice than they’ve served”: CSE survivors’ agony as abusers could be released early

  • Survivor says early release weakens justice for abuse victims
  • Abuser could leave prison after serving 19 months
  • Case raises concerns over prison policy and victim safety

A survivor of child sexual exploitation and abuse in Rotherham has said she feels failed by the justice system after learning that her abuser could be released early under the government’s emergency prison overcrowding measures. The article focuses on Miriam Lake, who said she spent longer pursuing justice…

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World Cup 2026: Spain stun listless France to reach final; England v Argentina buildup – live

  • Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final
  • France faced sharp criticism over tactics and performance
  • Lamine Yamal was portrayed as Spain’s standout threat

Spain reached the 2026 World Cup final after beating France 2-0 in the semi-final, with the live blog presenting the result as a clear and deserved win over a subdued French side. The significance lies not only in Spain’s progress to the final, but also in the scrutiny…

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China grows at one of lowest rates on record; Thames Water has funds to survive to year end – business live

  • China’s quarterly growth slowed to 4.3%
  • Thames Water says funding lasts until year-end
  • Oil rose as markets tracked Iran tensions

China’s economy grew by 4.3% in the second quarter, one of its weakest rates in years, missing forecasts and slipping below Beijing’s target range as weak domestic demand offset strong exports. That matters because slower Chinese growth can affect global trade, investment and market confidence. At the same…

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London to host mass screenings if England beats Argentina to make World Cup final – with up to 20,000 fans set to descend on the O2 Arena

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  • London may screen the final if England beat Argentina
  • The O2 Arena could host up to 20,000 fans
  • Plans depend on England reaching the World Cup final

London is preparing to stage large public screenings of the World Cup final if England beat Argentina and reach the showpiece match. The plan matters because it would create a major fan event in the capital, giving thousands of supporters a communal place to watch a potentially historic…

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Pregnant school worker faces giving birth behind bars after ‘too disturbing’ child abuse charges – allegedly including images of sickening sex assault of a baby

  • Pregnant NSW school worker denied bail over child abuse charges
  • Court said allegations were too disturbing for release
  • Case involves alleged child abuse material, including infant assault

A pregnant school employee in New South Wales has been refused bail after being charged with serious child abuse offences, raising the possibility that she could give birth while in custody. The case matters because of the gravity of the allegations, the involvement of child abuse material, and…

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Slasher Terror, Cartel Nightmares and a British Folk Monster Join Black Mandala’s New Horror Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Black Mandala has acquired five new horror films.
  • The slate covers varied sub-genres and regional folklore.
  • Several titles already have festival awards or premieres.

New Zealand sales company Black Mandala has added five horror films to its international sales slate, spanning slasher, survival, anthology, giallo and British folk-creature horror. The announcement matters because it strengthens the company’s position in the genre market and gives buyers a clearer view of the kinds of…

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Major study identifies the type of strong painkillers most likely to kill you – codeine is the safest

  • Study says codeine was the safest painkiller assessed
  • Other strong painkillers were linked to higher death risk
  • Full figures and methodology were not provided here

The article reports on a major study comparing strong painkillers and their links to fatal outcomes, concluding that codeine appears to be the safest of the drugs assessed. Its significance lies in the way it frames relative risk within a widely used class of medicines, which could affect…

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Kamala Harris draws furious backlash as she hits out at ICE for fatally shooting migrant as he fled traffic stop

  • Harris criticised ICE after a migrant was fatally shot.
  • Her comments triggered a sharp political backlash.
  • The case fed a wider argument over immigration enforcement.

The article reports that Kamala Harris faced strong criticism after condemning US Immigration and Customs Enforcement over the fatal shooting of a migrant who was allegedly fleeing a traffic stop. The story matters because it combines a fatal law-enforcement incident with an immediate political dispute over immigration, policing…

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The First House by Avni Doshi review – an intense portrait of marriage and freedom

  • A woman’s separation exposes marriage as a form of control.
  • The novel examines freedom, family pressure and loneliness.
  • The reviewer links it closely to Doshi’s *Burnt Sugar*.

This review discusses Avni Doshi’s second novel, *The First House*, which follows an unnamed woman in suburban America after her husband suddenly leaves her. The reviewer presents the book as an intense study of marriage, control and selfhood, showing how the narrator’s attempt to free herself from her…

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England risks building new ‘death traps’ as experts warn of overheating crisis

  • Experts say England is still planning overheating-prone buildings
  • Only half of local plans require cooling strategies
  • Weak shading and tree cover could worsen heat risks

Planning experts have warned that England could continue building homes and other buildings that dangerously overheat during heatwaves unless planning rules are strengthened and climate protections are prioritised. The concern matters because overheating poses a direct risk to health, especially for older and vulnerable people, and comes as…

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