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15-year-old loses hand during protest near school in Lens, France
A 15-year-old boy lost a hand during a confrontation between police and demonstrators near a school in Lens, north-eastern France. The prefect described the incident as very serious, while saying the teenager’s life was not in danger; an investigation is under way to establish what happened. The injury occurred on Monday as protests over school…
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Jens Harzer brings Oscar Wilde’s prison letter to anguished life on stage
The Berliner Ensemble brings Oscar Wilde’s “De Profundis” to London’s Coronet Theatre as a raw, anguished monologue performed by Jens Harzer. Originally written as a letter by Wilde whilst imprisoned for homosexuality, addressed to his ex-lover Lord Alfred Douglas (Bosie), this rarely-staged work plumbs the depths of an artist’s despair and his tortured relationship with…
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Lawyer who certified forged documents for a conman breaks down at tribunal after elderly couple nearly lost their property
A former solicitor has broken down in remorse at tribunal proceedings after her dishonesty nearly cost an elderly couple their property. Tina Dawson, formerly of Tamworth, was central to a fraud orchestrated by Anthony Lyons, who exploited the generosity of Kenneth and Cheryl Carr—an elderly couple he had reconnected with after decades. The fraud was…
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Shocking moment man falls in front of van after being kicked – as his attacker could be released early from prison
A man who suffered life-threatening injuries after being randomly kicked into the path of a van has expressed devastation after learning his attacker could be released early from prison. James Hatcher, a crane driver, was attacked without provocation on a Croydon street in August 2025, resulting in a brain bleed, multiple broken bones and a…
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Woman died after two-tonne brick pallet fell on her in east London
Michaela Boor, 28, died after a pallet carrying more than two tonnes of bricks fell from a crane and struck her as she walked home from the shops after the school run in east London. The trial at the Old Bailey is examining whether the building contractor and four people involved in the project failed…
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Saudi Aramco boss admits global oil stockpiles are ‘scarily thin’ amid mounting chaos in Middle East
Saudi Aramco’s chief executive has warned that global oil stockpiles are dangerously depleted, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched fresh attacks on Saudi oil facilities and disrupted the East-West pipeline carrying crude to export terminals. The attacks and continued Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are compounding global supply concerns at a time when reserves…
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British banker Simon Andriesz dies aged 57 after whistleblowing about Lutnick
British banker Simon Andriesz has died aged 57, five months after making claims about business links between his former employer, Howard Lutnick, and Jeffrey Epstein. His death was confirmed by the Transparency Task Force, whose founder remembered him as someone who stood up for what he believed was right. Andriesz had spoken publicly about the…
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Eighteen arrested in immigration raid at Wolverhampton parcel depot
Eighteen workers have been arrested after immigration officers raided a DPD delivery depot in Wolverhampton on 29 September. The operation is part of a crackdown on illegal working in the parcel delivery sector, and the employer could face a Civil Penalty Referral Notice triggering further investigations into potential liability. Under current immigration rules, employers who…
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Paris theatre farce follows a director’s frantic Macbeth opening night
Bertrand Usclat and Martin Darondeau’s French comedy follows a Paris theatre company in the chaotic three hours before its opening-night production of Macbeth. Director Nina faces a string of mishaps that put the performance in doubt, making the film a fast-paced farce about the disorder behind a theatrical production. Nina contends with absent and distracted…
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Newport considers city centre face covering restrictions to boost shopper confidence
Newport councillors are considering restricting balaclavas and other face coverings in the city centre, saying they are used by people committing crime and anti-social behaviour and make some shoppers feel anxious. The proposal is intended to help restore confidence in an area struggling to attract customers, though the council leader wants the restriction to cover…