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UK-Iranian man arrested over RAF Fairford terror plot as Iran denies involvement
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian citizen in Westminster on suspicion of planning terrorist activities connected to a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire air base allied with th
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Dentist who helped save stabbed Flydubai pilot reveals ‘extremist hijacker’ repeatedly begged ‘kill me’ – as new footage emerges of him
Passengers restrained the co-pilot of a Flydubai flight after he stabbed the captain, helping prevent further danger and allowing the aircraft to land safely. Dentist Shota Musaev, who treated the injured pilot, says the attacker repeatedly begged him to “kill me” as passengers tied him up. The incident happened on flight FZ1073 from Dubai to…
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Rioters chase and kick policewoman during violent French student protests
Student protests against education conditions in France have escalated into violent riots, with footage showing a policewoman being chased, tripped and kicked by rioters in Paris. The incident, captured on video and shared online, has drawn condemnation from political figures and raised concerns about public safety and the treatment of law enforcement. Demonstrations began last…
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Pennsylvania woman charged after allegedly threatening neighbour with pitchfork over chickens
Pennsylvania woman Susan Shea, 58, has been charged after allegedly threatening a neighbour with a pitchfork during a dispute over chickens. Police say the incident matters because the threats reportedly extended to the neighbour’s family and dog, and Shea was still on probation for an earlier assault and disorderly conduct conviction. The neighbour in Otter…
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Robotaxi design may deter sexual activity and inappropriate behaviour
Robotaxi interiors can give riders a sense of privacy, even though cameras and service rules may still apply. Researchers are considering whether vehicle design can discourage sexual activity and inappropriate behaviour, as autonomous services expand into places with different social norms and laws. Human factors researcher Alexandros Rouchitsas described two potential use cases: adult content…
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Early release of domestic abusers raises victims’ safety concerns
About 700 prisoners serving sentences of up to 19 months were released early in the first stage of a Labour scheme. The plan is intended to free more than 4,500 people by June, but the inclusion of domestic abusers and some people convicted of violent or sexual offences has raised concerns about victims’ safety. Survivor…
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Santos warns Republicans face midterm losses in traditional strongholds
George Santos, the expelled former New York Congressman now appearing on reality television, has warned of significant Republican electoral challenges ahead of the midterms. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Santos claimed that two Republican candidates have asked him for help entering entertainment careers because they believe they cannot survive the November elections, suggesting internal party…
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Watchdog says platforms are failing to curb harmful health adverts
Britain’s advertising watchdog has warned that social media firms are failing to protect users from misleading and potentially harmful health adverts. Guy Parker, chief executive of the Advertising Standards Authority, criticised platforms including Google, Meta and TikTok for allowing dangerous health claims to reach consumers, stating that online advertising has “amplified harms”. The warning matters…
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Las Vegas survivors revisit 2017 shooting’s trauma and lasting impact
The article revisits the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in Las Vegas through survivors’ accounts, nine years after Stephen Paddock killed 60 people and wounded more than 800 in an attack lasting about 11 minutes. Survivors say the event remains vivid and traumatic, even as it has faded from wider public attention; the shooting…
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Four Americans, including newlyweds and a pregnant woman, killed in Athens blast
Four Americans have been identified as victims of an explosion at a residential building in Athens, Greece. The blast demolished a two-storey Airbnb in Plaka on Friday morning, killing six people in total. The dead include siblings Florida Hoxha, 34, and Florin Hoxha, 36, along with their respective partners: Ian Kirkpatrick, 37 (Florida’s husband of…