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Mother and daughter found dead after suspected grizzly attack in British Columbia

  • A mother was found dead after a suspected grizzly attack near Bella Coola.
  • Her 19-year-old daughter is still missing.
  • Authorities have begun trapping efforts as the search continues.

A mother was found dead and her 19-year-old daughter remains missing after a suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, on British Columbia’s central coast. The search began over the weekend after relatives reported them missing; authorities have not yet established the full circumstances. Their vehicle was found…

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Coroner to examine Met’s response to poison warning before student’s death

  • Coroner to ask what the Met knew about the poison.
  • A warning reached police weeks before Parfett’s death.
  • Investigators identified 286 UK recipients of Law’s packages.

A coroner will question the Metropolitan Police about what it did after receiving a warning that a woman’s daughter had died after taking a poison sold by Canadian Kenneth Law. The warning came weeks before 22-year-old student Thomas Parfett died in October 2021, raising concerns about whether action…

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Court docs reveal chilling new details about anonymous celeb’s suicide attempts and psychological ‘deterioration’ amid sex misconduct claims

  • Court documents describe the celebrity’s psychiatric deterioration.
  • The May 2026 letters contained 278 numbered points.
  • He was compulsorily admitted to hospital in October.

A High Court judgment describes a severe decline in an anonymous UK celebrity’s mental health after he was contacted by ITN and the Guardian about sexual misconduct allegations. The judge found that the letters precipitated the deterioration, and the celebrity was admitted to hospital after expressing suicidal intent.…

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UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, official says

  • The UK may face AI-enabled attacks on critical infrastructure by 2028.
  • AI could scale up existing cyberattack methods.
  • Refrigeration attacks show how digital breaches can disrupt physical services.

The UK is likely to face AI-enabled cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, according to Richard Horne, head of the National Cyber Security Centre. He warned that artificial intelligence could help criminals and states find and exploit long-standing weaknesses at much greater scale, putting essential services and businesses…

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Man Utd eye Man City’s Ait-Nouri – Wednesday’s gossip

  • Manchester United are reportedly interested in City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri.
  • Several clubs are assessing January moves involving Arsenal players.
  • Crystal Palace may consider England assistant Anthony Barry as manager.

Manchester United are reportedly considering an unexpected move for Manchester City left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, with personal terms said not to be a barrier. The possible transfer stands out because it would involve a direct approach for a player at United’s local rivals. Other reported transfer and managerial developments…

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‘The Invited’ Series Inspired By Wendy Webb Novels In Works From Impossible Dream Entertainment & Wall To Wall; Helen Black & Jeff Howard Scripting

  • The Invited is inspired by Wendy Webb’s ghost story novels.
  • Season one will adapt The End of Temperance Dare.
  • Helen Black and Jeff Howard are scripting the series.

Impossible Dream Entertainment and UK-based Wall to Wall are developing The Invited, a supernatural mystery series inspired by Wendy Webb’s ghost story novels. It will combine elements from across her books into an interconnected haunted world, with each season expanding the story. Season one is set to adapt…

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Gibsons apologises after Harry Potter Halloween display draws criticism over transgender issues

  • Gibsons apologised after criticism of its Harry Potter Halloween display.
  • The town said it celebrated the series, not Rowling’s views.
  • It will consider community feedback when planning future displays.

The Town of Gibsons in British Columbia apologised after its Harry Potter-themed Halloween display at Pioneer Park drew criticism from people concerned about the author JK Rowling’s public statements on transgender issues. The town said it understood the series had become difficult for some, particularly transgender people, and…

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UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports

  • UK and EU agree a draft deal to cut food export checks.
  • The government estimates £5.1bn in annual benefits.
  • UK businesses would follow EU food and plant standards.

The UK and EU have agreed a draft deal to remove many post-Brexit checks on food and agricultural trade, the most significant part of the Brexit reset so far. It could make exporting easier and reduce costs for businesses, while requiring the UK to follow and adapt to…

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King calls slave trade a ‘shameful chapter’ during Commonwealth address

  • King Charles expressed sorrow over the slave trade’s legacy.
  • He did not make a formal apology.
  • Burnham ruled out reparations but backed other support.

King Charles described the transatlantic slave trade as a “shameful chapter of history” that fills him with horror and profound sorrow, as he opened a Commonwealth leaders’ summit in Antigua and Barbuda. He said its legacy still casts a shadow over member states and pledged to seek ways…

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Death threats for Briton Burrage on WTA Tour return

  • Burrage received death threats after her Tour return.
  • She lost to Vaishnavi Adkar in three sets.
  • Female players faced over 12,000 abusive posts in 2025.

Jodie Burrage received death threats and other abuse online after losing her first WTA Tour singles match proper in 16 months. The messages prompted fellow player Eva Lys to call on the WTA to act, renewing attention to the abuse female tennis players face. Burrage, 27 and ranked…

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