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Teacher found guilty of sexual activity with two schoolboys

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 14:24
A "predator" teacher has been found guilty of having sex with two schoolboys.

Plaid Cymru pulls out of co-operation agreement with Welsh Labour

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 14:18
Plaid Cymru has pulled out of its co-operation agreement with the Welsh Labour government.

What social media posts tell us about suspect in Slovak PM shooting

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 14:12
From anti-violence Facebook posts to poetry and pictures with a "national voluntary civil militia" group, the digital footprint of the suspect in the shooting of the Slovak PM paints a murky picture.

Confirmed cases of parasite illness more than double

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 14:12
The confirmed cases of a waterborne disease caused by a parasite have more than doubled.

Slovakia PM has second surgery after assassination attempt

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 13:50
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has had a second surgery in two days after being shot multiple times in Europe's first assassination attempt in more than 20 years.

Police officers who went for kebab on night of Manchester terror attack given final warnings

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 12:26
Two police officers who took a two-hour break to get kebabs on the night of the Manchester Arena terror attack have been given final written warnings.

'Please help me': World number one golfer handcuffed and charged after traffic incident

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 12:12
World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler has been detained and handcuffed by police for reportedly attempting to get around a traffic jam caused by a fatal accident near a course.

Jurgen Klopp's parting promise to 'special city' ahead of final game as Liverpool manager

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 10:37
Jurgen Klopp paid tribute to the people of Liverpool in his final news conference as manager, describing it as a "very special city" and promising: "If the city needs me, I'm there."

Hunt pledges further national insurance cut in the autumn 'if we can afford it'

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 10:24
Jeremy Hunt has pledged to cut national insurance again in the autumn "if we can afford" it.

Teenager had cardiac arrest after 'taking part in viral spicy chip challenge', autopsy finds

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 10:09
A Massachusetts teenager died from a cardiac arrest after taking part in a challenge where he ate what was believed to be one of the spiciest crisps in the world.

Funeral held for boy, 14, killed in sword attack

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 09:37
More than 100 people have gathered to pay their respects to a 14-year-old boy who was killed in a sword attack on his way to school.

NFL distances itself from player's controversial speech on women as 'homemakers'

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 09:13
The NFL has distanced itself from Kansas City Chiefs Harrison Butker's controversial speech which has sparked a backlash after he suggested female graduates were most looking forward to becoming wives and mothers.

Border Force to stage more strikes at Heathrow Airport during half term

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 08:03
More strikes have been announced by Border Force staff at Heathrow Airport at the back end of half term.

Doctor in blood scandal says patients infected with HIV and Hepatitis C is 'worst thing you can imagine'

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 07:44
Edward Tuddenham is one of the few remaining haemophilia specialists to have treated patients at the beginning of the infected blood scandal in the early 1970s.

France bolsters security forces in New Caledonia after deadly rioting

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 07:38
Police reinforcements have been arriving in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia as part of a major security crackdown following days of deadly rioting.

Terrorist who prowled Hartlepool streets before stabbing grandfather 'for people of Gaza' jailed

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 07:02
A terrorist who stabbed a stranger to death in an attack motivated by the conflict in Gaza has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 44 years.

Body Shop administrator to launch auction of stricken chain

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 06:54
The Body Shop’s administrators are to launch an auction of the chain after concluding that an alternative restructuring of one of Britain’s best-known high street retailers was not viable.

French police shoot dead armed suspect who 'planned to set fire to synagogue'

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 06:20
French police have shot and killed an armed suspect who appeared to be planning a synagogue attack, the interior minister has said.

Reality TV stars charged over promoting unauthorised investment scheme

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 06:19
A group of social media influencers have been charged in relation to promoting an unauthorised investment scheme.

Four killed as severe thunderstorms sweep across Texas

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 04:33
At least four people have been killed after severe thunderstorms hit southeastern Texas for the second time this month.

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