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The visit to Gaza by Trump’s envoy was an important gesture to show America cared about the humanitarian situation there amid mounting pressure at home and abroad. It was also “to learn the truth”, according to US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, who accompanied Mr Witkoff to an aid site. They gave themselves around five hours to…
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A “united front” of US social media giants could try to “fight off” regulation implemented in Europe, an American politician has suggested. The idea that big tech companies like Meta, Apple, Microsoft and others could work together against both the UK and EU laws was made by Republican senator Scott Fitzgerald, who is chair of…
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British banks and lenders have been spared a huge bill as the Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that could have meant millions of motorists were due compensation for mis-sold car finance. However the court sided with one of the claimants, Marcus Johnson, and awarded him individual compensation due to the circumstances in his case…
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A ban on ninja swords introduced as part of legislation named after a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death with the weapon has come into effect. The ban in England and Wales makes it illegal to possess, make, import or sell ninja swords and it comes as part of Ronan’s law, named after Ronan…
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Two people have admitted rioting following the deaths of two teenagers in an e-bike crash in Cardiff. Jamie Jones, 24, and Lianna Tucker, 19, have admitted to the charge of riot in the Ely area of Cardiff in 2023. They initially denied the offence but changed their plea at a hearing before Merthyr Crown Court…
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An eighth person has been arrested over the murders of an elderly couple who died after an arson attack on their home earlier this month, police have said. Eric Greener, 77, and Sheila Jackson, 83, died following the fire at their home in St Helens, Merseyside, in the early hours of 15 July. A 48-year-old…
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has dodged calls from her predecessor Anneliese Dodds for a wealth tax to be considered ahead of this autumn’s budget. When Sir Keir Starmer became Labour leader in 2020, Ms Dodds was his first pick for shadow chancellor. However, she did not last long and was replaced by Ms Reeves, who then…
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Police say an adult was also taken to hospital – alongside eight children – following a suspected poisoning incident at a summer camp in Leicestershire on Sunday. The update comes as officers continue to question a 76-year-old man, arrested on Monday evening at a nearby pub on suspicion of administering poison or a noxious thing…
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Two teenage boys have appeared in court, denying the murder of a “loving father” who was stabbed to death in South Wales. The boys, aged 16 and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday. Appearing separately, one in court and the other via video link, they…
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Two Cambodian soldiers have been returned by Thailand ahead of a key meeting aimed at maintaining a ceasefire between the countries. In Bangkok, Thai government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub said on Friday that two Cambodian soldiers had been sent back, and the remaining 18 were being processed for violating immigration law. “The Cambodian soldiers intruded on…