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• Teaching assistant jailed over bomb hoax

  04-06-2015 22:21 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  She sent an email from the pupil's school account to her own account saying there was a bomb at the school
  
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• Tearful father who lost both wife and daughter trying to save cousin speaks for first time

  26-07-2026 18:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  A heartbroken father who lost both his wife and daughter who drowned on a family trip to the seaside has spoken of his pain.Shelina Rahman, a teacher in her 40s, and her 15-year-old daughter Sameeha died after several people got into difficulty on West Mersea beach.They are the wife and daughter of Dr Mansur Rahman, leader of Jubo Dal UK – the youth wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) who lives in Ilford, London.Through tears, he said: ‘It is with profound sadness that I s
  
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• Irish broadcaster and BBC Radio host Gerry Kelly dies aged 77

  26-07-2026 18:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  TV and radio host Gerry Kelly has died (Picture: Pacemaker Belfast)Irish broadcasting legend Gerry Kelly has died aged 77.The Ballymena-born TV and radio host died at his home this morning, the BBC reports.Kelly was best known for presenting a weekly talk show on UTV, which ran from 1989 to 2005 and featured interviews with some of the biggest stars in entertainment, sport, and politics.He had several other popular programmes on UTV, including Lifestyle, Kelly’s People, Kelly on Tour, and
  
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• Trump doubles down with new attack on Kaitlan Collins's appearance with after comparing CNN star to trans influencer

  26-07-2026 18:12 via dailymail.com
  
  CNN reporter and anchor Kaitlan Collins has once again been targeted by President Donald Trump in a brutal jab about her appearance.
  
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• Influencer Sara Gilson posted Netflix TikTok trend accusing husband of being paedophile before he killed her

  26-07-2026 18:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageA mothering influencer joined in the Netflix documentary trend on TikTok, where she revealed to her thousands of followers her husband was a paedophile. Just 12 days later Sara Gilson was shot dead.Shuffling her chair the mother-of-two sits down and stares straight ahead at the camera in one of her last ever posts.‘Preparing for when Netflix drops a do
  
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• Man charged with murdering ex-partner in Edinburgh found dead in jail

  26-07-2026 18:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lee Greenan, 46, reportedly confessed to killing his ex Vikki Soloman, 44, after he arrived at his local pub 'covered in blood' - he was in prison awaiting trial for his murder when he was found dead
  
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• Reading town centre bomb scare sees man arrested after three suspicious packages found

  26-07-2026 18:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Thames Valley Police said officers were called to the first package outside The Botanist bar and restaurant on King Street at around 6pm on Saturday
  
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• Euthanasia of teenage girl that divided the Netherlands: How tormented 17-year-old was granted 'death wish' - before doctor who gave her lethal injection was condemned by peers

  26-07-2026 17:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Her parents and doctor are now facing legal battles after 14 psychiatrists and doctors wrote to the Dutch public prosecutor asking for an investigation into the euthanasia.
  
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• 15 arrested after mob clashes with police in ‘thuggish’ Glasgow protests

  26-07-2026 17:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageFootage has captured the moments when a crowd clashed with police following rowdy racist protests in Glasgow.With Scottish flags in their hands, the mob had been heard shouting ‘get them out’ and ‘send them back’. While they claimed they were doing so towards ‘illegal migrants’, no proof of anyone being such was given.As f
  
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• DJ Fat Tony addresses ‘sad’ Beckham feud: ‘A family lost a son’

  26-07-2026 17:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  ‘All families have dramas, but they just happen to be the Beckhams’ (Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)DJ Fat Tony has put the Beckham family feud back on the agenda, after speaking about the rift between Brooklyn and his parents in a new interview.The DJ, 60, played at Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz’s wedding and earlier this year set the record straight on the accusation that Victoria Beckham danced ‘inappropriately’ on her son at the nuptials bash.The Beckham f
  
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• Mum plunges to her death during birthday party as balcony crumbles beneath her feet

  26-07-2026 17:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-two Lorenna Moraes had been celebrating with family and friends when part of a house's balcony gave way, causing the 35-year-old to plunge to her death
  
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• Horrific moment man in his 30s is stabbed in front of crowd during afternoon in busy Soho street

  26-07-2026 17:42 via dailymail.com
  
  The victim, a man in his 30s, was treated for stab wounds to the leg after the incident in Greek Street, Soho, at around 4.30pm on Thursday.
  
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• Berlin Pride crash updates: Police hunt suspect as 'several people' taken into custody

  26-07-2026 17:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police in Berlin say a major manhunt is underway after a white minivan ploughed into a crowd of people in the Tiergarten park at around 10pm on Saturday night
  
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• Filmmaker Garnet Mae and movie costumer Grayson Cole in dispute over a back lane that erupted into a terrifying fight with a powersaw

  26-07-2026 17:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Garnet Mae's feud with Grayson Cole over who owns parts of a lane running behind four terraces in Sydney's inner-city has cost them tens of thousands of dollars and landed them both in court.
  
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• Chelsea transfer stance on selling £54m star to Liverpool or Man City

  26-07-2026 17:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  Xabi Alonso and Chelsea are on their pre-season tour of Australia (Picture: Getty)Chelsea believe they are capable of raising significant funds from the potential sale of Pedro Neto.The Portugal international joined the Blues from Wolves two years ago ain a deal worth more than £50m.Neto has shown only flashes of his potential during the course of two chaotic years at Stamford Bridge during which he has seen a number of managers come and go.The constant upheaval has seen a clutch of playe
  
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• Jacinta Allan likely to face leadership spill on Tuesday amid poor polling and 'Big Build' corruption controversy

  26-07-2026 17:29 via dailymail.com
  
  The embattled Victorian Premier has been criticised for not doing enough call out construction union corruption and has lost polling ground to the Liberals and One Nation.
  
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• Amanda Redman speaks out on homelessness and hostility to migrants - and her hopes for new PM

  26-07-2026 17:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The New Tricks star spoke to the Mirror about the growing problem and how she feels sad seeing protests against vulnerable migrants coming to Britain in the hope of a better life
  
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• Moviegoer on drunken rampage in cinema showing The Odyssey arrested after bursting into crowded auditorium looking for his vape

  26-07-2026 17:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Nickolas Vanderplate, 21, was arrested after allegedly causing chaos inside a Florida movie theater while searching for his missing vape.
  
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• ‘I hope he doesn’t perform like that!’ – Chelsea hero raises concerns over £52m signing

  26-07-2026 17:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  Maxence Lacroix will be looking to hit the ground running under new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty)Jody Morris was left unimpressed by Maxence Lacroix’s performances at the World Cup and believes the defender will have to significantly improve if he is to succeed at Chelsea.Lacroix informed Crystal Palace bosses of his desire to depart Selhurst Park at the end of last season and Chelsea were quick to make their interest known before wrapping up a deal to sign the 26-year-old.The
  
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• Orphaned monkey Punch receives 2,500 birthday cards from well-wishers around the world after being abandoned and photographed cuddling stuffed toy orangutan

  26-07-2026 17:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Punch, a macaque who lives in Ichikawa city zoo, near Tokyo, sought comfort in a plush toy orangutan after being left alone in his enclosure.
  
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• Hundreds more small boat migrants arrive during Andy Burnham's first week as Prime Minister than first seven days of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership, it emerges, piling pressure on new PM to break his silence on immigration

  26-07-2026 17:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Another 240 migrants arrived in Kent after illegally crossing the Channel over the weekend, meaning at least 881 arrived during Mr Burnham's first seven days as PM.
  
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• Ukrainian troops on the frontline get KFC delivered by drone

  26-07-2026 17:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageUkrainian special forces have mocked Russia’s blockade on their frontline by delivering KFC to soldiers with a drone.Footage released by Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Special Purpose Regiment shows a secret mission to carry fried chicken to hungry troops.The drone drops off the yellow takeaway bag – belonging to the delivery company Glovo –
  
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• Orphaned monkey at Japanese zoo receives 2,500 cards from well-wishers on first birthday

  26-07-2026 17:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Punch, a macaque who lives in Ichikawa city zoo, near Tokyo, sought comfort in a plush toy orangutan after being left alone in his enclosure.
  
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• Ex-Qantas CEO Alan Joyce takes a bow for keeping the airline in business during Covid despite a huge taxpayer handout - as he defends the infamous 'ghost flights' it sold to customers

  26-07-2026 17:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Joyce, who just happens to be releasing his memoir on Monday, appeared as guest on 60 Minutes.
  
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• Runaway frontrunner JD Vance tightens 2028 stranglehold ... as his crushing new lead is revealed

  26-07-2026 16:58 via dailymail.com
  
  JD Vance remains the Republican Party's clear frontrunner for 2028,
  
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• Pregnant woman's face is mauled by vicious dogs while she held her stomach to protect her unborn twins

  26-07-2026 16:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Audrey Suarez, 31, suffered horrific facial injuries in a dog attack as she shielded her unborn twins.
  
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• Spain earthquake rocks Brit holiday hotspot Granada after massive tremors hit

  26-07-2026 16:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The popular Spanish holiday spot of Granada has been rocked by an earthquake which locals described as 'like an explosion'
  
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• The entire city of Bordeaux faces evacuation as 'apocalyptic' wildfires close in forcing 270,000 to flee

  26-07-2026 16:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Huge fires are currently raging across France, with the blazes just 10 miles from the country's ninth-largest city.
  
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• Police 'probe donations to Reform UK by Richard Tice's company' as allegations pile up

  26-07-2026 16:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Met Police is reported to be probing two donations of £250,000 by Britain Means Business in 2024, amid questions about money given to the company by donor Fiona Cottrell, whose fraudster son is a close ally of Nigel Farage
  
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• City of Bordeaux faces evacuation of more than 270,000 over 'apocalyptic' wildfires as huge blazes rage across France 

  26-07-2026 16:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Huge fires are currently raging across France, with the blazes just 10 miles from the country's ninth-largest city.
  
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