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• At least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping women - BBC

  02-07-2026 22:52 via news.google.com
  At least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping women  BBC‘Truly international’ network of drug-facilitated rape uncovered by UK crime agency  The Guardian‘Global network’ of men drugging and assaulting women uncovered  The TimesPolice uncover international networks of men using online chat groups to drug and rape women  CNN'Deeply concerning' rise in networks of men drugging and sexually abusing women | I
  
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• My car was stolen. Kia’s tracking wasn’t much help getting it back - The Times

  02-07-2026 22:20 via news.google.com
  My car was stolen. Kia’s tracking wasn’t much help getting it back  The TimesCar tracking features for 'convenience not security' warns Kia  BBCKia Says UK Law Blocks Live Tracking of Stolen Vehicles, Raising Questions for Auto Tech - Earnings Decline Risk  dars.gov.etA stolen Kia reveals the hidden limits of connected car technology  Digital TrendsTrackers won’t necessarily save your stolen car, say experts  Highways News
  
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• Sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time linked to higher risk of cancer death - The Guardian

  02-07-2026 22:08 via news.google.com
  Sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time linked to higher risk of cancer death  The GuardianSitting for more than half an hour daily increases risk of cancer death  The TelegraphGlasgow researchers say breaking up sitting time could cut cancer death risk  The HeraldSitting for more than half-an-hour daily increases cancer death risk – study  Belfast TelegraphLong sitting bouts linked to increased cancer risk  Medical Xpress
  
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• Jesy Nelson shares devastating moment she was told of twin daughters' diagnosis - The Sun

  02-07-2026 21:41 via news.google.com
  Jesy Nelson shares devastating moment she was told of twin daughters' diagnosis  The SunJesy Nelson fights to change newborn screening laws in emotional new documentary  The IndependentJesy Nelson sobs in heartbreaking video as she hears twin daughters' diagnosis  Daily StarJesy Nelson shares heartbreaking moment she learned of twin daughters' life-changing diagnosis in new series  lbc.co.ukJesy Nelson shares heartbreaking moment doctors diagnosed her twin
  
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• Bankers and unions set for clash over possible Burnham tax raid on UK banks - The Guardian

  02-07-2026 21:05 via news.google.com
  Bankers and unions set for clash over possible Burnham tax raid on UK banks  The GuardianHow Andy Burnham could raise £15bn – without a tax rise.  Tax Policy AssociatesAndy Burnham should forget about a £50bn tax hit on the City  The TelegraphKey Burnham adviser pushes back at union call for bank tax rise  Financial TimesAs Andy Burnham is told to avoid ‘back-door’ tax rises, what are his options?  The Times
  
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• Vigilantes take to streets as grooming gang ringleader released - The Telegraph

  02-07-2026 19:43 via news.google.com
  Vigilantes take to streets as grooming gang ringleader released  The TelegraphRochdale grooming gang leader released from prison  BBCWhistleblower ‘terrified’ as Rochdale grooming gang leader released  The GuardianGovernment 'looking at every route' to deport grooming leader  BBCRochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed: What we know about his prison release and deportation row  Sky News
  
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• Oil price falls to lowest level since start of US war with Iran - The Times

  02-07-2026 19:30 via news.google.com
  Oil price falls to lowest level since start of US war with Iran  The TimesOil price ‘may fall to $60 a barrel’ as voyages through the strait of Hormuz jump – business live  The GuardianOil prices fall to levels not seen since start of US-Israel war on Iran  Al JazeeraOil prices little changed after Qatar says U.S. and Iran made progress during talks  CNBCOil prices fall to pre-war levels as Strait of Hormuz shipping slowly recovers &
  
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• Two teenage boys spared custody in rape case detained for four years on appeal | ITV News - ITVX

  02-07-2026 19:26 via news.google.com
  Two teenage boys spared custody in rape case detained for four years on appeal | ITV News  ITVXMother says new custodial sentences for daughter's rapists 'better' but still 'not enough'  BBCTwo teenage boys detained for rape as court of appeal overrules ‘lenient’ sentences  The GuardianFordingbridge case latest: Teen rapists' new sentences 'not enough', say victim's parents  Sky News
  
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• Keir Starmer makes major England v Mexico pub announcement after calls for longer opening hours - Manchester Evening News

  02-07-2026 18:25 via news.google.com
  Keir Starmer makes major England v Mexico pub announcement after calls for longer opening hours  Manchester Evening News'World cup pubs boost' and 'Kate holds court'  BBCPubs can open until 5am for England v Mexico World Cup game – but many will stay closed  The IndependentPubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match  BBCKeir Starmer to allow pubs to stay open until 5am for England v Mexico match  The Guardian
  
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• Lisa Faulkner reveals she's 'all clear' after breast cancer diagnosis - BBC

  02-07-2026 17:26 via news.google.com
  Lisa Faulkner reveals she's 'all clear' after breast cancer diagnosis  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• FCA ordered to partly suspend car finance compensation scheme - The Guardian

  02-07-2026 16:03 via news.google.com
  FCA ordered to partly suspend car finance compensation scheme  The GuardianCar finance redress scheme likely delayed until at least 2027 – but you should still complain in the meantime  Money Saving ExpertCity watchdog suspends parts of £9bn motor finance scheme after industry backlash  City AMUK car finance compensation delayed as tribunal pauses scheme  Financial TimesFCA car finance scheme suspended amid legal wrangling  The Law So
  
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• Taxi driver who fled Southport attack has licence stripped - BBC

  02-07-2026 15:43 via news.google.com
  Taxi driver who fled Southport attack has licence stripped  BBCSouthport killer’s taxi driver has licence revoked after fleeing attack  The TelegraphTaxi driver who took Southport attacker to scene of crime and did not call 999 for 50 minutes stripped of license  lbc.co.ukSouthport taxi driver who fled after hearing kids' screams during massacre loses licence  Daily StarGary Poland took Axel Rudakubana to the scene where the teenager murdered three c
  
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• "RIP PLAYSTATION 1994-2026" - Players are flocking to Sony's old PS4 anti-DRM video in the wake of its shock decision to scrap physical games - Eurogamer.net

  02-07-2026 12:42 via news.google.com
  "RIP PLAYSTATION 1994-2026" - Players are flocking to Sony's old PS4 anti-DRM video in the wake of its shock decision to scrap physical games  Eurogamer.netPhysical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles  PlayStation.BlogSony’s PlayStation disc factory is already being repurposed  The VergeSony will kill PlayStation games on discs in 2028 and offer digital downloads only  The GuardianSony is first conso
  
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• Scientists fear cuts may shut radio telescope - BBC

  02-07-2026 07:21 via news.google.com
  Scientists fear cuts may shut radio telescope  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Are frozen and canned vegetables as good as the fresh ones? Here's what you need to know - ZME Science

  02-07-2026 00:07 via news.google.com
  Are frozen and canned vegetables as good as the fresh ones? Here's what you need to know  ZME Science7 Vegetables You Should Always Buy Frozen Instead of Fresh  AllrecipesDoctor names 4 foods with more nutrients when frozen or tinned  The Mirror
  
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