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• Jonathan McPhillips murder: Man arrested after father-of-two stabbed to death in Islington

  09-03-2017 19:02
  
  A man in his 20s has been arrested following the murder of father Jonathan McPhillips in north London.Mr McPhillips was seriously stabbed and collapsed outside cocktail bar Be At One on Islington’s Upper Street in the early hours of Saturday, February 25.The father-of-two, known as JJ, was rushed to a hospital in east London but died three days later surrounded by his family.
  
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• Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs

  13-07-2026 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.
  
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• Three family members found dead in house

  13-07-2026 19:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police have launched an investigation but say there is no ongoing risk to the public.
  
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• Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation

  13-07-2026 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.
  
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• Major incident over after mountain wildfire saw homes evacuated

  13-07-2026 19:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters have stood down a major incident after a wildfire led to 36 homes being evacuated.
  
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• Over half of adults with learning disabilities do not live past 65, report says

  13-07-2026 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government says the findings are stark, while a campaign group says they should be "headline news".
  
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• Twelfth of July celebrations taking place across Northern Ireland

  13-07-2026 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The main parades are being held in 18 venues across all six counties, with villages, towns and cities taking their turn to host their neighbouring lodge members.
  
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• Manslaughter plea accepted in dog walker killing

  13-07-2026 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dawood Safi still faces trial for the attempted murder of his landlord and a teenage boy.
  
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• Calls to extend lifeguard service after sea deaths

  13-07-2026 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seaton Carew residents say lifeguards should cover the beach outside the school summer holidays.
  
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• Serial killer to give DNA sample after claiming he murdered mum and daughter 30 years ago

  13-07-2026 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Milly Dowler killer Bellfield claims he murdered the Russells - now a new DNA sample will be taken.
  
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• UK seeking extradition of man suspected of killing wife and two daughters

  13-07-2026 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK is trying to extradite a man after his wife and two daughters are found dead in Bedfordshire.
  
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• Twelve arrested over threat to Islamic event

  13-07-2026 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the police's response "undoubtedly saved lives".
  
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• Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to Islamic event

  13-07-2026 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the police's response "undoubtedly saved lives".
  
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• Bus disruption in Edinburgh to continue indefinitely after Princes Street fire

  13-07-2026 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Buses have been diverted away from Princes Street following a major fire at the former Debenhams store last week.
  
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• MP groped breasts of two women, trial hears

  13-07-2026 17:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Patrick Spencer pleads not guilty to two counts of sexual assault and is on trial.
  
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• Iran war live: Trump to charge 20% toll on ships using Strait of Hormuz - The Independent

  13-07-2026 17:08 via news.google.com
  Iran war live: Trump to charge 20% toll on ships using Strait of Hormuz  The IndependentNew strikes reported in Iran as tracking data shows limited traffic in Strait of Hormuz  BBCTrump Says US Will Be Reimbursed 20% Rate for Hormuz Traffic  Bloomberg.comTraffic through strait of Hormuz plummets after US and Iran trade strikes – Middle East crisis live  The GuardianLive updates: Ceasefire disintegrates as US pounds Iran following intense weekend of s
  
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• Natural sugar discovered in cloud of dust and gas near centre of Milky Way - The Guardian

  13-07-2026 17:01 via news.google.com
  Natural sugar discovered in cloud of dust and gas near centre of Milky Way  The GuardianSugar molecules found in interstellar space for the first time  New ScientistScientists Find The First True Sugar Ever Detected in Interstellar Space  ScienceAlertSugar raining down from space may have helped create life on Earth  The TimesSugar found in raspberries discovered near Milky Way's center, hinting that life's ingredients are common in space  Live S
  
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• Woman held on suspicion of arson over Dove Stone Reservoir moorland fire - BBC

  13-07-2026 17:00 via news.google.com
  Woman held on suspicion of arson over Dove Stone Reservoir moorland fire  BBCA moorland blaze and Jude Bellingham station: photos of the day – Monday  The GuardianFirefighters tackle Moorland fire at Dovestone Reservoir  Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue ServiceReports of fireworks before Dove Stone Reservoir fire, police say  BBCResidents warned to shut windows as wildfire smoke makes air quality ‘unhealthy’  Warrington Guardi
  
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• Three found dead in Ballymena - PSNI ‘not seeking any further individuals’ - Belfast Telegraph

  13-07-2026 16:47 via news.google.com
  Three found dead in Ballymena - PSNI ‘not seeking any further individuals’  Belfast TelegraphBallymena: Three people found dead in house  BBCPolice launch investigation after three people found dead in family home  Sky NewsThree family members found dead at home in Co Antrim  RTE.ieFamily of three found dead at home in Northern Ireland  The Telegraph
  
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• Andrey Santos: Man Utd complete £50m signing of Brazil international midfielder from Chelsea - Sky Sports

  13-07-2026 16:15 via news.google.com
  Andrey Santos: Man Utd complete £50m signing of Brazil international midfielder from Chelsea  Sky SportsMan Utd complete Andrey Santos deal and close in on Youri Tielemans  BBCAndrey Santos signs for United  Official Manchester United WebsiteAndrey Santos moves to Manchester United | News | Official Site  Chelsea Football ClubMan United announce signing of midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea, Éderson deal stalls  ESPN
  
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• Ana Mendieta review – were she still alive she’d be at the forefront of art in this century - The Guardian

  13-07-2026 16:12 via news.google.com
  Ana Mendieta review – were she still alive she’d be at the forefront of art in this century  The GuardianAna Mendieta’s death split the art world – it’s right that the Tate reclaims her life  The IndependentForget Emin and Kahlo, this is the true star of Tate’s all-female summer  The TelegraphAna Mendieta’s ‘Neolithic art’ recreated for major Tate Modern survey  The Art NewspaperAna Mendieta  
  
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• UK bans support for two Iranian groups over antisemitic attacks in Britain - Reuters

  13-07-2026 15:58 via news.google.com
  UK bans support for two Iranian groups over antisemitic attacks in Britain  ReutersUK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps  BBCUK sanctions Iran-linked criminal group that publicly claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Jewish locations  GOV.UKUK to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation  The GuardianUK uses new powers to ban Iran’s IRGC and Russian intelligence unit  Financi
  
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• Create Horus Heresy veterans with new combi-weapons and shotguns - Warhammer Community

  13-07-2026 15:56 via news.google.com
  Create Horus Heresy veterans with new combi-weapons and shotguns  Warhammer Community
  
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• Twelve arrested over threat to an Islamic event in Suffolk - BBC

  13-07-2026 15:36 via news.google.com
  Twelve arrested over threat to an Islamic event in Suffolk  BBCDozen arrested by counter terror police over suspected threat to Islamic event  Sky NewsUK police arrest 12 after "extreme right-wing" threat at Islamic event  ReutersIslamic event in Suffolk ends early after 'possible threat'  BBCTwelve arrested over terror threat against Islamic event in Suffolk  The Times
  
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• In Yankee Stadium, Jay-Z Came Down to Earth - Pitchfork

  13-07-2026 15:24 via news.google.com
  In Yankee Stadium, Jay-Z Came Down to Earth  PitchforkJay-Z review – rap legend dazzles New York City with lavish spectacle, sharp bars and Beyoncé  The GuardianSee Jay-Z Bring Out Eminem, Pharrell Williams at Yankee Stadium Night Two  Rolling StoneJay-Z Addresses Three-Hour Delay at Yankee Stadium Concert, Says He Wanted to Avoid Fans Getting “Trampled”  The Hollywood ReporterJay-Z Celebrates ‘The Blueprint’ 25th Anniv
  
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• Are you starting uni? What you need to know about the meningitis B vaccine in Scotland - BBC

  13-07-2026 15:20 via news.google.com
  Are you starting uni? What you need to know about the meningitis B vaccine in Scotland  BBCMenB vac: vaccine allocation and ordering guidance  Community Pharmacy EnglandMeningitis B: Teenagers warned to get jab after deadly university outbreaks  The IndependentMeningitis jab drive targets freshers  The TelegraphMother whose son was critically ill with MenB urges young to get vaccine  EDP24
  
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• Man in wheelchair killed after car mounts pavement in Bradford - The Telegraph

  13-07-2026 15:08 via news.google.com
  Man in wheelchair killed after car mounts pavement in Bradford  The TelegraphArrest after man killed as car mounts kerb in Bradford  BBCMan dies and one seriously injured after car mounts kerb in Bradford city centre  Telegraph and ArgusWheelchair user killed after car ploughs into pedestrians | ITV News  ITVXMan in wheelchair dies after being hit by SUV as two others injured  Yorkshire Post
  
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• UK Trade Group Calls Death Of Discs A Blow To Consumer Choice - Kotaku

  13-07-2026 14:58 via news.google.com
  UK Trade Group Calls Death Of Discs A Blow To Consumer Choice  KotakuPlayStation says it will stop making physical games – and that should worry us all  The GuardianRetail trade body condemns PlayStation’s plan to kill the disc  The Game BusinessMexican Lawmakers to File Antitrust Complaint Against PlayStation and Sony Over PS Store Following the Potential End of Physical Games  levelup.comEU cannot stop Sony and other developers from scrapping
  
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• UK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

  13-07-2026 14:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on British soil.
  
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• Atlanta police ramp up security because of England vs Argentina fan violence fears - The Telegraph

  13-07-2026 14:44 via news.google.com
  Atlanta police ramp up security because of England vs Argentina fan violence fears  The TelegraphWorld Cup 2026: England to wear all-white kit and Argentina navy blue in semi-finals  BBCWorld Cup scouting report: the lowdown on England’s semi-final opponents Argentina | Nick Ames  The GuardianEngland-Argentina confirmed: Lionel Messi ready for 'special' World Cup semfinal vs 'powerhouse'  ESPNEngland vs Argentina LIVE! World Cup 2026 semi-final fixtu
  
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