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Manchester synagogue attacker's associate plans MoD terror attack, court hears

Mohammad Bashir, described as a long-standing jihadist, helped drive Jihad Al-Shamie on a reconnaissance trip to the UK Defence Academy before Al-Shamie carried out a fatal knife and vehicle attack at the Heaton Park synagogue on October 2, 2025. Bashir has pleaded guilty to planning terrorist acts and prosecutors say the pair exchanged messages showing a shared extremist worldview, with investigations highlighting their coordinated, cross-cutting plots that spanned the defence base and the synagogue attack.

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Couple die of carbon monoxide at Hampshire festival

A couple, Christopher and Kayleigh Coll, died of carbon monoxide poisoning after using a parabolic gas heater, intended for outdoor use, inside their Nissan campervan at the New Forest Craft Cider Festival; the heater was not securely attached to the gas cylinder, leading to a deadly CO leak and a misadventure verdict. Inquests urged heightened workplace and event-safety awareness about portable gas appliances in enclosed spaces, with detailed tributes noting their family role and business selling copper wire trees.

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Epstein-linked model scout Daniel Siad is found dead

Daniel Siad, a French-Swedish modeling scout with numerous references in the Epstein files over a decade, was found dead at his Colombes home while under investigation for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking network, with autopsy to determine the cause. Across reports, Siad denied involvement, saying he trusted Epstein and had introduced women to him, while investigators probe his role and whether his recruitment contributed to abuses.

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Mass brawl forces EasyJet Tenerife-Liverpool flight to return

An EasyJet flight from Tenerife to Liverpool diverted back to Tenerife after a mass brawl involving around 10 to 12 passengers, with police meeting the plane on arrival and the crew continuing the service to Liverpool. The airline and air traffic control stressed safety and a zero-tolerance stance on disruptive behavior as the aircraft landed and was escorted by police before resuming its journey.

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Wolves Cancel Training After Arokodare Refuses Leave

Wolverhampton Wanderers cancelled a training session after striker Tolu Arokodare refused to leave the pitch, with extra security deployed to stop him returning to the training ground as the club prepares for Maidenhead and a season in the Championship. Under new manager Cesar Peixoto, who prioritises discipline and rejects player power, the incident underscores Wolves’ push to move Arokodare on this summer as they rebuild the squad.

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Ireland Family Finds Man Hiding Behind Wall in Booking Rental, Sparks Safety Probe

Multiple families booked through Booking.com reported terrifying incidents after discovering a man hidden behind a wall in the rental, with the landlord saying he would not be present. The episodes, linked to properties advertised as owner-occupied or not, raised safety concerns and questions about oversight of such listings.

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UK heatwave heightens drought, NFU warns

Britain's crops face a critical 10-day window as an unprecedented dry spell yields only 3% of normal July rainfall and river levels run at about 13% of expected norms, threatening later-year food shortages and pushing up costs for supermarkets. The NFU warns harvests could be difficult and urges flexible water abstraction, with a looming hosepipe ban and a National Drought Group declaration across eight regions signaling mounting supply pressures.

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UK Evacuates Humanitarian Worker Over Ebola Exposure

UK Health Security Agency confirms a UK resident humanitarian worker exposed to Ebola in the DRC was evacuated to London for precautionary isolation and monitoring, with no symptoms and the public risk deemed low. The evacuation, carried out with NHS and international partners, underscores ongoing precautionary protocols as authorities diagnose no confirmed UK cases.

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Mbappé Named EA Sports FC 27 Cover Star

Kylian Mbappé is named the cover athlete for EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Edition and for EA Sports FC Mobile, returning to the franchise cover after a four-year absence in the EA Sports FC era. The selection follows his stellar form with Real Madrid, including La Liga top scorer achievements and the Champions League Golden Boot, with EA teasing a gameplay trailer on July 23.

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Northamptonshire boy, 15, charged with 22 offences

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with 22 offences involving eight girls aged 10 to 15, including a 10-year-old, with incidents alleged to have occurred between 2023 and 2025. He appeared at Wellingborough Youth Court, was granted bail, and the case was sent to Northampton Crown Court for an August hearing; charges include rape, multiple sexual offences, and possession of indecent images, with strict conditions preventing contact with victims and unsupervised contact with females under 16.

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Waterford church stabbing injures woman

A woman in her 50s was stabbed at the Holy Cross Church in Tramore, Co Waterford during Mass this morning with her injuries described as serious but not life-threatening, and a man in his 30s was arrested at a nearby location as Gardaí seized a knife for examination. Investigations are ongoing, with Gardaí appealing for witnesses and asking anyone who was in the Summerhill area between 9:15am and 10:15am to come forward.

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Two Greek American Tourists Stabbed Near Acropolis Museum

Two American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, with police detaining the attacker and the victims receiving hospital treatment for injuries described as minor to serious; authorities indicated the suspect may have had mental health issues, and police emphasized such attacks are rare in Greece. The incident unfolded near the Acropolis Museum and drew multiple media outlets addressing ongoing developments.

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Two-year-old mauled by dog in Staffordshire pub

Two-year-old boy mauled by a dog in the pub beer garden at The Wulstan in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, suffering serious facial injuries with witnesses describing blood and distress as investigators look into the incident. Separately, in Kasaragod, India, a one-year-old was seriously injured by a stray dog in his home courtyard, prompting calls for measures to curb the stray dog problem.

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Argentina fans boo Beckham World Cup semifinal

Beckham drew boos from Argentina fans who booed him on the stadium big screen ahead of the England-Argentina World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, a reception linked to his contentious 1998 red card against Diego Simeone and his long-standing rivalry with Argentina. He was also seen emotionally tearing up during the national anthem with his family in attendance, underscoring the high tensions and high-profile presence surrounding the match.

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Man jailed for life for killing business partner

A 24-year-old man, Ben Wazabanga, killed his business associate Ayowale Aladejana in New Cross, south London, after a dispute over funds tied to a car rental venture, having driven more than 50 miles with two young children in the car. Wazabanga was jailed for life with a minimum of 24 years; his partner, Ronique Belfon, was cleared of murder, while Wazabanga also received concurrent sentences for weapon possession and breaching a suspended sentence.

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