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Renowned Investigative Journalist Roger Cook Dies at 83

Roger Cook, pioneering investigative journalist known for the doorstep interview technique, has died aged 83. His career spanned decades exposing crime worldwide, earning a Bafta and widespread respect.

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PA Media Journalist Roger Cook wearing a suit and tie

Man Targeted in Racist Attacks in NI Fears for His Safety and Plans to Leave

A man in County Antrim fears for his life after multiple racist attacks on his home and car, expressing regret over moving to Northern Ireland and plans to leave due to ongoing threats.

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BBC A red car with the back passenger window smashed. The interiors are burnt.

Canadian Lynx and Other Big Cat Sightings Reported Across Welsh Countryside

Between 2020 and 2025, 15 big cat sightings including a panther, leopard, and Canadian lynx were reported across Wales, with investigations finding no evidence for action.

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Getty Images A Canadian Lynx in the snow

UK to Ban Social Media Use for Under-16s Starting Early 2027

The UK government plans to ban social media access for under-16s starting early 2027, covering major platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with additional measures for older teens and livestreaming restrictions.

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Getty Images A teenage girl lying on a bed, looking at her phone with a frustrated expression

Plant dan 16 oed i gael eu gwahardd ar TikTok, Snapchat ac Instagram

Mae Llywodraeth y DU wedi cyhoeddi gwaharddiad ar gyfer plant dan 16 oed rhag defnyddio TikTok, Snapchat ac Instagram i ddiogelu pobl ifanc rhag niwed ar-lein. Bydd Llywodraeth Cymru'n asesu oblygiadau'r mesurau hyn ar faterion datganoledig.

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Keir Starmer to Announce Under-16s Social Media Ban in UK

Keir Starmer is set to announce a social media ban for under-16s in the UK, combining a full ban with measures targeting harmful app features, described as 'Australia plus.' The announcement precedes the G7 summit and could mark a significant political shift.

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Close up of young college students hands holding mobile phones.

Woman Recalls Narrow Escape from 1996 Manchester IRA Bombing

Samantha Shaw narrowly survived the 1996 Manchester IRA bombing, enduring life-changing injuries and PTSD. She recalls the blast's force and the evacuation that missed her office.

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BBC A woman with long blonde hair and wearing a white T-shirt and olive-coloured shirt is standing in the room of a house with a door and a framed painting behind her.

Dyn o Dynewydd yn ennill tŷ gwerth £3.5m a £250,000 mewn arian parod

Darren Summers o Dynewydd enillodd dŷ gwerth £3.5m yng Nghernyw a £250,000 mewn arian parod, gan ddweud nad oedd yn credu'r newyddion ar y dechrau.

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Darren Summers yn y bar gyda gwydriad o gwrw yn ei law

Glasgow Airport Summer Strikes Avoided After New Pay Agreements Reached

Nearly 400 Glasgow Airport workers have accepted new pay deals with ICTS and Menzies Aviation, averting summer strikes during major events like the World Cup and Commonwealth Games. Disputes continue at Aberdeen and Edinburgh Airports.

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Getty Images The exterior view of a large airport building. A row of taxis are parked outside it with a large sign - with whitter lettering on a blue background reads Glasgow Airport - proud to serve Scotland.

Demand for Hartlepool Baby Bank Support Reaches Record High

Hartlepool Baby Bank reports unprecedented demand, assisting 150 families weekly amid rising childcare costs and poverty. Founded in 2019, it now supports over 2,000 repeat referrals, providing essential items and emergency aid to struggling families.

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Save the Children Emilie de Bruijn is in her early 40s with dark red hair pulled back into a pony tail. She is wearing a black and white top with stripes and is standing in front of a load of boxes containing children's clothing.

OnlyFans Agents Exploit and Threaten Creators, Taking Half Their Earnings, BBC Reveals

BBC investigation reveals OnlyFans agents exploit creators with threats, abuse, and unfair contracts, taking up to half their earnings. Experts call for greater regulation and platform accountability to protect vulnerable users.

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Indian National Arrested After UK Seizes Russian Oil Tanker in Channel

An Indian national was arrested after UK forces seized the Russian oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel, marking a first-of-its-kind operation targeting sanctioned vessels amid ongoing sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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UK MOD A helicopter hovers over the deck of an oil tanker