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June Meeting Between Welsh First Minister and Sir Keir Starmer Cancelled

The Welsh government is disappointed that a promised June meeting between First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and Sir Keir Starmer will not occur amid Westminster instability. Discussions on devolved powers and cooperation remain ongoing.

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PA Media Rhun ap Iorwerth looking to the right of the picture

Attorney General Receives Reports of Inappropriate Social Media Posts on Noah Donohoe Inquest

Inappropriate social media posts related to the Noah Donohoe inquest have been referred to Northern Ireland's Attorney General amid concerns of potential prejudice and contempt of court.

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Pacemaker Noah Donohoe, a boy with dark hair, wearing a dark blazer, white shirt and green, black and white tie.

Teacher Jamie Varley Sentenced to Whole Life Term for Murder of Adopted Son Preston Davey

Jamie Varley sentenced to whole life imprisonment for the sexual abuse and murder of his adopted 13-month-old son, Preston Davey. His partner received a 25-year sentence. The case has prompted a safeguarding review by Oldham Council.

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Teacher Jamie Varley Sentenced for Murder and Abuse of Adopted Son Preston Davey

Jamie Varley was convicted of murdering his adopted son Preston Davey, who suffered months of abuse. Varley received a whole life order; his partner was sentenced to 25 years. The case revealed a disturbing contrast between their social media image and reality.

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Lancashire Police A mugshot of Jamie Varley, who is wearing a cream polo shirtm

Two Men Sentenced for Assisting Chinese Intelligence in the UK

Two men were sentenced to prison for assisting Chinese intelligence in the UK, targeting Hong Kong dissidents and politicians using official access.

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Metropolitan Police Chi Leung "Peter" Wai and Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen were found guilty at the Old Bailey on Thursday

Former Coleraine School Worker Sentenced for Abuse of 19 Boys

Patrick Sharkey, former Coleraine school worker, jailed for six and a half years in Ireland for abusing 19 boys between the 1970s and 1990s during school-related trips.

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BBC A man with short grey hair is walking outside a large stone grey building. He is wearing a pinstripe blue shirt and tie, navy jumper and navy puffer coat.

Man sentenced to 6 years 8 months for hit-and-run attempted murder in Edinburgh

Lewis Burns was sentenced to six years and eight months after deliberately hitting Michael McKenzie with his car twice in a hit-and-run attack in Edinburgh on 3 February.

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Google a google view for Lochend Drive with parked cars on both sides of the road outside flats

PSNI Receives £4m Emergency Funding After Belfast Violence

The UK government has allocated £4 million in emergency funding to the PSNI following violent unrest in Belfast, which included racist attacks and widespread disorder. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons reported increased homelessness linked to the disturbances.

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Getty Images Police landrovers pictured as protests take place. There are several police landrovers, all white with police markings in yellow, orange and blue. In the background, there are lots of people and flames and smoke.

Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Forwarder Enters English Channel Post-Smyrtos Boarding

The Russian shadow fleet tanker Forwarder entered the English Channel for the first time since the Smyrtos boarding. The vessel, sanctioned by the UK, US, and EU, sailed south from Primorsk, avoiding interception despite UK policy allowing boarding of sanctioned ships.

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BBC The Forwarder anchored at port. The tanker is imposed over the BBC Verify colours and branding.

Eugene Reavey to Receive Compensation Over Murder of Three Brothers

Over 50 years after the murder of three Reavey brothers, PSNI and MoD agree to compensate surviving brother Eugene Reavey for negligence and trauma, with apologies issued for investigation failures and possible RUC involvement.

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BBC Three individual framed pictures of brothers Anthony, John Martin and Brian Reavey sit on top of a table. The pictures are black and white. John Martin has short dark hair and is smiling, Brian has long dark hair and is smiling while Anthony has curly, long lighter hair.

UK Defence Secretary Meets NATO Allies Amid Delayed Military Spending Plan

UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis meets NATO allies amid delays in publishing the UK's Defence Investment Plan, with calls from NATO leaders for clear defence spending commitments ahead of the July summit.

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Reuters Dan Jarvis is wearing a dark blue suit jacket, a light blue shirt and a dark blue tie.

Lisa Nandy Expresses Dissatisfaction with over Married at First Sight UK Allegations

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy expresses dissatisfaction with 's response to rape and sexual assault allegations on Married At First Sight UK, following a BBC Panorama investigation and ongoing government discussions.

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