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Youths Attack Police with Petrol Bombs and Masonry in Londonderry

A group of youths in Londonderry threw petrol and paint bombs and masonry at police during a band parade on Irish Street, causing minor vehicle damage but no injuries. Police urge s to prevent such reckless behavior.

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Four Hospitalized After Brixton Shooting Incident

Four people were hospitalized after a shooting on 2 May in Brixton. One man is in critical condition. Police continue to investigate with no arrests made.

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Teenager Dies in River Nith Incident Days After Turning 18 in Dumfries

Benjamin Glen, 18, died after a river incident in Dumfries. Emergency services responded swiftly, with support offered to the community during this tragic time.

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Man Assaults 75-Year-Old Stepfather Over Emmerdale Viewing Dispute

James Beaumont, 43, assaulted his 75-year-old stepfather Martyn Sumner with a vacuum cleaner after mocking his Emmerdale viewing. Beaumont pleaded guilty and received a community order with unpaid work.

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Two Men Hospitalized After Machete Attack in North Belfast Burglary

Two men were hospitalized after an aggravated burglary in north Belfast involving hammers, crowbars, and a machete. Police are seeking information on the masked attackers who fled towards Upper Charleville Street.

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PM Suggests Some Pro-Palestinian Protests May Need to Be Halted Amid Rising Concerns

PM Sir Keir Starmer suggests some pro-Palestinian protests may need to be halted amid concerns over antisemitism and recent attacks on Jewish communities. The government is reviewing public order laws and balancing the right to protest with community safety.

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Man Charged Over Dunmurry Police Station Car Bomb Appears in Court

Kieran Smyth, 66, appeared in court charged with attempted murder and explosives offences related to a car bomb explosion outside Dunmurry Police Station in Belfast.

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Charles McQuillan/Getty Images A forensic investigator dressed in a white hazmat suit and purple plastic gloves gathers evidence at the scene of a car bomb attack on Dunmurry Police Station. The investigator is walking towards the wreckage of the vehicle which has been blown apart. Three yellow evidence markers have been placed on the road, one is inside a clear plastic bag.

Two Men Charged After £360,000 Worth of Cannabis Seized in Perth

Two men, aged 28 and 23, were charged after police seized cannabis worth around £360,000 during a search on Crieff Road, Perth. They will appear in court on Monday.

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Key Issues and Flashpoints in Scotland's 2026 Election Campaign

John Swinney seeks his first electoral win as SNP leader in Scotland's 2026 election amid debates on public services, budget deficits, independence, and tax policies.

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Twins Born Minutes Apart Discovered to Have Different Fathers in Rare Case

Twins Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne, born minutes apart, discovered through DNA testing that they have different fathers, a rare case of heteropaternal superfecundation. Despite challenges, they maintain a strong bond and have connected with their biological fathers.

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Dewi Llwyd yn cyflwyno ei rhaglen etholiad olaf ar BBC Radio Cymru ddydd Gwener

Dewi Llwyd yn cyflwyno ei rhaglen etholiad olaf ar BBC Radio Cymru ddydd Gwener, gan gofio dros 40 mlynedd o ddarlledu etholiadau a refferendymau, gan gynnwys y refferendwm datganoli 1997 a'r etholiadau mawr yn 1983 a 1987.

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Debate Over M4 Relief Road Intensifies Ahead of Senedd Election

The M4 relief road debate remains heated ahead of the Senedd election, with parties divided on funding, environmental impact, and transport priorities. Over £114m was spent on planning before the project was halted in 2019.

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Mae nifer o geir a loriau yn teithio ar hyd yr M4. Yn y llun mae arwyddion glas o'r lonau gydag ysgrifen wen yn dweud Caerleon i'r chwith a Casnewydd a Cwmbrân a Chaerdydd i'r dde.

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