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Indian Women Fear for Safety After Belfast Home Destroyed in Riots

Two Indian women in Belfast no longer feel safe after their home was severely damaged during recent riots. Despite community support, they face uncertainty about their future in the city.

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Tejal Samat and Nishath Mohammed Tejal Samat and Nishath Mohammed. Tejal has dark hair tied back, wearing glasses and a grey jumper. Nishath has long dark hair, wearing earrings and a cream top with gold embroidery.

TUV Leader Jim Allister Faces Criticism for Controversial Migrant Cartoon

TUV leader Jim Allister's cartoon depicting migrants crossing the Irish border has been called racist by political figures, sparking debate amid recent Belfast unrest. Allister defends the image as highlighting border issues, while critics denounce it as offensive AI-generated content.

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PA Media An older man looks into the camera smiling. he has grey hair at the side of his head and is bald on top. He is wearing a dark suit, white shirt and purple patterned tie. He is wearing a red badge that says 'no Irish sea border'.

Starmer Offers Burnham Key Government Role Amid Leadership Challenge Threat

Keir Starmer urges Labour to focus on the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, offers Andy Burnham a key government role amid leadership challenge threats from Wes Streeting.

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Keir Starmer speaks to the members of the media on the sidelines of the G7 summit

PM Warns Burnham Against Immediate Leadership Challenge Amid Makerfield Vote

Sir Keir Starmer warns Andy Burnham against an immediate leadership challenge if elected MP, urging focus on the Greater Manchester mayoral election and signalling readiness to contest any leadership bid.

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Wes Streeting May Launch Labour Leadership Challenge Next Week

Wes Streeting may challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership next week amid calls to end party uncertainty. Andy Burnham's by-election bid adds pressure, while Starmer remains at G7.

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Firefighters Respond to Blaze at Commercial Property Beneath Edinburgh Flats

Firefighters tackled a blaze in a commercial property under Edinburgh flats on Dalry Road. Six engines responded, one person treated, evacuations made, and investigations ongoing.

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Flora Livingstone A busy street cordoned off with several fire engines and firefighters in the midst of tackling a fire

Russian Frigate Fires Warning Shots Near UK Yacht in Channel Incident

A Russian frigate fired warning shots near a UK yacht in the Channel, escalating tensions. Investigations reveal Russian saboteurs active in London. Labour faces internal disputes amid a critical by-election.

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The headline on the front page of the i Paper reads: “Retired UK couple reveal 'scary' clash in Channel with Russian warship”.

Wes Streeting Ready to Trigger Labour Leadership Contest as Early as Next Week

Wes Streeting has expressed readiness to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer if the party wins the Makerfield by-election, emphasizing the need to resolve leadership uncertainty and outlining his vision for fiscal responsibility and party unity.

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PA Media Wes Streeting wearing a navy suit and a red tie. He is standing at a lectern on front of a view of Tower Bridge in central London

Parents Demand Answers Over Daughter’s 17 Years at Muckamore Abbey Hospital

Marjorie and Mark Sharp seek answers about their daughter Laura's 17 years at Muckamore Abbey Hospital amid a public inquiry into abuse and neglect.

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BBC A man, with short white hair, wearing a check shirt, standing beside a woman with shoulder length brown hair, wearing a purple top. They are stranding in front of a red brick house.

Biological Father Speaks at Vigil Honoring Murdered Preston Davey

Gary Nolan, biological father of murdered Preston Davey, spoke at a candlelit vigil on what would have been Preston's fourth birthday, recalling months of abuse by his adoptive father Jamie Varley and partner John McGowan-Fazakerley, both convicted for their roles in Preston's death.

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PA Media/Lancashire Police handout Undated image of the late baby Preston Davey. He has brown curly hair and brown eyes and is wearing an orange spotted baby grow. He is smiling.

Volunteer Coastguards to Lose £11-an-Hour Pay, Raising Morale Concerns

Payments of £11 per hour to volunteer coastguards in Devon and Cornwall will end in September following a court ruling, raising concerns about morale and service impact.

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Bigbury Coastguard Rescue Team Two HM Coastguard search and rescue team members in blue uniforms and helmets stand on a grassy cliff overlooking the sea, appearing to carry out an operation along the coastline.

Senior PSNI Officer Apologises to Noah Donohoe’s Mother Over Investigation Failures

Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips apologised to Noah Donohoe's mother for missed investigative opportunities and breakdowns in the PSNI's handling of the 2020 disappearance and death case, acknowledging failures and answering extensive inquest questioning.

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