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Starmer's government explored relocating Downing Street operations

Senior figures in Sir Keir Starmer's government discussed relocating operations from 10 Downing Street due to concerns about its suitability as a modern workplace. The 300-year-old building's layout and facilities have long frustrated ministers and officials.

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Serbia's Student List prepares government talks after historic election victory

Serbia's Student List movement wins historic election with over 50% of votes, preparing to form government after 14 years of authoritarian rule. The non-hierarchical movement faces immediate challenge of identifying its leader.

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Algeria Deploys Troops to Niger in Historic First Foreign Military Mission Since 1973

Algeria has authorized its first foreign military deployment since 1973, sending troops to Niger to protect energy infrastructure and counter armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State. The decision marks a historic shift in the nation's military policy.

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Sister describes finding body and knife-wielding man in murder trial

A woman testified at Winchester Crown Court that she found her sister Joanna Derkacz dead and encountered Stephen Sexton holding a knife. Sexton denies murdering the 37-year-old in December 2023 after their breakup.

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Independent review launched into student Henry Nowak's murder in Southampton

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced an independent review into the murder of student Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed in Southampton in December 2025. Former Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk KC will lead the two-phase investigation.

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Woman dies in single-car crash in Glasgow; three hospitalized

A woman has died in a single-car crash on Kennishead Road in Thornliebank, Glasgow. Three others—two women and a male driver—were hospitalized. The road closed for nine hours; police are appealing for witnesses.

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Russell Brand denies all charges as defence case begins at rape trial

Russell Brand has begun his defence at Southwark Crown Court, denying all rape and sexual assault charges as his legal team opened their case. The prosecution had presented testimony from his former assistant and other witnesses.

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Hundreds of Birdwatchers Swarm Norfolk Village to Spot Rare Nutcracker

Hundreds of birdwatchers descended on Mundesley, Norfolk, to spot a rare northern nutcracker, causing parking chaos and forcing bus service alterations. The bird had not been seen in Norfolk since 1968.

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Two men jailed for deaths of mother and daughter in Leeds street racing crash

Two men have been jailed for causing the deaths of a mother and four-year-old daughter in a high-speed crash in Leeds. Hardeep Bhachu received 12 years and Jasskamal Riyat 16 years after racing on a public road in January 2023.

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Chris Brown handed suspended sentence for bottle attack at London nightclub

R&B artist Chris Brown has received an eight-month suspended prison sentence after admitting to striking music producer Abraham Diaw with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub in February 2023. His vocal coach was also sentenced to four months suspended imprisonment.

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Man pleads guilty to murdering Newport mother of four in stabbing

Albert Williams has pleaded guilty to murdering Charlene Dowsell, 41, who was stabbed in the back during a street fight in Newport on 18 July. He will be sentenced on 21 December.

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Fatal inquiry set for January into recovery worker killed by tipped lorry

A fatal accident inquiry into the death of Robert Garvock, 68, who was killed when a recovery lorry tipped over in 2018, is scheduled for 28 January. His employer was fined £9,800 in 2023.

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