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Woman Loses £17k in Scam, Travels UK to Confront Suspected Fraudster

Rhonda Montgomery lost £17,000 in a Revolut scam and traveled across the UK to confront the suspected fraudster. After partial recovery and bank intervention, the case highlights growing impersonation scams in the UK.

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BBC Rhonda Montgomery has blonde hair stands to the left, looking into the distance at the right hand side of the camera. She is wearing a light pink top and matching 'Prada' framed glasses, which have a leopard print rim. Behind her is a wooded grassy area by some water, which is out of focus.

Trump Seeks Delay of China Summit Amid Iran Conflict; Vance Denies Rift

Donald Trump has requested postponing his China summit due to ongoing conflict with Iran, while Vice-President JD Vance denies any discord over military action. Trump criticized allies for reluctance to assist in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions.

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Glasgow Union Street Fire: Key Facts and Ongoing Recovery Efforts

A major fire devastated a historic Glasgow building next to Central Station. Demolition is underway, with recovery efforts led by Glasgow City Council and a £10m fund announced. Ownership, fire response, and future plans are detailed.

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PA Media Shell of a fire damaged Victorian building. A red and white barrier warning that demolition is in progress is in the foreground.

Nearly a Decade After Grenfell, Unsafe Cladding Still Threatens Glasgow Flats

Nearly a decade after Grenfell, unsafe cladding still threatens Glasgow flats like Lancefield Quay. Residents face financial and safety challenges as Scotland proposes a building levy to fund repairs amid housing concerns.

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BBC A man with short black hair in a close-up shot in front of a high-rise block of flats.

Woman Witnessed Mother’s Murder by Father, Then Lived with Him After Prison

Gemma Ahern witnessed her father fatally stab her mother at age three, then lived with him after his release. Now 36, she campaigns for Jade's Law to suspend parental rights of convicted killers to protect children and families.

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Gemma Ahern A woman with brown hair stares at the camera

California Officer Charged with Murder in Fatal Crash Killing Four

California highway patrol officer Angelo Rodriguez faces second-degree murder charges after a high-speed crash in Norwalk led to four deaths. The incident involved a failure to assist victims and a subsequent fatal collision caused by a second driver.

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a patch on a uniform reads 'California highway patrol'

Teens Sue Musk's xAI Over Grok's Creation of Explicit AI-Generated Images

Teenagers have sued Elon Musk's AI company xAI, alleging its chatbot Grok enabled creation of sexually explicit images of minors without consent, sparking investigations and regulatory scrutiny.

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Reuters Elon Musk on a stage with his hands tented in front of his mouth as he listens to someone next to him.

Oil Crisis Forces Families to Pay Double for Heating Fuel Amid Supply Shortages

Families in rural Wales face heating oil shortages and soaring prices amid supply cancellations and global conflicts, with some paying double and fearing winter hardships.

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Israel Launches Limited Ground Operations Against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon

Israel has launched limited ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon amid ongoing airstrikes and border clashes. The conflict has caused significant casualties and displacement, with international calls for ceasefire and humanitarian aid underway.

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Reuters Israeli soldiers gather on the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon, in northern Israel (16 March 2026)

EU Urges Swift Restart of UK Talks to Salvage Crucial Reset Deal

The EU urges a swift restart of talks with the UK to resolve deadlocks on tuition fees and food safety ahead of a July summit, aiming to salvage the reset deal and strengthen future cooperation.

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The European trade commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič

Police Fired Tasers Twice Before Shooting Glasgow Hotel Attacker, Inquiry Reveals

An inquiry revealed police fired tasers twice at Badreddin Bosh during a 2020 Glasgow hotel attack before firearms officers fatally shot him. Five people were stabbed, including a police constable who survived. The inquiry examines the police response and decisions made.

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Police Scotland Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh

Iran Accuses Gulf States of Secretly Encouraging Attacks Amid Rising Tensions

Iran’s foreign minister accuses Gulf states of secretly encouraging attacks amid escalating drone strikes and rising casualties. Tehran faces intense bombardments, while Iran tightens control over the Strait of Hormuz and international tensions deepen.

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Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi speaking at a press conference in Tehran