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David Crowley Wins Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary Over Progressive Rival Hong

David Crowley narrowly won Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary over progressive Francesca Hong after delayed Milwaukee ballots tipped the race, setting up a November clash with Republican Tom Tiffany.

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David Crowley poses for a selfie alongside a supporter while campaigning to be the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor

Two Convicted of Murder Over Fatal Petrol Attack on Birmingham Man

Two people have been found guilty of murdering Tomasz Samel, who was abducted in Birmingham in 2019 by men posing as Interpol officers and later set on fire near Liverpool.

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Simon Levy Jailed for Life for Double Murder as Met Chief Admits 'Whole System Failing'

Simon Levy, 40, has been given a whole-life tariff at the Old Bailey for murdering two women and raping a third, as the Met Commissioner admits a "whole system failing" allowed his attacks to escalate despite repeated police contact.

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Orkney Council Leader Says Interim Cover for Suspended Chief Executive Will Continue as Needed

Orkney Islands Council leader Heather Woodbridge says interim cover for suspended chief executive Oliver Reid will continue as long as needed, while new details emerge about who is covering his duties.

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a smiling woman with long brown hair is wearing a black jacket and red top

Edinburgh's School Phone Ban Begins, But Locking Pouches Still Weeks Away

Edinburgh's new school phone ban has begun, but the magnetically sealed pouches meant to secure secondary pupils' devices will not arrive until next month, the council has confirmed.

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A Yondr pouch on the desk as a child sits a test.

Belfast £1.1m Cocaine Bust: Four Men Charged, Fifth in Custody

Four men aged 26 to 34 have been charged after police seized suspected cocaine worth £1.1m in greater Belfast, with a fifth man, 59, still in custody as investigations continue.

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A number of items, including suspected drugs, seized by police, are sat on a table and on display. They are in clear plastic bags. behind them is a baseball bat

Cwest yn agor i farwolaeth dau gaiaciwr a fu ar goll ger Pwllheli

Cwest wedi'i ohirio yng Nghaernarfon i farwolaethau Connor Parfitt a Simon Wilson, dau gaiaciwr a aeth ar goll ger Pwllheli ar 21 Gorffennaf a ganfuwyd yn feirw ddyddiau'n ddiweddarach.

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Zimbabwe Ferry Capsize on Lake Kariba Leaves 15 Dead, 27 Missing

At least 15 people have died and 27 remain missing after a passenger boat capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on 11 August 2026, with rescue operations continuing amid disputes over passenger numbers.

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The Kariba dam seen from one of its ridges, overlooking the reservoir and green landscape in the distance

Probation Chief Warns Mass Early Prisoner Release Could Lead to Murder

Probation chief Martin Jones warns that releasing 5,000 prisoners early from October 2026 could lead to a serious violent offence or murder, as staffing shortfalls and a looming strike ballot deepen concerns.

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A prison officer walks down the corridor of a prison with his back to the camera.

Leaked MoD Review Warns Military Crime Unit Still Risks Failing Victims

A leaked Ministry of Defence review finds the Defence Serious Crime Command, set up after Gunner Jaysley Beck's death, still risks failing victims of rape and sexual assault through delays, understaffing and unclear guidance.

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A selfie of Jaysley Beck wearing her military uniform, with her long brown hair slicked back into a low ponytail. She has blue eyes and is smiling at the camera.

Chester Zoo Welcomes Rare Babirusa Piglet Once the Size of a Grapefruit

An endangered babirusa piglet named Rana has made her public debut at Chester Zoo, offering hope for a species being rapidly wiped out in the wild by African swine fever.

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A close up of a babirusa piglet named Rana at Chester Zoo.

Llywodraeth Cymru'n sefydlu tasglu newydd i adfywio canol trefi

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi sefydlu Tasglu Canol Trefi newydd i fynd i'r afael â heriau strydoedd mawr, gyda disgwyl argymhellion erbyn dechrau 2027 a rhybudd gan economegydd am arafwch gweithredu hyd yma.

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