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Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Suspected Illegal Waste Dump Near River Mersey

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a suspected illegal waste dump near the River Mersey in Greater Manchester, as residents describe years of growing dumping and the Environment Agency confirms a criminal investigation.

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Photograph of a firefighter tackling a blaze at an illegal waste sump in Ashton-upon-Mersey. The image shows a jet of water being fired at the ground.

Russian Court Bars Anti-War Yabloko Party from September Election

Russia's Supreme Court has barred Yabloko, the country's only anti-war party, from September's parliamentary elections following a lawsuit from the nationalist Rodina party.

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Labour Peer Urges Badenoch to Rescind Ex-Neo-Nazi's Adviser Role

Luciana Berger, a victim of Joshua Bonehill-Paine's harassment, has urged Kemi Badenoch to withdraw his appointment to a Conservative advisory role, as Jewish groups press the party to reconsider.

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Joshua Bonehill-Paine: he is in his mid-30s and heavily built, and has a reddish beard and wears a checked shirt, aviator sunglasses and a red baseball cap.

British Couple Detained in Iran End Hunger Strike After Months in Evin Prison

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, a British couple jailed in Iran on espionage charges they deny, have ended hunger strikes lasting 93 and 84 days after agreeing to resume contact with their family.

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A couple on a beach. It is sunny and the sand is white. Behind them are some trees.

Rubber Bullet Fired as Man Barricades Himself in Londonderry Property

Police fired a rubber bullet in Londonderry after a man barricaded himself inside a property during what officers described as a 'hostage-type incident.' A 31-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges.

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A close up of the PSNI emblem on a brick wall. It consists of a star shape in the centre, with the scales of justice, a harp, a torch, a leaf, a shamrock, and crown.

Anglesey Windmill Owner Ordered to Undo Unauthorised Red, White and Green Repaint

Anglesey council has ordered the owner of Wales' only working windmill to repaint it white after he gave the Grade II-listed structure a red, white and green makeover without permission for the Urdd Eisteddfod.

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A windmill in the red, white and green colours of youth movement Urdd Gobaith Cymru

Suffolk Fire Chiefs Stand Down Major Incident After 12-Day Dunwich Heath Blaze

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has ended major incident status for the Dunwich Heath wildfire nearly two weeks after it broke out, though crews remain to guard against hidden hotspots as recovery begins.

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An aerial view of a heathland and woodland which is on fire. It has left the ground and trees charred and smoke is filling the air. In the background there are several trees not affected by the blaze.

Green MSP Q Manivannan Apologises Over Resurfaced Rape 'Spectrum' Remarks

Green MSP Q Manivannan has apologised after resurfaced podcast comments describing rape as a "spectrum" sparked outrage, though the Scottish Greens have declined to withdraw the whip.

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A person wearing a patterned jacket, with long flowing dark hair smiles as they walk towards the camera in the Scottish Parliament building

Bomb Disposal Team Called to Restalrig Avenue Over Suspicious Item in Edinburgh

A bomb disposal team was called to Restalrig Avenue in Edinburgh after a suspicious item was found, leading to evacuations, a cordon and bus diversions.

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Blue and white police tape that says Police Line Do Not Cross.

Ex-Thai MP Confesses to Killing Official Live on YouTube Before Surrendering

Thongchai had been "angry" with him, though he did not explain why, and he insisted he had not meant to shoot a man he called a "good friend." He said he had approached Thongchai wanting to talk.</p><blockquote>"He [Thongchai] then pushed me, saying 'I don't want to talk, I don't want to talk.'"...

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Former lawmaker Chalong Riewrang in a blue t-shirt exhales out cigarette smoke at a police station where he was allowed to hold a press conference after allegedly shooting and killing former police officer Thongchai Yenprasert. A police officer in uniform and glasses is seated to his right.

Six Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After 23-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Islington

A 23-year-old woman was found dead at a Clerkenwell address on Thursday, prompting the arrest of six people on suspicion of murder. All have been released on bail as police continue their investigation.

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A Metropolitan Police "Forensic Services - Crime Scene Investigation" van parked on the street outside a modern brick building labeled "Tiller & Lock." An officer seen from behind is reaching into the open side door of the van.

Jason Arday Pulls Out of London Talk Amid Plagiarism Controversy

Jason Arday has pulled out of a London event and vanished from other listings following his Cambridge resignation, as new details emerge about the plagiarism investigation and his other institutional roles.

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Jason Arday smiling in the doorway of a BBC radio studio in December 2023