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Dau frawd yn euog o achosi marwolaeth mewn gwrthdrawiad ym Mhowys

Dau frawd o Bhowys wedi cael eu dyfarnu'n euog o achosi marwolaeth Rhys Jenkins mewn gwrthdrawiad ym mis Tachwedd 2024. Cafodd ei fab naw oed ei anafu'n ddifrifol. Mae'r llys wedi gwrando ar dystiolaeth a dyfarnu euogrwydd am yrru'n beryglus a diofal.

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Council Urged to Apologise Over £465k Failed Second Home Policy

Cyngor Gwynedd faces calls to apologise after a failed second home policy costing £465k was quashed by the High Court due to flawed information presented to councillors.

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BBC Gruffydd looks at the camera. He has short grey hair, and wears a khaki zip fleece with a black top underneath. A mini roundabout and a stone building can be seen in the background.

Brothers Guilty of Causing Death and Injury in Fatal Road Crash

Two brothers racing home were found guilty of causing death and serious injury in a crash that killed Rhys Jenkins and injured his son near Welshpool in 2024.

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BBC A composite image of the drivers. On the left, Photograph showing Umar Ben Yusaf, who wears a black two piece suit, a pale grey tie and white shirt. He has a bald head and a brown long haired beard. He is leaving Mold Crown Court and his jacket blows in the wind. Grass can be seen behind him, as well as boulders and bins. On the right, Photograph showing Abubakr Ben Yusaf, who wears a navy two piece suit, a blue tie and white shirt. He has brown long hair and a brown long haired beard. He is leaving Mold Crown Court and holds a blue folder under his left arm.

Defence Secretary John Healey Resigns Over Defence Investment Plan Shortfall

Defence Secretary John Healey resigns, citing insufficient defence investment amid rising threats and increased UK commitments, urging stronger funding to meet NATO targets and safeguard national security.

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BBC A composite of two pictures: On the left a screengrab of Healey's resignation letter. On the right, John Healey carries a red folder

John Healey Resigns as Defence Secretary Over Military Spending Dispute

John Healey resigns as defence secretary amid government disputes over funding the delayed defence investment plan, citing insufficient resources for national security.

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Reuters John Healey is stood behind a lectern which has the phrase "strong foundations, secure future" written on it. He is stood next to two union flags and is wearing a suit and glasses.

Van Set Alight and Pushed Toward Home Amid Belfast Unrest

Following a knife attack in Belfast, a second night of unrest saw homes set on fire, police injured, and health workers threatened. Minority communities faced racist intimidation and forced evictions amid ongoing violence.

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Fatal Accident Inquiry Launched into Glasgow Woman's Death in Stairwell

A fatal accident inquiry will examine the death of Sarah Aitken, 59, found dead in a Glasgow stairwell weeks after admission to a mental health ward, focusing on care and policy adherence.

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Democrats Prepare for Possible Election Interference in 2024 Midterms

Democrats prepare for potential election interference in 2024 midterms amid misleading ads and concerns over Trump allies' influence in election processes.

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19-Year-Old Police Officer Dies After Crash While Responding to Incident

Jess Turnbull, a 19-year-old Northumbria Police officer, died from injuries after a crash while responding to another collision in Cramlington. A 73-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

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Northumbria Police Jess Turnbull, wearing police uniform and smiling.

Fund Linked to Trump Allies Backed Ads Casting Doubt on 2024 Election

Documents reveal a fund linked to Trump allies Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey backed misleading ads in swing states, promoting election denial and anti-voting bills ahead of 2024.

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people count ballots in a large office space

Asylum Seeker Jailed for 10 Years for Raping 18-Year-Old Woman in Nottinghamshire Park

Sheraz Malik, an asylum seeker, was sentenced to 10 years for raping an 18-year-old woman in Sutton Lawn park, Nottinghamshire, after a jury found him guilty of two counts of rape.

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Opposition Grows Against Proposed £2bn Data Centre in Borders Hills

A petition against a proposed £2bn data centre in the Borders has gathered nearly 7,000 signatures. The project, proposed by Sunlaws Development Company, aims to create 145 local jobs but faces opposition over environmental and landscape concerns.

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SDC A computer-generated view of a data centre with a green roof blending in to the surrounding landscape