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Man hospitalised after hammer attack during Newtownabbey burglary

A man was hospitalised after being attacked with hammers by masked burglars at a house in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, on Friday evening. Two women in the property were unharmed but shaken.

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Green Party Seeks to Prevent 'Capture by Extremists' After Zionism Vote Divides Members

The Green Party vows to prevent infiltration by extremists after members voted to classify Zionism as racism, triggering backlash from Jewish groups and internal party divisions.

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BBC Scotland Presenter Amy Irons Announces First Baby on the Way

Television presenter Amy Irons has announced she is expecting her first baby with partner Elliot. The 35-year-old broadcaster shared the news on her weekly radio show, revealing they are expecting a son next year.

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Four arrested after teenager killed and another critically injured in Stoke-on-Trent attack

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager died and another suffered life-threatening injuries in an attack on Brookhouse Road in Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, on Friday night.

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Firefighters tackle major Glasgow scrapyard blaze into second night

Firefighters have spent a second night at a major scrapyard fire in Glasgow's Scotstoun area. The blaze began on Friday night at a business on South Street, prompting a large emergency response with nine fire engines and specialist equipment.

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Cities explore balaclava bans to tackle crime and intimidation

Multiple UK cities are exploring bans on balaclavas to tackle crime and intimidation, with Nottingham already enforcing restrictions. The moves respond to concerns about robberies, burglaries and drug dealing, and a social media trend glorifying face coverings as a way to avoid prosecution.

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Lucy's Law approved in Northern Ireland: Will it truly tackle the illegal puppy trade?

Northern Ireland's assembly has approved Lucy's Law to ban third-party puppy and kitten sales, but animal rescue advocates argue the regulations leave critical gaps that could allow illegal breeding to continue.

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Three men convicted of murdering Australian surfer brothers and US friend in Mexico

Three men have been found guilty of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and American friend Carter Rhoad during a 2024 surfing trip in Mexico. The defendants face sentencing next week with likely life imprisonment.

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Bryant Bans Drumcree Parade After Failed Compromise Talks

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has banned the Orange Order's Drumcree parade after compromise talks failed. Two possible agreements were considered but neither secured backing from both the Portadown District Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents.

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Thai Queen Suthida completes maiden solo fighter jet flight

Thailand's Queen Suthida completed her first solo flight in a Gripen fighter jet on 8 October in southern Thailand, drawing on over 1,188 hours of flying experience accumulated since 2010.

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Labour reclaims left-wing voters in Holborn byelection win over Greens

Labour wins Holborn and St Pancras byelection with Sagal Abdi-Wali securing 45% of the vote, defeating Green leader Zack Polanski. The result signals Labour's recovery among left-wing voters and marks a reversal of the Greens' earlier polling surge.

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Two men charged with murder of stabbing victim in Worcester

Two men charged with murder after 30-year-old Vijay Kumar, an Indian student, was fatally stabbed on Barbourne Road, Worcester on 25 November. Vanch Vansh and Harsh Kapahi appear in court on Saturday.

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