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Family Pays Tribute to Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Police Car

The family of Gerard Trojanowski, 44, who died after being hit by multiple vehicles including a police car on the A40 in Carmarthen, have paid tribute to him as a loving husband and father.

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A photo of Gerard Trojanowski. He has cropped brunette hair and blue eyes.

Glyncoch residents demand halt to quarry blasts over safety fears

Residents near Craig yr Hesg quarry in Glyncoch say blasting shakes homes and frightens children, demanding a pause after flooding from a blast at another quarry forced evacuations nearby.

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The rock face of the quarry in the foreground. In the backdrop there are green trees, arugby pitch and then rooftops of a nearby village alongside other yellow and green fields

Papers: 'Tube Monster' killer conviction and net zero rollback plans

Saturday's front pages lead on the conviction of serial killer Simon Levy, Labour's potential net zero rollback, and a Telegraph investigation into a Uefa payment linked to Gianni Infantino.

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The headline on the front page of the Daily Express reads: “Sex predator let out to kill”.

Queen's University Belfast Reviews Paper Co-Authored by Cambridge Plagiarism Row Academic

Queen's University Belfast is investigating a 2021 paper co-authored by Prof Jason Arday, who resigned from Cambridge amid plagiarism allegations he denies.

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Prof Arday is smiling. He's wearing a black top and has earrings in. A backdrop with an ombre of colours is behind him.

Inside Athens: Following the Murder Case Over Aid Worker Lisa Ross's Death

A firsthand account from Athens as the murder case surrounding Scottish aid worker Lisa Ross unfolds, with new details on the suspect's confession, seized weapons and pending toxicology results.

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Family handout image of Lisa Ross - Close-up portrait of a person outdoors against a clear blue sky, wearing a grey short-sleeved top with sunglasses resting on the top of the head. The image is brightly lit by sunlight, with a small section of white cloud visible in the lower left corner.

Hunter Biden Admits Father's Pardon Was 'Not Good' for America or His Legacy

Hunter Biden tells Newsnight his father's 2024 pardon hurt the country and Joe Biden's legacy, while opening up on his father's cancer battle and ruling out a political career of his own.

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Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, right, watches as US President Joe Biden gestures to his "Team USA" jacket on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Widdecombe Probe: Terror Police Reopen 2025 Burglary Case, Refer Handling to Watchdog

Counter-terrorism police have reopened an April 2025 attempted burglary inquiry linked to the Ann Widdecombe death investigation, referring their original handling of the case to the IOPC.

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Three Men Charged Over Alleged Plot to Send Cardiff Teens to Thailand as Drug Mules

Three men appeared in court accused of trafficking two Cardiff teenagers to Thailand as drug couriers, after the boys were allegedly caught with 64kg of cannabis. Both remain in Thai custody.

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Motorcyclist in his 60s dies after crash with car in County Donegal

A motorcyclist in his 60s has died after his bike collided with a car on the N56 at Termon, County Donegal. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as a post-mortem is arranged.

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A blue sign placed on a road with white markings. The sign says Garda and road closed in both Irish and English.

Thetford Residents Fear More Unrest After Nights of Asylum Housing Protests

After three nights of disorder targeting properties believed to house asylum seekers, Thetford residents describe fear, a lack of consultation, and rising tension over the wider RAF Barnham housing plan.

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Sue and Tommy, mother and son, pose beside a Union Jack-draped motorcycle near a sign that reads: 'Unvetted foreign men: we are afraid to walk our streets at night!'

Glasgow University to Review Hiring of Ex-Professor Amid Plagiarism Row

Glasgow will review how it hired Jason Arday after he quit Cambridge amid plagiarism claims, as academics demand an independent probe into his appointment.

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Jason Arday sits in a BBC Radio 4 studio wearing headphones beside a microphone during an appearance on the Today programme.

Murkowski's opposition to Blanche puts attorney general bid in jeopardy

Lisa Murkowski's opposition to Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination joins Susan Collins' in tightening the path to confirmation, as new reporting reveals wider opposition from former DOJ officials and legal groups.

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US senator Lisa Murkowski in Copenhagen, Denmark, in January.