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Fife Recycling Centre to Reopen After Two-Week Fire

A Fife recycling centre closed due to a two-week fire will reopen Monday. The fire affected 200m x 300m of landfill, with cleanup ongoing and investigations continuing.

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PA Media A landfill site next to some water and a windmill is on fire with smoke rising from the scene.

Menyw 41 oed wedi'i harestio ar ôl ymosodiad ym Mhontcanna, Caerdydd

Mae dyn 57 oed yn derbyn triniaeth yn ysbyty ar ôl ymosodiad yng Nghaerdydd. Mae menyw 41 oed wedi'i harestio ar amheuaeth o glwyfo bwriadol a ymosodiad ar weithiwr argyfwng. Mae Heddlu De Cymru yn ymchwilio i'r digwyddiad.

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Ex-NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Faces Trial After Immigration Court Arrest

Former NYC comptroller Brad Lander faces trial after his September 2025 arrest at an ICE facility during an inspection attempt with other officials.

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Comptroller Brad Lander stands surrounded by police officers in a hallway near door number 10

Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane Murder Officially Opens

The public inquiry into the 1989 murder of solicitor Pat Finucane has begun, chaired by Sir Gary Hickinbottom who vows independence. The Finucane family seeks answers after decades of investigations revealing possible state collusion.

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PA Media Shows a woman with grey hair and a white top standing in front of microphones. She if flanked by two men in suits and other people are in the background.

Eight-Year-Old Saves Grandad After Kayak Capsizes and Drifts Two Miles Offshore

Eight-year-old Marley helped save his grandad after their kayak capsized and drifted over two miles off the Vale of Glamorgan coast. Staying calm, Marley called for help, leading to a safe rescue by Barry Dock RNLI. He was later awarded a medal for his bravery.

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Barry Dock RNLI Dai Jones, Marley and Marley's dad stand together in Barry Dock RNLI station in front of the crew member's yellow waterproof jackets. Dai wears glasses and a black vest, and has tattoos on both arms, Marley has short brown hair and wears a grey pattern football shirt, and Joe has short light brown hair and wears a black t-shirt and jeans. All wear blue RNLI life vests.

Sudanese Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Belfast Knife Attack

Hadi Alodid, 30, appeared in court charged with attempted murder and other offenses after a knife attack in north Belfast left a man seriously injured.

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BBC The picture shows a wall of Belfast Magistrates Court with a sign saying Laganside Courts in silver. Branches of a tree with green leaves are visible

Scientists Discover Humans Prefer Walking Anticlockwise, Cause Remains Unknown

Research from Spain and Japan reveals humans naturally prefer walking anticlockwise, turning left, though the exact cause remains unknown. This bias appears across ages and cultures and may influence crowd movement and space design.

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Pedestrians on a crossing in central Tokyo.

Four Arrested and Charged in Aberdeen Assault and Robbery Incident

Four people have been arrested and charged after a man was injured in a robbery in Aberdeen's Gallowgate area. The victim was treated at the scene, and the suspects are set to appear in court.

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BBC Numerous police vehicles at the scene of an incident in Aberdeen, a police van is parked across the road.

Sumatran Tiger Cub from Litter of Four Dies at Howletts Wild Animal Park

A Sumatran tiger cub from a litter of four at Howletts Wild Animal Park has died of natural causes. The remaining three cubs are thriving under the care of their mother Tipah. Fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers remain in the wild due to habitat loss and poaching.

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Howletts Wild Animal Park A tiger cub with its mother lying next to it on a field of grass.

Man to Appear in Court Over Belfast Knife Attack Amid Race-Based Riots

Following a knife attack by a Sudanese asylum seeker, Belfast experienced race-related riots. SDLP leader Claire Hanna condemned the violence as a "race-based pogrom." PM Keir Starmer faces pressure to address asylum loopholes and social media incitement amid ongoing government discussions.

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A car on fire turned on its side in a residential street filled with debris and another fire in the background

Cynnig Gofal Plant: Disgwyl Manylion Llawn Am Gostau a Threfn Cyflwyno

Pwysau ar Lywodraeth Cymru i ddatgelu costau a amserlen cyflwyno polisi gofal plant Plaid Cymru, gyda galwadau am fanylion ariannol a sicrwydd ariannu cyn etholiad nesaf y Senedd.

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NSW Admits Police Battery and False Imprisonment of Protester Hannah Thomas

NSW admits police battery and false imprisonment of Hannah Thomas during a pro-Palestine protest, offers to pay medical costs but denies malicious prosecution claims.

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Hannah Thomas continues to suffer serious and ongoing health issues after being punched by a NSW police officer in June 2025.