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Fire Erupts at Edinburgh Flats; Public Urged to Avoid Restalrig Road South

A major fire broke out at Edinburgh flats on Restalrig Road South, prompting road closures and bus diversions. Emergency services remain on site with the fire now under control; no casualty information is available.

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Aberdeen South By-Election: Voters Seek Strong Energy Strategy and Community Focus

Aberdeen South voters face a by-election amid concerns over energy strategy, community issues, and economic diversification. Key local voices call for a robust approach to North Sea investment and preserving community heritage.

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Rare Western Reef Heron Draws Hundreds of Birdwatchers to North Wales

Hundreds of birdwatchers gathered in Caernarfon, north Wales, to see the UK's first recorded western reef heron, a rare species usually found in southern Europe, Africa, and Asia. Ornithologist Simon Hugheston-Roberts identified the bird and is submitting a report for official confirmation.

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Far-Right Groups Accused of Inciting UK-Wide Unrest After Belfast Stabbing

Violent protests erupted in Northern Ireland after a stabbing in Belfast. Far-right activists called for demonstrations, leading to unrest and vehicle fires. Police charged a Sudanese asylum seeker with murder. Political leaders urged calm and condemned incitement.

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Scotland Sees Protests After Belfast Knife Attack Sparks Unrest

Protests took place in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Ayr following a knife attack in Belfast, with police managing large crowds and closing key routes.

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Karmelo Anthony, 19, Convicted of Murder in Austin Metcalf Stabbing Case

Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of murdering Austin Metcalf in a one-week Texas trial that highlighted racial tensions. The case involved a fatal stabbing during a high school track meet shelter dispute. Sentencing began after the conviction was announced.

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Belfast Anti-Immigration Protesters Set Bus on Fire Amid Unrest After Knife Attack

Following a knife attack in Belfast, anti-immigration protests escalated into violence, including a bus set on fire. Authorities urge calm and warn against social media-fueled disorder as the suspect faces attempted murder charges.

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Report Finds Hard-Right Groups Increasing Influence Across US Government

The Southern Poverty Law Center reports that hard-right groups have expanded their influence in the US government, highlighting shifts in law enforcement priorities and increased political power among far-right individuals.

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Kemi Badenoch Proposes Replacing Equality Act Duty with 'Common Sense' Amid Criticism

Kemi Badenoch proposes abolishing the public sector equality duty, sparking debate among legal experts and advocates who warn it could increase discrimination and legal uncertainty.

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30-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder After Belfast Knife Attack

A 30-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses after a knife attack in north Belfast left a man in his 40s seriously injured.

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Israeli Air Strikes Target Tyre Despite Iran's Warning to Halt Attacks

Israel conducted air strikes in southern Lebanon's Tyre despite Iranian warnings, causing casualties and evacuations amid ongoing conflict involving Hezbollah and escalating Israel-Iran tensions.

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Trade Unions Reject Nigel Farage's Invitation to Join Reform UK

Trade unions have rejected Nigel Farage's invitation to join Reform UK, reaffirming their support for Labour despite Farage's offer and Reform UK's pledge to repeal key worker protections.

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