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Harry and Meghan Set to Begin UK Life: Acting, Charity Work and Cotswolds Home

Prince Harry and Meghan are relocating to the UK within days to establish a new base in the Cotswolds. Meghan is in early talks for an acting role in Netflix's The Gentlemen, while Harry will expand his charitable work. The children will begin British schooling in September.

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Police refer Mohamed Al Fayed case to prosecutors as seventh suspect emerges

The Metropolitan Police have referred a case file to prosecutors concerning a man in his 80s as part of its investigation into Mohamed Al Fayed. Seven suspects have now been interviewed under caution on suspicion of sexual offences and human trafficking.

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Carroll commits to Suburban Rail Loop despite cost concerns, announces $1bn in savings

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has committed to proceeding with the Suburban Rail Loop's first stage while announcing scope changes designed to save $1 billion, reversing earlier suggestions that other projects might take priority.

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Nepal Demands Justice and Law Reform After Death of 3-Year-Old Girl

Nepal faces mounting pressure to reform its laws after the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl sparked nationwide protests and demands for stricter penalties, including for juvenile offenders.

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Danish PM Rejects Unsolicited Beauty Advice During Kyiv War Zone Visit

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen rejected unsolicited beauty advice from a cosmetic surgeon after returning from Kyiv, where she met with Ukrainian leaders to discuss military support and air defence during her visit to the war-affected capital.

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Network Rail sues two firms for £5m over Llangennech train derailment and fuel spill

Network Rail has filed a £5m negligence claim against DB Cargo UK and Touax Rail over a 2020 train derailment near Llangennech that spilled 446,000 litres of fuel into protected wetlands. Ten wagons derailed, forcing 300 evacuations and requiring nearly two days to extinguish the resulting fire.

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Ex-council chief convicted of deleting emails to hide DUP contact

Former Mid and East Antrim Council chief Anne Donaghy has been convicted of two charges over deleting emails to prevent disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. She was fined £1,500 and cleared of a third charge. Her co-accused Aaron McClelland was acquitted.

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Aberystwyth University pauses £43m Old College restoration as costs soar

Aberystwyth University has paused its £43m Old College restoration project as costs rise to £53m. The review will assess future expenses, funding and timelines for the historic building's conversion into a hotel and cultural centre.

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Crime survivors demand clarity on offender restriction zones before October rollout

Victims' campaigners have criticised the government for announcing offender restriction zones without explaining how the system will work. The scheme launches in October but key details on eligibility, enforcement and victim safety remain unclear.

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Former snooker world champion Dott convicted of child abuse

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been convicted of child abuse by a jury at Glasgow's High Court. The 49-year-old was found guilty of two counts of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and boy between 1993 and 2010.

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Seventeen arrested in investigation into A66 crash that killed seven

Seventeen people have now been arrested following the A66 collision near Middlesbrough that killed seven, including two police officers. The latest five arrests include a teenager and men suspected of organised crime involvement.

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Massive fire destroys 140 cars at Gatwick holiday parking site

A fire at a car park serving Gatwick Airport passengers destroyed 140 vehicles on Saturday, leaving holidaymakers facing losses. A 67-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson and bailed. The blaze also caused a power outage affecting 2,000 homes, now restored.

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