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Rapist Sentenced to Life for Deliberate HIV Infections of Seven Victims

Adam Hall, 43, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 23 years for deliberately infecting seven victims with HIV in Newcastle between 2016 and 2023.

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Woman Charged After Teen Cousin Killed in XL Bully Dog Attack

Kelcie Reed appeared in court charged with being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control after her cousin Morgan Dorsett died from an XL Bully attack in Bristol in February 2025.

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Knife-related Killings Drop 21% in England and Wales, ONS Reports

Knife-related killings in England and Wales fell by 21% in 2025, with overall homicides down 6%. Knife crime and theft incidents also declined, while changes in recording practices affected shoplifting and robbery statistics, ONS reports.

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Eighteen Wolves Found Dead in Italy's Abruzzo National Park in Suspected Poisoning

Eighteen wolves were found dead in Italy's Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise national park within a week, suspected to be poisoned. Authorities and WWF condemn the killings as severe wildlife crimes amid ongoing investigations.

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Sara Cox Named New Host of BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

Sara Cox will replace Scott Mills as host of BBC Radio 2's breakfast show following Mills' dismissal amid a police investigation. Cox, currently Radio 2's teatime presenter, expressed excitement about her new role.

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Two Men Convicted of Callous Rape on Brighton Beach

Two men and a third man were convicted of a callous rape on Brighton beach. The victim was left too scared to go out after the attack, which occurred in early October.

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Eight Palestinians, Including Children, Say First Responders

Eight Palestinians, including three children, were killed in two Israeli strikes in Gaza. Families mourned the victims amid ongoing ceasefire tensions and recent escalations.

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US DOJ Reclassifies Cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III Drug

The US Department of Justice has reclassified cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, following a directive from President Trump to improve access and research, despite marijuana remaining federally illegal.

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Senior Official Details Vetting Process of Lord Mandelson for US Ambassador Role

Cat Little, senior Cabinet Office civil servant, testified on Lord Mandelson's vetting for US ambassador, confirming due process was followed despite concerns and withheld vetting details.

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Teen Dies at Feltham Young Offenders' Institution, Investigation Underway

A teenage boy held at Feltham Young Offenders' Institution died in hospital on Monday. Emergency services responded promptly, and the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate the death.

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50 Years Since Sandy Davidson's Disappearance: The Unsolved Case

Fifty years after three-year-old Sandy Davidson disappeared in Irvine, his sister Donna renews the appeal for information. Despite extensive searches and theories, Sandy remains missing, with police urging anyone with knowledge to come forward.

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UK Firms Warned of China-Linked Hackers Using Everyday Devices for Espionage

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre warns British firms of China-linked hackers exploiting everyday devices like routers for espionage, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.

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