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Tân a ddinistriodd ysgubor ar Ynys Môn yn cael ei ystyried yn fwriadol

Cafodd y gwasanaeth tân eu galw i ysgubor yn Llannerch-y-medd ar 6 Mawrth. Credir bod y tân wedi cael ei gynnau yn fwriadol gan achosi dinistr llwyr i'r adeilad a'i gynnwys.

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Charge Dropped Against Woman in Fatal Acid Attack Trial

A woman accused in a fatal acid attack case had her charge dropped due to insufficient evidence. The trial involves multiple defendants facing murder and organised crime charges.

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Devon and Cornwall Police Close up image of Mr Cahalane. He is wearing a white shirt and is looking into the camera.

Brother of Glasgow Crime Boss Jailed for Abuse of Foster Children

Douglas Daniel, brother of late Glasgow crime boss Jamie Daniel, and his wife Barbara were jailed for abusing six foster children between 1986-1991. Despite a criminal record, Douglas was approved as a foster parent. Glasgow City Council apologizes and notes improved standards.

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Spindrift Douglas Daniel and wife Barbara were sentenced to 30 months in prison

Police Officer Allegedly Said 'I Know the Law' Before Sexual Assault, Court Hears

Fiona Anderson, a police officer, denies sexual assault charges from 2018 in Cardiff. Court heard she told the victim, "I know the law" before the alleged assault. The victim initially hesitated to report due to Anderson's police status.

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Athena Photo of police officer, Fiona Anderson. Her blonde hair is tied up in a bun and she is not smiling.

HMS Prince of Wales Unlikely to Deploy to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

HMS Prince of Wales is unlikely to be deployed to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran. Instead, it may join NATO exercises in the Arctic. Additional UK military assets are being sent to Cyprus following drone attacks.

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PA Media The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in dock at Portsmouth harbour, Hampshire.

Guinea Opposition Leader Calls for 'Direct Resistance' After 40 Parties Dissolved

Guinea's opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo calls for 'direct resistance' after 40 political parties, including his own, were dissolved by authorities citing legal non-compliance. This follows President Doumbouya's controversial election and crackdown on political freedoms.

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AFP via Getty Images Guinean economist and politician and former Prime Minister of Guinea Cellou Dalein Diallo wearing a dark formal suit, stands against a smooth, muted blue-grey background. He is positioned slightly to the side, with part of the upper body and shoulders visible.

Ex-Boyfriend Testifies Accusing Stephen McCullagh of Killing Natalie McNally

An ex-boyfriend of Natalie McNally accused Stephen McCullagh of her murder. McCullagh denies the charge. The court heard their text exchanges before her death, revealing complex emotions and ongoing contact.

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Pacemaker Natalie McNally. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a long khaki coat and standing on a beach.

B-52 Bombers Deploy to UK Base Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

Three US B-52 bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford in the UK after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer approved defensive US strikes against Iranian missile sites, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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BBC A large black B52 military bomber, a long sleek black plane, coming down the runway at Fairford air base. It is a misty day and there is barbed wire in the foreground.

Greens Edge Out CDU in Baden-Württemberg, Marking Setback for Friedrich Merz

The Greens narrowly defeated Friedrich Merz's CDU in Baden-Württemberg, marking a historic win for Cem Özdemir and signaling challenges ahead for Germany's conservative government amid rising far-right support.

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Özdemir smiling and waving on Sunday, as people applaud next to him

Nephew Forgives Those Responsible for Aunt’s IRA Firebomb Death 50 Years Ago

Stephen Thompson, nephew of Yvonne Dunlop who died in a 1976 IRA firebomb attack, forgives those responsible. At a Stormont event marking European Day for Innocent Victims of Terrorism, victims also criticized pension application processes as retraumatising.

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BBC Stephen Thompson looking at the camera. He is wearing a blue blazer, light blue shirt and a blue lanyard around his neck. He is wearing glasses.

UK Man Charged with Crimes Against Humanity for 2011 Syria Attacks

A 58-year-old man in the UK has been charged with murder and torture as crimes against humanity linked to 2011 attacks on civilians in Syria, marking the UK's first prosecution of this kind.

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Istanbul's Former Mayor Faces Trial on Extensive Corruption Charges

Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's former mayor, faces over 140 corruption charges in a trial critics say is politically motivated, with prosecutors seeking up to 2,430 years in prison.

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AFP via Getty Images Ekrem Imamoglu gives a speech following municipal elections in Istanbul in 2024. He is holding a microphone in one hand while his other is pointed towards his supporters. He has glasses on and is wearing a white shirt.