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Pedestrian Dies After Taxi Collision on A92 Near Aberdeen

A 41-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a taxi on the A92 near Aberdeen at 03:10. Police seek witnesses or dashcam footage to investigate the incident.

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BBC A police accident sign with bold POLICE ACCIDENT wording in white on a blue background, with a police car and police tape in the background.

Russell Brand Admits to ‘Exploitative’ Consensual Sex with 16-Year-Old at Peak Fame

Russell Brand admits to having "exploitative" consensual sex with a 16-year-old at age 30. He faces trial in October over multiple allegations of rape and sexual assault, which he denies.

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EU to Approve €90bn Ukraine Loan and New Russia Sanctions Amid Pipeline Deal

EU leaders are set to approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia after pipeline deliveries resume. Slovakia confirms oil flow; EU warns Bosnia over Trump-linked pipeline deal. Prince Harry visits Kyiv; Zelenskyy denies Donbas renaming claims.

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Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy pictured in Brussels in December last year

Senate Advances $70bn ICE and Border Patrol Funding Plan Amid Political Standoff

The Senate advanced a $70bn budget plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol amid political deadlock, using budget reconciliation to bypass Democratic opposition. The funding would last through President Trump's term, despite ongoing disputes over policy changes and agency oversight.

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John Thune said ‘We have a multistep process ahead of us’

South African Court Orders Zambia to Return Former President Edgar Lungu's Body

A South African court has ordered Zambia to return former President Edgar Lungu's body amid a prolonged dispute over his burial, following conflicting rulings and family opposition to a state funeral.

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Getty Images A head and shoulders image of Edgar Lungu. His blue collar and dark jacket can just be seen at the bottom of the picture.

Osprey CJ7 Lays Fourth Egg Amid South Coast Breeding Success

Female osprey CJ7 has laid a fourth egg for the third consecutive year near Wareham, Dorset, continuing the success of the first breeding pair on England's south coast in 180 years.

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Birds of Poole Harbour White and pale brown osprey sat on a nest with four speckled eggs.

Surrey Community Grocery Opens to Support Cost-of-Living with Dignity

Woking Community Grocery opens in Surrey offering low-cost groceries to support families facing cost-of-living challenges, aiming to restore dignity with a normal shopping experience.

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Clare Dutton/BBC A man wearing a black shirt stood behind a desk. A TV in the background has a graphic reading "Woking Community Grocery".

10-Year-Old Girl Discovers Rare Mexican Axolotl Under Bridge in UK

A 10-year-old girl discovered a rare Mexican axolotl under a bridge in the UK, marking the first documented wild sighting. Experts praise her for saving the endangered amphibian, while concerns rise over pet axolotl care due to their growing popularity.

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80-Year-Old Woman Still Unable to Return Home Months After Car Crash

Thomas Kyle seeks urgent help as his 80-year-old mother remains unable to return home months after a car crash damaged her property. Repairs are delayed due to a gas box removal dispute between the Housing Executive and Firmus Energy.

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Thomas Kyle An older woman is sitting on a seat in a living room. She has short brown hair, wears glasses and a coat and is holding a dog.

Democrats Report Social Security Cuts Spark Service Chaos for Seniors

A report led by Senator Elizabeth Warren details how Social Security Administration cuts have caused severe service delays and challenges for seniors and disabled Americans, amid disputed claims of fraud and leadership controversies.

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A woman speaks into a microphone at a lectern with a sign that reads 'hands off social security'

Tributes Paid to Former Dundee Lord Provost Bob Duncan Following His Death

Bob Duncan, former Dundee lord provost and SNP councillor, has died aged 79. Tributes highlight his empathy, kindness, and dedication to the city and community.

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Dundee City Council A man in his 60s with short brown hair and glasses wearing a suit with a ceremonial chain

Two Men Arrested After Suspected Firearms Found in East Belfast

Two men were arrested in east Belfast after suspected firearms and a suspicious device were found, prompting evacuations and a police investigation.

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BBC A police car is parked in front of a white and red cordon in a residential street. Multiple cars are parked outside houses on either side of the street. In the distance five police officers are standing beside a white police van.

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