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Priest admits 109 sex offences ahead of December sentencing

A 59-year-old priest has pleaded guilty to 109 sexual offences at Londonderry Crown Court. Edward Gallagher will be sentenced in December. The charges relate to offences between June 2023 and April 2025.

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Two dead in Channel crossing as anti-migrant protests erupt in Gosport

Two people died attempting to cross the English Channel while 149 others were rescued from a second vessel. Anti-migrant protesters clashed with police in Gosport as the rescued migrants arrived, with six arrests made during the demonstrations.

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Seven people escape harm in two gun attacks on Coleraine homes

Four children and three adults escaped injury in two separate shooting attacks on homes in Coleraine early Monday. Police are treating both incidents as attempted murder.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Challenges Police Over Epstein-Related Arrest Warrants

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is challenging Thames Valley Police and the Central Criminal Court over search warrants executed during his February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. A High Court hearing is scheduled for Thursday to determine whether related documents should be made ...

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Man named after fatal two-car crash on North Uist road

Thomas Sharpe, 43, died after a two-vehicle collision on the A867 in North Uist on 30 September. A second man was also hospitalised. Police are continuing their investigation and appealing for witnesses.

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Griffith unveils £50,000 housing cost cut and major deregulation plan

Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith has unveiled a comprehensive deregulation package claiming to cut new home costs by up to £50,000, including scrapping environmental regulations, abolishing the Environment Agency and Natural England, and backing Heathrow expansion. The plan has drawn criticism f...

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Police investigate unexplained death of 11-year-old girl found in Worcestershire park

An 11-year-old girl's death is being treated as unexplained after her body was found in a Worcestershire park near Evesham on Sunday evening. Police launched an investigation after she was reported missing.

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Sánchez to announce election plans as Spain's housing crisis deepens

Spain's Prime Minister Sánchez prepares to address the nation amid pressure to call early elections following parliament's rejection of emergency housing measures. Tens of thousands have protested demanding action on rent and tenant protections. Elsewhere, Germany pledges €1bn in military aid to ...

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Murder inquiry launched after body discovered in burning van

A murder investigation is underway after a body was discovered in a burning van on Gas Works Lane in Prestatyn, Flintshire on Sunday evening. The identity of the deceased remains unknown as police work to identify the person and appeal for witnesses.

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Over 40 firefighters respond to bar fire in Glasgow city centre

More than 40 firefighters responded to a fire at a Glasgow city centre bar on Sunday evening. Nine fire engines were dispatched after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received reports just after 14:40. No casualties were reported.

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Thousands march toward Pakistan capital demanding jailed ex-PM Khan's release

Thousands of supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan launched a march toward Islamabad on October 4 after government negotiations collapsed. The demonstration, beginning in Lakki Marwat 275km away, demands Khan's release and highlights health concerns, with his family clai...

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Northern Ireland to launch weapon surrender scheme with anonymous bins at recycling centres

Northern Ireland is launching an anonymous weapon surrender scheme this autumn, allowing residents to dispose of zombie knives, knuckledusters and other prohibited items at council recycling centres or police stations. The move brings the region in line with England and Wales under the Offensive ...

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