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Man found guilty of killing ex-lover's partner with samurai sword

Michael Bretton has been found guilty of murdering Craig Hurcombe with a samurai sword after going to his Somerset workplace on 1 January. Prosecutors said he acted out of jealousy over ex-lover Kate Saunders.

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Greek police seek 'American friends' of Scottish woman found in suitcase

Greek police are trying to trace 'American friends' of Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens on 18 July.

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Funeral boss jailed for 20 years after bodies left unburied

A funeral director who failed to bury or cremate bodies and gave families the ashes of strangers has been jailed for 20 years after police found 35 bodies and more than 100 sets of ashes in Hull.

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Renewed appeal for information in Lyra McKee murder case

Police have renewed their appeal for information about the 2019 murder of journalist Lyra McKee, with Crimestoppers offering a £20,000 reward.

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Archbishop backs £100m slavery reparations fund on Ghana visit

During her first visit to Ghana, Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally expressed regret over the Church of England’s role in slavery and backed a £100m fund for affected communities.

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Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally walks with Bishop of Asante Mampong Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith, in Mampong, Ashanti Region, Ghana.

About 50 firefighters tackle blaze at Colchester beauty spot

About 50 firefighters are tackling a blaze on Ministry of Defence land near Colchester after the fire was surrounded, according to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.

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High Court upholds plan for Chinese mega embassy in London

A High Court challenge against plans for a Chinese mega embassy near the Tower of London has failed, upholding planning permission despite espionage and security concerns.

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Southport killer charged over prison attacks and weapon possession

Axel Rudakubana has been charged with three prison attacks and possessing a weapon at HMP Belmarsh between May and October 2025. He is due in court remotely on 11 September.

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Axel Rudakubana charged over assaults on prison staff

Axel Rudakubana, serving life for the 2024 Southport murders, has been charged with multiple assaults on prison staff and will appear in court on 11 September.

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Fugitive jailed for five years over £14m drugs and cash network

John Gray has been jailed for five years and 10 months over a £14m drugs and dirty money operation after being arrested at Glasgow Airport when he returned from the UAE.

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France to tighten border checks with Spain after Ceuta crossings

France has moved to tighten controls at the Spanish border after more than 49,000 people crossed into Ceuta in 24 hours, prompting EU-wide political reactions and a visit by Pedro Sánchez.

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At least 18 die as 49,000 cross into Ceuta from Morocco

At least 18 people died as about 49,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco, prompting a Spanish political crisis and criticism from EU leaders.

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