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Wales Seeks to Match England's Teacher Pay Rise, Says Education Minister

Wales' education minister aims to match England's teacher pay rise amid union criticism and delayed pay report. Mobile phone restrictions in schools also proposed.

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Dr Manon Ceridwen James yn Esgob Newydd Bangor ar ôl Deuddydd o Drafod

Dr Manon Ceridwen James wedi cael ei hethol yn esgob newydd Bangor ar ôl deuddydd o drafod gan y Coleg Etholiadol. Bydd yn dechrau yn ei rôl ym mis Medi, gan gymryd lle'r cyn-esgob Andy John a ymddeol yn 2025.

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River City Actor Denies Sex Without Consent Allegation in 2007 Trial

A woman alleges River City actor Iain Robertson had sex with her without consent during a 2007 Lake District trip. Robertson denies all charges amid ongoing trial in Glasgow.

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Man Claims 15-Year-Old Consented in North Wales Child Exploitation Case

Ziaullah Badshah, accused in a north Wales child exploitation case, claims a 15-year-old girl consented and he believed she was 17. He denies supplying drugs and other charges alongside co-defendants.

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Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann Sentenced to Life for Eight Murders

Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, was sentenced to life for murdering eight women. Victims' families shared emotional statements as the decade-long case concluded with justice served.

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Driving Test Wait Times to Hit Target Only by Autumn 2025, Says Transport Secretary

The Transport Secretary confirms driving test wait times won't meet the seven-week target until autumn 2025 amid high demand and ongoing reforms.

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BBC to Cut 550 Jobs in Initial Phase of £500m Savings Plan

The BBC plans to cut 550 jobs as part of a £500m savings strategy, affecting news, radio, and TV content, with further reductions expected before 2027.

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Reform MS Defends Controversial Sudanese Asylum Speech as 'New Norm'

Reform MS Joe Martin's remarks on Sudanese asylum seekers sparked accusations of racism and a complaint to the Senedd's presiding officer, who warned members to avoid inflammatory language. Reform's chief whip called it the 'new norm,' while Plaid Cymru demands urgent action.

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Luigi Mangione to Use Psychiatric Defense in NY Murder Trial

Judge Gregory Carro revealed Luigi Mangione's legal team will pursue a psychiatric defense citing 'extreme emotional disturbance' in the upcoming Manhattan trial for the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Religious Group Members Deny Charges After Police Raids in Crewe

Twenty-four members of a religious group appeared in court denying public order charges after police raids linked to allegations of sexual abuse and modern slavery in Crewe.

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Pum Person Caerdydd yn Cael Eu Carcharu am Derfysg Trelái 2023

Pum person o Gaerdydd wedi cael eu carcharu am eu rhan mewn terfysg Trelái 2023, gyda 31 heddwas wedi'u hanafu a nifer o ddedfrydau cymunedol yn cael eu rhoi.

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Final Vote Push in Makerfield By-Election Could Shape Labour Leadership

Candidates in the Makerfield by-election make final appeals as the contest may influence Labour leadership and the next prime minister. Labour's Andy Burnham faces Reform UK's Robert Kenyon in a tight race with multiple parties vying for the seat.

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