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Seven killed in A66 wrong-way crash near Middlesbrough; two police officers among victims

Seven people, including two Cleveland Police officers, have died in a collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough after a vehicle travelling the wrong way struck a marked police car. The crash followed a police pursuit that had ended before the collision occurred.

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Victorian Liberals propose splitting court of appeal to enforce tougher criminal sentences

Victoria's opposition Liberal and Nationals parties plan to split the Court of Appeal into criminal and civil divisions, appointing specialist judges to enforce tougher sentences that would set precedent across the state's courts.

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Police chase footage emerges before fatal A66 collision that killed seven

Security footage appears to show a police chase minutes before a fatal A66 crash near Middlesbrough that killed seven people, including two officers. The police car involved in the collision was not part of the pursuit.

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Seventeen-year-old girl killed in sword attack at Swedish school

A 17-year-old girl has been killed in a sword attack at a Swedish school, with three others wounded. An 18-year-old man has been arrested. Police are investigating links to online communities promoting school violence.

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Emergency 999 calls diverted to London as West Midlands wildfires overwhelm services

Thousands of 999 calls from West Midlands wildfires on 13 August 2026 were diverted to London Fire Brigade, exposing critical resource shortages. Nineteen homes destroyed in Stourbridge; fire chiefs and unions demand urgent government investment.

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Two men charged after £579,000 cocaine seizure in Glasgow raids

Two men have been charged after police recovered cocaine worth up to £579,000 during raids on properties in Glasgow on Friday evening. The suspects, aged 19 and 25, are scheduled to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

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Shoreham Community Holds Vigil for Family of Four Who Died in Sea Tragedy

Shoreham held a vigil on Saturday to honour a family of four who died after entering the sea on 18 August. Hassan El-Khawas, Zeina Alayn, their daughter Sara, and six-year-old Saja all perished in the incident. Police believe it was a tragic accident.

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Father Abandons 7-Year-Old on Mount Fuji, Continues Climb Without Him

A 48-year-old father from Nagoya was reprimanded by police after leaving his seven-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji for eight hours while continuing his climb. The boy was found at 2,000+ metres elevation with only a soft drink and snack, and was later taken into protective custody.

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Military airstrike on Myanmar monastery kills 14 elderly worshippers

Fourteen elderly people were killed in military airstrikes on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar's Sagaing region on Friday. The compound, where over 100 worshippers had gathered for a meditation retreat, was struck twice in succession.

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Multiple deaths in A66 crash involving police vehicle near Middlesbrough

Multiple people have died in a collision involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 near Middlesbrough early on Saturday morning. The IOPC has launched an investigation following a mandatory referral from Cleveland Police. The road remains closed.

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North Tyneside taxi drivers seek 8% fare increase to offset fuel and living costs

North Tyneside taxi drivers are seeking an 8% fare increase to help offset rising fuel costs and living expenses. The proposal would raise average three-mile fares to £5.52 but faces resistance from some councillors concerned about impact on residents.

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Multiple deaths reported in collision between police vehicle and car on A66

Multiple people have died in a collision involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 near Middlesbrough in Teesside during the early hours of Saturday, Cleveland Police has confirmed.

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