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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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EPA/Shutterstock An aerial photograph taken with a drone of Ashton-in-Makerfield in Wigan

Trump Delays Clayton’s Intelligence Nomination to Pressure Congress on Voter ID Bill

President Trump delays Jay Clayton's intelligence nomination to pressure Congress on a voter ID bill, links FISA approval to the Save America Act, and comments on Iran, January 6 claims, and Georgia primaries amid G7 summit discussions.

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Jay Clayton at an event with Bloomberg in New York

Local Support Saves Cemetery Sheep After Visitor Incident

Two young sheep at Mount Road Cemetery in St Asaph will remain after local support reversed plans to sell them following a visitor incident. Raised as pets, the sheep help maintain the grounds and have become beloved by the community.

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Duncan Cameron two different types of black sheep looking towards the camera. one is standing on top of a grave has white patches on its head and three of its legs and has short wool. the other has longer hair, is all black and has horns that turn downward,

Family of John Pat Cunningham to Receive Damages Over 1974 Killing

The family of John Pat Cunningham, a man with learning difficulties shot by British soldiers in 1974, will receive undisclosed damages in a High Court settlement, marking a significant step toward justice and recognition.

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Pacemaker Hands holding a framed picture of John Patrick Cunningham.

South Africa's DA Leader Urges President to Replace Former Leader as Agriculture Minister

Geordin Hill-Lewis, leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance, urges President Ramaphosa to replace former leader John Steenhuisen as agriculture minister amid criticism over disease outbreak management.

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Getty Images John Steenhuisen is seen laughing with his successor Geordin Hill-Lewis at an event

Bolivia and US Sign $20M Deal to Combat Drug Trafficking

Bolivia and the US have signed a $20 million deal to combat drug trafficking, marking a shift in relations after nearly two decades. The agreement includes training and equipment support and aligns Bolivia with the US-led Shield of the Americas security initiative.

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Cancillería Bolivia A man in a suit and glasses, with short dark hair, holds the arms of a woman wearing a shirt and suit jacket and glasses, in front of the American and Bolivian flags.

Ashley Cain Faces Allegations of Sexist and Misogynistic Language Online

Ashley Cain is accused of using sexist and misogynistic language in historic social media posts. The BBC is reviewing the matter after offensive tweets surfaced, while Cain's career spans football, reality TV, and documentary presenting.

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BBC/True North A bearded Ashley Cain looking directly into the camera while filming his BBC documentary series in Rio de Janeiro

First Rioters Sentenced for 2023 Cardiff Ely Disorder Amid Court Disruption

Five individuals involved in the 2023 Cardiff Ely riots were sentenced amidst courtroom disruptions. The unrest followed the deaths of two teenagers and involved violent clashes with police, significant damage, and costly policing and cleanup efforts.

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Jury Told Donaldson Accusers Are 'Not Sufficiently Reliable' for Guilty Verdict

Defence barrister Kieran Vaughan KC told the jury that the two women accusing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson of childhood sexual abuse are "not sufficiently reliable" to convict. Sir Jeffrey denies 18 charges, including rape, while his wife faces related charges but is unfit for trial.

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Patient Dies and Three Injured After Ambulance-Car Collision in Glasgow

A patient died and three others were injured after an ambulance collided with a car on Balmore Road, Glasgow. The car driver was arrested, and emergency services responded promptly.

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Man Sentenced for Role in Aberdeen County Lines Drug Network

Victor Kihu, 24, was jailed for six years and five months for exploiting vulnerable people in Aberdeen to facilitate a county lines drug network. He recruited young individuals for drug supply operations across multiple cities, using threats and coercion.

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Police Scotland Victor Kihu looking at the camera in a police mugshot.

Cyn-arweinydd Cyngor Caerdydd yn cynnig Sgwâr Callaghan ar gyfer ysgol Gymraeg newydd

Cyn-arweinydd Cyngor Caerdydd wedi gwneud cais i Lywodraeth Cymru ddarparu tir ar Sgwâr Callaghan fel safle posibl ar gyfer pedwaredd ysgol uwchradd Gymraeg yn y ddinas.

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