81 minutes ago Israel confirms killing of Hezbollah successor Hashem Safieddine in Beirut airstrikes

Safieddine was the head of Hezbollah’s executive council and a key political figure

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89 minutes ago A soldier, a nurse, a lorry driver and dozens more: who are the men accused over rape and assault of Gisèle Pelicot?

Dominique Pelicot has admitted drugging and raping his wife. Fifty other men may face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty in case that has shocked the worldWarning: this article contains descriptions of alleged rape and sexual assaultA total of 51 men are on trial over their alleged attacks on Gisèle Pelicot, recruited by her then-husband Dominique Pelicot, who has admitted drugging and raping her. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago How arms cache plot masterminded by Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh mirrors a notorious con by career criminal and gangster John Haase

Liverpool gangster John Haase was a notorious underworld figure who graduated from armed robbery to orchestrating an international heroin racket which smuggled kilos of the drug from Turkey.

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3 hours ago Roman Polanski: lawsuit alleging director raped teenager in 1973 settled and dismissed

Civil suit that claimed the now 91-year-old sexually assaulted a 16-year-old in Los Angeles in 1973 has been settled to ‘mutual satisfaction’ of both partiesRoman Polanski, the Oscar-winning film director who fled the US decades ago after admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old, will no longer face trial over an alleged sexual assault of another minor after reaching a settlement.The latest case against the now 91-year-old director, which concerned an alleged sexual attack in 1973, had been due in civil court in Los Angeles next August.In the US, call or text the Childhelp abuse hotline on 800-422-4453 or visit their website for more resources and to report child abuse or DM for help. For adult survivors of child abuse, help is available at ascasupport.org. In the UK, the NSPCC ...

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3 hours ago Treasury rakes in nearly £14 billion in stamp duties, capital gains and inheritance tax over the past six months, figures reveal

The Treasury has raked in £13.8 billion in capital gains tax, stamp duties and inheritance tax over the past six months - as Rachel Reeves prepares to squeeze more out of them.

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5 hours ago Border arrests fall in September in last monthly gauge before US elections

U.S. authorities say arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico fell 7% in September to a more than four-year low

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5 hours ago Scots students issued asthma warning amid fears of hospital admissions

The number who will need hospital treatment is expected to double so they should make asthma preparations a priority

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5 hours ago Amanda Abbington cuts a stylish figure in all black at Jamie Allan's Amaze press night

The actress, 50, put on an effortlessly chic display in all black, sporting a cold shoulder top with a high neckline and matching trousers.

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7 hours ago Model who threw milkshake at Nigel Farage uses day in court to promote her adult website

Victoria Thomas Bowen, 25, threw a banana milkshake over the Reform UK leader outside a pub in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, during his election campaign on June 4 - and could now face jail

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