63 h. ago British career criminal with a history of violence 'is behind series of million

One £2.8million heist, which included two Ming-dynasty bowls and a vase, were thought to have been carried out by the Chinese government.

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1 week ago Woman strangled to death while visiting her mass murderer husband for conjugal visit, prison officials say

The devastated family of Stephanie Dowells is now asking authorities how and why it happened given her husband’s criminal history

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1 week ago Stephen Graham's little known 1990s role that kicked off a stratospheric career: Adolescence star appeared in beloved British show before finding fame in Hollywood

Stephen Graham's back in the spotlight alongside The Crown's Erin Doherty after wowing viewers in the UK with his heartbreaking performance in Netflix's Adolescence.

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1 week ago I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped

I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was luckyThere was no explanation, no warning. One minute, I was in an immigration office talking to an officer about my work visa, which had been approved months before and allowed me, a Canadian, to work in the US. The next, I was told to put my hands against the wall, and patted down like a criminal before being sent to an Ice detention center without the chance to talk to a lawyer.I grew up in Whitehorse, Yukon, a small town in the northernmost part of Canada. I always knew I wanted to do something bigger with my life. I left home early and moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, where I built a career spanning multiple industries – acting in film and television, owning bars and restaurants, flipping condos and managing Airbnbs. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Netflix's Adolescence shows how women and girls are paying the price for male rage

Netflix's new four-part series, Adolescence, seeks to spotlight the violence young women and girls face as a direct result of the online radicalisation of young men and boys

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2 w. ago The model pro destined for Wimbledon glory: How Indian Wells winner Jack Draper became heir to Andy Murray's throne

It was the latest positive step in what has been an extremely impressive 12 months for British No 1 Draper, 23, who has now risen to a career high position of No 7 in the world rankings.

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2 w. ago Jack Draper finds room for improvement as he dreams of Grand Slam glory

The British number one secured the biggest win of his career to date in Indian Wells.

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2 w. ago Iron Maiden making official documentary to mark 50th anniversary

Actor Javier Bardem and Kiss frontman Gene Simmons will be among the talking heads in a film about the British heavy metal band by director Malcolm VenvilleIron Maiden are to have an official documentary made about them, charting their long career as cornerstones of British heavy metal.The currently untitled film, scheduled for release in cinemas in the autumn to mark Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary, will feature interviews with the band – including the final interview with early member Paul Di’Anno, who died last year – as they recall their path from grotty east London to five UK No 1 albums and phantasmagoric arena-filling stage shows. Superfans including Kiss’s Gene Simmons, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and actor Javier Bardem will be on hand for analysis. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Old Firm cops to use stop and search powers amid fears of "serious disorder and violence"

The powers will come into force in various areas throughout the city amid fears over violence between fans of the Glasgow sides.

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2 w. ago Cruz Beckham 'is set to launch his music career as he writes songs with British indie legends'

The budding musician, 20, kickstarted his career when he was just 11 years old and the Beckham family have spent a small 'fortune' to help him create his sound with top songwriters.

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2 w. ago Rupert Lowe vows to sue Reform UK after being thrown out over allegations of 'serious bullying' against two women staff and threatening chairman with physical violence

The former Reform MP said he was the victim of a 'political assassination' after questioning Nigel Farage's leadership and that he was in talks with his legal team this afternoon.

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2 w. ago Jack Draper survives scare to defeat Jenson Brooksby at Indian Wells

Briton trails 4-1 in first set but roars back to win 7-5, 6-4Jamie Murray ‘proud’ after reaching doubles milestoneJack Draper survived a scare to defeat Jenson Brooksby 7-5, 6-4 and book his place in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells for the second time in his career.The British No 1 trailed 4-1 in the first set against the world No 937 but a rare moment of frustration inspired his fightback to claim victory in two sets. Trailing 4-2 and on the Brooksby serve, Draper threw his racket to the floor but followed his outburst by winning the next three points as he clawed his way back into the match. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Price rises to occasion with glory in historic night for women’s boxing

Natasha Jonas has had an admirable career but could not match the Olympic champion’s fire On a night steeped in history, Natasha Jonas could not roll back the years as she was outfought and outclassed by Lauren Price who dominated their world welterweight title unification fight to add the IBF and WBC belts to the WBA bauble she already owns. Price, in her fighting prime at the age of 30, is 10 years younger than Jonas and she was just too quick, fluid and powerful as all three judges awarded her the decision by comprehensive margins of 98-93, 100-90 and 98-92.Jonas has had an admirable career and she was the first woman to be named as British boxing’s fighter of the year in 2022. But, in the end, time ravages every fighter and Jonas could not match the fire of Price whose poise as an Olympic champion was also evident. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Price rises to occasion with glory on historic night for women’s boxing

Natasha Jonas has had an admirable career but could not match the Olympic champion’s fire On a night steeped in history, Natasha Jonas could not roll back the years as she was outfought and outclassed by Lauren Price who dominated their world welterweight title unification fight to add the IBF and WBC belts to the WBA bauble she already owns. Price, in her fighting prime at the age of 30, is 10 years younger than Jonas and she was just too quick, fluid and powerful as all three judges awarded her the decision by comprehensive margins of 98-93, 100-90 and 98-92.Jonas has had an admirable career and she was the first woman to be named as British boxing’s fighter of the year in 2022. But, in the end, time ravages every fighter and Jonas could not match the fire of Price whose poise as an Olympic champion was also evident. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Teaching boys to wrestle can reduce knife crime and other serious violence, claims ex

A former Conservative Party MP has claimed that teaching young boys how to wrestle can help curb violent crime rates by helping them to 'harness' their 'natural aggression'.

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