5 h. ago Man 'held captive by evil stepmum for 20 years' used hand sanitiser and paper to escape

A 32-year-old man, from Connecticut, was tortured and held in a room for 20 years by his stepmother Kimberly Sullivan before he escaped by lighting a fire, according to court documents

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6 h. ago How chained up man used hand sanitizer and paper to escape 'evil' stepmom after 30 years in captivity

A man, confined by his stepmother for two decades, orchestrated a daring escape from a life of 'captivity, abuse and starvation' using nothing but hand sanitizer and printer paper.

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7 h. ago Starved boy held captive for 20 years by stepmum seen drinking out school urinal

The victim's teachers spotted him drinking from a urinal in haunting evidence of boy who was allegedly starved and tortured whilst being held captive for 20 years.

Politics

9 h. ago Plea issued after Elianne Andam's killer's vile excuse for slashing schoolgirl sparks concern

After brutally killing Elianne Andam in 'white-hot anger', evil Hassan Sentamu attempted to lessen his sentence with a twisted excuse, which has raised widespread concerns

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11 h. ago Tourist vows 'I won't come back' after 'tiny' parking bay sees him hit with fine

Motorists have raised concerns over the size of parking bays on the Esplanade in Paignton, Devon, with one driver vowing 'I will not be returning' following a fine

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27 h. ago Man describes cruelty during his two decades of captivity at his family home in Connecticut

Police in Connecticut are trying to determine how a man could have been held captive in his home for 20 years without anyone noticing

Society

29 h. ago Heartbreaking cries for help of boy held captive by evil stepmom revealed by his school principal

A man who was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for 20 years repeatedly cried for help as a child.

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30 h. ago Former principal of boy held captive for 20 years said he tried to raise concerns as it was obvious something was ‘grossly wrong’

The victim set a fire in his own sealed bedroom, knowing it might kill him, just for the chance to escape

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33 h. ago Inspectors find contaminated equipment at Scottish hospital in follow

Inspectors have made an un-announced return visit to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy to check on progress on a number of areas for improvement.

Politics

35 h. ago Police probe 'unexplained' deaths of man and woman 'known to each other' after pair found seriously injured inside Thamesmead home

Police were called shortly before 3pm on Tuesday after concerns were raised for the welfare of the occupants of an address in Thamesmead.

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38 h. ago Man held in captivity by stepmother for 20 years, say police

He endured ‘heartbreaking and unimaginable’ suffering, police say

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40 h. ago Stepmother held US man captive for 20 years until he set house on fire, police say

He endured ‘heartbreaking and unimaginable’ suffering, police say

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55 h. ago Pokémon Go maker Niantic sells games division to Scopely for £2.7bn

Naturally, news of the deal may raise concerns among players about the future of their favourite games under new ownership.

Economics

56 h. ago Wendy Williams' guardian Sabrina Morrissey DENIES the star's 'prison' claims and says she has lots of freedom

The 60-year-old elder law attorney was originally appointed by a Manhattan judge in 2022 after the 60-year-old presenter's ex-manager reportedly raised concerns that she was of 'unsound mind'

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57 h. ago Up to 200 still held hostage amid train hijack standoff in Pakistan

Baloch Liberation Army says attack took place because of ‘decades-long colonial occupation’, while officials say dozens of militants killedAn operation to rescue hundreds of people taken hostage when a train was hijacked by a separatist militant group in remote south-west Pakistan continued into its second day, with dozens killed in the onslaught.On Wednesday, Pakistan’s security services claimed to have rescued about 190 people who were being held captive after militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) blew up a railway line and launched an attack on the Jaffar Express train. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Pakistan military fights on in operation to free hundreds of hostages on train

Government says about 130 still held after Balochistan militants blew up a railway line and hijacked trainAn operation to rescue hundreds of people taken hostage when a train was hijacked by a separatist militant group in remote south-west Pakistan has continued into its second day, with dozens killed in the onslaught.On Wednesday, Pakistan’s security services claimed to have rescued about 190 people who were being held captive after militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) blew up a railway line and launched an attack on the Jaffar Express train. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Pakistan operation to free hostages after train hijacking ends with dozens killed

Security services claim to have rescued about 190 people being held by Baloch Liberation Army in remote areaAn operation to rescue hundreds of people taken hostage when a train was hijacked by a separatist militant group in remote south-west Pakistan has ended with dozens killed in the onslaught, a spokesperson for the army said late on Wednesday.Pakistan’s security services claimed to have rescued about 190 people who were being held captive after militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) blew up a railway line and launched an attack on the Jaffar Express train. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Ambulance helicopter lands in Carmarthen as concerns raised for man in Jobcentre

Police and paramedics were also called to the scene in the centre of Carmarthen

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60 h. ago ‘Fool’s spring’ fears as snow hits Cheltenham three days after 18C temperatures

Concerns have been raised about disruption to the Cheltenham Festival.

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3 d. ago Man United get final referee verdict on controversial penalty as Howard Webb concern raised

A controversial penalty decision involving Manchester United took centre stage in the Premier League last month.

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