11 m. ago A senator’s wife, a tragic suicide and bullying claims: Strand Books owner accuses late assistant of major theft in new twist

Exclusive: Nancy Bass Wyden told The Independent that Brandon O’Brien made a ‘deliberate effort ... to ingratiate himself with [my] children over time, gaining their trust in order to twist isolated interactions and steal from me and my family’

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15 m. ago Gogglebox's Shirley leaves fans 'howling' after cheeky comment aimed at Strictly star

Welsh Gogglebox favourite Shirley had a hilarious response as she watched Harry Aikines-Aryeetey show off his moves on Strictly.

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30 m. ago Man found mauled to death at Arkansas campsite after sending photos of bear to family: ‘Evidence of a struggle’

This is the second fatal bear encounter in Arkansas in the last month

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41 m. ago Family and neighbours pay tribute to Manchester attack victims

Worshipper Adrian Daulby and security guard Melvin Cravitz were killed during the car and knife attack outside a synagogue in Manchester.

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81 m. ago Diddy addresses court begging for 'mercy' as he reveals 'one of the hardest things'

Sean 'Diddy' Combs spoke to the court for the first time ahead of his sentencing as he asked the judge for "mercy" before saying sorry to his family, who were in attendance

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99 m. ago Takeaways from AP's interview with the only protester still locked up after Trump’s campus crackdown

A Palestinian activist arrested by the Trump administration in March says she feels helpless as she remains jailed while her family in Gaza suffers amid ongoing conflict

Politics

2 h. ago Why Dillon Gabriel's family is unable to make trip to London for NFL debut

Why Dillon Gabriel's family is unable to make trip to London for NFL debut  Sports Illustrated

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2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing favourite bags major role on BBC show as co

Strictly: It Takes Two star Fleur East was joined by a celebrity panel on the show, but before she dived into the competition, she had some exciting news to share.

Culture

2 h. ago Family told their home was on fire while with seriously ill toddler in hospital

'As if they aren't dealing with enough, now they have nowhere to call home'

Society

2 h. ago Family of Manchester attack victim Melvin Cravitz remember the synagogue security guard as 'kind and caring' in touching tribute

Mr Cravitz, 66, from Crumpsall was acting as the security guard at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation when Jihad al-Shamie carried out the deadly attack on Thursday.

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2 h. ago Beckhams show up to support Victoria's Paris Fashion Week show as Brooklyn snubs

The Beckham family have come together in support of mum Victoria Beckham's fashion show in Paris despite Brooklyn Beckham being a no-show to the big family event

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3 h. ago He was the 'king' of our family but a 'horrible and cruel' disease took him from us

Paul Sloots had regularly been tasked with removing asbestos lagging from pipework during his career as a burner in the demolition of buildings

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3 h. ago Family of synagogue security guard killed in attack pay tribute to 'devoted' family man

Melvin Cravitz was outside Heaton Park synagogue and stopped the attacker from entering

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3 h. ago The only protester still locked up after Trump’s campus crackdown breaks silence: 'I feel helpless'

A Palestinian activist arrested by the Trump administration in March says she feels helpless as she remains jailed while her family in Gaza suffers amid ongoing conflict

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3 h. ago Coronation Street favourite Vicky Myers says 'bear with me' as she sends 'quick note' to fans

It comes after the DS Lisa Swain actress was overwhelmed by the response to her latest success

Politics

3 h. ago My mum suddenly died of cancer – now the council want to kick me out of our family home

Kyle Rolfe, 25, says Ealing Council is asking him to leave his Hanwell flat because of the UK’s succession rules

Society

3 h. ago Moment teen girl gang ambush pensioner, 75, before beating him to death in attack filmed on mobile phone

Fredi Rivero, 75, died in hospital after he was punched to the ground by three teenage girls, who lunched an unprovoked attack which they film on a mobile phone. The girls were jailed today.

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3 h. ago Best beauty deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day sale, from ghd to Maybelline

Some of my favourite tried and tested products are set to be reduced

Economics

4 h. ago The Beckhams put on a united front as they head to Victoria's Paris Fashion Week show while eldest son Brooklyn, 26, is a no

The clan were snapped as they headed towards a waiting car, stepping out in rainy conditions.

Culture

4 h. ago Teen girl gang who killed pensioner, 75, in vicious street attack they filmed on mobile phone are locked up

Fredi Rivero, 75, died in hospital after he was punched to the ground by three teenage girls, who lunched an unprovoked attack which they film on a mobile phone. The girls were jailed today.

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