25 h. ago Putin hits Europe with his most feared weapon... his lawyers: EU bid to use frozen Russian assets could be scuppered as leaders fear they could be forced to pay the money back after the war

EU leaders are due to meet on Thursday for a crunch summit on plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, with Belgium facing growing pressure to abandon its opposition.

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66 h. ago Boy, 15, accused of murdering schoolboy Leo Ross, 12, to stand trial next year

Leo Ross, 12, was walking home from school when he was stabbed in the stomach and died after being taken to hospital from a riverside path in Hall Green, Birmingham in January

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5 d. ago Laura Woods reveals 'terrifying' stalker sent letters telling her 'tonight you die' before turning up at her home in 'relentless' two

The TNT sports presenter, 38, said she was left living in 'real fear' during the 'relentless' campaign of harassment which began in June 2021 and lasted until September 2023.

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6 d. ago Fake company executive travelled 186 miles to a school to 'smell girls' shoes'

The man was caught after walking into a school in Toyko where he admitted to cops he has a 'festish for women's scents' and 'wanted to smell their indoor shoes'

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7 d. ago 'Starmer lied to my face': Entrepreneur's fury after PM told him in 2024 not to fear rates reforms

Steve Perez, who set up drinks maker Global Brands, said Keir Starmer assured him two days before the general election that he had 'nothing to fear'.

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9 d. ago Kid sent to Christmas show as music icon instead of 'Elfis the Elf' after family mix

Oscar Wilkins' parents didn't have suspicious minds when their son came home with a letter saying he needed an Elvis costume, but they were left all shook up when he walked on stage in the school play

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1 week ago JEREMY VINE: Joey Barton's vile social media hate campaign made me fear for my safety

It was when Jeremy Vine had a safety expert follow him on his commute, assessing where he might be vulnerable to attack, that the enormity of the hate campaign against him by Joey Barton hit home.

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1 week ago Devastated family speak out after girl, 12, hit by Mercedes on walk to school

Layla Redfern is likely to have to remain in hospital for months after suffering a severe brain injury

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1 week ago Girl, 12, faces months in hospital after being hit by car as she walked to school

Layla Redfern suffered a severe brain injury and has undergone multiple surgeries since the accident on November 13 - but she may need to be in hospital for at least six months

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2 w. ago Strictly’s Shirley Ballas shares heartbreaking reason she wears a whistle wherever she goes

The 65-year-old head judge opened up to host Harry Corin about the long-lasting fear she still lives with following the relentless harassment campaign

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2 w. ago The Jaws Effect is finally wearing off! Movies like The Meg and The Shallows no longer fuel a fear of sharks

The Jaws Effect is finally wearing off, a promising new study by the University of South Australia has revealed.

Sport

2 w. ago Controversial 'spies in the sky' drones being used by councils to 'snoop on residents'

More than 60 councils across the UK now have pilots authorised to fly drones, according to the Civil Aviation Authority. Privacy campaigners fear they could be used to monitor citizens

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2 w. ago I long for a sexual relationship but fear I'm too old. Since my husband's death, I feel doomed to a life of celibacy despite being fit and active. What can I do? BEL MOONEY has the powerful answer

I feel too old and nervous to contemplate internet dating and have absolutely no desire to marry again. Is there any solution you know for my problem? Bel Mooney replies...

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2 w. ago Teaching staff at Perth independent school walk out over pension dispute

The mooted changes at Craigclowan School would see teachers give up their regular pension scheme and moved on to a private arrangement which a union believes would be a downgrade in conditions.

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3 w. ago Sandford safety campaigners fear after 'near miss' on school walking route

The Sandford Safety School Transport Campaign stated a local driver had contacted them after losing control on black ice, slid down the hill, spun 180 degrees, and came to rest on the opposite side of the carriageway.

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3 w. ago Child 'decoys' and 'dangerous customers': The fear and helplessness of staff on the front line of the Christmas shoplifting epidemic

Every November at the giant Brunel Retail Park in Reading, Berkshire, staff at the clothing store Next would prepare for the Christmas deluge.

Economics

3 w. ago Headteacher 'had erect penis when primary school colleague walked into his office'

The female staff member revealed in an online hearing that she struggled to get others to believe her

Society

3 w. ago Grizzly bear that attacked children and teachers in Canada still eludes searchers

Eleven people were injured as three teachers fought the bear during attack on walking trail in British ColumbiaConservation officers in British Columbia are still searching for a female grizzly bear and her two cubs, four days after the sow attacked a group of schoolchildren and their teachers in an “exceedingly rare” encounter that has shaken the remote Canadian community.Eleven people, some as young as nine years old, were injured on Thursday when the bear emerged from the forest near 4 Mile, a Nuxalk community near the town Bella Coola and attacked a school group on a lunch break alongside a walking trail. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago BBC's utter 'panic' over Strictly 'rapist' scandal: Frantic insiders tell KATIE HIND 'More stories will come out' as bosses fear crisis could bring down BBC

Strictly bosses had their usual excitement ahead of the annual live broadcast from Blackpool tinged with trepidation as news emerged another star had been arrested on suspicion of rape.

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4 w. ago Kim Kardashian reveals doctors warn her brain aneurysm could 'rupture' at any time from her high

Kim Kardashian revealed doctors were terrified that a brain aneurysm discovered during a recent scan could 'rupture' - and warned her that her lifestyle might be pushing her body to the edge.

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