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Police called to British Museum over stabbing report
PA Media A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) after a man was stabbed close to the British Museum. The man was attacked in the arm at the junction of Russell Street and Museum Street at about 10:00 BST. He was taken to hospital by paramedics. It is understood…
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DJ Casper: Cha-Cha Slide hitmaker dies aged 58
Getty Images By Paul Glynn Entertainment reporter DJ Casper, best known for the hugely successful dance hit the Cha-Cha Slide has died aged 58, his family confirmed. The US MC and songwriter, real name Willie Perry Jr, topped the UK singles chart with the song in 2004. The Chicago-born star, who also created its accompanying…
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Megan Thee Stallion ‘will never be the same’ after being shot by Tory Lanez
Reuters By Ian Youngs Entertainment & arts reporter Megan Thee Stallion has said she will “never be the same” after being shot in the feet by fellow rap star Tory Lanez, as a judge prepares to sentence him. Megan, a triple Grammy Award winner, wrote a victim impact statement that was read in court on…
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Bryan Randall: Sandra Bullock’s long-term partner dies aged 57
Getty Images By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Actress Sandra Bullock’s long-term partner, photographer Bryan Randall, has died at the age of 57. His family confirmed he died after being diagnosed three years ago with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In a statement, Randall’s family said they were “immensely grateful to the tireless doctors who navigated the…
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Pakistan: Imran Khan’s supporters are silenced but determined
Getty Images By Azizullah Khan BBC Urdu, Peshawar When former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested over the weekend over corruption allegations, there was barely a whimper of protest. Not a single major demonstration was reported anywhere in the country. Compare this to a few months ago, when the 70-year-old was arrested and taken from…
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Mushroom poisoning deaths: family lunch mystery grips Australia
Getty Images By Tiffanie Turnbull BBC News, Sydney Two Saturdays ago, five people sat down for a family meal in a tiny Australian town. Within a week, three would be dead, a fourth fighting for life, and the fifth under investigation for potentially poisoning her guests with wild mushrooms. But the 48-year-old woman who cooked…
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Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre’s son charged with murder
Reuters By Derek Cai BBC News, Singapore Renowned Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre’s son has been charged with murder for killing and dismembering a man in Thailand. Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, 29, pleaded guilty to the murder of Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, 44, in a Thai court on Monday. Police discovered parts of Arrieta’s body at a…
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Terrifying moment car falls into India waterfall pool
A video captured on a mobile phone shows the moment a parked car rolls down a slope and falls into a waterfall pool in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The incident happened on Sunday at the Lodhiya Kund waterfall, a popular scenic spot. Local media reported that a teenage girl was in the…
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Sinéad O’Connor: Mourners to say final goodbyes ahead of private burial
EPA At a glance The funeral of Sinead O’Connor will take place on Tuesday morning There will be a private service before a funeral procession passes along the seafront in Bray, County Wicklow The Irish singer and activist lived in Bray for 15 years Some roads in the town will be closed and police have…
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Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year
EPA By Christy Cooney in London & Alison Roberts in Lisbon BBC News Firefighters in Portugal are battling to contain wildfires engulfing thousands of hectares amid soaring temperatures. Around 800 personnel attended a fire near the southern town of Odemira overnight on Monday, with more than 1,400 people having to evacuate. At least nine firefighters…