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‘Before Mum went to Dignitas I had to lie to everyone – it was horrendous’

Families share the reality of what it's like to see a loved one go to Dignitas to die.

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First lightning bolts discovered on Mars in NASA breakthrough

Electrical discharges, the release and transmission of electricity through an insulating medium, were found in audio and electromagnetic recordings by a Nasa robot.

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Full list of nationalities who could lose their US green cards under latest Trump plans

Donald Trump has directed the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to revisit all cards issued to foreigners from 'countries of concern'.

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British granddad who ‘tried to drown daughter-in-law in pool on holiday’ avoids jail

Mark Gibbon was staying with family at the Solterra Resort in Florida when an argument is said to have broken out over a will.

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Ex-drama pupil who became ‘traditional satanist’ jailed over ‘horrific’ material

Declan George-Candiani, 26, was arrested by counter-terrorism police at Stansted Airport as he was about to jet off on holiday to Finland with his girlfriend in August 2024.

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Apple MacBook Air down £300 to just £699 in the Argos Black Friday sale

Want a new laptop for Christmas? This one’s a steal.

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Major travel disruption ahead after 6,000 aircrafts found unsafe to fly

It comes after an aircraft in that line made an emergency landing last month after experiencing a sudden drop in altitude.

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British man detained in Lebanon ‘on suspicion of spying for Israel’

A British national was arrested in Lebanon on suspicion of spying for Israel, it has been reported.

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How to tell if your child has been radicalised by Tiktok videos and Instagram Reels

Police have raised concerns about children being radicalised online

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Outbreak of medieval skin disease in UK schools leaving patients’ flesh ‘crawling’

Cases of scabies have been reported in at least five schools in Devon.

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Man jailed for 24 years for attempted murder after south London shooting

Ayman Benhalima, 22, was sentenced following the shooting in Norwood last year

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Delivery driver killed girl, 7, in head-on crash in dangerous overtake

He didn't see the dip in the road.

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‘A very sordid affair’: How Profumo confided his ‘intimacy’ with showgirl Christine Keeler

Cabinet minister told of his affair with 'simple' model Christine Keeler.

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Police brace for 'busy' weekend as conditions imposed for pro-Palestine protest

Police said the measures were introduced to ‘minimise the risk of serious disruption’

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Trainee police officer told colleague ‘you know you want to’ on night out

She touched his upper thigh and said 'you know you want to'.

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Tourists baulk at ‘insane price’ of Black cab tours of London Christmas lights

Some firms have quoted up to £400 for the experience

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Met Police officer dismissed for sexually assaulting female client at beauty clinic

Detective Chief Superintendent Simon Stancombe said PC Mark Thomas’ actions were ‘particularly disturbing’

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Major fast food chain to hand out thousands of free burgers across London next week

The chain will give free meals to the first 100 people to queue up outside their participating restaurants, 32 of which are in the capital

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Phone snatching down 30% in Square Mile as City of London Police begin Christmas crime crackdown

Thousands of party-goers and Christmas market visitors are expected to flock to the City over the festive period

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Barron Trump’s lavish childhood – from private schools to penthouses

He might have spent much of his life out of the spotlight, but Barron Trump has had more than his fair share of attention since his dad began his second term as US President. The 19-year-old student sparked speculation at the inauguration with his mystery remarks to outgoing president Joe ...