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No Further Police Action Over Sarah Helm Palestine Action Post
Metropolitan Police confirm no further action will be taken regarding Sarah Helm's social media post referencing Palestine Action.
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UK Banks Expect Higher Taxes in Upcoming Budget Amid Booming Profits
Senior banking executives tell the BBC they expect higher taxes in the upcoming Budget as Chancellor John Healey weighs options.
Entertainment
Penguin Colony Review: An Antarctic Odyssey of Nazis and Lovecraftian Horrors
Origame Digital's Penguin Colony is an odd, absorbing adventure game that sends players waddling across Antarctica in search of an eldritch entity.
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Trump Calls Renewed Ukrainian Refinery Strikes a ‘Disgrace’ After Ceasefire Collapses
US President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a disgrace.
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EU’s von der Leyen Pledges to Maintain Russia Sanctions Until War Stops
European leaders met in Brussels to discuss Ukraine as European Commission President von der Leyen vowed to keep sanctions on Russia.
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Florida Fisher Dragged into Water and Killed by 12ft Alligator
A 71-year-old man fishing in Winter Garden, Florida, was killed by an almost 12ft alligator that dragged him into the water.
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Two People Killed in Light Aircraft Crash Near Loch Lomond
A 16-year-old boy and an 80-year-old man died in a light aircraft crash north-east of Drymen, Scotland, according to Police Scotland.
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Child Sex Abuse Charges Against Actor Timothy Busfield Dismissed by New Mexico Judge
A New Mexico judge has dismissed child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing unfair grand jury proceedings.
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Judi Dench and Cast Urge BBC to Keep The Archers in Birmingham
Judi Dench and over 100 cast and crew members have signed a letter urging the BBC to keep recording The Archers in Birmingham.
Entertainment
Penguin Colony Review: An Antarctic Odyssey of Nazis and Lovecraftian Horrors
Origame Digital's Penguin Colony is an odd, absorbing adventure game that sends players waddling across Antarctica in search of an eldritch entity.
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