The Latest National and International News
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Report criticises major failing to gather ethnicity data on grooming gangs
The lack of data showing the ethnicity and nationality of sex offenders in grooming gangs is “a major failing over the last decade or more”, a new report has found.
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Nursery worker showed exceptional cruelty to 21 babies
A 22-year-old nursery worker abused 21 babies, kicking one little boy in the face and stepping on his shoulder during a harrowing campaign of abuse.
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Heatwave set to hit parts of UK this weekend as temperatures climb
Britons are set to bask in a heatwave this weekend, with some places hotter than parts of southern Europe.
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Suspended Conservative MP Patrick Spencer denies two counts of sexual assault
Suspended Tory MP Patrick Spencer has denied two counts of sexual assault allegedly carried out at central London’s Groucho club.
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Bereaved father Grenfell documentary must mark turning point in justice fight
A new documentary into the Grenfell fire setting out the failings which led to the fatal blaze must mark a “turning point” in the fight for justice, a grieving father featured in it has said.
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Sheriff notes Hoggs compliance with order in domestic abuse case
A sheriff has noted former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg’s “complete compliance” with a community payback order, as he said no further review would take place.
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First female chief to take reins of secret service MI6
The first ever female head of MI6 has been announced by Sir Keir Starmer to lead Britain’s secret service in the face of an “unprecedented scale” of threats faced by the UK.
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Starmer G7 will discuss Russia sanctions if Putin holds out on ceasefire talks
G7 allies will discuss the prospect of more sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin continues to resist calls for an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
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