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The reported attack had caused concern and prompted protests calling for more details from police. Source link

The actor, known for his role in BBC police drama Hope Street, has died “peacefully at home”. Source link

Trump, as always, is doing his best to sound like he’s in control, saying a deal with Iran is “very close”, that the war is going “swimmingly”, telling reporters that Iran has already agreed to hand over around 440kg (970lb) of highly enriched uranium (the president is fond of calling it “nuclear dust”) thought to…

The Newcastle chiefs’ goal to fight for the biggest prizes in the game by 2030 feels a long way away right now, with the club in 14th place in the Premier League. But it has been very much “business as usual” at St James’ Park this week following PIF’s reassessment of priorities elsewhere. That was…

The FA Cup semi-final listings span all four stands, but are not the only Chelsea match for which Vivid Seats is offering tickets. It has listings for all six of the Blues’ final Premier League games of the season, with prices between $149 (£110) and $4,372 (£3,231). And tickets are already available for the FA…

Brent crude sinks 10% after Iran says the key waterway is completely open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire. Source link

Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed. Source link

Paul Quinn, 52, is found guilty of the rape for which Andrew Malkinson was jailed for 17 years. Source link

Sean Garner’s dog had to be shot 10 times by police after attacking his elderly neighbour. Source link

The process is designed to identify whether people applying for government jobs pose a security risk, either because they might seek to abuse their position, or because their personal lives make them a potential blackmail target – for example, if they are in high levels of debt or are having an affair. Source link