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WIRELESS FACES SERIOUS BACKLASH FOR HEADLINING KANYE WEST FOLLOWING ANTISEMITISM CONTROVERSY

Wireless Festival is facing major backlash, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer voicing his “concern” and Pepsi withdrawing its sponsorship of the London festival following the announcement that Kanye West is set to headline the three-day event.

FREE MORNING-AFTER PILL ROLLED OUT AT 10,000 PHARMACIES ACROSS ENGLAND

Women across England can now get the morning after pill for free at nearly 10,000 pharmacies. The NHS says the move will make emergency contraception more accessible and remove financial barriers for thousands of women. Pharmacists will offer consultations directly, meaning no GP appointment is needed, a major step toward improving reproductive health care and access across the country. NHS England estimates that tens of thousands of women will benefit from this change, marking a huge win for equality and convenience in women’s health.
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RACIST INCIDENTS AGAINST UK NURSES RISE BY 55% AS STAFF FACE ABUSE AND DISCRIMINATION

Reports of racist abuse against nurses in the United Kingdom have risen by 55 percent in three years, according to new data from the Royal College of Nursing. Staff have reported being told they “should not have come to the UK,” being excluded by colleagues, and even being called a “slave.” The union says the figures show a growing crisis in the health sector and is calling for urgent action to protect ethnic minority nurses from discrimination and abuse.
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DAUGHTERS OF WOMAN WHO DIED AFTER BLACK MARKET ‘SKINNY JAB’ CALL FOR CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS

The daughters of 53-year-old Karen McGonigal, who died after being injected with an illegal weight-loss jab, are calling for a ban on unlicensed “skinny jabs” being sold across the UK, after revealing the heartbreaking details of her final days.
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CLIENT ACCUSED OF SETTING UP NAIL TECH RELEASES CCTV FOOTAGE IN DEFENCE

A nail appointment in East London has spiraled into chaos after both a nail technician and her client took to social media accusing each other of orchestrating an attack. The incident, which took place on October 19, has left online viewers shocked as both women released contradicting narratives, including footage that has caused further uproar.
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LONDON DRILL ARTIST CB JAILED FOR LIFE OVER 2017 "GANG RIDE-OUT" MURDER IN EAST LONDON

London drill artist Lekan Akinsoji, commonly known as CB, and his accomplice Sundjata Keita, have been sentenced to life imprisonment for their role in the 2017 fatal stabbing of gang rival Ahmed Deen-Jah in East London.
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Dublin protests: police van set on fire

DUBLIN ERUPTS: POLICE VAN SET ON FIRE AS PROTESTS BREAK OUT OVER ALLEGED ASSAULT

Violence erupted in Dublin after protests broke out outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. A Garda van was set on fire and six people were arrested following the alleged assault of a ten year old girl. Police have described the riots as “mob thuggery,” while leaders condemned the attacks and warned against spreading hate.
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SCOTTISH WOMAN'S PREGNANCY LIE EXPOSED AS 'BABY' REVEALED TO BE DOLL

A 22-year-old woman from Scotland has shocked social media after admitting she faked an entire pregnancy using a prosthetic bump, fake scans and even a doll which she passed off as her new-born. Kira Cousins says the lie spiralled after a miscarriage and claims she never meant to hurt anyone. The viral story has left her family heart-broken and the internet speechless.
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PRINCE ANDREW TO GIVE UP ALL TITLES AND HONOURS, INCLUDING DUKE OF YORK

Prince Andrew has announced he will relinquish all his titles and honours, including the Duke of York, following extensive scrutiny over his past associations and allegations, a decision made in close consultation with the King and his family, with the aim of reducing distraction from the wider work of the Royal Family, while continuing to deny all accusations against him.
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STORMZY'S £400K FERRARI BREAKS DOWN IN BUSY LONDON STREET AFTER RUNNING OUT OF PETROL

UK rapper Stormzy was left stranded on a busy London road after his £400k Ferrari ran out of fuel. The 32-year-old shared the incident on Instagram, joking with fans who stopped for photos as traffic built up behind him. He later posted a selfie, calling it a “meet and greet”, and thanked those who offered help, including fellow artist Skeamer, who came to his rescue.
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