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KEMI BADENOCH CLAIMS SHE NO LONGER IDENTIFIES AS NIGERIAN

Kemi Badenoch has revealed she no longer identifies as Nigerian and hasn’t held a Nigerian passport in over 20 years. Kemi said her true sense of home lies with her family in the UK. Despite her Nigerian ancestry, she recalled feeling like she didn’t belong there.

WOMAN WHO WON CIVIL SUIT AGAINST CONOR MCGREGOR FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SPEAKS OUT

A woman who accused Conor McGregor of assaulting her has spoken out outside court.
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BRITISH TOURIST, 18, FACES 20 YEARS IN DUBAI PRISON AFTER HOLIDAY ROMANCE WITH 17 YEAR OLD

An 18-year-old Briton, Marcus Fakana, faces a possible 20-year prison sentence in Dubai after being charged with having a relationship with a then-17-year-old girl during a family vacation. The Tottenham native was detained after police were alerted by the girl’s mother, who discovered their holiday romance through messages and photos on her daughter’s phone.
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BRITISH BEAUTICIAN FACING 60 YEARS IN US JAIL FOR 'SMUGGLING' £15M WORTH OF COCAINE SPEAKS OUT

A British beautician who is facing 60 years behind bars in the United States after Homeland Security officials found 43kg of cocaine in her possession is speaking out.
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POLICE SUBMIT FILE TO CPS OVER TIM WESTWOOD SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATIONS

The police have handed over their evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service who are now considering whether to charge ex-BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood.
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TOMMY ROBINSON REMANDED IN CUSTODY FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE PHONE PIN

Tommy Robinson, 41, has been remanded in custody after surrendering to police in Folkestone, Kent. Charged with failing to provide the PIN for his phone under the Terrorism Act 2000, Robinson is also awaiting a contempt of court hearing scheduled for Monday. He is expected to appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court on November 13.
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IDRIS ELBA REVEALS PLANS TO MOVE TO AFRICA WITHIN THE NEXT TEN YEARS

The actor is planning on bolstering the African film landscape.
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AA PROPOSES BAN ON YOUNG DRIVERS CARRYING PASSENGERS UNDER 21 FOR FIRST SIX MONTHS

The AA has suggested new restrictions for drivers under 21 who have recently passed their tests, proposing a ban on carrying passengers of a similar age for their first six months. The proposal also includes harsher penalties for seatbelt violations and aims to prevent serious injuries and save lives on UK roads.
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INQUEST FINDS BLACK MAN UNLAWFULLY KILLED FOLLOWING PROLONGED RESTRAINT BY BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE AFTER CALLING AMBULANCE FOR HELP

A jury has ruled the death of Andrew McCleary, who died following restraint by Bedfordshire police and East of England Ambulance Service in May 2021, as unlawful killing. McCleary, who had taken cocaine, called 999 due to heart palpitations but later refused to go to the hospital. Restraint was used to force him into an ambulance, despite his objections and the lack of proper criteria to justify the use of force. The restraint, combined with cocaine use, contributed to his death from cardiac arrest.
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FA PULLS M&S COOKERY SERIES WITH YUNG FILLY AFTER RAPE ALLEGATIONS SURFACE

The Football Association (FA) has withdrawn its new cookery campaign featuring YouTuber Yung Filly and England football stars, following his arrest on rape charges. The "Freestyle Cooking" series, launched to promote healthy eating among teens, has been suspended after the allegations surfaced.
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