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LONDON ROCKED WITH THUNDERSTORMS AND FLASH FLOODINGS OVERNIGHT

London was hit by a dramatic overnight thunderstorm that unleashed thousands of lightning strikes, torrential rain, and widespread flooding across parts of the capital. The intense storm system moved through the city during the early hours of Tuesday morning, surprising many residents and forecasters alike. Thunder rumbled across London for several hours, while heavy downpours left roads submerged and disrupted transport services.

DRIVERLESS TAXI DRIVES INTO ACTIVE DOUBLE STABBING CRIME SCENE

A self-driving taxi undergoing testing in London sparked concern after entering an active police cordon during a double stabbing investigation, with dramatic footage capturing the moment it moved past emergency vehicles and barrier tape, prompting questions about safety protocols and oversight as autonomous vehicles continue to be trialled on UK roads.
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500,000 UK HEALTH RECORDS EXPOSED AND OFFERED FOR SALE ONLINE IN CHINA

The UK government has confirmed that the confidential health data of around 500,000 British volunteers was briefly listed for sale on the Chinese platform Alibaba. The “de-identified” information, taken from participants in the UK Biobank research project, appeared in three separate online listings last week.
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MAN WHO DELIBERATELY INFECTED YOUNG MEN AND BOYS WITH HIV SENTENCED TO 23 YEARS

A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 23 years after a court heard he carried out a sustained campaign of sexual violence in which he deliberately infected young men and boys with HIV.
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MUM FAKED SINGLE STATUS TO CLAIM £78K IN BENEFITS OVER FOUR YEARS

A Sheffield woman falsely declared she was single on her Universal Credit claim for more than four years, enabling her to receive over £78,000 she was not entitled to, despite living with her full-time employed partner during much of that period, authorities heard at Sheffield Magistrates Court on April 13, 2026.
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WOMAN WINS £1.2M THEN GETS TOLD IT WAS A MISTAKE

A woman who believed she had scooped more than £1 million on a William Hill jackpot game has been left devastated after being told the win was an error caused by a technical glitch, with the bookmaker later confirming the payout would not stand and the funds would not be released, sparking anger, disbelief and questions over online gambling systems and customer protections.
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POLICE IDENTIFY THIRD VICTIM OF MAYFAIR INCIDENT AS 56-YEAR-OLD ANOOSH CHAICHY

The third victim of the Mayfair crash has been identified by police as 56-year-old Anoosh Chaichy, a security guard who had been working at a nearby nightclub. He remains in hospital with what have been described as life changing injuries.
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UK PASSES LAW TO BAN ANYONE BORN AFTER 2009 FROM EVER BUYING CIGARETTES

The UK government has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, meaning anyone aged 17 or younger today will never legally be able to buy cigarettes. The move is being called a major step towards a smoke free generation.
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GABRIELLE CARRINGTON APPEARS IN COURT CHARGED WITH THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF KLAUDIA ZAKRZEWSKA

A former X Factor contestant has been remanded in custody after appearing in court accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by allegedly driving her car into a crowd outside a central London nightclub. Gabrielle Carrington, 29, is charged over an incident that took place in the early hours of Sunday morning near the Inca London in Soho. Prosecutors allege she deliberately drove her vehicle at Klaudia Zakrzewska, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries.
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FACIAL RECOGNITION SET FOR UK-WIDE ROLLOUT AFTER LEGAL CHALLENGE FAILS

Facial recognition technology is set to expand across the UK after a legal challenge failed, clearing the way for wider use in public spaces. While authorities say it could improve policing and public safety, critics warn it raises ongoing concerns around privacy, accuracy and the growth of surveillance in everyday life.
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