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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.

BENEFITS FRAUDSTER WHO CLAIMED SHE WAS 'HOUSEBOUND' JAILED OVER £25K SCAM

A woman who told the Department for Work and Pensions she was housebound and unable to walk or care for herself has been jailed after CCTV and race records showed her taking part in gym classes and running 10k races. Prosecutors said she swindled more than £25,000 in Personal Independence Payment, undermining public trust.
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HUSBAND WHO STABBED WIFE TWENTY-TWO TIMES AND TOLD POLICE THE KNIFE ‘SLIPPED’ JAILED FOR LIFE

A man who murdered his wife in a brutal stabbing while their four children were in the home has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing. The case has sparked outrage online after details revealed the ferocity of the attack, the children’s proximity to the violence, and the length of time he will serve before parole eligibility.
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GRENFELL FIRE: MET SEEKS CHARGES AGAINST 57 PEOPLE AND 20 FIRMS

Up to 57 people and 20 organisations could face criminal charges over the Grenfell Tower fire disaster, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed as their long-running investigation moves closer to prosecution decisions. The devastating blaze at Grenfell Tower in west London on June 14, 2017 claimed the lives of 72 people and remains one of the deadliest tragedies in modern British history.
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POLICE INVESTIGATE AFTER CONGOLESE MAN YVES SAKILA DIES AFTER BEING RESTRAINED

The family of Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man who died after becoming unresponsive while being detained by security personnel in Dublin city centre, has spoken publicly for the first time, calling for justice and a full investigation into the events surrounding his death. Mr Sakila, who had been living in Ireland since 2004, died on Friday evening following an incident on Henry Street in central Dublin. ‍
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'MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT UK' REMOVED FROM STREAMING AMID ALLEGATIONS OF RAPE DURING PRODUCTION

One of the UK’s biggest reality TV franchises has suddenly disappeared from screens, with Channel 4 removing all previous seasons of Married at First Sight UK following a wave of disturbing allegations connected to former contestants.
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FAR-RIGHT INFLUENCER E. DOBBIN ALLEGEDLY HARASSES CHILD AT UNITE THE KINGDOM RALLY

The Unite the Kingdom Rally, held in London on 16 May, has drawn widespread criticism after footage circulated online showing far right influencer E. Dobbin engaging in an unsettling exchange with a teenage girl and her mother. The clip, recorded using an AI camera, has raised concerns about behaviour within the movement and wider issues surrounding the rally’s message and attendees.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PCOS BEING RENAMED TO PMOS

The condition long known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has officially been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, reflecting updated medical understanding that it is a hormonal and metabolic disorder affecting multiple body systems, not just the ovaries. Experts say the new terminology could reduce stigma, widen diagnosis, and encourage more comprehensive treatment for millions of women.
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MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT TO FACE PANORAMA INVESTIGATION ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS

A BBC Panorama investigation will put the spotlight firmly on Married at First Sight UK after serious allegations of sexual misconduct and assault were made by former contestants, prompting Channel 4 to remove episodes from its streaming platform and launch a wider review of welfare procedures as the broadcast raises fresh questions about safety and duty of care.
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MAN QUESTIONS TRADITION OF GHANAIAN PARENTS GIVING ‘OLD SCHOOL’ ENGLISH NAMES

A content creator has sparked debate online after questioning why so many Ghanaian parents continue to give their children what he describes as old fashioned English names, with viewers discussing cultural identity, Biblical influence, and the role that names can play in shaping opportunities and avoiding prejudice in education and the workplace.
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