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YouTuber pays compensation after ‘copycat’ death
A Chinese influencer has agreed to pay compensation to the families of two girls – after one died in what her family says was an attempt to copy a viral video. Ms Yeah, who has […]
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Jason Lawrance appeals against vasectomy lie rape convictions
A man found guilty of rape after lying about having had a vasectomy is appealing against the convictions. Jason Lawrance’s convictions were thought to be the first of their kind and could have wider implications […]
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Supreme Court: Parliament suspension battle
The row over the legality of Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament will return to the Supreme Court later for a second day. The PM suspended – or prorogued – Parliament for five weeks earlier […]
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Brett Kavanaugh: Trump defends judge amid new misconduct claim
US President Donald Trump has angrily defended Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who is facing a fresh allegation of sexual misconduct. A former university classmate of Justice Kavanaugh’s has said he exposed himself at a […]
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Dr Ulrich Klopfer: Thousands of foetal remains found in home
The remains of more than 2,000 foetuses have been found at the Illinois home of a former abortion doctor. The family of Dr Ulrich Klopfer discovered the remains while sorting through the doctor’s property after […]
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Gold toilet stolen in Blenheim Palace burglary
An 18-carat solid gold toilet has been stolen in a burglary overnight at Blenheim Palace. A gang broke into the Oxfordshire palace at about 04:50 BST and stole the artwork, Thames Valley Police said. The […]
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Felicity Huffman sentenced to prison over college admissions scandal
US actress Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her involvement in a college admissions scandal. The Desperate Housewives star admitted to paying $15,000 (£11,500) to have her daughter’s exam answers […]
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Julian Assange to stay in prison over absconding fears
Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange is to remain in prison when his jail term ends because of his “history of absconding”, a judge has ruled. He was due to be released on 22 September after serving […]
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Trump immigration plans: Supreme Court approves asylum curbs
The US Supreme Court has allowed the government to severely limit the ability of migrants to claim asylum. The policy bars people arriving at the US southern border from seeking protection if they failed to […]
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Brexit: Scottish judges rule Parliament suspension is unlawful
Boris Johnson’s suspension of the UK Parliament is unlawful, Scotland’s highest civil court has ruled. A panel of three judges at the Court of Session found in favour of a cross-party group of politicians who […]