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Stephen Hawking dies aged 76
World renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76. He died peacefully at his home in Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday, his family said. The Briton was known for his […]
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Teenager jailed for London moped acid attacks
A 17-year-old boy has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years for attacking six moped riders with acid while trying to steal their bikes. Derryck John, from Croydon, previously admitted carrying out the attacks in the north […]
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Florida shooting: NRA sues as Florida enacts gun-control law
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is suing Florida after it passed a gun control law in the wake of a school shooting that left 17 people dead. Governor Rick Scott, a staunch ally of the […]
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Katy Perry lawsuit: Nun involved in property row ‘dies in court’
A nun embroiled in a property dispute with singer Katy Perry collapsed and died during a court hearing on Friday, US media report. Sister Catherine Rose Holzman was 89. She was one of two nuns […]
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M25 rapist Antoni Imiela dies in prison aged 63
A serial sex attacker dubbed the M25 rapist has died in prison. Antoni Imiela, 63, who preyed upon women and girls across south-east England, was given seven life terms in 2004. In January, it emerged […]
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Irish government approves wording of abortion referendum
The wording of Ireland’s abortion referendum has been finalised, giving the go-ahead for voters to have their say on the issue. The Irish government formally approved the referendum bill at a cabinet meeting in Dublin […]
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India allows ‘living wills’ for terminally ill
India’s Supreme Court has allowed people to draw up “living wills”, meaning they can seek what is known as passive euthanasia. It means medical treatment can be withdrawn to hasten a person’s death, if strict […]
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Mystery Powerball winner claims prize amid anonymity battle
The mystery winner of a $560m (£400m) lottery jackpot in New Hampshire has claimed her prize, US media report. The woman filed a lawsuit against the state to remain anonymous, but lawyers were allowed to […]
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Stormy Daniels: Trump obtains restraining order against adult film actress
US President Donald Trump obtained a restraining order against an adult film actress to prevent her from speaking publicly about their alleged affair, legal documents show. Mr Trump’s personal lawyer obtained the order against Stormy […]
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Conviction overturned for man electrocuted by Texas judge
A Texas appeals court has overturned a man’s conviction after finding a judge had inappropriately electrocuted him in court, US media report. Terry Lee Morris was convicted of soliciting sexual performance from a child and […]