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USA
Witnesses recall moment shots went off as it emerges father, 36, and son, 18, were killed
Witnesses have recounted the terrifying moment a gunman opened fire outside a Virginia high school graduation leaving a father, 36, and his son, 18, dead. A 19-year-old was taken into custody and charged with two counts of second-degree murder with police saying that he ‘knew at least one of the victims.’ Pictures and videos from the scene revealed the chaos…
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Seven people shot in mass shooting at Virginia high school graduation ceremony
Seven people shot in mass shooting at Virginia high school graduation ceremony leaving three with life-threatening injuries as victims are ‘taken out on stretchers’: Two suspects in custody Seven people have been shot – three with life-threatening injuries, as ‘two people are taken into custody’ following a Virginia high school graduation shooting Local reports say people were seen ‘being taken…
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Sports
Pep Guardiola’s men can be inspired by Man City’s waltz in Vienna in 1970
Joe Mercer’s 70’s heroes had a waltz in Vienna when they lifted the Cup Winners’ Cup… Pep Guardiola’s men can draw inspiration from that famous night as Man City aim to conquer Europe once more Man City tasted European glory on a famous night in Vienna 53 years ago They are now looking to conquer Europe again when they face…
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Breaking News
Rishi Sunak 'is blocking release of texts to Covid inquiry because they reveal plot to topple Boris'
Rishi Sunak is blocking the release of text messages to the Covid inquiry because it could reveal his plotting to bring down Boris Johnson, allies of the former Prime Minister have claimed. Amid escalating tensions between Mr Johnson and Mr Sunak, the Boris supporters also suggested that No 10 might be keen to suppress the messages because they contain evidence…
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Stratton school in lockdown in Perth's east over reports of armed motorcyclist in the area
A school has been plunged into lockdown following reports of an armed motorcyclist in the area. Police received reports a man with his face covered who was riding a black, red and white dirt bike was acting suspiciously around the suburb of Stratton, in Perth’s east at about 11am on Monday. ‘Please be advised that the children are being kept inside for…
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Breaking News
Man, 43, arrested after car rammed into gates of Downing Street is released under investigation
A man arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving after a car rammed into the gates of Downing Street has been released under investigation. The 43-year-old was taken into custody after a silver Kia crashed into the gates near Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s official residence on Thursday afternoon, sparking a dramatic lockdown. It is thought the car travelled…
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Don't even think of trying to bully us, Whitehall warns the WHO
Global health chiefs were yesterday told to forget drawing up pandemic powers that could force Britain into another lockdown. MPs, a minister and the Foreign Office all expressed concerns about the World Health Organisation trying to impose protocols on member states in future outbreaks. The WHO was branded ‘China’s puppet’ by Donald Trump and critics during the pandemic for its…
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Fury over Boris Johnson police 'stitch-up': Allies could refuse to co-operate over Partygate probe
Boris Johnson was on the brink of war with the Government today after it secretly told MPs he might have broken lockdown rules during stays at Chequers. Allies of the former prime minister said that MPs loyal to him could adopt a policy of ‘non-co-operation’ with the Government over its attempt to ‘stitch him up’. Diary entries relating to his…
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Supreme Court justice tears into COVID lockdown and vaccine policies
A Supreme Court justice has labeled the avalanche of covid lockdown measures imposed across America as among ‘the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country’. Justice Neil Gorsuch delivered an excoriating review of the restrictions enforced at both a state and federal level by executive officials. In a statement written as part of a Supreme…
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NYC to ban weight discrimination as critics warn it will allow people ‘to sue anyone and everything’
NYC will ban weight discrimination under law backed by ‘fat activists’ as critics warn it will allow New Yorkers ‘to sue anyone and everything’ The Bill will outlaw height or weight discrimination in work and accommodation NYC council minority leader Joseph Borelli warned it could lead to more lawsuits By Alexander Butler Published: 05:05 EDT, 12 May 2023 | Updated:…
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