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All news for 2024-10-03

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De-escalation amid conflict: The uncertain future of Israel’s campaign to unify Lebanon
Nearly a year after Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah backed the October 7 Hamas massacre that turned a simmering conflict into an all-out war, the Israeli military has shifted from active defense to offensive operations.
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Policeman expressed fears that Chris Kaba would kill, the court has been informed
A police marksman shot Chris Kaba dead believing "one or many" officers could be killed as the suspect attempted to escape at "any cost", a court has heard.
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’Respected’ GP allegedly plotted to kill her mother’s partner with a fake COVID booster jab, the court has heard
Thomas Kwan was described as a "respected" doctor. Newcastle Crown Court has heard how he allegedly plotted to kill his mother’s partner in front of her over a row about inheritance - something he denies.
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Angela Rayner’s Ibiza DJ booth rave was a freebie valued at £836
The deputy prime minister’s declaration was made as Sir Keir Starmer paid back £6,000 in expenses after being heavily criticised for accepting Taylor Swift tickets and clothes for his wife.
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The UK is set to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending a decades-long dispute
Mauritius and the UK have been in dispute over the Indian Ocean islands for the past 50 years.
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A mistaken birthdate could enable a top Russian spy to evade sanctions
The second-in-command of Russia’s security intelligence agency may be slipping through cracks in the European Union’s sanctions regime – due to apparent mistakes in his birthdate on official documents.
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Victoria and David Beckham have purchased a £60 million Miami mansion, dubbed the "new Beckingham Palace"
The couple split their time between the UK and the US, as they own a swanky £31m townhouse in London, a stunning £12m cottage in the Cotswolds, and a £17m Miami apartment
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British Airways flight comes terrifyingly close to barrage of Iranian rockets
Harrowing video shows passengers onboard a British Airways flight narrowly avoid Iranian missiles as they rained upon Tel Aviv on Tuesday.
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Labour donor Waheed Alli is being investigated by the House of Lords over potential issues with his register of interests
Peer who gave gifts to Keir Starmer is being investigated after complaint he did not declare interests correctly
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Bank of England governor warns of Middle East oil shock risk
Andrew Bailey also hints at ‘more aggressive’ path for cutting interest rates if inflation news stays positive