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Luke O’Connor, 19, was stabbed to death in Fallowfield area of city on Wednesday A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of student Luke O’Connor, who was stabbed to death in south Manchester. O’Connor, 19, a Manchester Metropolitan University student, died in hospital after he was attacked near a large halls of residence on Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, at about 2am on Wednesday 26 October. A 19-year-old man was detained in the area on Friday evening and is being questioned. The Manchester Evening News reported the student was on his way home from a party when police believe…

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MPs who received gifts later appeared to speak favourably about Qatar in parliamentary debates Qatar has spent more money on gifts and trips for British MPs in the past year than any other country, according to Observer analysis that reveals the Gulf state’s lobbying efforts ahead of next month’s football World Cup. The Qatari government made gifts to members of parliament worth £251,208 in the 12 months to October 2022, including luxury hotel stays, business-class flights and tickets to horse-racing events. Continue reading… ​MPs who received gifts later appeared to speak favourably about Qatar in parliamentary debatesQatar has spent more…

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