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Brenda Raymond, 80, is in critical condition after being set alight outside her flat in Watford. Police suspect a flammable liquid was sprayed on her before the attack, which is being investigated as attempted murder. A 33-year-old man has been released on bail after arrest.
US insurer AmTrust plans to replace Exchequer Court on St Mary Axe with a 70-storey tower nearly 300m tall, featuring office space and public amenities including cultural venues and a landscaped garden. The planning application is anticipated in early 2027, with completion aimed for 2033.
A person was fatally struck by the Southern Locomotives Ltd steam locomotive 34028 Eddystone at Hanwell Station, West London, during a scheduled Armistice Day journey. This incident marks the first such fatality in the UK involving a steam train in nearly 60 years, prompting the cancellation of the tour.
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A reader points out that Nintendo has never had two consoles be massive hits two generations in a row and that bodes poorly for Switch 2.
Dybala reportedly has a €12m (£10m) release clause in his deal with Roma.
A reader examines the fan reaction to Spider-Man 2 and Starfield and concludes that Xbox is well ahead of PS5 in terms of current hype levels.
‘He didn’t want to apologise or anything.’
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