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King Charles III, who celebrated his 78th birthday on 13 November, has expressed regret over never experiencing a holiday at Butlin’s as a child. Despite multiple requests to Queen Elizabeth II, both he and Princess Anne were unable to visit the resort. Butlin’s has since invited the King to fulfill this childhood wish.
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.
45,000 officers were deployed and around 1000 arrests throughout the night as unrest continues in France.
The French government rejected on Friday accusations by the UN of racism among its police, made after a 17-year-old was shot and killed by an officer during a traffic stop. In response to riots rocking cities across the country, 45,000 police were deployed. “In the long term, I think there needs to be a much more constructive response,” lecturer in French Studies Fraser McQueen told FRANCE 24. “The response can’t only be increased policing,” he said.
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