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Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 is in lockdown following a police incident, resulting in significant traffic delays as access points are closed. Passengers have abandoned vehicles to walk to the terminal. Despite the disruptions, flight operations remain unaffected, though some services face delays.
Knifepoint robberies have decreased by 20% in hotspot areas across the UK, including London, compared to June 2024, according to Home Office data. This decline coincides with National Knife Crime Awareness week and the bi-annual Operation Sceptre, which has led to 243 arrests and the seizure of 159 knives this year.
Janice Nix, 67, has been convicted of manslaughter for scalding her five-year-old stepdaughter, Andrea Bernard, in a hot bath at their Thornton Heath home in 1978. The case, reopened after testimony from Andrea’s brother in 2022, revealed a history of abuse and trauma. Nix will be sentenced later.
A US-UK trade deal is expected to be announced today, which will see tariffs reduced.
A fire at the North Hyde Substation, essential for electricity supply to Heathrow Airport, led to a 16-hour closure, cancelling over 1,000 flights and affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers.
Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, has been charged with felony stalking and vandalism for allegedly harassing Jennifer Aniston for two years, culminating in a car crash at her home.
Donald Trump is expected to announce a trade deal with the UK today, following reports from the New York Times.
The NHS faces a significant digitisation cost of £21bn over five years, encompassing infrastructure, cyber security, and ongoing maintenance expenses.
Arsenal’s Champions League campaign ended with a 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, losing 2-1 on aggregate after a strong start in the second leg.
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