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Police in South Yorkshire have defended the use of Tasers on a group of teenage girls in Rawmarsh, stating it was ‘proportionate, necessary and justified’. Footage showed officers responding to a reported fight, leading to some girls being restrained as tensions escalated.
Racheal Rogers gained attention after removing towels from multiple sun loungers at the Mediterranean Palace hotel in Tenerife, aimed at curbing what she termed ‘pool hogging’. The clip, set to music, showed her actions and garnered a mix of reactions on social media.
In a special World Cup feature, “In The Mixer” will provide daily updates on England’s progress, key matches, and missed stories, available at 1pm each day. Subscribers can receive this information via email to stay informed throughout the tournament.
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Today, banks across the United Kingdom are maintaining the £100 contactless card payment limit. Customers can still adjust their own limits within their banking apps as banks assess potential future changes.
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A bronze statue of boxer Teddy Baldock, stolen last month, will be replaced with enhanced security measures. His family is leading the effort, supported by an insurance claim, to restore the statue this morning.
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A teenage boy and girl are missing after a car crash into the River Nene near Wisbech last night. Authorities are conducting searches and request witnesses or dashcam footage to assist in the investigation.
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A 75-year-old pensioner in the UK has lost her court battle to regain her £575,000 home after a neighbour dispute. The judge ruled the possession order was valid amidst ongoing financial consequences for the family.
Volodymyr Zelensky warns of deepening ties between Iran and Russia, saying the regimes are “brothers in hatred” and weapons. He highlighted their cooperation in deploying Shahed kamikaze drones against Ukraine. Zelensky calls for united action to counter this threat.
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This morning, the inquest into the fatal car crash involving Soriah Barry, a 27-year-old aspiring singer, revealed she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident in London.
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