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- Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate runoff
- Poll shows Latino voters increasingly disillusioned with Trump and Democrats ahead of midterms
- Police incident at Manchester Airport closes Terminal 2 and causes traffic delays
- China carries out execution of man convicted of poisoning gaming tycoon Lin Qi
- EU lawmakers oppose new Commission rule limiting data centre environmental ratings
- EU to prevent new member states from acquiring veto rights amid enlargement push
- US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and naval forces
- Taiwan’s economy grows significantly due to AI, but benefits are unevenly shared
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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.
Friday’s headlines feature a real variety of domestic and international stories, from the ongoing Ukraine peace talks to the online safety bill.
The sun is out here in the capital, and the weekend is just around the corner, so grab yourself a coffee and let’s have a quick look at this morning’s bulletins.
The Supreme Court ruling clarifies that “woman” and “sex” under the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological definitions, allowing some single-sex services to exclude trans women.
Social media companies may face fines of up to £60,000 for not removing knife crime-related posts within 48 hours of a police warning, aimed at protecting children from harmful content.
The Prince of Wales engaged with local youth during a visit to the Mentivity centre in Walworth, south London, where he played video games and interacted with attendees.
Jamie Vardy will depart Leicester City after 13 seasons, having made 496 appearances and scored 198 goals.
The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) has initiated a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) that may threaten nearly 1,000 jobs due to plans for significant rent reductions at 88 stores.
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