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Gangs in London are engaging in a violent league system, where points are awarded based on the severity of crimes such as stabbings and shootings. Detective Constable Faisal El Issaoui highlighted this culture during a recent police operation, which led to over 400 arrests amid escalating violence in south London.

Germany and the United Kingdom have taken measures aimed at closer cooperation when it comes to dealing with human trafficking — specifically making it easier to prosecute syndicates involved in small-boat crossings to Britain.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been ousted from power after a “stunning offensive” by the rebels. Syrians have been out celebrating their liberation, whilst Assad and his family have fled to Moscow and the world is left wondering what comes next for Syria.

Storm Darragh has left tens of thousands across Britain without power and flood warnings have been issued. Across England and Wales, 50 flood warnings remain in force because of recent heavy rain from the storm, although the weather on Monday is expected to be dry for most.

The chancellor will give an address to the Eurogroup since Brexit and will argue that a closer relationship between the UK and EU will boost economic growth. Reeves will say that a “reset” in relations would mean “breaking down barriers to trade” as well as helping “businesses sell in each other’s markets”.

American rapper Jay Z has been named in a lawsuit alongside P Diddy. The Jane Doe has alleged Jay Z raped her when she was 13 at a party in 2000 along with Diddy.

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