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A potential London Underground strike looms as Transport for London and the RMT union negotiate over working hours. If unresolved, industrial action could disrupt services from Tuesday to Friday next week.

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This morning, James Manchand has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for targeting over 20 women in Soho on January 16. His previous sexual harm order contributed to his arrest by plain-clothed officers.

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This morning, the Foreign Office faces backlash over a painting at the British embassy in Nigeria, which depicts the Royal Navy’s 1851 attack on Lagos. Calls for its removal intensify due to concerns it celebrates colonial history.

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More than half of adult social care staff lack dementia training, prompting calls from the Alzheimer’s Society for mandatory requirements. Concerns arise as training levels remain inadequate relative to the care needed for vulnerable adults.

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In London this morning, a new interactive map highlighting pickpocket hotspots has been launched by Artem Liholitov. This initiative aims to enhance awareness and safety for tourists and residents alike.

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Overnight, Donald Trump criticises the UK for not utilising North Sea oil amid rising global energy prices due to conflicts in the Middle East. Political figures continue to advocate for increased domestic drilling.

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Former Nato chief Lord George Robertson warns this morning that the UK’s defence funding is inadequate, stating national security is ‘in peril’. He will deliver a critical speech today highlighting the urgency for investment in defence.

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This morning, a cycle lane project in Gorleston, Norfolk, has faced criticism over its £500,000 cost and the hazards it allegedly creates. Local residents report increased danger and diminished trade due to narrow roads and lost parking.

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This morning, the family of five-year-old Yusuf Nazir continues to seek answers regarding his death, following an inquest initiated after he was discharged from A&E and later died in Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

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Banksy-style murals of a capybara have emerged on pubs near Marwell Zoo overnight, following the escape of Samba, a capybara, last month. The zoo continues extensive search efforts for the missing animal.