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A fire at a car park near London Gatwick Airport destroyed over 100 vehicles on Saturday evening, causing significant damage. More than 2,000 homes experienced power outages as a precaution. A 67-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson; the fire’s exact cause remains under investigation.

Beau Croucher, a 14-year-old boy, died in hospital on Wednesday after being struck by a bus in Portsmouth on Monday. His family described him as “our beautiful, innocent baby boy”. The bus driver, 39, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been released on bail until November 17.

Masum Miah, 42, was fatally shot at 3am on Tuesday while seated in his white Prius in Newham, east London. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene. No arrests have been made, and police are appealing for witnesses or relevant footage to assist in the investigation.

The UK Home Office has issued a document aimed at asylum seekers, outlining essential rules regarding consent and gender equality. The guidance emphasises the legal expectations for all individuals in the UK and warns that violations could jeopardise asylum claims and result in legal consequences.

Thirteen-year-old Maitham Ali saved his newborn brother, Mohammad-Jawad, from choking at their West London home. Drawing on first aid training as a St John Ambulance Cadet, Maitham advised his mother on back blows, successfully restoring the baby’s breathing before paramedics arrived.