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Apple has partnered with the Metropolitan Police to make stolen mobile phones inoperable, following an agreement that prevents reactivation once marked as stolen. Samsung and Google will also implement measures to track devices, aiming to disrupt criminal networks behind phone theft.

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Stephen Ogilvie, identified as the victim of a stabbing in Belfast, is currently in hospital following severe injuries. A 30-year-old Sudanese asylum seeker has been charged with the attack and is due in court. Detectives reported no links to terrorism, with local residents recalling the incident.

Maitiu Mág Tighearnán has identified himself as the man who intervened during a stabbing incident in Belfast, using a hurley stick to confront the attacker. The suspect, who has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, reportedly entered Northern Ireland seeking asylum earlier this year. The victim remains in serious condition in hospital.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern over Reform UK’s decision to remove Ukrainian flags from town halls in England. He urged the party to reconsider, noting that “small mistakes can break big friendships.” Zelensky made these comments after a meeting in London with UK and European leaders.

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 12-year-old boy after a collision on Ashwells Road in Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood. Emergency services were called at 5.40pm on Sunday, and the investigation by Essex Police is ongoing.

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Dominic Mohan, former editor of The Sun, reflects on the cultural significance of 1996 in his new book, 1996: My Backstage Pass to the Wildest Year of Britain’s Wildest Decade. He cites key moments, including Oasis’s iconic Knebworth concerts, the rise of the Spice Girls, and memorable events like Euro 96 and the Brit Awards.

Kingston Council in south London has apologised for wording in an equalities report regarding e-bikes that residents deemed sexist. The report suggested e-bikes assist women in fulfilling traditional domestic roles. Following backlash, the council issued a revised report acknowledging the language was “outdated and inappropriate.”

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