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A man suspected of abducting a 9-year-old girl from a New York City supermarket and sexually assaulting her in his car was killed Friday when he crashed while fleeing police, authorities said. Officers tried to pull over the 64-year-old suspect's car …
UK weather: Thunderstorm alert issued across country as Met …
1 day ago — A thunderstorm warning has been issued for large parts of England and Wales - bringing the threat of "frequent lightning strikes and hail". The Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning, which is in effect from 4am to 9pm on Sunday, stretches from the Isle of Wight to the border of Scotland. It also covers the western parts of Wales with Cardiff set to be affected.
How are UK rioters being sentenced so quickly? - Yahoo News UK
Aug 9, 2024 — Derek Drummond, 58, from Southport, Merseyside, has received the longest prison sentence so far. He was jailed for three years on Wednesday, 7 August, after he pleaded guilty to charges of violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker during the unrest in Southport on 30 July. Photos issued by various UK police forces and the CPS of ...
COVID 'is an all-year round virus' expert warns amid summer wave
James Hockaday. 8 August 2024 · 7-min read. The UK is in the middle of another summer wave of Covid infections. (Getty Images) The UK is experiencing a "summer COVID wave", a UCL professor has said, warning: "If you have cold or flu symptoms, it's probably COVID." Figures from the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) show a sharp uptick in ...
UK riots latest: Police 'on high alert' amid fears of weekend unrest
Aug 9, 2024 — Police have been warned to be on high alert over the weekend following violent riots. (Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP) Police have been urged to remain on "high alert" for potential disruption over the weekend, the prime minister said following an emergency Cobra meeting. Sir Keir Starmer thanked the police and wider criminal justice system at his ...
UK riots live: Police braced for 20 'gatherings' tonight after …
Aug 9, 2024 — Police are bracing for further unrest this evening and at the weekend, with up to 20 far-right gatherings and counter protests thought to be planned for tonight. Those “intent on violence and destruction have not gone away”, warned Gavin Stephens, chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council. Despite fewer far-right events taking place ...
UK riots latest: Thousands turn out for anti-racism protests amid …
Aug 7, 2024 — Hundreds of people have gathered in central Brighton with loud drums and music playing, and signs proclaiming “No to Racism” and “Education is key misinformation kills”. Police vans lined the side streets but officers were seen standing in the crowd peacefully surrounded by protesters. Wed, 7 August 2024, 12:22 pm GMT-7.
When is the next heatwave? Latest Met Office updates - Yahoo News …
Jul 26, 2024 — The UK could experience a heatwave in the next few days as the Met Office said temperatures across the country are set to soar this weekend. Temperatures will begin rising on Saturday with most areas of the country expected to see the mercury hit 20C, this will continue into Sunday with predictions of mid-20s forecast across the UK.
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