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Adam Toledo: Chicago police release video of officer shooting boy

“We have heard reports in the media that more protests are planned today, and while we have no direct knowledge of such events, we pray that for the sake of our city, people remain peaceful to honour Adam’s memory and work constructively to promote reform,” they said in a...

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Apr 16 · >

Man admits harassing BBC reporter Sima Kotecha

Sima Kotecha was harassed while preparing for a broadcast in Leicester city centre. Source link

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Apr 15 · >

Greensill: Cronyism watchdog says system need urgent reform

Tory peer Eric Pickles is concerned about possible conflicts of interest amid ongoing Greensill lobbying row. Source link

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Apr 15 · >

Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans

A campaign group claims the “image-obsessed” platform is dangerous for children’s health and privacy. Source link

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Apr 15 · >

Fifth of all songs streamed in UK in 2020 were rap and hip hop

New figures from the BPI show rap and hip hop streams are at an all-time high. Source link

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Apr 15 · >

Mystery tree beast turns out to be croissant

Polish animal welfare officers responding to a call discover the creature is in fact a pastry. Source link

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Apr 15 · >

Covid: Which areas are being mass tested for variants?

People who live, work or travel through two south London boroughs are being urged to take a Covid-19 test. Source link

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Apr 15 · >

4.7 million waiting for operations in England

Mr Tim Mitchell, vice-president of the Royal College of Surgeons of England said: “Although the most urgent operations, for cancer and life-threatening conditions went ahead, hundreds of thousands of patients waiting for routine surgery such as hip and knee operations, cochlear implants and vascular operations had their treatment cancelled...

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Apr 15 · >

Victoria Cross: 'Inspiring' WW1 messenger's medal sold for £248,000

Pte James Towers’ medal, received for his bravery delivering orders under fire, sells for £248,000. Source link

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Apr 15 · >
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