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Singapore Charges Netflix 'Con Mum' Subject with Fraud

Dionne Marie Hanna, a 84-year-old Singapore resident featured in Netflix's "Con Mum," was charged with five counts of fraud in Singapore for allegedly deceiving three men into transferring money with false promises of an inheritance from the Brunei royal family; investigations suggest losses exceedi...

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Northern Ireland Super-Councils: A Decade of Mixed Results

Ten years after the formation of Northern Ireland's 11 super-councils in 2015, BBC News NI assesses their impact, revealing unresolved staff issues, inconsistent parking policies, and concerns over business rates.

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€19 Million Cryptocurrency Scam: AI-Powered Fraud Nets 208 Victims

A Spanish criminal organization used AI-powered advertising and a three-phase scam to defraud 208 people of €19 million in cryptocurrency investments, with only €100,000 recovered thus far.

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NHS Doctors Trained to Change Patient Sex on Records Amid Data Accuracy Concerns

NHS doctors in the UK received training from the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust on amending patient sex markers on official records, including passports and driving licenses, despite a recent review warning against conflating biological sex and gender identity, highlighting risks to heal...

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Inquest into Police Shooting Death of Unarmed Man in Coventry

Sean Fitzgerald, 31, was fatally shot by West Midlands Police on January 4, 2019, during a drug raid in Coventry; an inquest is reviewing police footage of the incident and investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

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UK's Energy Vulnerability Heightened by Russia Pipeline Sabotage Fears

Security concerns over potential Russian sabotage of Britain's energy pipelines, coupled with the nation's increasing reliance on imported energy due to Net Zero policies, have prompted warnings for households to prepare 72-hour survival kits; the UK's energy security is under threat.

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Birmingham Garbage Strike Creates Public Health Crisis

A month-long garbage strike in Birmingham, UK, caused by job cuts and pay reductions for garbage collectors amid the city council's financial crisis, has resulted in overflowing trash piling up, causing health concerns and disrupting daily life.

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UK Judge Rules Apple-Government Data Privacy Case Must Be Public

A UK judge ruled that a legal battle between the UK government and Apple over access to encrypted data under Apple's Advanced Data Protection (ADP) system cannot be held in secret, rejecting government arguments about national security and highlighting the principle of open justice.

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UK MPs Deported from Israel Amid Diplomatic Row

Two British Labour MPs, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, were deported from Israel on Saturday after being denied entry due to their past criticism of Israeli policies, sparking a diplomatic row between the UK and Israel.

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Plastic Surgeon Guilty of Attempted Murder of Former Boss

Plastic surgeon Peter Brooks was found guilty of attempting to murder his former boss, Graeme Perks, after a failed arson attempt at Perks' home in January 2021, causing life-threatening injuries; Brooks' trial was delayed due to a hunger strike.

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Sarah Silverman's "Postmortem": A Comedic Reflection on Grief and Personal Growth

Sarah Silverman's new stand-up special, "Postmortem," tackles the deaths of her father and stepmother with a blend of outrageous humor and heartfelt vulnerability, marking a significant shift in her comedic style and sparking discussions about the ethics of using personal grief in comedy.

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Drone Smuggling Threat at HMP Long Lartin

West Mercia Police reported seizing seven drones and arresting 18 people near HMP Long Lartin, a high-security prison in Worcestershire, over the past year due to ongoing drone drops of contraband, despite a no-fly zone and new laws.

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