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• Man etched ‘f****t killer’ on knife to carry out mass killing of LGBTQ+ people

  19-12-2024 15:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mack Davis collected, among other weapons, a crossbow and bomb-making gear (Picture: Getty)A man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to plotting a mass shooting because of his ‘fanatical hatred for gay people’.Mack Davis, 22, of Owosso, Michigan, spent nearly a year planning his crime while hoarding weapons – even etching ‘f***ot killer’ on a knife.Davis researched and wrote about dozens of mass killers online and in his private journal from last July to June, officials said
  
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• Arsenal transfer stance on signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United revealed

  19-12-2024 18:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United exit appears inevitable (Picture: Getty)Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United departure appears inevitable, but it remains to be seen whether or not Arsenal revive their transfer interest.The Gunners remain keen to strengthen their forward line but are likely to keep their powder dry until the summer.Scoring goals has been an issue so far this season with Mikel Arteta increasingly reliant on the output of Bukayo Saka.Kai Havertz has struggled to rep
  
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• Andrew Tate’s human trafficking trial collapses after ‘prosecutor missteps’

  19-12-2024 18:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Andrew Tate (L) and his brother Tristan Tate were set to go on trial in Romania (Picture: Daniel MIHAILESCU/AFP)Andrew Tate’s trial into alleged human trafficking in Romania can no longer go ahead because of ‘multiple’ mistakes made by prosecutors.Tate, 38, and his brother Tristan, 36, were both arrested two years ago and along with two women are charged with human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.Andrew also faced an additional rape charge.But
  
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• Inside Sir David Attenborough’s first-ever BBC TV show on 70th anniversary

  19-12-2024 18:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  It was 70 years ago this week… (Picture: BBC Archives)This week marks 70 years since Sir David Attenborough made his first-ever TV appearance for the BBC on a show he could call his own.Sir David had hosted a BBC TV show before, called Animal Disguises, but this was only in a presenting role and was part of a larger programme on children’s TV.Zoo Quest was different. Sir David was a producer and presenter, convincing BBC bosses to let him share his passion for zoology with the coun
  
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• Teenagers detained for murdering boys in mistaken identity case

  19-12-2024 17:59 via bbc.com
  
  Best friends Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, were stabbed to death yards from Mason's front door.
  
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• Scientist who helped design breathalysers is banned for drink driving after failing a roadside test

  19-12-2024 17:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Retired Dr Richard Lacey, 70, mounted a roundabout in his car after drinking a bottle of wine and pints with his lunch.
  
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• Moment ram raiders use stolen vehicle to smash into a motor repair centre and steal £100k worth of luxury cars, as crook is jailed for three years

  19-12-2024 17:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Three balaklava-wearing burglars used a Volkswagen Polo to reverse into the metal shutters at the Newcastle Repair Centre, before storming into the building.
  
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• Keir Starmer says there's NOTHING he would do differently about Labour's disastrous first six months in power - as he admits he doesn't want to bring down immigration too quickly

  19-12-2024 17:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Despite even Labour MPs acknowledging a rocky start, the PM told the Liaison Committee he would not change a thing.
  
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• How slip up on shop trip to buy cider snared Bournemouth beach killer: Amie Gray's murderer Nasen Saadi's meticulous no-DNA, no cash plot unraveled by using bank card at store

  19-12-2024 17:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was only after a large scale CCTV search that Saadi was eventually identified, all owing to one crucial slip up from the violence obsessed murderer - an innocent trip to a nearby corner shop.
  
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• BBC's Steve Rosenberg challenges Putin on his 25-year rule of Russia

  19-12-2024 17:57 via bbc.com
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin was speaking at an annual end-of-year press conference.
  
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• Veteran Neil Cavuto quits Fox News after 28 years at network which saw him regularly criticize Donald Trump

  19-12-2024 17:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 66-year-old will have his last day on the air today presenting 'Your World' as his contract is up at the end of the month after he reportedly declined to sign a new contract.
  
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• Drug addict who abandoned a schoolboy in the woods, then sparked a major search operation dodges jail

  19-12-2024 17:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A drug addict who abandoned a terrified boy in a desolate wood before sparking a major missing person search has dodged jail.
  
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• Heartstopping moment schoolboy plummets through open manhole on his family's driveway into 'sewage' - as furious mother accuses Thames Water workers of leaving it open

  19-12-2024 17:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Footage shows 12-year-old Corey Walker walking to get into his car before he screams and falls down an exposed manhole, which left him bloodied and bruised.
  
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• Grieving mother says wind farm worker crushed to death was 'full of hopes and dreams'

  19-12-2024 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A young worker crushed to death during the construction of an island windfarm 'loved life' and was 'full of hopes and dreams', his grieving mother said yesterday.
  
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• 29 of the best things to do in London this weekend (December 21-22)

  19-12-2024 17:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s Christmastime in the city (Picture: Getty Images)That time between Christmas and the New Year is a strange time… you barely know what day it is, you’re eating Quality Street for breakfast and the pajamas are staying on until at least 3pm.
  But if you do fancy leaving the house at some point, we’ve got a whole host of plans sorted for you.For the days in the run up to Christmas, and the days after, we’ve got fun recommendations, from bao buns with a twist at Bu
  
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• John Lennon's son Julian, 61, reveals shock cancer diagnosis as he details seven hour emergency surgery

  19-12-2024 17:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  John Lennon's son Julian has revealed he had to have a seven hour emergency surgery after discovering a mole on his arm was cancerous.
  
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• Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin

  19-12-2024 17:47 via bbc.com
  
  Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."
  
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• King Charles 'grateful' to family member over their help with Prince Andrew 'problem'

  19-12-2024 17:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The King is said to been relieved that Prince Andrew has decided to stay away from the royals' Christmas celebrations - and he's thankful to one person in particular
  
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• Gisele Pelicot's devastated family now from new name to daughter's ongoing torment

  19-12-2024 17:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The actions of vile rapist Dominique Pélicot have shattered the lives of his wife and primary victim Gisèle, and their three children David, Caroline and Florian
  
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• Democrats mock 'Vice President Trump' as they claim Elon Musk is really in charge

  19-12-2024 17:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk's Twitter blitz that helped blowup a bipartisan government funding bill has Democrats and Trump critics calling Trump the 'vice president' and Musk the 'president' calling the shots.
  
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• The UK’s most downloaded iPhone app in 2024 -have you got it on yours?

  19-12-2024 17:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chinese shopping app Temu has dominated the iPhone charts this year (Picture: Shutterstock)Temu has become the UK’s most downloaded iPhone app of 2024, according to new App Store data from Apple.The Chinese shopping app, which operates a direct-from-factory model, has struck a chord with UK consumers and beaten out established online giants such as Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp.Globally, Temu leads in 24 major markets, including the United States, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Australia, and
  
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• 'Rape chat' groups with 70,000 members discussing how they have raped their sisters and mothers, offering their wives to be sexually abused and sharing 'advice' is uncovered

  19-12-2024 17:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The groups, which have up to 70,000 members from a variety countries, meet on the encrypted messaging app Telegram to share pictures and even live videos of sexual abuse.
  
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• MSNBC host stunningly tears into Nancy Pelosi for tanking AOC's hopes of rising in Democratic ranks

  19-12-2024 17:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MSNBC host Chris Hayes ripped into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her role in helping tank 35-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 's leadership bid this week.
  
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• Hardworking female banker was turned down for promotion for appalling reason, lawsuit alleges

  19-12-2024 17:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brandie Falice is suing PNC Bank after she joined the company in 2018 and quickly rose up through the ranks before it all went wrong, according to a new lawsuit.
  
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• Fury of the rape trial feminists: Gisele Pelicot sex attacker has to be protected by police as he faces angry crowd while defence lawyer yells 'up yours' at 'hysterical knitters' after Monster of Avignon verdicts

  19-12-2024 17:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Defendants cowered behind masks as they arrived at court, with several emerging again this afternoon after getting sentences equivalent to or less than those they have already served.
  
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• Coronation Street releases emotional Gail Platt tribute video shared at Helen Worth's leaving party as bosses admit 'there wasn't a dry eye in the house'

  19-12-2024 17:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street have released the emotional Gail Platt tribute video that was shared at Helen Worth's leaving party.
  
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• Bukayo Saka makes ‘horrible’ admission amid Arsenal’s Premier League title hunt

  19-12-2024 17:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bukayo Saka says he has ‘extra fuel’ to get his hands on the trophy (Picture: Getty)Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has admitted narrowly missing out on the Premier League title for two seasons in a row has been ‘horrible’.The Gunners are fighting for the top-flight trophy again this term after finishing as runners-up to Manchester City in 2023-24 and 2022-23.Arsenal haven’t landed the Premier League trophy for 20 years, when legendary former manager Arsene Wenger was sti
  
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• I can't agree with pal’s decision to leave her kids – they must miss their mummy

  19-12-2024 17:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A reader tells agony aunt Coleen Nolan that she's trying to help her friend but just doesn't understand how she could just leave her kids behind
  
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• Joey Barton's lawyers brand libel claim by Eni Aluko against former footballer as 'unreasonable'

  19-12-2024 17:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barton is being sued by Ex-Chelsea and England star, Aluko, 37, over two posts made by the disgraced ex-Bristol Rovers manager in January.
  
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• Fani Willis disqualified from prosecuting Donald Trump in Georgia election case after affair bombshell

  19-12-2024 17:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A Georgia appeals court has ruled that Fulton County DA Fani Willis must be disqualified from the Donald Trump election interference case.
  
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