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• Investigation launched into ‘Jail Starmer’ graffiti at MP’s office

  22-09-2024 00:22 via standard.co.uk
  
  The words ‘Jail Starmer’ in large white letters appeared at the south-east London office of Clive Efford.
  
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• Victim of catfish abuser angry her photo was used to lure others

  11-11-2024 11:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  Three of Alexander McCartney’s victims have spoken out anonymously in a new BBC series.
  
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• Daniel Khalife admits escape from Wandsworth prison in dramatic plea change mid-trial

  11-11-2024 11:42 via standard.co.uk
  
  Former soldier Daniel Khalife has pleaded guilty part way through his trial at Woolwich Crown Court to escaping from HMP Wandsworth in September 2023.
  
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• Starmer marks Armistice Day at Paris ceremony with Macron

  11-11-2024 11:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  Sir Keir Starmer said he was honoured to pay tribute to the fallen of the First World War alongside Emmanuel Macron.
  
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• Two men killed and another fighting for life after separate stabbing and shooting in south London

  11-11-2024 11:17 via standard.co.uk
  
  Horror morning of violence with attacks in Walworth and Sydenham
  
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• Drones war revolution: Technology not soldiers may be more key to win battles, says defence minister

  11-11-2024 11:16 via standard.co.uk
  
  Veterans’ Minister Alistair Carns said the massive increase in use of drones in the Ukraine war was ‘like a machine gun moment for the army’
  
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• Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson is rebailed

  11-11-2024 11:05 via standard.co.uk
  
  Mr Johnson died after he was hit in the neck by a skate as he played for Nottingham Panthers at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.
  
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• Housebuilding in London 'as bad as during 2008 global banking crisis', says Sadiq Khan

  11-11-2024 10:55 via standard.co.uk
  
  Number of affordable homes being started in capital is at lowest level since he became mayor
  
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• Healey: Trump will back Ukraine until it prevails against Russia

  11-11-2024 10:48 via standard.co.uk
  
  John Healey downplayed concerns that the US will turn away from Nato under the president-elect.
  
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• Victim of catfish abuser describes anger her photo used to lure others

  11-11-2024 10:41 via standard.co.uk
  
  Three of Alexander McCartney’s victims have spoken out anonymously in a new BBC series.
  
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• Six killed in Russian missile strike in Ukraine despite 'Trump warning Putin not to escalate conflict'

  11-11-2024 10:39 via standard.co.uk
  
  Five children between the ages of 4 and 17 were among the injured in Zaporizhzhia
  
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• Boeing passenger plane makes emergency landing in Rome after catching fire following bird strike

  11-11-2024 10:29 via standard.co.uk
  
  The plane was reportedly carrying more than 260 passengers and crew
  
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• Archbishop of Canterbury ‘has lost confidence of clergy after abuse review’

  11-11-2024 10:28 via standard.co.uk
  
  Justin Welby said he has given a lot of thought to resignation but that he will not step down.
  
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• Starmer in Paris for Armistice Day commemoration

  11-11-2024 10:10 via standard.co.uk
  
  While Sir Keir Starmer is in France, events will be held in the UK to mark the guns falling silent at the end of the First World War.
  
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• 2024 set to be hottest year on record as temperatures breach 1.5C threshold

  11-11-2024 10:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  This year is on track to beat 2023’s record heat, the World Meteorological Organisation said
  
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• Two men killed, another fights for life in separate stabbing and shooting in south London

  11-11-2024 09:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  Horror morning of violence in London with attacks in Walworth and Sydenham
  
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• Two men killed and another fights for life after separate stabbing and shooting in south London

  11-11-2024 09:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  Horror morning of violence with attacks in Walworth and Sydenham, south London
  
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• Leonid meteor shower: When does it peak and how can you catch a glimpse?

  11-11-2024 09:34 via standard.co.uk
  
  The annual celestial event is active from 6-30 November this year
  
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• Britain backs Donald Trump 'warning Vladimir Putin against escalating' war in Ukraine

  11-11-2024 09:14 via standard.co.uk
  
  Defence Secretary John Healey also said he expects America to remain ‘steadfast’ in its support for Kyiv despite Trump vow to swiftly end war
  
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• London landmarks lit up in Remembrance Day tribute

  11-11-2024 09:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  A two-minute silence will be held across the nation on Monday, while Sir Keir Starmer will mark Remembrance Day in Paris
  
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• Government stake in NatWest falls to 11.4% after bank buys back £1bn of shares

  11-11-2024 08:56 via standard.co.uk
  
  The move has reduced the Government’s stake in NatWest to around 11.4% from 14.81%.
  
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• Veteran boxer Chris Eubank swaps ring for tech world with new community app

  11-11-2024 08:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  The 19-time world champion boxer is co-launching community fundraising platform Trust Huddle nationwide, with plans to expand to the US.
  
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• Hero market traders tackle 'knifeman' during horror triple stabbing in south London

  11-11-2024 08:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  A man in his 60s was ‘rapidly arrested’ at the scene in south London
  
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• Two men killed in separate stabbing and shooting in south London

  11-11-2024 08:27 via standard.co.uk
  
  Horror morning of violence in London with attacks in Walworth and Sydenham
  
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• Cop29 climate conference to start following deadly floods, record heat and Trump’s return

  11-11-2024 07:58 via standard.co.uk
  
  Cop29 in Azerbaijan is set to focus on finance, but will be overshadowed by the outcome of the US election
  
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• Boxing legend Chris Eubank swaps ring for tech world with new community app

  11-11-2024 07:57 via standard.co.uk
  
  The 19-time world champion boxer is co-launching community fundraising platform Trust Huddle nationwide, with plans to expand to the US.
  
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• Dartford Crossing: Drivers handed £4.1m in fines by mistake

  11-11-2024 07:44 via standard.co.uk
  
  Instances of drivers being fined or charged when a vehicle with a similar plate to their own used the crossing
  
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• Government says it will not allow events to be ‘hijacked’ by antisemitism

  11-11-2024 04:14 via standard.co.uk
  
  It comes after Israeli football fans were attacked in Amsterdam last week.
  
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• UN climate talks start following deadly floods, record heat and Trump’s return

  11-11-2024 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Cop29 is set to focus on finance, but will be overshadowed by the outcome of the US election.
  
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• Trial to investigate if chemical in red wine can prevent bowel cancer

  11-11-2024 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The study will use a purified form of the natural compound, with the trial also testing if drugs like aspirin and metformin can prevent the disease.
  
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