Andrew Pickering was caught on camera repeatedly attempting a clumsy exit from the scene
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Environment minister says attacks on social media affect perceptions of meteorology and denigrate researchers’ work
Spain’s environment minister has written to prosecutors to warn of “an alarming increase” in hate speech and social media attacks directed against climate science communicators, meteorologists and researchers.
In a letter sent to hate crimes prosecutors on Wednesday, Sara Aagesen said a number of recent reports examined by the ministry had detected a “significant increase” in the hostile language that climate experts are subjected to on digital platforms.
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Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court heard that Matthew Jenkins stole £782.96 worth of meat from an Aldi store, including premium wagyu steaks
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The ‘Grange Hill’ actor was previously convicted of supplying illicit drugs to former News of the World journalist Mazher Mahmood
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James Bulger was two years old when he was murdered by Jon Venables and Robert Thompson in Bootle, Merseyside
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Graffiti included ‘Fuck Zionism’ and ‘RIP Renee’, an apparent reference to killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis
The property of a Los Angeles-area Jewish temple that was destroyed in last year’s wildfires was vandalized this week, officials said.
On Sunday, a member of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center spotted the lines “Fuck Zionism” and “RIP Renee” spray-painted on an exterior wall on the campus – the second line an apparent reference to the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on 7 January.
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Jonathan Gerlach remains in custody after officials say they found skulls, bones and other remains in his car and home
The Pennsylvania man suspected of stealing more than 100 pieces of human remains from a historic cemetery has allegedly admitted to selling some of them online – while the graveyard solicits donations to upgrade its security.
Jonathan Gerlach’s purported admission, along with the most complete account yet of how he caught the attention of law enforcement, are contained in search warrants obtained by authorities investigating a case one government official called “a horror movie come to life”.
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Fresh hearing for child murderer once again ‘reopens unimaginable trauma’ for James’ loved ones
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Après le retrait de l'Estonie, qui ne voulait pas délivrer de visas aux athlètes russes, les Championnats d'Europe d'escrime, initialement prévus à Tallinn, ont été attribués à la France, qui organisera la compétition à Antony (Hauts-de-Seine) du 16 au 21 juin 2026.Vladimir Motin was charged after his container ship, Solong, collided with US oil tanker the Stena Immaculate
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Police discovered 300 cannabis plants worth £160,000 over three floors of the former U Need Us store in Portsmouth
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According to a new YouGov poll, 61 per cent of Brits agree that London is an unsafe place to live, and only 30 per cent view it as a safe place
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A rise of murders is traumatising inmates and staff, and making life harder for staff. But even in prison, violence isn’t inevitable
There are hotspots for violence in prison. The exercise yard, the showers. There are peak times, too. Mealtimes and association periods are particularly volatile.
But first thing in the morning is not when you expect to hear an alarm bell. I certainly didn’t, at 6am in my office on the residential wing of a high-security prison in late 2018. All prisoners were locked up at that time. But overcrowding has long been a problem in UK prisons, and keeping three men in cells designed for one can be a recipe for disaster.
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Fareed Amir died following the incident on 25 November 2022
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Essex Police confirmed that Oaveed Rahman, 26, pleaded guilty at Basildon Crown Court on Monday
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The baby was discovered lying face down under a duvet by family members
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