Ex-Iranian political prisoner ‘knocked out by police riot shield at London protest’ 
Cowboy roofer killed mum in 70mph chase when he veered onto golf course and hit her 
Car involved in fatal taxi crash ‘seen speeding at 120mph hours before’ 
Under-16s in UK ‘could be banned from social media in months’ 
US Navy seeks new tactics for combat drone era 
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Manhunt launched after teenage girl raped outside library in Surrey
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My twin brother was murdered — 16 years later I met his killer
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SA poultry industry slams US bird flu import concessions as risk to food security
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Sbusiso Jaca’s Tuneroyalty and the fight for independent artistry
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Thousands of lottery players mistakenly told they won millions in major error
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Farmer buys ‘UK’s deadliest field’ covered in plant fatal in even small amounts
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The Booking.com holiday scam that could rob you of thousands of pounds
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Speeding e-scooter riders get painful dose of instant karma in face-first crash
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