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Sara Sharif's father told police 'I've killed my daughter' after fleeing to Pakistan, court hears

Sara Sharif's father told police 'I've killed my daughter' after fleeing to Pakistan, court hears

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Sara Sharif's father told police "I've killed my daughter", claiming "I legally punished her, and she died," after fleeing to Pakistan, a court has heard.


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Strictly contestant 'heartbroken' over viral 'hand incident'

Strictly contestant 'heartbroken' over viral 'hand incident'

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Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans has said he is "heartbroken" over suggestions he made his professional dance partner Katya Jones "uncomfortable" during Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing.


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Police officer who shot Chris Kaba dead tells court why he pulled the trigger

Police officer who shot Chris Kaba dead tells court why he pulled the trigger

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The police marksman who shot Chris Kaba dead has told a court he opened fire because he thought a colleague was about to die.


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Woman dies after accident involving 'defective' Ottoman bed

Woman dies after accident involving 'defective' Ottoman bed

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A "defective" Ottoman-style bed caused the death of a woman after it fell and trapped her, according to a coroner's report.


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King to be 'snubbed by senior politicians' during Australia visit

King to be 'snubbed by senior politicians' during Australia visit

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The King and Queen are facing a snub from senior politicians in Australia when they begin a tour of the country later this week, according to reports.


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Man dies while trying to 'create content' for social media

Man dies while trying to 'create content' for social media

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A 26-year-old British man has died after falling from a bridge in Spain, according to local authorities.


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'Record' 125 Chinese aircraft and 17 warships involved in military exercise, says Taiwan

'Record' 125 Chinese aircraft and 17 warships involved in military exercise, says Taiwan

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A record 125 Chinese aircraft have been involved in military exercises around Taiwan, according to the island's defence ministry.


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New CCTV footage released of dog walker police believe was murdered

New CCTV footage released of dog walker police believe was murdered

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Police investigating a murder have released new CCTV footage showing the victim on the morning she was attacked while walking her dog in Suffolk.


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Georgia sheriff calls in police after Burger King store gets order 'wrong'

Georgia sheriff calls in police after Burger King store gets order 'wrong'

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Footage has emerged of a Georgia sheriff calling police when a Burger King restaurant allegedly messed up his order.


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Previously unreliable prostate cancer test shown to 'reduce number of deaths'

Previously unreliable prostate cancer test shown to 'reduce number of deaths'

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Men at higher risk of prostate cancer should be offered a test by GPs - even if they do not have any symptoms of the disease, a charity has said. 


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P&O Ferries owner has 'turned a corner' since 800 staff sacked, minister says as £1bn investment to go ahead

P&O Ferries owner has 'turned a corner' since 800 staff sacked, minister says as £1bn investment to go ahead

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The owner of P&O Ferries has "turned a corner" since 800 staff were sacked without notice and its £1bn investment is going ahead, a minister has told Sky News.


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Israel names soldiers killed in base attack - as '23 die' in Gaza school strike

Israel names soldiers killed in base attack - as '23 die' in Gaza school strike

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Israel has named the four teenage victims of a Hezbollah drone strike on a military base - as at least 23 people were reportedly killed in an attack on a central Gaza school.


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North Korea preparing to 'destroy roads' that cross border with the South, Seoul says

North Korea preparing to 'destroy roads' that cross border with the South, Seoul says

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North Korea is preparing to blow up roads that cross the heavily militarised border with South Korea, Seoul has said.


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China conducting major military drills around Taiwan after island's president said he will 'resist annexation'

China conducting major military drills around Taiwan after island's president said he will 'resist annexation'

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Tension is high in Asia as China conducts major military drills across the Taiwan Strait, following comments made by Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te last week.


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China conducting major military drills around Taiwain after island's president said he will 'resist annexation'

China conducting major military drills around Taiwain after island's president said he will 'resist annexation'

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Tension is high in Asia as China conducts major military drills across the Taiwan Strait, following comments made by Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te last week.


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