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A UK ticket-holder has won Friday’s £83 million EuroMillions jackpot by matching all five main numbers and two lucky stars. The winning numbers were 02, 11, 19, 30, 49, with lucky stars 03 and 08. The winner, who remains anonymous unless they choose to go public, marks the first UK EuroMillions jackpot win of 2025, according to Allwyn, the National Lottery operator. Full Article

The sentencing of Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has raised questions about missed opportunities to prevent the tragic attack on children at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop. Despite multiple referrals to the Prevent programme over concerns about his interest in violence, Rudakubana was not put under enhanced monitoring, leading to criticism of the government scheme. Similar failures in Prevent have been seen in cases such as Ali Harbi Ali's murder of MP Sir David Amess and...

Storm Eowyn has caused chaos in Britain and Ireland, with hurricane-force winds leading to flight cancellations, power outages for 250,000 homes, and one fatality in County Donegal. A rare red warning was issued in Scotland, urging people to stay indoors, as winds of up to 114mph caused widespread damage and disruption, with further severe weather expected over the weekend. The region is currently facing a "once in a generation" weather event, with high winds turning...

As Elon Musk raised his arm in a gesture resembling the Nazi salute during President Trump's inauguration event, interpretations varied widely, with some calling it a "Roman salute" and others dismissing it as clumsy. The Anti-Defamation League labeled it as an "awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm," not a Nazi salute, sparking debate over its historical significance. The gesture, with roots in late 19th century theater and early 20th century cinema, has been associated...

Prince Harry and other claimants in a legal action against the Daily Mail publishers have been instructed not to exceed £4.1m in costs, significantly less than the proposed £18.7m. The group, which includes notable figures such as Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, are suing ANL for alleged misuse of private information, a claim the publisher denies. High Court judges ruled that the total spending for both parties should be around £4.1m for the claimants...

This livestream warning informs viewers of the distressing content related to the sentencing of Axel Rudakubana for the brutal murder of three young girls during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. Rudakubana, 18, admitted to stabbing and killing the girls aged between six and nine with a 20cm-long kitchen knife, as well as attempting to murder eight others and engaging in terrorist activities, including the production of a biological toxin and possession of a...