The UK’s youngest knife murderers, two 13-year-old boys known as BGI and CMB, had their minimum life sentence terms increased to 10 years for fatally stabbing 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai with a machete in Wolverhampton. The Court of Appeal ruled that the initial eight-and-a-half-year terms were unduly lenient, making them the youngest defendants convicted of murder since the James Bulger case. The boys were found guilty of murder, with one admitting to buying the murder weapon and the other described as having a supportive upbringing, leading to the longer sentences despite their young age.
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Giant ‘space umbrella’ will orbit Earth but it won’t stop the rain – here’s why
The European Space Agency launched the 'space brolly' satellite to orbit today, designed to automatically open in space. This Biomass satellite will utilize radar to measure forest biomass, providing crucial insights into carbon storage and the health of rainforests, rather than serving any geoengineering purpose. Its 12-meter-wide mesh reflector, developed by over 50 companies including Airbus UK, aims to improve understanding of forests' role in the carbon cycle, which is vital for addressing climate change....
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