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A Ukrainian national, Roman Lavrynovych, 21, has been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life following fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The incidents include a fire at Starmer's former home in Kentish Town and a car fire nearby, with another fire occurring at a residential address in Islington. Lavrynovych was arrested in Sydenham and is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court as authorities emphasize...

At the 2025 Scope Awards, Chris McCausland, winner of the Celebrity Role Model award, emphasized the capabilities of the disabled community, stating, “there really are no limits to what we can do.” The awards, hosted by actor Adam Pearson at the Kia Oval, recognized various individuals and groups, including Inkfire, which won the inclusive workplace award, and Tailo, awarded accessible product of the year. Other notable winners included Frances Ryan for journalism and Stephanie-Roxanne Blanco,...

A prolonged and costly dispute between neighbours Christel Naish, 81, and Dr. Jyotibala Patel over a garden tap and pipe has amassed £250,000 in legal fees over seven years. Naish claimed the fixtures trespassed on her property, leading to a ruling in Patel's favour at the county court, which left Naish with significant legal costs, including £100,000 for Patel's fees. Despite the judge deeming the litigation 'ridiculous', Naish is appealing in the High Court, risking...

Summary In Huyton, near Liverpool, armed police shot a suspect following a double stabbing involving a man and a woman on Tobruk Road at 4:25 PM on Wednesday. Both victims are in serious but stable condition, while the suspect is receiving treatment at a hospital. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has initiated an independent investigation, and police are conducting inquiries to establish the incident's circumstances, assuring the public of their commitment to community safety....

President Donald Trump's Middle East tour commenced with a controversial $400 million gift from Qatar: a Boeing 747-8 intended to serve as the new Air Force One. While Trump has embraced the offer, calling it a "great gesture," it has faced bipartisan criticism, being labeled as a potential bribe and national security threat. Currently, the aging Air Force One fleet consists of two 747-200 jets, and although new aircraft were planned, delays have pushed their...

Police are searching for two teenagers in relation to the torture and killing of two kittens in Ruislip, west London, as reported on May 3. The Metropolitan Police released CCTV footage showing the suspects, a boy and a girl, walking and then running along Ickenham Road, with the boy described as 5ft6 with short dark hair and a dark jacket, while the girl is also 5ft6 with long red hair, wearing a white top. Authorities...