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The wife of former Tory MP Andrew Griffiths, Kate Kniveton, revealed the decade of abuse she suffered, including rape and coercion, as detailed in an ITV documentary. Griffiths was found guilty of multiple assaults by a family court, and despite denying the rape allegations, he faces legal restrictions regarding contact with their daughter. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Kate Griffiths bravely shared her story of being hurt by her ex-husband, Andrew Griffiths, who...

A knife-wielding woman threatened an Asian man while shouting racial slurs in Birmingham's Sparkhill area, captured on video during a confrontation. The man defended himself with a cardboard piece and a rucksack as bystanders intervened, leading to a viral response online condemning knife crime and calling for better solutions to such conflicts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A woman in Birmingham threatened a man with a knife while shouting racial slurs, leading to...

Brandon Hatcher, a 23-year-old Amazon delivery driver, tragically died when his van was struck by a high-speed train at a level crossing in Tonge on July 13. His partner, Chloe Dell, and family expressed their grief, highlighting his dedication as a father and partner, while a crowdfunding effort has raised over £12,000 to support his family during this difficult time. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A young father named Brandon Hatcher died in...

Environment Minister Steve Reed is set to announce major reforms in the water sector, aimed at addressing sewage spills, enhancing infrastructure, and potentially abolishing the regulator Ofwat, following a significant bill increase this year. While promising smaller, steady increases in water bills, he could not rule out further above-inflation hikes and committed to halving sewage pollution by 2030, despite criticism over the current regulatory framework. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Environment Minister Steve...

Vladimir Putin faced humiliation as Ukrainian drones breached Russian air defenses for the fourth consecutive day, targeting Moscow and disrupting four major airports, leading to the redirection of 134 flights. Despite Russia claiming to have shot down 93 drones, the chaos reflects Ukraine's strategy to disrupt air travel, while Kremlin officials assert Putin aims for a peace settlement amid ongoing conflict. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Ukrainian drones have been attacking Moscow for...

Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal Al-Saud, known as the ‘Sleeping Prince,’ has passed away at 36 after 20 years in a coma due to a brain hemorrhage from a car accident at age 15. His father, Prince Khaled, fought tirelessly for his life, and funeral prayers will be held at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque and King Faisal Specialist Hospital. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid...