A man who was previously given a restraining order for stalking tennis player Emma Raducanu tried to get tickets for Wimbledon but was blocked by the event's security. Raducanu, who faced distressing encounters with the man in previous tournaments, now has increased security measures around her.
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A man who stalked Emma Raducanu was blocked from getting Wimbledon tickets.
The All England Club's security system identified and flagged the man's name.
Emma Raducanu spotted the man at a previous event in Dubai, leading to his removal.
The man had handed Raducanu a letter and asked for a photo before a match in Dubai.
Raducanu reported seeing the man at multiple tournaments, which concerned her.
Dubai police issued a restraining order against the man, shared with tennis authorities.
Raducanu now has heightened security and is more cautious in public.
Wimbledon employs about 1,000 security personnel, with extra measures for threat assessments.
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Downing Street reported that the situation with small boats crossing the English Channel is getting worse. UK and French leaders plan to focus on migration issues in an upcoming summit, as more than 16,000 people have crossed this year, a 42% increase from last year.
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More than 1,500 people crossed the English Channel in small boats last week.
The total number of crossings this year has surpassed 16,000, which is 42% more than the same time last year.
UK and French leaders agreed to focus on migration in upcoming meetings.
The French police used tear gas and batons recently to stop migrants from boarding boats.
Labour promised to tackle illegal immigration but scrapped a Conservative plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Since Labour took office, channel crossings reached 40,000, marking a 21% increase from the previous year.
A deal gave France almost £500 million to help intercept boats, but fewer than 58% of crossings have been stopped this year.
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The Spanish government blamed the national grid operator, Red Eléctrica, and private power companies for a major blackout in Spain and Portugal that occurred in April 2023. The outage, which disconnected the countries from the European electricity grid for several hours, was attributed to miscalculations and failures to manage electricity voltage effectively.
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On April 28, 2023, Spain and Portugal experienced a significant power outage.
The blackout affected various sectors, including businesses, schools, transport, and left many people stranded.
Red Eléctrica, partly owned by the state, was blamed for miscalculating power needs, resulting in insufficient voltage capacity.
Private power companies also failed to regulate the voltage properly, which contributed to the blackout.
The Spanish government took nearly two months to release a report on the causes of the outage.
There was no evidence found of a cyber-attack causing the blackout.
Criticism arose over the delay and handling of the situation, with some questioning Spain’s energy policies.
Despite the outage, the government stated that renewable energy was not responsible for the power cut.
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Papers written by Alan Turing, a key figure in developing modern computing and breaking German codes during World War Two, were sold at an auction for £465,400. The collection included Turing's PhD dissertation and other important works that nearly got shredded. The papers were found in a friend’s attic and featured both academic writings and personal letters.
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Alan Turing's papers sold for £465,400 at an auction in Derbyshire.
The collection featured a copy of Turing's PhD dissertation from the 1930s.
Turing helped break German Enigma codes during World War Two.
One paper titled "On Computable Numbers" sold for £208,000.
The papers were found in the loft of Turing's friend, Norman Routledge.
The dissertation "Systems of Logic Based on Ordinals" sold for £110,500.
Additional works included themes on computability, logic, and personal letters.
The documents were almost destroyed but now help preserve Turing's legacy.
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Sir Keir Starmer defended the decision to conduct a national inquiry into grooming gangs, reversing his previous stance against it. Baroness Louise Casey, who conducted an audit into child sexual abuse, recommended both a national inquiry and a police review of past cases.
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Sir Keir Starmer, a prominent UK politician, changed his mind and now supports a national inquiry into grooming gangs.
The inquiry aims to thoroughly investigate the issue of group-based child sexual abuse.
Baroness Louise Casey conducted an audit and suggested both national-level intervention and reviewing old cases.
The inquiry was partly motivated by insufficient local government responses to previous abuse allegations.
Poor data collection on the ethnicity of perpetrators was identified, with a noted prevalence of Asian men among suspects in certain areas.
Concerns about child sexual exploitation by grooming gangs have been ongoing since at least 2010.
A previous local inquiry in Rotherham uncovered significant abuse, with over 1,400 children affected between 1997 and 2013.
The new inquiry hopes to address gaps and unaddressed recommendations from past reports on the issue.
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British tennis player Jack Draper made it to the last 16 at the Queen's Club tournament with a win over Jenson Brooksby. Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz, ranked number two in the world, also advanced by defeating Adam Walton.
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Jack Draper defeated Jenson Brooksby 6-3, 6-1 to advance in the Queen's Club tournament.
Draper had previously beaten Brooksby earlier this year at Indian Wells.
The match took place in warm weather conditions, with temperatures at 26°C.
Draper will face Alexei Popyrin in the next round.
Carlos Alcaraz won against Adam Walton with a score of 6-4, 7-6.
Adam Walton was a “lucky loser,” a player who enters a tournament due to another player’s withdrawal.
Jiri Lehecka defeated Alex de Minaur and advanced to the last 16.
Jenson Brooksby returned to tennis in January after a long break due to injury and missed drug tests.
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Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for making inappropriate comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in a leaked video. The FA charged him for using improper and insulting words, including referring to Klopp's nationality. Coote was previously suspended from officiating and banned from European matches due to related incidents.
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David Coote, a former Premier League referee, was charged by the FA for making inappropriate comments about Jurgen Klopp.
Coote was suspended in November 2024 and then sacked after a video surfaced showing him making derogatory comments.
The FA charged Coote under its rule E3.1 for acting improperly and using abusive language.
Coote's reference to Klopp's nationality was considered an "aggravated" breach of rules.
Coote was cleared of allegations related to gambling misconduct.
Uefa banned Coote from officiating in European competition until June 2026 after other incidents.
Coote admitted to having a drug habit but stated he overcame it through therapy.
If Coote admits to the charge, he will receive a sanction; if he denies it, a commission will decide the outcome.
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A man named Jazwell Brown was sentenced to life in prison for murdering two women, his partner Joanne Pearson and neighbor Teohna Grant, and attempting to kill his son and a neighbor, all on Christmas Day. He was under the influence of crack cocaine during the attack and will serve at least 39 years before he can be considered for parole.
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Jazwell Brown was sentenced for the murders he committed on Christmas Day in Bletchley, near Milton Keynes.
Brown killed Joanne Pearson and Teohna Grant by stabbing them multiple times.
He admitted to the murders and the attempted murders of his son, Jake, and a neighbor, Bradley Latter.
Brown was also charged with unlawful possession of a knife and harming a dog.
He was high on crack cocaine and began attacking after a dispute over drugs.
Brown fled the scene but was quickly identified and arrested.
The court heard that Brown's actions were influenced by his drug use.
Brown received multiple sentences, with a minimum of 39 years in jail before eligibility for parole.
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Actress Michelle Ryan has come back to her role as Zoe Slater on the TV show EastEnders after being gone for 20 years. Her return surprised 2.2 million viewers who watched the episode live. This episode was the first for the show's new executive producer, Ben Wadey.
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Michelle Ryan is back as Zoe Slater in EastEnders after 20 years away.
2.2 million people watched her return live on BBC One.
The show did not release the episode on iPlayer ahead of its TV broadcast.
Zoe Slater is known for her famous line from 2001, where she found out her sister was actually her mother.
This was the first episode made by the new executive producer, Ben Wadey.
EastEnders was the second most watched show in its time slot.
Michelle Ryan had acted in other BBC One shows like Merlin, Doctor Who, and Jekyll after leaving EastEnders.
The actress thought about returning after meeting with former co-stars and getting an invitation from the new producer.
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Kim Woodburn, known for her role in "How Clean is Your House," has passed away at the age of 83. After the show ended in 2009, she continued to be a notable television personality due to her outspoken style.
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Kim Woodburn became famous on the TV show "How Clean is Your House."
The show aired on Channel 4 and ran for six years until 2009.
Kim Woodburn's co-star on the show was Aggie McKenzie.
After the show ended, Woodburn remained active in TV with her bold opinions and memorable moments.
Kim Woodburn passed away at the age of 83.
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Annabel Rook, a charity worker who helped refugees, was found stabbed to death at her home in Stoke Newington, north London, just before a gas explosion. Police arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of murder, suspecting it might be a domestic incident. Two children also went to the hospital for safety reasons but were not believed to have been inside during the explosion.
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Annabel Rook, 46, was found dead in Stoke Newington, north London.
She co-founded a charity called Mama Suze CIC, helping refugee and migrant women.
Police arrested a 44-year-old man with cuts; they suspect a domestic link to the death.
Two children, ages seven and nine, were not hurt but checked at a hospital.
Neighbors described hearing a loud bang; some reported seeing smoke and glass outside.
The area is cordoned off as police investigate the incident.
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British tennis player Emma Raducanu and Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz are planning to play in a new version of the US Open mixed doubles event. The event will happen separately from the main tournament on August 19-20, with several well-known tennis players listed to participate. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) hopes this change will attract more famous singles players.
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Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz are among the 16 pairings for the US Open mixed doubles.
The mixed doubles event is scheduled for August 19-20, before the main US Open starts on August 24.
The US Open mixed doubles will feature best-of-three-set matches with different rules for scoring.
The USTA announced that the event aims to draw more high-profile singles players.
Players on the initial entry list must confirm participation by July 28.
Top eight teams based on singles rankings will automatically enter the event; the rest will use wildcards.
Some doubles players criticized the plan, including former winners Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.
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Kim Woodburn, a reality TV star known for her outspoken personality, has passed away at 83. She gained fame from the show "How Clean is Your House" and continued to captivate audiences with notable appearances on "Celebrity Big Brother" and "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" Her straightforward and bold remarks made her a popular figure on social media and at public events.
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Kim Woodburn died at the age of 83.
She became famous from the Channel 4 show "How Clean is Your House."
The show ran for six years and ended in 2009.
Woodburn was known for her candid and blunt comments on TV.
She appeared on "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2017 and finished in third place.
Her outspoken moments on the show became widely shared online.
She also appeared on "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" in 2009.
Woodburn was a popular figure in a British subculture that adores outspoken female celebrities.
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There is fear and confusion in Tehran after U.S. President Donald Trump advised people to leave the city immediately. Traffic jams are making it hard for many residents to evacuate, while some decide to stay due to personal reasons like family and medical needs.
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President Trump urged people to evacuate Tehran, causing fear among the almost 10 million residents.
Traffic congestion in the city is making it difficult for many to leave.
Some people are sharing images of their homes on social media as they leave the city.
BBC reporters are unable to report directly from Iran due to government restrictions.
Many residents are worried about leaving their homes and unsure if they will be the same when they return.
Some residents choose to stay because of family responsibilities or due to the challenging journey out.
Residents near targeted areas are reminded of the risk of staying due to recent escalations in conflict.
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At the Canadian Grand Prix, Mercedes' George Russell won the race, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen. Red Bull filed a protest claiming Russell drove unfairly, but officials dismissed the complaint.
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George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix for Mercedes.
Max Verstappen, a four-time world champion, finished behind Russell.
The race ended under a safety car due to a collision between two McLaren teammates, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Red Bull protested, saying Russell drove in a confusing and unfair way behind the safety car.
Racing officials rejected Red Bull's protest after reviewing it.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff called Red Bull's protest "petty."
Red Bull's Christian Horner defended their decision to protest, saying it is their right to do so.
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A man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead with stab wounds in a house in north London following a possible gas explosion. The incident occurred on Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, and two children were taken to the hospital for safety, although they were likely not in the house during the explosion. The man is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
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A woman was found dead with stab wounds in a house in north London.
A possible gas explosion occurred at the same location.
The incident took place on Dumont Road, Stoke Newington.
A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to the hospital with injuries.
Two children, aged seven and nine, were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Neighbors reported hearing a loud bang and saw glass and debris scattered outside.
Six fire engines and about 40 firefighters responded to the scene.
The area around the house has been cordoned off, and some roads are closed.
Extra police patrols are happening in the area as the investigation continues.
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Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for most of England, indicating that warm weather may pose a risk to vulnerable people. The alerts are in effect from June 18 to June 22 and are managed by the UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office. These alerts help reduce health issues during extreme weather by informing the public and providing guidance to healthcare professionals.
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Yellow heat alerts are in effect for large parts of England from June 18 to June 22.
The alerts signal that the weather could be dangerous for vulnerable groups like the elderly or those with health conditions.
The alert system is run by the UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office.
Heat alerts are issued from June to September, while cold alerts are from November to March.
There are four alert levels: green, yellow, amber, and red, with red being the most severe.
The alerts include information and advice for the public and healthcare professionals.
Hot weather can cause health issues like heat exhaustion and heatstroke, affecting blood pressure and fluid balance in the body.
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Yellow heat health alerts are in place for most of England due to high temperatures expected later this week. The alerts will start on Wednesday and last until Sunday, indicating possible impacts on health services and vulnerable people, especially the elderly and those with health issues.
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Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for most parts of England.
The alert starts at 12:00 BST on Wednesday and ends at 18:00 BST on Sunday.
Temperatures in London could reach up to 26°C.
The alert warns of potential health and social service impacts.
Affected areas, apart from Yorkshire and the Humber, have a risk score of 10 out of 16, meaning significant impacts are possible.
People aged 65 and over or those with health issues might be at higher risk.
An increase in demand for health services is expected during this period.
Yorkshire and the Humber have a lower risk score of seven, indicating minor impacts.
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Tottenham Hotspur are in regular contact with their player Manor Solomon, who is currently unable to leave Israel due to ongoing conflict. The Israeli military closed civilian air travel, leaving Solomon and his wife stranded after their wedding.
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Manor Solomon plays as a winger for Tottenham Hotspur.
Solomon is stuck in Israel due to closed airspace following attacks between Israel and Iran.
Tottenham is keeping in touch with Solomon to ensure his well-being.
Solomon was married in Israel last Thursday, a day before the conflict escalated.
He played last season on loan for Leeds United, helping them return to the Premier League.
The Israeli military closed airspace to civilian flights after attacks began last week.
Solomon joined Tottenham from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2023 but has struggled with a knee injury.
The conflict between Israel and Iran involves both countries conducting airstrikes.
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Kim Woodburn, a reality TV star known for "How Clean Is Your House," has died at the age of 83. She gained fame from her cleaning show and appearances on reality programs like "Celebrity Big Brother." Woodburn's husband and friends ask for privacy to grieve their loss.
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Kim Woodburn was 83 years old at the time of her death.
She was well-known for co-hosting "How Clean Is Your House" with Aggie MacKenzie.
Woodburn also took part in "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2017.
She had a public disagreement with Loose Women panellist Coleen Nolan.
Ofcom received over 3,000 complaints about a 2018 episode of "Loose Women" involving Woodburn.
Kim's career included being a runner-up on "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" in 2009.
She was born in Hampshire, left home at 16, and spoke about her difficult childhood.
Her husband, Peter Woodburn, shared news of her passing on her Instagram account.
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