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How the mask slipped during US fugitive Nicholas Rossi's court saga

May 21, 2025

Nicholas Rossi, also known as Arthur Knight, was arrested in the UK in December 2021. He claims mistaken identity to avoid extradition to the US, where authorities accuse him of rape. His story involves various claims but lacks key documents like a birth certificate or passport.

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Nicholas Rossi was arrested in December 2021 in Glasgow for extradition to the US on rape charges.
He has claimed a different identity, Arthur Knight, asserting he is a Dublin-born Irishman.
Rossi was identified by hospital staff via an Interpol notice with his photo and tattoos.
He lacks documents like a birth certificate or passport to support his claimed identity.
His previous conviction for sexual assault in the US connects him to the name Nicholas Rossi.
Past associates, including an ex-wife, recognized him and details about his previous life.
US authorities and people from Rossi's past challenge his claims of being someone else.

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'Convinced he was Spurs-bound' - How Fernandes became Man Utd's heart

May 21, 2025

Bruno Fernandes, a Portuguese football player, was close to joining Tottenham Hotspur in 2019, but the deal fell through, and he later joined Manchester United in January 2020. Fernandes will lead Manchester United in the Europa League final against Tottenham, aiming for his first major international trophy with the club.

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Bruno Fernandes almost joined Tottenham Hotspur before signing with Manchester United.
Manchester United paid £47 million to sign Fernandes from Sporting in January 2020.
Sporting changed their minds about Fernandes' transfer just before the window closed.
Fernandes made his debut for Manchester United in February 2020 against Wolves.
He now serves as the captain of Manchester United.
Fernandes has scored 19 goals and made 19 assists this season.
The Europa League final is a chance for Fernandes to win his first major international trophy with Manchester United.

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The global impact of George Floyd's murder, five years on

May 21, 2025

The film "Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd" explores the aftermath of George Floyd's murder, highlighting the role of young protesters in the fight against racism. The documentary includes strong and disturbing language and is available to watch for 11 months.

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The film is about the response to George Floyd's murder.
It is told from the perspective of young protesters.
The film deals with themes of racism and protest.
It contains strong and disturbing language.
The film's duration is 89 minutes.
It first aired on May 21, 2025.
The film will be available to watch for 11 months.

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New brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts

May 21, 2025

A new test developed at the University of Nottingham can diagnose types of brain tumors in just hours instead of weeks. This faster method helps doctors decide the best treatment sooner and can even guide surgery decisions while the patient is still on the operating table.

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A new test diagnoses brain tumors quickly, in about 90 minutes.
The test was developed by the University of Nottingham and local doctors.
Traditional methods can take up to eight weeks for a complete diagnosis.
The new test has been successful in diagnosing 50 cases so far.
Surgeons can now make immediate decisions about further surgery if needed.
Faster diagnoses can help get patients to treatment like chemotherapy more quickly.
The method uses nanopore genetic sequencing technology.
A real-life example involved a child named Nancy, whose diagnosis took two weeks, causing anxiety; the new test could have sped up this process.

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Student suicide review says unis must act to stop more deaths

May 21, 2025

Universities in England have been advised to improve efforts to prevent student suicides based on a review by the Department for Education. The report, examining 169 cases of student suicide and serious self-harm in 2023-24, suggests better safety checks, more involvement of families, and improved mental health support.

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The Department for Education conducted a review to prevent student suicides at English universities.
The report analyzed 169 cases of suicide and serious self-harm from 73 universities in the 2023-24 period.
Nearly a quarter of these incidents happened in university-managed accommodations.
The review found families were often not included in serious incident investigations.
It made 19 recommendations, including better safety checks in student halls and discouraging tributes at suicide locations.
Universities are encouraged to improve mental health service awareness and access.
Some students felt supported by their universities, but the review suggested more could be done sector-wide.
The family of Natasha Abrahart, a student who died by suicide, criticized the review as inadequate.

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The Papers: 'This must end now' and 'Rayner's secret plan'

May 21, 2025

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy criticized Israel for its military actions in Gaza, describing them as "intolerable" and halted trade talks with Israel. The UK government is considering sanctions on Israeli officials. Separately, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner reportedly has a plan to increase taxes, and a new EU fee on small packages from outside the bloc is expected to impact online retailers.

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David Lammy, UK Foreign Secretary, called Israel's bombing of Gaza "intolerable" and urged an end to the blockade.
UK-Israel relations have worsened, with the UK suspending trade talks due to the situation in Gaza.
The UK is preparing possible sanctions on top Israeli officials over the Gaza conflict.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner reportedly proposed tax increases that could raise £3bn to £4bn annually.
The EU plans to impose a €2 fee on small packages coming into the EU from countries like China.
The Financial Times reports that this fee could impact low-cost online retailers such as Temu and Shein.
Investigations into sewage spills in the UK have reached a record 81 cases.
Budget cuts at ITV have led to cutbacks in daytime television programs.

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World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar

May 21, 2025

England will be the first country to introduce a vaccine against gonorrhoea, focusing on high-risk groups like gay and bisexual men. The vaccine is 30-40% effective in reducing infections and aims to curb rising gonorrhoea cases, which reached over 85,000 in 2023, the highest number recorded since 1918.

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England will be the first to offer a gonorrhoea vaccine, starting in August.
The vaccine mainly targets gay and bisexual men with multiple partners or a history of STIs.
In 2023, gonorrhoea cases in England exceeded 85,000, the highest since 1918.
The vaccine is borrowed from the meningitis B vaccine, proving about 30-40% effective against gonorrhoea.
Imperial College London predicts the vaccine could prevent 100,000 cases and save the NHS £8 million in ten years.
Gonorrhoea is becoming harder to treat due to antibiotic resistance.
Vaccination aims to reduce the spread and address drug-resistant strains of the infection.
Other UK regions like Scotland are also planning similar vaccination programs for high-risk groups.

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Can Mandela's former negotiator charm Donald Trump?

May 20, 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House to improve US-South Africa relations and discuss trade. The relationship between the two countries has been strained due to disagreements over issues like land expropriation in South Africa and tensions involving the Afrikaner community.

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This is President Cyril Ramaphosa's first meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Ramaphosa aims to strengthen trade ties and improve relations between South Africa and the United States.
The US and South Africa have had disagreements, particularly over claims about the Afrikaner community and land policies in South Africa.
Trump has suspended some US aid to South Africa and offered to help Afrikaners move to the US as refugees.
South African ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled following political tensions.
The US government has expressed concerns about South Africa's land expropriation law.
The meeting may discuss the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), which allows certain African goods into the US duty-free.
South Africa is a significant exporter under Agoa, earning about $2.7 billion in 2023, mostly from vehicles, jewellery, and metals.

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Reduce squad size or I'll quit - Guardiola

May 20, 2025

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has said he will leave his position if he has to manage a large squad. He prefers working with a smaller group of players and is unhappy with leaving several players out of match selections.

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Pep Guardiola has been the manager of Manchester City since 2016.
Guardiola is considering quitting if he has to manage a larger squad after the summer.
Some senior players missed out on the recent 3-1 match against Bournemouth, which City won.
Guardiola prefers a smaller squad to avoid leaving players out of games.
City spent over £200 million on new players in January due to injuries.
Kevin De Bruyne is confirmed to leave the club in the summer, and Jack Grealish's future is uncertain.
Guardiola is contracted to stay with the club until 2027.
Manchester City's website lists 28 first-team squad members, while the Premier League allows a 25-man squad plus additional young players.

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Gaza baby sent back to war zone after open-heart surgery in Jordan

May 20, 2025

Seven-month-old Niveen from Gaza had open-heart surgery in Jordan after being born with a heart condition. After her surgery, Niveen and other children were sent back to Gaza even though her family believes she hasn't completed her treatment.

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Niveen, a seven-month-old from Gaza, has a heart condition and needed surgery outside Gaza.
In March, Jordan evacuated 29 sick Gazan children, including Niveen, for medical treatment.
Doctors in Jordan successfully performed open-heart surgery on Niveen.
The ceasefire in Gaza ended, and the conflict re-escalated during the children's stay in Jordan.
On 12 May, Jordan sent Niveen and her family back to Gaza, stating she completed her treatment.
Enas, Niveen's mother, worries about her daughter’s health in war-torn Gaza.
Jordanian authorities said children sent back were in good health and evacuation was necessary for logistical and political reasons.
The Gaza health ministry claims the children still need medical care and returning to Gaza puts them at risk.

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The hackers behind recent cyber-attacks

May 20, 2025

The article discusses significant cyber-attacks targeting British high street retailers like M&S and Co-op. It explores how these attacks happened and what weaknesses in digital security systems were revealed.

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The cyber-attacks affected major British retailers on the high street, including M&S and Co-op.
The attacks exposed vulnerabilities in these companies' digital security systems.
The program looking into these attacks first aired on May 21, 2025.
The program is available to watch for 11 months after airing.
The article focuses on understanding how the digital security flaws were identified during these cyber-attacks.

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Statue, Pep's tears & a missed sitter - De Bruyne's emotional farewell

May 20, 2025

Kevin De Bruyne played his last home game for Manchester City at Etihad Stadium, receiving an emotional farewell. A statue will be erected in his honor as he ends his decade-long career with Manchester City, having earned 16 winners' medals. De Bruyne's farewell match ended in a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth, although he missed a key goal opportunity.

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Kevin De Bruyne played his final league game for Manchester City at age 33.
A statue will be built in his honor outside Manchester City's stadium.
De Bruyne has spent ten years with Manchester City, earning 16 winners' medals.
In his final game, Manchester City won 3-1 against Bournemouth.
During the match, De Bruyne missed a chance to score a goal.
Manager Pep Guardiola expressed sadness about De Bruyne's departure.
A road at Manchester City's academy has been named after De Bruyne.
A large mural of De Bruyne has been painted in Manchester's Northern Quarter.

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Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

May 20, 2025

BBC football pundit Troy Deeney shared his picks for the Premier League team and manager of the week. Deeney highlighted several players and a manager who performed impressively in the latest matches. Readers are invited to comment on his selections.

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Troy Deeney discusses his top football players and manager from the latest Premier League matches.
Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa was highlighted for his emotional reaction after a win.
Declan Rice of Arsenal was praised for his leadership qualities and performance.
Jamie Vardy from Leicester scored in a recent match, adding to his long career achievements.
Marco Silva, Fulham’s manager, made strategic changes that contributed to a recent win.
Deeney invites readers to share their opinions on his selections in the comments section.

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UK's oldest polar bear put down as health fails

May 20, 2025

The UK's oldest polar bear, Victoria, was euthanized due to age-related health issues at the Highland Wildlife Park. She was 28 years old and had been receiving special care for her joint pain and other age-related problems. Victoria was known for being the mother of Hamish, the first polar bear cub born in the UK in 25 years.

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Victoria was the oldest polar bear in the UK, aged 28.
She was euthanized after vets advised it due to her poor health.
Victoria gave birth to Hamish in January 2018, the first UK-born polar bear cub in 25 years.
Hamish was moved to a zoo in Doncaster in 2020.
Victoria also had a cub named Brodie, who is three years old.
Victoria received geriatric (old age) care, including pain relief for her joints.
Her diet was adjusted to mimic the nutrients she would get from her natural diet of seals.
Victoria's care included insights from other zoos and healthcare for domestic pets.

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Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I'm addicted

May 20, 2025

A teenager named Johnpaul began using nicotine pouches to stop vaping, but found himself addicted to the pouches instead. Nicotine pouches, often referred to as "snus," are largely unregulated in the UK and may become more popular among young people after the upcoming ban on disposable vapes.

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Nicotine pouches are small packets placed between the lip and gum, delivering nicotine without smoke.
These pouches are not well-regulated in the UK, meaning there are few rules about who can buy them.
Johnpaul used up to 15 pouches a day to replace vaping; he now uses five a day.
Experts warn that nicotine pouches are addictive and can have harmful side effects.
Some young people, like Johnpaul and Lee, regret starting to use nicotine pouches due to their addictive nature.
Reports suggest about 5% of adults and 3% of those under 18 in Great Britain have tried these pouches.
Sales of nicotine pouches have been rising, with a noted increase of 121% in 2023 for one brand.
There is a fear that the ban on disposable vapes in the UK will lead more teenagers to start using nicotine pouches.

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UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive

May 20, 2025

The UK has stopped trade talks with Israel, summoned its ambassador, and placed new sanctions on settlers in the West Bank, following an escalation of military actions in Gaza. The moves come amid reports of a humanitarian crisis due to an Israeli blockade on Gaza and pressure from UK politicians and the public. Israel's government has been advised to allow humanitarian aid, but only minimal aid has entered Gaza so far.

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The UK suspended trade talks with Israel and summoned its ambassador.
New sanctions were imposed on West Bank settlers by the UK.
The situation in Gaza has worsened due to an Israeli blockade limiting food, fuel, and medicine.
Global experts warned of a potential famine in Gaza.
The UK, Canada, and France issued a joint statement urging Israel to let humanitarian aid enter Gaza.
Israel allowed limited aid into Gaza, but it was insufficient according to the UN.
There is no current path to a ceasefire, adding to the tension.
The UK criticized Israel's recent military actions as "morally unjustifiable" and harmful.

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Labour postpones women's conference after Supreme Court ruling

May 20, 2025

The Labour Party has postponed its annual Women's Conference after a Supreme Court ruling clarified that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. The decision came after advice suggested that the conference could face legal challenges and protests if it allowed self-identified women to attend.

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The Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.
Labour previously allowed self-identification, which included trans women in all-women events.
The Labour Women's Conference is usually held before the main party conference.
A leaked document advised delaying the conference due to potential legal and protest risks.
The National Executive Committee voted to delay the conference and review policies.
Elections for the National Labour Women's Committee are postponed, extending current terms.
Labour must ensure its policies align with the Supreme Court ruling.
The decision faced criticism from trans rights advocates and support from gender-critical activists.

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An island called Hope is standing up to Beijing in the South China Sea

May 20, 2025

The Philippines-controlled island of Pagasa, also known as Hope, is in the South China Sea and faces a constant presence of Chinese ships. Pagasa is significant because it has a civilian population, which strengthens the Philippines' legal claims to the area.

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Pagasa Island is controlled by the Philippines and is located in the South China Sea.
The island is home to about 300 people who live in small, wooden houses.
Chinese ships, including navy and coastguard vessels, are frequently near the island.
China has expanded its presence in the South China Sea over the past decade, building air bases and claiming strategic sea lanes.
Only Vietnam and the Philippines have challenged China's expansion in the region.
Pagasa Island has a runway, making it more accessible and strategically important.
The island was annexed by the Philippines in 1978, and the government encourages civilians to live there.
The residents rely on monthly supplies from the mainland, including food and other necessities.

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Still leading candidate to be Southampton manager

May 20, 2025

Southampton is looking at Will Still, the manager of Lens, as the top choice for their open manager position. Still, originally from Belgium and with English parents, plans to leave Lens and return to the UK, although he is still under contract there until 2027.

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Will Still is currently the manager of Lens, a French football team.
Southampton is considering Still as their main candidate for their manager role.
Still's contract with Lens runs until 2027, which complicates his potential move.
Still announced he wants to return to the UK for personal reasons.
He is the youngest coach in Europe's top leagues, starting at Reims at age 30.
Southampton's former manager, Ivan Juric, was sacked after the club was relegated.
Still led Lens to an eighth-place finish in France's Ligue 1.
Lens has not officially confirmed Still's departure.

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'We are dying at pace' - infected blood victims still waiting for compensation

May 20, 2025

Victims of infected blood in the UK are urging the government to speed up compensation payments, as many continue to suffer and die without receiving it. Over 30,000 people were infected with HIV or hepatitis C due to contaminated blood products in the past, but only 100 people have received compensation so far.

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More than 30,000 people in the UK were infected with HIV or hepatitis C from contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s.
Around 3,000 people have died due to the infections.
A public inquiry reported the scandal as largely avoidable and cited systemic failures.
The inquiry's final report was released one year ago.
Only 100 victims have received compensation payments, despite expectations for a faster process.
Campaigners delivered a letter to the prime minister, urging quicker action.
They claim that flaws in the compensation scheme were preventable and seek improvements.
The government stated they are committed to delivering compensation quickly.

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