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A group using dogs trained to find human remains has identified a potential new lead in the case of Cheryl Grimmer, a child who went missing from an Australian beach in 1970. The area they've identified has been reported to New South Wales Police, who are continuing investigations. The case has remained unresolved for over 50 years despite earlier confessions that were not upheld in court.
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Cheryl Grimmer disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong, Australia, in January 1970.
At the time of her disappearance, she was three years old and had moved to Australia from Bristol, England.
A teenage boy confessed to her abduction a year later, but the confession was not used in court.
A suspect, known only as "Mercury," was tried in 2019, but the trial did not lead to a conviction.
A volunteer search team with cadaver detection dogs has now found a new area of interest.
The location was reported to New South Wales Police, who are investigating.
Cheryl's brother, Ricki Nash, expressed frustration that this search wasn't conducted earlier.
The canine team involved has successfully found remains in other cold cases in the past.
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Two people died and several others were hurt in an attack at a synagogue in Manchester, England. The incident involved a car ramming and a stabbing outside the synagogue during Yom Kippur. The suspected attacker was shot by police, but his condition is still unknown.
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The attack happened at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester on Yom Kippur.
At least two people were killed, and several were injured.
The attacker used a car and a knife in the incident.
Police shot the suspect, but his condition is not confirmed because of suspicious items found on him.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer assured increased police security for the Jewish community.
King Charles III expressed sadness and shock over the attack.
Police responded to the incident within seven minutes.
This is an ongoing investigation with more updates expected.
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A video showing a Labrador dog in Arizona letting kittens out of their pen at night has gone viral on TikTok. The dog's owner shared that the playful routine is now over as the kittens have been adopted.
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A video of a Labrador named Bambi releasing kittens from their pen at night gained over 624,000 views on TikTok.
The dog's owner, Em, filmed the kittens lying around the living room while Bambi wagged his tail contentedly.
The video amassed over 164,000 likes and generated many amused comments.
Some comments compared the dog to a "fun uncle," with viewers enjoying the scenario.
Em stated the late-night kitten play ended after the kittens were adopted.
The reason for not keeping the kittens was due to family allergies discovered during their foster period.
The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology notes cat allergies are twice as common as dog allergies.
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A mother, Isadora Ambrose, shares her experience co-sleeping with her three young children on Instagram and receives widespread support. She defends her choice against criticism by emphasizing the safety and love it provides to her children. Ambrose has now become a certified holistic infant sleep specialist to help other families who choose co-sleeping.
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Isadora Ambrose co-sleeps with her three children, aged 7, 5, and 3.
She defended her decision publicly after receiving criticism online.
Ambrose emphasizes that co-sleeping provides her children with safety and love.
Her Instagram post on the topic went viral with over four million views.
Many users supported her, sharing similar co-sleeping experiences.
Ambrose trained as a holistic infant sleep specialist to understand and help families who co-sleep.
She reports her children now sleep independently, benefiting from the foundation of co-sleeping.
Ambrose's story highlights differing generational attitudes toward parenting practices like co-sleeping.
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A boarding school in East Java, Indonesia, collapsed, leading to search and recovery efforts for dozens of trapped students. Authorities confirmed no more signs of life using thermal drones, and rescue efforts have shifted to recovery with heavy machinery. Families are providing DNA samples to help identify remains as they await news of their loved ones.
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The boarding school collapsed while construction workers were laying concrete on the fourth floor.
Authorities initially avoided using heavy machinery to prevent harming potential survivors but have now started recovery efforts.
No additional signs of life have been found according to thermal drone inspections.
Families of missing students have been at the site, providing DNA samples in hopes of identifying remains.
Five students were found alive late on Wednesday, while five others have been confirmed dead.
Over 100 people sustained injuries due to the collapse.
The critical 72-hour "golden window" for finding survivors has passed.
Some parents remain hopeful that their children may still be alive.
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Indonesian authorities are using heavy machinery to search for 59 missing students after a school building collapsed three days ago. The collapse occurred at al-Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in eastern Java, where unauthorized construction work was taking place. Five people have died, and more than 100 are injured, with rescue operations continuing despite slim chances of more survivors.
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A school building collapsed in eastern Java, Indonesia, trapping students.
59 students are still missing, and rescue teams are searching for them.
The collapse involved the prayer hall of al-Khoziny Islamic Boarding School.
Unauthorised construction of additional floors is linked to the collapse.
Five people have died, and over 100 individuals have been injured.
Rescuers are using heavy machinery while being careful due to the risks.
The critical 72-hour period for finding survivors has passed.
Family members of the missing students are waiting at the site for updates.
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Two Kenyan human rights activists have reportedly gone missing in Uganda. They were attending a campaign event for opposition leader Bobi Wine when armed men allegedly abducted them. Bobi Wine claims the Ugandan government is targeting them because of their support for his campaign.
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The missing activists are Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo.
They were reportedly taken by armed men at a petrol station during Bobi Wine's campaign.
Kenyan police say they are unaware of the incident; Ugandan police have been asked for a comment.
Bobi Wine is running for the Ugandan presidency against current leader Yoweri Museveni.
Wine claims the activists were targeted for associating with him and demanded their release.
Reports suggest similar abductions have happened to activists in East Africa before.
Vocal Africa, a Kenyan rights group, has condemned the alleged abductions and called for the activists' release.
Njagi had previously been abducted in Kenya and later recounted poor treatment while in captivity.
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An investigation by the BBC revealed instances of racism and misogyny among officers in the Metropolitan Police. In response, the Met's Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, wrote to the UK's Home Secretary and the Mayor of London about the situation. Several police officers have been suspended, and structural changes are being made to address the issues.
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The BBC investigation found racist and misogynistic behavior among Met Police officers.
Some officers made derogatory comments about immigrants and dismissed rape claims.
Commissioner Rowley expects a fast-track process for those involved, leading to potential dismissals.
Nearly 1,500 officers have been removed as part of broader efforts to tackle corruption.
Immediate suspensions included nine officers and one staff member.
The Met referred the allegations to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for investigation.
The BBC has been asked to provide any further evidence to the IOPC and the Met.
The custody team at the Charing Cross police station has been disbanded to address issues there.
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Russia claims to have gained control over parts of Kupiansk, a city in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, as part of its efforts to capture eastern Ukraine. Ukraine President Zelenskyy spoke about a significant weapons deal with the U.S. Meanwhile, Former U.S. President Trump showed a shift in his stance, suggesting a potential Ukrainian victory with NATO support.
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Russia claims control of two-thirds of Kupiansk, a city in Ukraine's northern Kharkiv region.
The Kremlin aims to use Kupiansk as a path to capture more areas in Donetsk, a priority region.
Ukraine's military suggests Russia needs more troops to fully capture Kupiansk.
The Institute for the Study of War reported that Russia inflates its claims of territorial gains in Ukraine.
Former U.S. President Trump expressed a change in attitude, supporting the idea of a Ukrainian victory.
Lawyers for Prince Harry have accused the Daily Mail of using private investigators to unlawfully gather information about Prince William and Princess Kate. Harry's lawsuit against the tabloid's publisher, Associated Newspapers, includes claims of phone hacking and illegal surveillance. The publisher has denied these allegations.
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Prince Harry's lawyers say the Daily Mail used private investigators to get information about Prince William and Princess Kate.
They claim investigators unlawfully gathered details about William’s 21st birthday in 2003.
The lawsuit mentions investigators obtaining Kate's cell phone number and home address.
Prince Harry is suing Associated Newspapers for activities like phone hacking and wiretapping.
Associated Newspapers has denied the charges, calling them unfounded.
The accusation involves an invoice from a private investigator related to an article about William's birthday.
The term "blagging" is used to describe how some information might have been wrongly obtained.
Evidence possibly taken during a 2003 investigation is part of Harry's case.
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A viral Reddit post features a cat nicknamed "Sadcat" that matches the Halloween decorations in its owner's home. The post has drawn attention online with users commenting on how well the cat fits the theme. Pet owners are advised to be cautious during Halloween to protect cats from stress and hazards like decorations and loud noises.
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A cat owner shared photos of their cat fitting in with Halloween decor on Reddit.
The cat, known as "Sadcat," has a unique facial expression resembling a sad human face.
The post has received over 2,800 upvotes and 48 comments on Reddit.
Pet owners are warned that many Halloween items, like chocolate and decorations, can be harmful to cats.
Experts recommend keeping cats away from decorations that could cause injury or stress.
It is suggested not to dress up cats in costumes, as this can be uncomfortable for them.
Cats should have a safe space during Halloween events to reduce stress.
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A BBC investigation uncovered issues of misogyny and racism within the Metropolitan Police. In response, Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley expressed strong disapproval and stated that 10 officers were suspended after learning about the investigation's findings.
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A BBC Panorama investigation found misogyny and racism in the Met Police.
Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley described the findings as "horrific."
Rowley stated that the findings made viewers angry and upset.
The Met Police suspended 10 officers following what was discovered.
The investigation was conducted by BBC's Panorama program.
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On October 1, 2025, Russia captured 447 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in September, a decrease from previous months. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy charged Russia with trying to cause a nuclear issue through shelling near the Chornobyl site. Additionally, international diplomatic meetings took place concerning the conflict, and discussions about financial support for Ukraine occurred among European leaders.
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Russia took control of 447 square kilometers from Ukraine in September.
The Ukrainian leader accused Russia of risking a nuclear problem due to power disruptions near Chornobyl.
Zelenskyy plans to meet with leaders from Europe and other countries in Copenhagen.
Russian and North Korean defense ministers met in Russia.
French navy arrested two crew members from a Russian-linked oil tanker.
The US is set to supply Ukraine with intelligence for attacking long-range targets in Russia.
European leaders talked about using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine financially.
A Polish court detained a Ukrainian suspect related to the Nord Stream pipeline explosion.
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Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that autism may have different genetic and developmental causes depending on when it is diagnosed. They suggest that autism diagnosed earlier in childhood is not the same as autism diagnosed later. The research included data from over 45,000 individuals and challenges the idea that autism is a single condition.
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Autism diagnosed early in childhood differs genetically and developmentally from autism diagnosed later.
The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge.
Researchers used genetic data from over 45,000 autistic individuals in Europe and the U.S.
Early childhood autism often shows behavioral difficulties like issues with social interaction.
Later-diagnosed autism is linked more to mental health conditions like depression.
The team's findings suggest autism encompasses multiple conditions with different causes.
The genetic profile of later-diagnosed autism shows more similarity to ADHD and depression than early-diagnosed autism.
The study challenges the view that autism has a single cause.
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A dog named Leo, a golden doodle, went viral on TikTok after a video showed him waking up with messy fur from a nap. The video has gained over 299,500 views and many people commented on Leo's humorous appearance. Dog owners and internet users enjoyed seeing the dog's reaction to hearing the pantry door, as he expected a treat.
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Leo is a 5-year-old golden doodle whose video went viral on TikTok.
His owner, Stefani Victor, posted the video of Leo with messy fur after a nap.
The video shows Leo waking up after hearing the pantry door, where his treats are kept.
Leo's video received over 299,500 views and more than 100,900 likes.
Many comments compared Leo's appearance to the character Max from "The Grinch."
Dogs typically sleep about 16 hours a day, with older dogs and puppies sleeping even more.
The video's popularity led to more than 250 comments about Leo's "bed head."
PetMD notes that puppies can sleep up to 20 hours a day due to growth cycles and older dogs also need more rest.
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Police and immigration officials evicted three individuals from a self-identified "African tribe" who had set up a camp on council land in the Scottish Borders. The group, calling themselves the Kingdom of Kubala, streamed the eviction live on TikTok. They claimed the land belonged to their ancestors and had refused to recognize a court order to leave.
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Police and immigration officers evicted the group on Thursday morning.
The group, known as the Kingdom of Kubala, consisted of three people.
They camped on council-owned land near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders.
They claimed the land was stolen from their ancestors 400 years ago.
The group broadcasted the eviction live on TikTok.
Members included Kofi Offeh from Ghana, Jean Gasho from Zimbabwe, and Kaura Taylor from Texas.
A court order had previously banned them from returning to any council land in the area.
They were not present during a court hearing that awarded expenses against them.
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Ukraine's President Zelenskyy met with European leaders in Copenhagen to gain more support in the war against Russia. The meeting discussed using frozen Russian assets to fund loans for Ukraine, as the U.S. scales back its financial support. Hungary expressed opposition to Ukraine joining the EU and its policy on Russian oil.
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President Zelenskyy is seeking more European support for Ukraine's war efforts.
European leaders are discussing using frozen Russian assets to finance a €140 billion loan for Ukraine.
The U.S. is reducing financial support for Ukraine as it shifts focus to other global security concerns.
Denmark's Prime Minister described the situation as a hybrid war waged by Russia.
Security is tight at the Copenhagen summit due to recent drone incidents.
Hungary's Prime Minister opposes Ukraine's EU membership, fearing it could drag the EU into war.
Hungary continues to import oil from Russia, going against broader EU efforts to reduce Russian energy dependence.
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BBC Panorama conducted an undercover investigation into the Metropolitan Police, revealing evidence of misogyny and racism. Mina Smallman, whose daughters were murdered, expressed approval of the investigation, which questions the police's claims of addressing "toxic behaviours" after the murder of Sarah Everard by a police officer.
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Mina Smallman spoke to the BBC about the Metropolitan Police investigation by Panorama.
Her two daughters were murdered, and police officers shared photos of their bodies.
These officers were jailed for their actions.
The BBC Panorama investigation found evidence of misogyny and racism in the police force.
The investigation challenges the Metropolitan Police's assertions that they have dealt with these issues.
This follows the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer, which had previously raised concerns about police behaviour.
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Meteorologists are observing a weather disturbance in the central tropical Atlantic that could develop into a storm named Jerry. The system is expected to interact with another disturbance, creating a chance for development over the next week. Current predictions suggest a low chance of cyclone formation in the short term, but this could change as more data becomes available.
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A disturbance in the central tropical Atlantic is being monitored for potential cyclone development.
It is expected to combine with another disturbance as it moves westward.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports a near zero percent chance of cyclone formation over 48 hours, rising to 20 percent over seven days.
If it becomes a named storm, it will be called Jerry.
The disturbance is projected to move across the Atlantic, but its exact path and potential land impact are uncertain.
Cyclones are rotating systems of clouds and thunderstorms, categorized by wind speed into tropical depressions, storms, or hurricanes.
Meteorologists stress the importance of ongoing monitoring due to possible changes in storm development forecasts.
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A mom from Oklahoma found humor in her fourth grader's spelling assignment when her child, Avery, refused to spell the word "husband," instead writing "no." Avery, who identifies as nonbinary and is being raised by two moms, is known for questioning traditional ideas. The incident gained attention on TikTok, with the video going viral.
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Avery, a 10-year-old, completed a spelling worksheet but chose not to spell the word "husband."
Instead of spelling it, Avery wrote "no" on the worksheet.
Avery is nonbinary and has two moms, contributing to a broader view of gender roles.
The incident was shared on TikTok by their mother, Emily Garman, and it went viral with over 1.9 million views.
