Lawyers representing victims of the Southport atrocity have accused ministers of failing to act on lessons from the July 2024 attack, as an official inquiry prepares to publish its findings.
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‘Just the beginning’: Artemis II crew splashes down after record-breaking moon flyby
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerThe four astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion capsule returned safely to Earth after a historic 10-day mission that took them around the moon and back.
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Pressure grows on Eric Swalwell to end California governor bid after sexual assault allegations
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerEric Swalwell is facing mounting calls to abandon his campaign for California governor after a woman accused him of sexual assault in accounts reported by the San Francisco Chronicle and …
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Trump warns of fresh Iran strikes if talks fail as Lebanon and Israel agree to meet in the US
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerAs Islamabad prepares for talks between Iran and the US, Donald Trump says American warships are being reloaded in case negotiations fail. Meanwhile, tensions remain high as Israel continues strikes …
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The Masters 2026: McIlroy moves clear at Augusta after strong second day
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerRory McIlroy opened up a lead over the chasing pack on day two at Augusta National, while several familiar names made early progress and others fought to steady their rounds. …
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The Masters 2026: Fleetwood and Reed push McIlroy on day two at Augusta
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerWyndham Clark kept up his birdie run early in round two, Aaron Rai opened calmly after a promising first round, and signs of life also came from Im Sungjae and …
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West Ham vs Wolves: Premier League live build-up ahead of Friday night kick-off
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerPremier League updates centre on the 8pm BST meeting between West Ham and Wolves, with pre-match manager talk setting the tone for the weekend’s action.
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California warehouse worker charged after fire destroyed nearly $600m in property
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerAuthorities say Chamel Abdulkarim, 29, is facing felony and state arson counts after a fire tore through a Kimberly-Clark warehouse in Ontario, California. Investigators say he later compared himself with …
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Trump warns of fresh Iran strikes if talks fail as Lebanon and Israel agree to meet in the US
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerAs Islamabad prepares for high-stakes talks between Iran and the US, Donald Trump has warned that American warships are being reloaded for possible strikes if the negotiations fail. Meanwhile, violence …
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Masters day two: McIlroy begins second round as Rose and Hatton climb Augusta leaderboard
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerWyndham Clark kept the pressure on at Augusta National on day two, while Aaron Rai opened steadily and Justin Rose and Tyrrell Hatton continued to move up the leaderboard during …
