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Who stole a £5m golden toilet?Culture

A £5m golden toilet was stolen from an exhibition at Blenheim Palace in 2019, quickly becoming one of the UK’s most high-profile art heists. A BBC investigation examines how the crime was carried out, where the conspicuous toilet may have gone through the criminal supply chain, and whether police could recover the gold or proceeds.

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The dangerous world of ‘car boot’ BotoxHealth

An undercover investigation exposes Britain’s unregulated Botox market, where profit is prioritised over safety. A nurse sells prescriptions through direct messages, a pharmacist uses dangerous shortcuts and a fake doctor sells illegal toxins from a car boot, while patients describe lasting harm.

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The secret life of Richard Scatchard | Scams & ScandalsSociety

After Kelly Faiers died suddenly in 2023, her family learned that the man she had been dating, Richard Scatchard, had a concealed criminal past. His decades-long history of drugging and sexually assaulting women is examined in a film investigating how a man given four life sentences could evade the law again, and whether Kelly’s death might have been prevented. One victim speaks publicly for the first time.

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France’s National Rally’s Bardella on Budget, Trump, AI and UkrainePolitics

National Rally president Jordan Bardella said France’s far-right party will oppose any tax increases proposed by the current government in the next budget. He praised the strong transatlantic relationship with the US and said France should receive something from Ukraine in return for continued support.

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US envoys in Kyiv after meeting with PutinWorld

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, urged a return to trilateral talks among the US, Russia and Ukraine after what they called substantive discussions with Ukrainian officials in Kyiv. Their visit was the first to the Ukrainian capital since the war began, amid near-constant Russian missile and drone strikes. No major breakthrough was announced, though Witkoff said he was confident there would be a good …

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Far-right party wins German state election, falls short of a majorityPolitics

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to victory in Sunday evening’s state election but did not secure a majority. It could become the first far-right party to lead a German state government since the Second World War.

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How Angel Vic’s cosplay hustle backfiredCulture

Influencer Angel Victoria Murdock spent years presenting a supposedly self-made life involving real-estate deals and a watchalong student experience at Duke University. She built a following of hundreds of thousands and appeared on Temptation Island, but much of her online persona appears fabricated after real graduates exposed her claims.

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Hong Kong’s first robot-run convenience stores draw curious shoppersTech

Hong Kong has opened its first convenience stores operated by robots, featuring a humanoid shopkeeper that takes orders, serves customers and even goes beyond its basic duties. Beijing-based robotics firm Galbot launched three outlets this month. They operate around the clock and mark its first expansion beyond mainland China.

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Climate crisis: UN warns wildfires and heatwaves threaten air qualityScience

The UN’s weather agency warns that worsening wildfires and heatwaves are increasing pollution and could erase decades of progress toward cleaner air. The World Meteorological Organization says climate change is making extreme weather more frequent and intense, generating microscopic pollutants that can travel long distances.

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Trump calls Iran conflict “small potatoes”World

President Trump described the Iran conflict as “small potatoes” as the war between the two countries escalated over the past two weeks.

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Two children among 11 killed in Israeli strikes on LebanonWorld

Israeli airstrikes overnight killed 11 people in a village in southern Lebanon, including two infants, according to Lebanese state media. The strikes came a day after separate raids killed seven people.

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Crowds gather for funeral of Ratko Mladic, 'the Butcher of Bosnia'World

Thousands gathered in Belgrade to mourn former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic. Supporters regard him as a national hero, while he was convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during the 1992-95 Bosnia war.

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At least 7 dead, several others feared trapped in New Delhi building collapseWorld

At least seven people have died after a building collapsed in New Delhi, with several others, including students, still feared trapped as rescue efforts continue. Police say the building’s owner has been arrested, while Delhi’s government says it is cracking down on illegal structures in the city of 30 million people.

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Taiwan uses AI chip dominance to boost global diplomatic cloutTech

Taiwan is leveraging its dominance in the AI chip supply chain to deepen ties with allies. As the United States, Europe and Japan pursue semiconductor investment, Taipei is presenting itself as a dependable democratic partner for the AI era.

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Vietnam’s To Lam to hold talks with Putin in MoscowPolitics

Vietnamese leader To Lam is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as both countries seek closer ties. Russian state media says the talks are expected to address trade, science and education, and defence cooperation. To Lam will also attend a joint strategic technologies forum.

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REPLAY: ‘Shocked’ Merz speaks after far-right election victoryPolitics

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday that he was “deeply shocked” after his centre-right party suffered a heavy defeat to the far-right AfD in a state election. He nevertheless vowed to continue pursuing reforms.

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