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Search for suspect in Kentucky highway shooting ends with discovery of body believed to be his
Authorities say they believe the body of a man suspected of shooting and wounding five people on a Kentucky interstate highway has been found
What the papers say – September 19
The latest wave of explosions in Lebanon dominate the front pages of Thursday’s newspapers.
Four police officers under investigation after two women killed by predator
Carl Cooper, 66, was jailed for life for the murders of Naomi Hunte, 41, and Fiona Holm, 48, who had both complained to police about his violence.
Many people don’t realise upskirting is a crime, says senior officer
City of London Police Detective Superintendent Kate MacLeod said the public should be aware of the severity of the offence.
William to visit Aberdeen and thank city’s homeless sector
Homewards advocates broadcaster Gail Porter and David Duke will join William during his visit to Aberdeen.
Taoiseach to meet with gardai and regulators over online safety
Taoiseach Simon Harris is to chair a summit at Government Buildings.
Young motorists account for 38% of dangerous driving endorsements – study
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart called for restrictions to be imposed on new drivers through graduated driving licensing.
Urban councils outside London warn Angela Rayner of financial failure
In a letter to the Deputy Prime Minister ahead of Labour’s autumn conference, cities including Liverpool, Manchester and Nottingham call for clarity.
Rayner: Backing for new deals is ‘first step of devolution revolution’
The Government has announced its support for new arrangements in Lincolnshire, Hull and East Yorkshire, Devon and Torbay, and Lancashire.
Scientists store human genome on crystal which can last billions of years
The University of Southampton team hopes the data could be used to bring humans back from extinction in the future.
Take action to avoid poor maternity care becoming normalised, watchdog warns
The latest Care Quality Commission report brings together the findings from 131 unit inspections.
Netanyahu accuses UK of sending ‘mixed messages’ over support for Israel
The new Labour administration has taken decisions, including suspending some arms exports, which have caused diplomatic tensions with Israel.
High temperatures and factors such as obesity ‘driving global rises in stroke’
Between 1990 and 2021, the number of people who had a new stroke rose by 70%, research suggests.
Boy, eight, dies after falling from window of house in Nottingham
On Wednesday evening, officers remained at the address investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sex crime charge as he appears in New York court
Weinstein is charged with attacking a woman in 2006
UK enjoying ‘summer’s last hurrah’ before weekend of heavy rain and thunder
A ‘gentle decline’ in temperature is expected over the weekend with heavy downpours, according to the Met Office.
Accounts of several politicians and organisations hacked on X
Several accounts on X were seen to have the same hacking message on Wednesday evening.
Brook House inquiry chair calls for ‘reset’ on ‘inadequate’ government response
Home Office documents seen by Channel 4 News show the department’s lawyers disparaging the credentials of inquiry chairwoman Kate Eves.
Following ‘Mind diet’ could stave off thinking and memory problems – study
The diet includes whole grains, green leafy vegetables, beans, berries, poultry and olive oil.
Cat that comforts trafficking and exploitation victims in London safe house is named feline of the year
Black and white Marley beat thousands of other entries to be named Cats Protection's National Cat of the Year 2024