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Head of Epsom College and family found dead in suspected murder-suicide

Tabitha Wilson — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:01:13 +0000

Emma Pattison, recently appointed head of Epsom College, has been found dead alongside her husband and daughter in a suspected murder-suicide.

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Iranians protest in response to the death of Mahsa Amini

Aaliyah Fooks — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:03:41 +0000

The women-led protests flared after Mahsa Amini died in the custody of the morality police for reportedly failing to wear a hijab.

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Three Killed in Copenhagen Shopping Mall Shooting

Megan Huws — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:23:14 +0000

Police arrested a Danish man, known by psychiatric professionals, for killing three people and harming 27 others in a tragic display of gun violence in Field, a shopping centre in Copenhagen.

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Eight Candidates in First Ballot for Tory Leadership

Madelaine Gray — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:05:12 +0000

Sir Graham Brady announced the eight Conservative MPs who have secured the required backing to make it onto the first ballot for Tory leadership in the wake of Boris Johnson's resignation.

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Boris Johnson Steps Down as Conservative Party Leader

Sanjana Idnani — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 15:49:55 +0000

Boris Johnson has stepped down as Conservative Party Leader following a stream of over 50 resignations from the government since Tuesday. Mr Johnson announced in his resignation statement yesterday that he would remain as a caretaker Prime Minister until the Conservatives choose a new leader.

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Unpacking the Rwanda Asylum Plan

Siobhan R — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:42:49 +0000

In the months leading up to Refugee Week in June, the UK partnership with Rwanda has affected the lives of asylum seekers hoping to find safety in the UK.

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Legal Action Cancels Rwanda Asylum Flight

Megan Geall — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:45:43 +0000

The first flight scheduled to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda in the government's new plan to deal with asylum seekers has been cancelled last minute due to legal action and intervention from the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Strasbourg.

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Senate Unlikely To Pass Gun Control Legislation

Lauren McGaun — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:31:53 +0000

Following a spate of mass shootings across the United States, the House of Representatives has passed legislation which increases the age limit for buying a semi-automatic gun rifle. It also bans the sale of ammunition storage devices with a capacity of more than 15 rounds.

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Boris Johnson wins no confidence vote

Yasmin Walker — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 17:14:11 +0000

On the 6th of June, Boris Johnson faced a vote of no-confidence, placing his leadership at risk. The result of the vote saw a numerical ‘win’ for Downing Street. Yet, in reality, the vote was far from a success.

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Texas School Shooting: 19 children confirmed dead

Megan Geall — Wed, 25 May 2022 12:05:29 +0000

19 children and two adults have been shot dead in a gun attack on an elementary school in the South of Texas. The suspect acted alone and was killed by enforcement officers at the scene.

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