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UK’s media regulator drops probe into under-age access to OnlyFans

(Reuters) -Ofcom, Britain’s media regulator, on Tuesday closed its investigation into whether people under the age of 18 are accessing OnlyFans, but said it will continue to probe whether the adults-only website failed to provide complete and accurate information when requested. “Where appropriate, Ofcom’s supervision team will continue to engage with OnlyFans around the way …

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Experts challenge baby killings conviction of UK nurse Lucy Letby

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – Lawyers for British nurse Lucy Letby on Tuesday launched a new bid to overthrow her conviction for killing seven babies, after a group of international medical experts who reexamined evidence used at her trial concluded none had actually been murdered. Letby was convicted of killing the newborns and attempting …

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UK minister hopes to secure better cooperation with EU by May summit

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s EU negotiator Nick Thomas-Symonds expressed optimism on Tuesday that London and Brussels could agree to enhance cooperation on security, law enforcement and on removing trade barriers by May, when leaders of both sides are set to meet. Since Labour won a landslide election victory in July, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and …

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Nigel Farage’s right-wing party leads for first time in new UK poll

By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform UK party overtook Britain’s governing Labour Party to become the country’s most popular political party in a new poll, reflecting public discontent in Prime Minister Keir Starmer less than seven months into his term. The poll, conducted by YouGov for the Times newspaper and published on …

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Australian soccer captain Sam Kerr racially abused policeman, UK court told

By Sam Tobin LONDON (Reuters) -Australia women’s soccer captain Sam Kerr went on trial in a London court on Monday, accused of racially abusing a white police officer after a drunken dispute with a cab driver. Kerr, who plays for Chelsea in the Women’s Super League, told the officer Stephen Lovell: “You guys are fucking …

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Former British soldier jailed for collecting information for Iran

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – A British soldier was sentenced to more than 14 years in jail for collecting sensitive information for Iran and gathering the names of special forces personnel before briefly escaping from prison while awaiting trial. Daniel Abed Khalife was convicted last November of gathering military and classified information for Iran …

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Cricket-ECB boss promises England review after Women’s Ashes whitewash

(Reuters) – Deputy CEO Clare Connor has promised that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will launch an “honest” review into England’s 16-0 loss to Australia in the women’s Ashes, but stressed that the team did not lack professionalism. On Saturday, Australia defeated England by an innings and 122 runs in the one-off test …

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Cricket-Abhishek’s century leads India to 4-1 T20 series win over England

(Reuters) -Abhishek Sharma’s magnificent century powered India to a 150-run win over England in the fifth and final T20 international at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, resulting in a 4-1 series triumph. Chasing a mammoth target of 248, England opener Phil Salt (55 off 23) started well but had little support as wickets tumbled around him. …

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UK’s Princess Kate says we must improve social and emotional skills to thrive

LONDON (Reuters) – Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, has said people needed to better at acting with compassion and empathy to create a healthier, happier society in her first major public message since returning to official duties after treatment for cancer. In a foreword to a report released on Sunday by the Royal Foundation Centre …

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