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Stealing from the British Museum: How, why, who? - BBC Newsnight

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Summary: Peter Higgs , a leading expert on Greek and Mediterranean artefacts, was sacked from the British Museum after almost 30 years. Items from the museum's collection were reported missing , stolen , or damaged, leading to the dismissal of an unnamed staff member. Academics suggest concerns about the situation had been raised over two years ago, hinting at a potential cover-up . The museum's director, Hartwig Fischer , is facing pressure and calls for resignation amid the unfolding crisis . More than 1,500 artifacts are reportedly missing...

Twin Guilty of Killing Charity Cyclist and Covering It Up with Brother

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Summary: Twin brothers Alexander and Robert McKellar convicted for the death of charity cyclist Anthony Parsons . Alexander played guilty to culpable homicide while Robert played guilty to helping cover up the crime. The incident occurred in 2017 on the A82 near Bridge of Orchie , Argyll . Alexander had a history of previous driving offences , including drink driving and careless driving. Anthony Parsons ' remains were found in 2021 after being hidden for three years. The family of Anthony Parsons expressed their grief and paid tribute to him in court. ...

Whistleblowers Deliver Warning of UFO Presence Amid Alleged Military Cover-Up

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Summary: Whistleblowers reveal frequent encounters with UAP in our airspace by military and commercial pilots. Military practices excessive classification, hiding crucial information about UAP encounters. An F-18 pilot recounts a close encounter with a mysterious dark cube in 2014. Calls for a reporting system to protect pilots and address potential national security threats. White House acknowledges UAP s' impact on training ranges, affirming the seriousness of the issue. ...

Ten Hag Demands REACTION! | MAN UTD vs REAL BETIS | No Excuses: Full Performance & WIN Expected

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Ten Hag Demands REACTION! | MAN UTD vs REAL BETIS | No Excuses: Full Performance & WIN Expected The beauty of football is that you can move on quickly and man United having rail bettas on Thursday night. I tell you what, it's perfect. If we had to wait a week between now and Southampton, it would just fester more and more. But we've got the opportunity to turn it round on Thursday. Get back to winning ways. I'm going to run through my starting 11, all the early team news and I want to start by speaking for hopefully the final time about this game. I'm not saying that we should forget about this game. You cannot and will never forget when you lose 7-0 to your biggest rivals. However, Manchester United have dealt with adversity on multiple occasions this season. Now this is definitely the most extreme example of it. But let me quickly rewind and show you what happe...

Scotland: Killer driver who hid cyclist Tony Parsons' body jailed

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Summary: Alexander McKellar has been sentenced to 12 years in jail for killing cyclist Tony Parsons in a fatal collision and concealing the crime for over three years. McKellar's brother, Robert McKellar, who was a passenger during the incident, also awaits sentencing. The case gained attention due to Tony Parsons ' mysterious disappearance while on a charity trek. The breakthrough in the case came when Alexander started a new relationship and confessed to the crime to his partner, leading to the discovery of Parsons' remains. ...

Ex-fiancée of killer fears he'll hunt her down after she went undercover for police

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Summary: Caroline 's ex-fiancé, Alexander McKellar , confessed to a murder he committed years ago, revealing a chilling secret to her. The victim, Tony Parsons , had vanished during a charity cycling event in the Highlands in 2017, his disappearance a long-standing mystery. Alexander led Caroline to the burial site, unknowingly marking it, while the police coerced her into spying on him for months. Caroline 's fight for improved witness protection continues, as she and her family fear for their safety. Despite the ongoing police investigations,...

Hospital Cover-Ups Must Stop After Lucy Letby Murders

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Summary: Dr. Stephen Brealy accuses Countess of Chester Hospital Trust of negligence and failing to address concerns about Lucy Letby 's actions. Scarlett McGuire emphasizes the importance of listening to and supporting whistleblowers in healthcare. McGuire advocates for a cultural shift away from covering up mistakes and towards admitting and learning from them. ...

Boy Born with One Hand to Receive 'Hero Arm' After Stranger Offers £13,000

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Summary: A boy born with one hand is set to receive a ' Hero Arm ' after a stranger offered to cover the £13,000 cost. The Hero Arm is a bionic prosthetic limb with various functions, including the ability to give a thumbs up and perform twisting motions. The boy's family and community supported him, and now, his dream of having a Hero Arm is becoming a reality. This heartwarming story highlights the impact of a small act of kindness and the significance of empathy. ...

North Korea's second spy satellite launch fails in latest attempt

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Summary: North Korea 's attempt to launch a military spy satellite ended in failure for the second time, as the rocket experienced problems during its third stage. The country's previous attempt in May also resulted in failure , with the rocket plunging into the sea. North Korea plans to retry launching the satellite in October, aiming to deploy its first military intelligence satellite. The failure comes shortly after talks between the U.S., South Korea, and Japan about joint military exercises to address North Korea 's threats. The ro...

Emergency coal power used for Britain's coldest night of the year

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Emergency coal power used for Britain's coldest night of the year As the coldest night of the year approaches, Britain is shivering. Arctic air dropping down from the north and set to stay for days. It's putting pressure on our electricity system, the national grid, for the first time this winter, activating emergency coal units that have been standing by in case of a shortage. The challenge we often face on very cold days is getting through the short but intense period of demand as everyone gets home from work and school. That's millions of households putting the kettle on, turning the heating up and making an evening meal all at the same time. When it's windy, we usually make more than enough power to cover that, but right now it's relatively still. Imports from Europe via subsea connectors can also help, but France, a major partner, has had limited supplies beca...

Ukraine War: What missiles have Russia fired?

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Ukraine War: What missiles have Russia fired? I mean, he caveated his remarks so that he wasn't departing from the official government line, which is that Ukraine makes the calls here when Ukraine's ready, then Ukraine may negotiate. But the fact that he, that comment we were taking out of context, and people will say that Rishi Sunak believes that there has to be a negotiation at, so at what point are we going to lean on the Ukrainians to negotiate? And I think that in Kiev, I think it won't be very, they won't welcome the fact that he said it. It's also, it's just not true that all wars end at the negotiating table. It's a line we've heard from the beginning, right from the start. People should read a book occasionally. The Second World War did not end in negotiation. One of yours perhaps. Yes. The First World War did not end in a meaningful negotia...

Russian Defense Ministry acknowledges retreat north of Bakhmut

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Russian Defense Ministry acknowledges retreat north of Bakhmut A Ukrainian tank rumbled toward back-mood on Friday as Kiev claimed its forces had advanced more than a mile around the shattered ruins of the eastern city. Russian forces have fought for months to seize back-mood without success. The Russian Defense Ministry on Friday said that Ukraine had deployed more than 1,000 troops in up to 40 tanks in more than two dozen attempted attacks in the direction of the town of Solodar. The military admitted it was regrouping its forces, suggesting its fighters had fallen back. The leader of a Russian mercenary force gave a different assessment. Evgeny Progoshin, founder of the Wagner paramilitary group, said the Defense Ministry was lying and Russian forces had been routed and forced to flee. Reuters has been unable to verify reports of battlefield movement. Ukraine this week released w...

Canadian Wildfires: Yellowknife Evacuates 20,000 People

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Summary: Tens of thousands of people are evacuating from Yellowknife in Northwest Canada as wildfires threaten the capital of the Northwest Territories. Yellowknife, a city of 20,000, is facing evacuation as fires approach its boundaries, with the nearest major city a thousand kilometers away. Logistical challenges are exacerbated by smoke-covered highways, making convoy systems crucial for safe evacuation. The changing climate and dry conditions are causing wildfires to burn more intensely and cover greater distances, with over a thousand fires currently burning in Canada. Experts advocate for new strategies to protect communities...