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Paul Doyle, 54, drove his vehicle into crowds celebrating Liverpool's title win on May 26, injuring 134 people, including children. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including causing grievous bodily harm, and will face sentencing. A bystander intervened to stop his rampage, preventing further injuries.
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under police investigation over alleged misreporting of campaign expenses in Clacton. A former campaign aide claims the party exceeded legal spending limits, prompting calls for inquiry. Farage denies any wrongdoing amid ongoing political controversy.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed an £8bn agreement with Turkey for 20 Typhoon fighter jets, marking the largest UK fighter jet order in nearly two decades. The deal supports thousands of British jobs, boosts NATO cooperation, and concludes long-running negotiations, with deliveries expected from 2030. Critics highlight human rights concerns in Turkey.
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The High Court dismissed BAE's attempt to block a planned strike by Unite union members at Warton and Samlesbury. The strike, over pay disputes, will proceed until November 25, with the union criticizing legal threats and calling for negotiations.
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Lancashire County Councillor Tom Pickup has been suspended amid an investigation into messages suggesting support for mass deportations and calls for a 'mass Islam genocide.' Pickup denies supporting extremism, claiming messages were taken out of context and that he was unaware of the most extreme content. The controversy raises concerns over party vetting.
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On December 11, 2025, scientists warn that a fault line beneath the Sea of Marmara is moving eastward, increasing the risk of a major earthquake near Istanbul. Meanwhile, a false 5.9-magnitude quake alert was mistakenly issued in Nevada on December 4, causing widespread confusion but no shaking. Recent quakes also shook northwest England and Alaska without major damage.