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‘Mohamed al-Fayed was a monster’: More than 100 women make sex abuse accusations

‘Mohamed al-Fayed was a monster’: More than 100 women make sex abuse accusations

The late billionaire and former owner of the London luxury department store Harrods has been accused of serial rape and the sexual abuse of minors.

  • by Gordon Rayner, India McTaggart and Daniel Woolfson

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High-profile BBC newsreader avoids jail over indecent images of children

High-profile BBC newsreader avoids jail over indecent images of children

Huw Edwards, who announced the death of Elizabeth II and fronted several major news events, was handed a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.

  • by Rob Harris
BBC asked to explain why it paid top news presenter $393,000 after his arrest
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BBC asked to explain why it paid top news presenter $393,000 after his arrest

Huw Edwards was one of the BBC’s most prominent figures has pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children.

Deadpool & Wolverine breaks record as Kamala surprises at Comic-Con

Deadpool & Wolverine breaks record as Kamala surprises at Comic-Con

The world’s biggest movie, America’s vice-president and a Penguin launch that almost went up in smoke.

  • by Michael Idato
Australian charity deregistered as false claims over children emerge

Australian charity deregistered as false claims over children emerge

Former soldier Adam Whittington’s Project Rescue Children is also accused of using unsuspecting children as props to attract donations, according to a BBC investigation.

  • by Cameron Houston
Suspected crossbow killer served in army and has brother who is a convicted murderer
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Suspected crossbow killer served in army and has brother who is a convicted murderer

A manhunt was sparked after Carol Hunt and her daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found fatally injured at the family home near London.

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JK Rowling, David Tennant clash over gender issues in UK election

JK Rowling, David Tennant clash over gender issues in UK election

The stoush between the entertainers comes amid a now-familiar political debate on transgender policy, with the issue becoming a key battleground in the UK election.

  • by Rob Harris
Nick Kyrgios stuns audience on his BBC debut – by being polite and thoughtful
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Nick Kyrgios stuns audience on his BBC debut – by being polite and thoughtful

This is a tennis player who simply could not shut up but the Aussie bad boy proved to be the opposite of his on-court demeanour.

  • by Jim White
‘You can’t get lost’: Search resumes for TV doctor Michael Mosley missing in Greece

‘You can’t get lost’: Search resumes for TV doctor Michael Mosley missing in Greece

The British journalist, well known for the 5:2 diet, was last seen setting out on a coastal walk alone on the island of Symi, police said.

‘As the Doctor and Ruby grew closer, so did we’: A new era for Doctor Who

‘As the Doctor and Ruby grew closer, so did we’: A new era for Doctor Who

As Doctor Who enters its new Disney era, stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson reveal why they’re like “besties at the back of the school bus”.

  • by Michael Idato
BBC presenter who announced Queen’s death quits over teen photo scandal

BBC presenter who announced Queen’s death quits over teen photo scandal

Huw Edwards, the broadcaster’s best-paid newsreader, was suspended last year following claims he allegedly paid a teenager for explicit pictures.

  • by Rob Harris

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