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Burning Koran upsetting but not a crime, says judge in ‘victory for free speech’

Turkey-born Mr Coskun, who is half-Kurdish and half-Armenian, lives in England.

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Koran burning protester wins 'free speech' appeal to overturn public order conviction

In his ruling, Mr Justice Bennathan said freedom of speech in the UK includes the right to offend and shock

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Tory party conference 2025: Mel Stride pledges £5,000 national insurance rebate for young homebuyers

Shadow chancellor will use his Tory conference speech to set plans to cut welfare spending, foreign aid and the Civil Service if his party wins the next election

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Celebrities flock to George Clooney’s awards event in London

Hollywood actresses Meryl Streep and Meg Ryan were among the attendees.

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Met officers who showed ‘support for Tommy Robinson and sent anti-Muslim messages’ are ‘likely to be sacked’

Met Commissioner Mark Rowley spoke out ahead of a ‘Panorama’ documentary exposing the officers’ behaviour

The Independent UK

David Lammy ‘humbled’ to be sworn in as Lord Chancellor

The ceremony on Wednesday took place at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Evening Standard

Police officers accused of sharing anti-Muslim and pro-Tommy Robinson messages

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation into 11 officers working at Charing Cross police station in London.

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Marc Bolan honoured with blue plaque outside London home

The frontman of glam rock band T. Rex died in a car crash in 1977 at the age of 29.

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Kneecap rapper tells Starmer ‘better luck next time’ after terror case dropped

The rapper was accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed terror organisation Hezbollah at a gig last year.

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Marylebone flood 'like a war zone' as burst pipe devastates homes and shuts court

Residents and business owners tell of devastation as burst water main sends torrents of water into properties in central London

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Man guilty of murdering Porsche driver amid outbreak of ‘Wild West’ violence

Awad Abdel Samad, 24, had claimed he acted in self defence when he killed Mohamed Abdi, 21, during an outbreak of violence in central London.

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UK lacks will and leadership to do more to help Ukraine, says Boris Johnson

The former prime minister said the UK is ‘still apprehensive about the consequences’ of stepping up support.

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US airman cleared part-way through rape trial after social media messages review

Keharron Lee Bogstad was found not guilty of three counts of rape on the direction of the judge, after prosecutors offered no further evidence.

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Barry Hearn: Life after career in the spotlight should be tackled by all sports

Barry Hearn received the freedom of the City of London on Monday – an honour Ricky Hatton was set to receive before his death.

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Builder cleared of stealing £270,000 Banksy print from central London gallery

Prosecutors alleged he was working with 48-year-old Larry Fraser, who pleaded guilty to burglary.

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BA attendant found naked and high on drugs in toilet on Heathrow flight avoids jail

Haden Pentecost, 41, was discovered under the influence of drugs having taken his clothes off on the flight from San Francisco

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Man denies being getaway driver for stolen Banksy after helping friend into van

James Love claims he did not realise thief Larry Fraser got into his car with the £270,000 artwork.

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Banksy print worth £270,000 stolen in just over 30 seconds, court hears

The Girl with Balloon print features a young girl reaching towards a red love heart-shaped balloon.

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Builder 'stole Banksy from London gallery to add to his collection of love hearts artworks', court told

The iconic Girl with Balloon print worth £270,000 was taken from the Grove Gallery in central London

The National (Scotland)

In pictures: Keir Starmer welcomes Isaac Herzog to Downing Street

SIR Keir Starmer has shaken hands with Israeli President Isaac Herzog outside No 10 ...

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Cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson pulls ahead in Labour deputy leadership race

Six Labour figures are standing to succeed Angela Rayner, who quit last week.

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Darth Vader lightsaber prop sells for £2.7m at auction

The Sith lord’s weapon is the only verifiable screen-used saber to go up for auction, and is now the highest-priced Star Wars item ever sold.

The Independent UK

London bus crash latest: 15 people in hospital after bus hits pedestrians outside Victoria station

Eyewitnesses said that ‘people were screaming’ after a bus mounted the pavement near one of London’s busiest stations

Evening Standard

Victoria station bus crash LIVE: 'Miracle no-one dead' as horror London collision leaves 15 in hospital

Emergency services rushed to Victoria Street just after 8am, with passengers and pedestrians taken to hospital following the collision

The Independent UK

Labour, Conservatives, Reform and Lib Dems to face off in immigration TV debate

The migration debate will be aired after the summer saw protests over asylum hotels and small boat crossings

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