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Manchester synagogue attacker's associate plans MoD terror attack, court hears

Mohammad Bashir, described as a long-standing jihadist, helped drive Jihad Al-Shamie on a reconnaissance trip to the UK Defence Academy before Al-Shamie carried out a fatal knife and vehicle attack at the Heaton Park synagogue on October 2, 2025. Bashir has pleaded guilty to planning terrorist acts and prosecutors say the pair exchanged messages showing a shared extremist worldview, with investigations highlighting their coordinated, cross-cutting plots that spanned the defence base and the synagogue attack.

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Lily Allen Documentary for Prime Video in 2027

Prime Video is developing a feature-length Lily Allen documentary directed by Mat Whitecross, charting her rise from the Queen of MySpace to a contemporary cultural figure, with global release planned for 2027. The film will include interviews with people close to Allen and is produced by Magna Studios and Mint Pictures, with Altitude handling worldwide theatrical and home entertainment rights.

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Manchester City secure Foden contract through 2030

Phil Foden has signed a new contract with Manchester City, tying him to the club until 2030 as City enter a new era under Enzo Maresca and reaffirm his role as a linchpin of the team’s success. The deal came amid interest from several clubs, but Foden chose to stay, underscoring his status as a homegrown core and signaling a fresh chapter at the Etihad.

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Former Southern Water CEO charged in wastewater fraud

The Environment Agency has begun criminal proceedings against Southern Water and four former senior executives, including former CEO Matthew Wright, accusing them of conspiring to defraud the regulator by manipulating Operator Self-Monitoring tests between 2012 and 2017, with separate charges for environmental-permit breaches as the case proceeds to Medway Magistrates Court. The High Court had previously upheld the EA’s authority to prosecute in this matter, underscoring accountability in the water sector.

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Burnham Plans Review Early Prisoner Release Scheme

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered a comprehensive review of the controversial early prisoner release scheme amid public outrage linked to the Andrew Harper case and ongoing prison overcrowding. He says the policy will be examined in detail with the Justice Secretary to ensure every aspect is considered before implementation, with assurances that the main perpetrator will not be eligible for release while others could be affected.

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GLP-1 obesity drugs linked to fewer alcohol hospitalizations

A multi-trial analysis of about 40,700 adults found GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are associated with substantially lower alcohol-related hospital admissions across diabetics, obesity, and alcohol-use disorder groups, with reductions ranging from roughly 26% to 65% depending on the comparison. Experts say the findings hint at a potential role for these weight‑loss and diabetes drugs in treating alcohol-use disorders, though more research is needed to confirm causality and guide use.

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England's motorways ranked worst in national survey

A Transport Focus survey of about 9,500 drivers places England’s motorways and major A roads at 71% overall satisfaction, with the M27 in Hampshire ranked as the worst route due to ongoing roadworks and delays, while the M20 in Kent is rated as the best. The findings also show modest improvements in journey times and road surfaces across the network, though congestion and large-scale maintenance remain key concerns.

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Vance Links Epstein to Israeli Intelligence

Vice President JD Vance told Joe Rogan that the Trump administration absolutely screwed up the communications around the Epstein files release and should have released documents more quickly, while denying it was a coordinated cover-up. He also highlighted the challenge of redactions and distinguishing victims from co-conspirators, and cited Epstein’s alleged intelligence connections as part of the broader context.

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