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Murdered student told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed

June 2, 2026
By Silas Grant
Murdered student told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed

Student Henry Nowak repeatedly told police officers" I can't breathe" as he lay dying in handcuffs after being stabbed, bodycam footage shows. The 18-year-old Southampton student was handcuffed after killer Vickrum Digwa, 23, lied to police at the scene of the 2025…

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Does Southampton Spygate boss Eckert deserve a second chance?

June 2, 2026
By Silas Grant
Does Southampton Spygate boss Eckert deserve a second chance?

The 33-year-old said he took" full responsibility" for the charges Southampton admitted during the English Football League's (EFL) investigation into the club's spying practices involving three matches in the 2025-26 season. But he also doubled down on his previous claims that spying…

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UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympian

June 2, 2026
By Silas Grant
UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympian

A judge at the Old Bailey has fined UK Athletics £350,000 with £44,000 in costs after hearing how a paralympic athlete died when equipment fell on him at a training ground in east London. Shot-putter Abdullah Hayayei was killed when a metal…

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Maga influencer admits Bond Street assault

June 2, 2026
By Silas Grant
Maga influencer admits Bond Street assault

A Donald Trump-supporting influencer and PR executive has admitted to assaulting a woman reported 11 October. Rein Lively, 40, accepted a conditional caution, while an assault ' Court heard on Tuesday. She was not present in court. The US national's partner Philipp…

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England's Archer may not be ready for second Test

June 2, 2026
By Silas Grant
England's Archer may not be ready for second Test

Jofra Archer may not be ready to play for England in the second Test against New Zealand after missing the first following his stint at the Indian Premier League. The pace bowler was part of the Rajasthan Royals team beaten first Test…

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'Soldier' Joshua standing strong for friends' parents

June 1, 2026
By Silas Grant
'Soldier' Joshua standing strong for friends' parents

Anthony Joshua says he is standing strong "as a soldier" for the parents of two close friends killed in a car crash as the British heavyweight prepares for his return to boxing. The two-time world champion was a passenger in the car…

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Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration

June 1, 2026
By Silas Grant
Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration

Italians have reacted with bemusement to the restoration of a famous bull mosaic in Milan, with some wondering what has happened to the animal's "lucky-charm" testicles. Work to repair the small crater formed 's private parts began last week and local Milan…

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Arsenal eye Kroupi & Rogers – and a new Arteta deal

June 1, 2026
By Silas Grant
Arsenal eye Kroupi & Rogers – and a new Arteta deal

With the plumes of red smoke still fresh in the north London air from Sunday's euphoric trophy parade, Arsenal's attention swiftly turns to building on their Premier League triumph. If manager Mikel Arteta needs reminding of how a club's rise can quickly…

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Weapons-obsessed killer jailed for student's murder

June 1, 2026
By Silas Grant
Weapons-obsessed killer jailed for student's murder

A weapons-obsessed killer who stabbed a student to death has been jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years. blade he said he carried as part of his Sikh faith to kill 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was walking home alone after…

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British woman dies after Pyrenees peak fall

June 1, 2026
By Silas Grant
British woman dies after Pyrenees peak fall

A British woman has died after falling from a mountain while hiking in the Pyrenees near the Spain-France border. from the Balaitús Peak in the Huesca region of Spain, local media reported. The Foreign Office said it was aware of the death…

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Fletcher chosen to replace Gilmour in Scotland squad

May 31, 2026
By Silas Grant
Fletcher chosen to replace Gilmour in Scotland squad

Manchester United teenager Tyler Fletcher has replaced the injured Billy Gilmour in Scotland's World Cup squad. The 19-year-old made his international debut as a half-time replacement in Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Curacao at Hampden. Napoli midfielder Gilmour damaged his knee in…

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