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Lawyers say former Harrods boss Al Fayed was a 'monster' who abused young women and girls
LONDON (AP) — Lawyers representing dozens of women who say they were raped and sexually abused by Mohamed Al Fayed, the former boss of the famous London department store Harrods, said the case was akin to the crimes of sex offenders Jimmy Savile, Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein. ...
UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong
LONDON (AP) — Less than three months after he was elected on a promise to restore trust in politics, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to shake off criticism over donations from a wealthy businessman and the hefty salary of his most senior aide. The Labour Party leader,...
Former prominent BBC news anchor gets suspended sentence for indecent images of children on phone
LONDON (AP) — Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards, once one of the most prominent media figures in Britain, was given a suspended prison sentence Monday for images of child sexual abuse on his phone. Edwards, 63, pleaded guilty in Westminster Magistrates’ Court in July to three...
The Navy secretary broke the law by voicing his views on Trump and Biden, a watchdog says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro broke the law by publicly endorsing the reelection of President Joe Biden and criticizing former President Donald Trump in several statements he made while on official duty overseas, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel said Thursday. ...
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The paint is dry on Banksy's animal-themed street art that appeared across London over 9 days
LONDON (AP) — On the 10th day, after creating the mountain goat, elephants, pelicans, a rhinoceros and a gorilla, among other animals, Banksy rested. The elusive street artist's menagerie that appeared around London over nine consecutive days apparently came to a conclusion after a...
BBC shocked at 'abhorrent' conduct of former news presenter who had indecent images of children
LONDON (AP) — The BBC said it is shocked at the “abhorrent” behavior of its former top news presenter Huw Edwards, who admitted Wednesday to accessing indecent images of children sent to him by a man via the WhatsApp messaging service. During a 26-minute hearing at Westminster...
UK inquest hears how 1 of 3 women killed at home in crossbow attack managed to text for help
LONDON (AP) — One of the three women killed at their family home just north of London earlier this month was still alive with a crossbow bolt lodged in her chest when police arrived, an inquest heard Tuesday. Following a 10-minute hearing, coroner Geoffrey Sullivan adjourned the...
Former BBC presenter charged with three counts of making indecent images of children
LONDON (AP) — A former BBC presenter has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, London’s Metropolitan Police Service said. Huw Edwards, 62, was one of the BBC’s most prominent figures before he was suspended in July 2023 and later resigned for...
British police arrest man on suspicion of crossbow murders of 3 women near London
LONDON (AP) — British police said Friday that they have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of killing two sisters and their mother in a crossbow attack. In a statement Friday, Hertfordshire Police said that they arrested the suspect on Thursday evening. He remains in a serious...
