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The case has been referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient scheme.
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Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.
King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney
The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
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Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities.
Critics of Mbappe have gone 'too far', says Dembele
France forward Ousmane Dembele defends his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".
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Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.
Scotland's McTominay 'ready to go' after illness
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.
French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings
The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.
Norris heads Russell in Barcelona practice
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Prosecutor tells Donaldson he is 'the only one telling lies' at his sex abuse trial
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CCTV is being used to try and catch culprits at Conwy harbour, which has seen a number of dangerous incidents recently.
Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM
José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.
What we know about how Northern Ireland's riots were organised
Northern Ireland has seen three nights of violence after footage of a knife attack on Monday night spread across social media.
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Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.
Williamson ends New Zealand career during series with England
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson - his country's all-time leading run-scorer - retires from all international cricket with immediate effect.
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A total of 13 men have so far been jailed over the disorder in Southampton last week.