One alleged attempt left Simon Patterson in a coma, with his family twice told to say their goodbyes.
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Officers say they arrested a 22-year-old Iranian in Acocks Green in Birmingham.
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The rubber clog-maker claims it is competing with a "clear athletic trend" ahead of the World Cup.
MP Rupert Lowe mistakes charity rowers for 'illegal migrants'
Rupert Lowe says he will donate £1,000 to charity but makes "no apologies over being vigilant".
Israel sets out plan signalling major escalation in war with Hamas
The security cabinet approved the move, though critics say it could further endanger hostages and uproot many more Palestinians.
Premier League ends partnership with Stonewall
The Premier League is no longer working with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall or taking part in its Rainbow Laces campaign.
Waterstones apologises after readers brand annual Bookfest event 'utter chaos'
Attendees said large crowds and long queues led to 'utter chaos' at the event in central London.
Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with new military plan
The Israeli PM's proposals have provoked condemnation from the UK and the UN
US is at odds with Nato allies as it shrugs off Israel's escalation
The apparent US indifference to the prospect of a long - possibly indefinite - Israeli military occupation marks a telling change in tone.
Starmer condemns Israel's plan saying it will 'bring more bloodshed'
The PM urges Israel to reconsider immediately its decision to "escalate" the offensive in Gaza.
'Allez Vicky' - Mboko emerges as tennis' new star
Victoria Mboko wins her first WTA title by coming from behind to beat Naomi Osaka in the Canadian Open final.
'Allez Vicky' - Mboko emerges as tennis' new star
Victoria Mboko wins her first WTA title by coming from behind to beat Naomi Osaka in the Canadian Open final.
Serious offenders to be kept in restricted zones under government plans
Ministers hope the legislation will give victims of crime more peace of mind.
Serious offenders to be kept in restricted zones under government plans
Ministers hope the legislation will give victims of crime more peace of mind.
The paedophile-hunting granny who built a heroin empire
A new podcast tells the story of Mags Haney, the Stirling drug dealer who may have been a police informant.
The paedophile-hunting granny who built a heroin empire
A new podcast tells the story of Mags Haney, the Stirling drug dealer who may have been a police informant.
Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season?
BBC Sport looks at who can challenge Liverpool this season after a summer of big recruitment from several teams.
Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season?
BBC Sport looks at who can challenge Liverpool this season after a summer of big recruitment from several teams.
The Papers: 'Minister for hypocrisy' and 'Pill for weight loss on NHS'
Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali has been forced to resign after it was alleged that she "ejected" tenants from one of her properties.
Courts service 'covered up' IT bug that caused evidence to go missing
Sources say judges in courts and tribunals will have made rulings when evidence was incomplete.