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The incident happened on Saturday night, close to an American football stadium where a game had just been played.
Burnham leaves door open to referendum on EU free movement
The PM says he wants to start a conversation about potential options for the UK's future relationship with the EU.
Drivers who killed mum and girl while racing jailed
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Howe and Nagelsmann high on Man Utd's list if Carrick sacked
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Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing
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With Michael Carrick's position as Man Utd boss under scrutiny, focus has also turned to director of football Jason Wilcox.
Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hears
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Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent
A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.
Owners of Elvis music rights sue Anthropic for copyright violations
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The movement of students that brought down Serbia's Vučić
In just under two years the students have succeeded in tearing up 14 years of political dominance under Aleksandar Vučić.
Ireland prop Furlong cited over alleged groin grab
Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong is cited over an alleged groin grab in Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster on Saturday.
Chris Brown given suspended eight-month prison sentence over nightclub attack
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Racecourse fined after jockey taken to A&E in horsebox
Sedgefield Racecourse is fined £6,500 after failing to comply with five 'general instructions' of safety.
Dangerous drivers jailed for mum and girl's deaths
Hardeep Bhachu and Jasskamal Riyat are warned of the 'irreversible' consequences of their actions.
Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movement
The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.
Fans prepare to say goodbye as anime series Bleach officially ends
Twenty-two years after it first aired, one of the biggest animes of all time is coming to an end.
Borthwick's autumn questions as World Cup looms
The upcoming Nations Championship matches present a selection dilemma for Steve Borthwick's England with just nine matches to go until the World Cup.
Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 without power as Met Office issues new wind warning
Around 90,000 properties are without power after Scotland and north England is battered by strong winds.
What is walking down the newly pedestrianised Oxford Street like?
The first phase of the overhaul is expected to be finished by spring 2027.