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Minns says Molly Ticehurst’s murderer deserved longer sentence for ‘vicious’ crime’ – as it happened

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At least 12 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses

Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of the building in Gaza City, where 10 families had reportedly been living.

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Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci faces verdict for alleged war crimes

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