
Acid attack victim was ‘set up by his ex-wife’
A court hears Danny Cahalane, 38, faced “real threats” in the months before his death.
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A court hears Danny Cahalane, 38, faced “real threats” in the months before his death.

The preliminary report into the crash that left 45 people dead finds evidence of a fracture more than two hours earlier.

Labour MPs have strong views on whether Burnham should be Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Although a coroner says she cannot be sure Luke Abrahams’ death could have been prevented.

Piper James’s body was found on a beach surrounded by dingoes, but a coroner found evidence “consistent with drowning”.

Some jury members messaged each other on WhatsApp about watching a broadcast on grooming gangs.
Former Free State premier Ace Magashule’s former personal assistant Moroadi Cholota’s extradition from the US was unlawful, but she must still face the law, the Constitutional Court ruled on Friday.

Philip Young admitted a number of offences, which allegedly cover a 13-year period.
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of a heatwave expected across parts of the Eastern Cape, while very hot conditions are expected in parts of the Northern Cape.

Africa’s largest telecom company has become embroiled in Iran’s decision to shut down communications during this month’s deadly crackdown on protests.

Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri joins French club Marseille on loan for the remainder of the season.
A US-based rights group said on Friday it has confirmed the deaths of more than 5 000 people during protests that swept Iran, adding that the vast majority were protesters targeted by security forces.
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Germany is in talks with South Africa over a further €720 million in climate-related concessional loans as part of the Just Energy Transition Partnership.

Sean Jefferson and Amy Leigh Clarke deny murdering their five-week-old baby Darcy-Leigh Jefferson.
Stars, including Anne Hathaway and Donatella Versace, gathered in Rome to honour legendary designer Valentino Garavani, who died aged 93.

There is no timescale on on-loan Everton winger Jack Grealish’s recovery from a stress fracture in his foot, says manager David Moyes.

Britain is one of the richest tennis nations in the world but once again its singles players have not reached the second week at a Grand Slam.
The ex-prince prepares to leave his longtime home as his status crumbles even further

Formula One champion Lando Norris has still not watched back his title-clinching race but the McLaren driver will start the new season with more confidence and hungry for a second crown.