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Russian prosecutors have demanded the shutdown of a popular Telegram channel, accusing it of spreading extremist material. The case highlights ongoing tensions between the Kremlin and independent media.
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Multiple Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation following complaints about their conduct during a protest in Parliament Square, London.
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A desperate fundraising campaign has been launched by former students and parents to save a prestigious independent school from closure, with just hours left to secure £1 million.
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