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West Mercia Police are investigating the death of an 11-year-old girl whose body was discovered in a park near Elmley Castle, Worcestershire. The police have stated that the death is being treated as unexplained.
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BT has agreed to purchase rival operator TalkTalk to prevent the company from collapsing, a move that would end speculation about TalkTalk's future and ensure services continue normally for its customers. While BT's CEO stated the acquisition provides a safety net, rivals like Virgin Media have criticized the deal as a market consolidation move.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is initiating legal action against Thames Valley Police concerning his February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, seeking a judicial review of the search warrants used at Sandringham and Royal Lodge.
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The PNCR and APNU issued statements mourning the passing of Robert Corbin, describing him as a loyal and disciplined party member who was also a shrewd politician and promoter of coalition politics.
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South China Morning Post reports that Bakai Bank, a major lender in Kyrgyzstan, has been established as the 17th restricted licence bank in Hong Kong, intending to use the city as a regional expansion platform.
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An 86-year-old woman in China, known as the "Coffee Grandma," has gained social media fame for running a coffee shop in downtown Qingdao, Shandong province, for more than ten years after taking over the business from her son in 2015.
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The Z-10 attack helicopter, initially designed for ground combat, has seen its maritime role increase since beginning shipboard trials in 2014, with practices observed in 2020.
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South China Morning Post reports that com ga, found in Hoi An on Vietnam's central coast, shares the tender quality of Hainanese chicken rice but presents a more vibrant combination of flavors.
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Northumbria Police reported that a black Audi A3 left the road at Panns Bank near Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland and entered the River Wear just before 13:30 BST, resulting in the discovery of three deceased teenagers. One 17-year-old boy survived and was subsequently arrested.
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According to the South China Morning Post, official data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicates that secondary market home transactions have surpassed new residential construction in volume for the first time, suggesting a structural migration in housing demand.
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Ex-Prince Andrew has initiated a High Court action to have search warrants issued by Thames Valley Police invalidated, following searches conducted at his previous and present residences on royal estates.
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The Trade Development Council's trade promotion chief reported that eight additional companies from nations participating in Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative have submitted applications to list in Hong Kong. This follows a reported surge in interest from Central Asian markets after a high-level delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visited the area in June.