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Briton Richard Huckle jailed for Malaysia sex abuse 6 June 2016 From the section UK British man Richard Huckle has been jailed for life by a judge at the Old Bailey after admitting 71 charges of sex abuse against children in Malaysia. The 30-year-old from Ashford, Kent, admitted the offences against victims aged between six months and 12 years, from 2006 to 2014. It is believed he abused up to 200 children. …

Jordan officers killed in attack at Baqaa camp near Amman 6 June 2016 From the section Middle East Five people have been killed in an attack on Jordanian intelligence officers at a Palestinian refugee camp on the outskirts of the capital, Amman, government officials say. They described the incident as a "terrorist attack". At least three of the five people killed were intelligence officers, the officials said. The attack took place at the sprawling Baqaa camp north of A…

EU referendum: 'UK faces bigger bill if stays in EU, says Johnson 6 June 2016 From the section EU Referendum Image copyright PA The UK faces a "triple whammy of woe" - including footing an extra £2.4bn bill from Brussels - if it remains part of the EU, Boris Johnson will say later. The UK will face a bigger bill because of budget increases in Brussels, future eurozone bailouts, and a "£20bn black hole" in the EU finances, he w…

Anxiety disorders 'need more research', says global study 6 June 2016 From the section Health Image copyright Science Photo Library Anxiety should be given more attention in mental health research because it is more common than we think, says a global review of the disorder. Scientists from the University of Cambridge said women, young people under 35 and those with health problems were particularly affected. They estimate th…

Iraq violence: Civilians 'shot as they flee Falluja' 5 June 2016 From the section Middle East Image copyright Reuters Image caption While many families have fled Falluja, some 50,000 people remain in the city Civilians fleeing Falluja, an Iraqi stronghold of the so-called Islamic State (IS), are being shot as they leave, an aid agency says. The Norwegian Ref…

Scientists grow human organs for transplant inside pigs By Fergus Walsh Medical correspondent 5 June 2016 From the section Health Image caption This pregnant sow is carrying human-pig chimera embryos Scientists in the United States are trying to grow human organs inside pigs. They have injected human stem cells into pig embryos to produce human-pig embryos known as chimer…

EU referendum: Sir John Major's anger at Leave campaign 'deceit' 5 June 2016 From the section EU Referendum Former PM Sir John Major has said he is "angry about the way the British people are being misled" by the campaign to get Britain out of the EU. He told Andrew Marr he feared people would vote to leave on the basis of information "known to be incorrect". He highlighted claims by Boris Johnson and Michael Gove that the UK sent £350m a week to the EU as an example of …

EU referendum: Brexit 'could cause mortgage rises', says Cameron 5 June 2016 From the section EU Referendum Image copyright PA The cost of an average mortgage in the UK could rise by nearly £1,000 a year if Britain leaves the European Union, PM David Cameron has warned. Short-term uncertainty caused by leaving the EU could tighten credit conditions and push up mortgage rates, according to Treasury analysis. The Leave campaig…

Muhammad Ali: Boxing legend dies at age of 74 4 June 2016 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Getty Images Muhammad Ali has died at the age of 74, a family spokesman has said. The former world heavyweight boxing champion, one of the world's best-known sportsmen, had been in hospital in the US city of Phoenix in Arizona state. He had been fighting a respiratory illness, a condition that has been further complicate…

Migrants could die crossing Channel, ex-chief inspector warns 30 May 2016 From the section UK Image caption A boat linked to the investigation was driven away from Dymchurch beach More resources are needed to stop migrants trying to reach the UK on inadequate boats or lives will be lost, an ex-border force inspector has said. A group of 20 people - including 18 Albanian migrants and two children - were …

Cheryl James: Wait for examination of Deepcut death 'too long' 3 June 2016 From the section Surrey Image caption Pte Cheryl James was found dead with a bullet wound to the head A coroner has said the parents of a soldier found shot at Deepcut barracks in Surrey have waited far too long for a proper examination of her death. Pte Cheryl James, from north Wales, was found dead with a bullet wound to the …

EU referendum: Leave could win 'by default' if turnout low, Kinnock warns 4 June 2016 From the section EU Referendum Image copyright EPA Brexit campaigners could win "by default" if turnout is low in the EU referendum, former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has warned. Lord Kinnock urged young people in particular to register to vote. His message at a London rally came as he and five fellow former Labour leaders tried to persuade…

A six-mile perimeter could be created around an area of North London to help Orthodox Jews avoid restrictions on the Sabbath. Full Story - DM Interesting story, how far should Religion encroach on other peoples lives? My opinion is if it is not impacting other peoples quality of life, fair enough, however if the local residents have serious concerns, those should be addressed.