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Stock markets drop after spike in crude oil prices amid Iran conflict
March 9, 2026Global financial markets slid further on Monday after oil prices rose above 100 dollars a barrel amid concerns of a mounting supply crisis caused by the Iran war. Nevertheless, early volatility calmed during the afternoon despite finance ministers and the International Energy Agency (IEA) ending talks without striking a deal to release extra crude oil […]
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One of London’s ‘most extraordinary’ houses is opening its doors to the public
March 9, 2026There’s no shortage of incredible architecture in London. From the brutalist Barbican Centre to St Paul’s Cathedral and the Shard, we’ve got so many fantastic buildings, and there are some pretty impressive homes across the capital too. Usually, we don’t get to peek behind the doors of people’s houses, but one of the ‘most extraordinary’ […]
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Man covered himself in a bedsheet before attacking ex co-worker with a metal bar
March 9, 2026Sarah Hooper Published March 9, 2026 3:45pm Updated March 9, 2026 3:46pm
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First picture of ‘perfect neighbour’, 71, found dead by her landlord
March 9, 2026John Dunne Published March 9, 2026 2:34pm Updated March 9, 2026 2:34pm Neighbours have paid tribute to a ‘super nice’ grandmother found with fatal injuries inside her west London flat. Elena Poltorac, 71, suffered a series of injuries at her home on Bath Road, close to Heathrow airport. Detectives launched a murder inquiry after the […]
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Drunk man smashed church window, stole candlesticks and interfered with human remains
March 9, 2026Sarah Hooper Published March 9, 2026 1:45pm Updated March 9, 2026 3:44pm A drunk man’s ‘impulsive and reckless’ behaviour in a church has cost him over £11,000. Craig Knight, 50, smashed a stained glass window, stole two brass candlesticks and opened a box of ashes at St Anne’s, Kew. His crimes were discovered by Reverend […]
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Glasgow Central likely to remain closed for second day after building fire
March 9, 2026Glasgow Central station is likely to remain closed for at least two days after a devastating fire which tore through a neighbouring building, causing major travel disruption. The 19th dentury building was hollowed out by the intense fire, which caused a dome to partially collapse. All train services from Scotland’s busiest railway station were cancelled […]
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Anti-Muslim hate definition will not restrict freedom of speech, vows Steve Reed
March 9, 2026A new definition of anti-Muslim hate will not restrict freedom of speech, the Communities Secretary has pledged, as he also warned of the need for a “greater expectation” that people coming to the UK learn English. The Government is set to publish its plan for social cohesion on Monday, ahead of which Prime Minister Sir […]
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Enormous damage and significant disruption after Glasgow Central fire – Swinney
March 9, 2026There is “enormous” damage following the fire at a building next to Glasgow Central station and disruption will be significant, John Swinney has said. Scotland’s First Minister also said the Scottish Government was willing to help the city council with the “immediate, significant and unexpected” financial consequences of the blaze. All train services from Scotland’s […]
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Protest fears in London after ‘anti-Iranian demonstrator’ stabbed
March 9, 2026Police were called to Ballards Lane in West Finchley shortly before 7pm on Saturday following reports a man in his 40s had been attacked with a blade and a bottle. Officers arrived to find him with stab injuries. Police have not confirmed the identity of the victim, but it was reported he was an Iranian […]
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Police ‘gripped’ seriousness of Noah Donohoe search at early stage, inquest told
March 9, 2026Police “gripped” the seriousness of the investigation into the disappearance of Noah Donohoe at an early stage, an inquest has heard. Chief Inspector Robinson told Belfast Coroner’s Court that he believed police had conducted a “very good response” after the schoolboy disappeared in 2020. The inquest into the death of the schoolboy at Belfast Coroner’s […]
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