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The victim was left with physical and mental scars from the attack.
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Alex Batty returns to UK after being missing for six years
Alex Batty had been living a nomadic lifestyle in Spain, Morocco and France.
Rishi Sunak warns: Hostile states will ‘drive’ migrants to UK
Sunak says lack of action against illegal crossings would lead to growing numbers.
Kuwait’s ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dies at age 86
The health of Kuwait’s leaders remains a sensitive matter in the Middle Eastern nation.
Ohio Black woman criminally charged after miscarriage
The size and stage of development of the foetus became an issue during court case.
Communications blackout and spiralling hunger compound misery in Gaza Strip
Internet and telephone lines are still inaccessible two days after going down, says group.
Israeli hostages mistakenly killed had been waving a white flag - military official
Anger over the mistaken killings is likely to increase pressure on the Israeli Government.
Watch: BBC newsreader swears at camera during rude countdown
A presenter was seen pointing her middle finger while appearing to pull a face at someone.
Rudy Giulani loses $238 million lawsuit to election workers over 2020 vote lies
Two election workers sued for lies Giulani spread that bred racist threats and harassment.
'If I can’t have them neither can you': Dad pleads guilty to drowning his three kids
Jason Karels killed his kids after sending a note to his estranged wife.
What happened to the boy abducted by his mother and found six years later
Teen had been 'kidnapped' on a family holiday six years ago.
Tesla driver to pay US$23k in restitution after fatal crash
Tesla recalled nearly all vehicles sold in the US at same time as driver's court hearing.
Israeli military says it mistakenly killed three hostages in Gaza
Israeli troops found the hostages and erroneously identified them as a threat.
Prince Harry was victim of phone hacking by newspapers, judge rules
The Duke has been awarded $287,500.
'Killing spree': Duo kill 3600 eagles to sell on black market for 'significant sums'
The black market has been a long-running problem for US wildlife officials.
'Satan has no room in this district': Controversial after-school club sparks uproar
Faith and education leaders denounce plans for Satan club at US school.
Temu alleges Shein is using ‘mafia-style intimidation’ of suppliers to curtail rival retailer's growth
In the lawsuit, Temu alleges the actions were part of a 'desperate plan' hatched by Shein.
Trio charged over $1.1m of damage after marbles fired from slingshots
One man and two teenagers are on bail after allegedly damaging dozens of businesses.
'I saw her in the water': Killers convicted on evidence from boy, 4, twenty years on
A boy testified he saw the murder in 1996, but police did not believe him.
Couple from ‘Below Deck’ charged for fake opioid prescription scheme
The couple’s attorney called the charges bogus.
'Violated beyond repair': Victims confront ‘monster’ rapist who posed as cop
'I will continue to live the rest of my life in fear,' a victim said.
Gaza war will last months, says Israel's defence minister
"We will win, and we will destroy them,” he vows as US unease increases.
'Pretty sure he was dead': 4-month-old survives being sucked up and thrown by tornado
The child’s father tried to grab the bassinet but it was spun up into the twister.
'Why is your reality at odds with ours?': Putin faces critique on live TV
Text attacks on Putin appeared during an annual phone-in on Russian media.
'I’ve seen Trump naked. He doesn’t scare me': How Stormy Daniels could derail Trump
Times: Daniels could be the one to derail Trump's march towards second term as president.
Russian volunteers join Ukrainians to fight Putin’s troops
Young Russian has decided to act — against Russia, his home and country.
'A little crazy': UK boy missing for 6 years found alive in mountain range
He mysteriously disappeared during a holiday. In a stunning twist, he's been found alive.
'Fight for freedom': EU opens membership negotiations with Ukraine
But Hungary's PM Viktor Orban remains steadfastly opposed.
Mass Palestinian arrest campaign sows fear in northern Gaza
The roundups have laid bare an emerging tactic in Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza.
Morning person? You might have Neanderthal genes to thank
New York Times: Studies of Neanderthal DNA have exposed our species’ intertwined history.
Bull disrupts trains between Newark and New York
Bull held trains up between New Jersey and New York for nearly an hour.
Russian missile attack on Kyiv wounds 53 people
Russia has been stockpiling its air-launched cruise missiles from its heavy bomber fleet.