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A rape survivor has said she is afraid Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance, will “hunt her down” after his release from jail. Brueckner will be freed from a German prison in September after serving a seven-year sentence for the rape of a 72-year-old American woman.In October 2024, he was acquitted of raping Hazel Behan, 41, and another woman and girl in Portugal, and is awaiting the result of a High Court appeal lodged by Ms Behan, challenging the Portuguese authorities’ investigation of the crime. The Dublin native was violently attacked in an apartment in Praia da…

Motorists should not park on their driveway on Wednesday as hot weather is set to bathe the UK in another mini-heatwave. Temperatures are set to soar from Wednesday with the much warmer weather remaining in place until next weekend.According to the latest weather forecasts from the Met Office, temperatures in London could hit 25C from Wednesday. Temperatures will then rise to 26C on Friday, remaining in the mid-20s into Saturday. The warm weather will likely see some road users getting out of their cars and heading out for the day to enjoy the sun. However, it may be wise to…

With a history stretching back over 11,000 years, this city ranks among the oldest continuously inhabited in the world. It boasts the earliest known defensive wall and holds the extraordinary distinction of being the lowest city on Earth – 846 feet below sea level.In the Jordan Valley of the West Bank, near the Dead Sea, lies Jericho. Its semi-tropical climate and natural springs have made it an agricultural hub and significant crossroads of trade routes connecting Africa, Asia, and Arabia since ancient times. Because of its low elevation, Jericho has a hot desert climate with extremely high temperatures.Jericho’s elevation means…

EXCLUSIVEA groundbreaking plan to save Britain’s floundering music lessons would see an orchestra created in every school to help safeguard the £7.6bn world leading industry’s future. The Association of British Orchestras (ABO) initiative would see UK orchestras and ensembles, in collaboration with schools and music educators, deliver over a thousand live music making opportunities in 2025, with the aim of giving over one million children and young people the opportunity to experience live music, no matter their school resources, abilities or disability.The ABO is also calling on the Government to pledge its support for providing access to live music making…

In recent years, overtourism has become an increasingly pressing issue across parts of Europe, with growing protests highlighting local frustrations. Demonstrations and protests in the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands, as well as Barcelona and Venice’s recent tourist tax, have brought global attention to the strain that excessive tourism places on local residents. But it turns out there is one beautiful island in Greece, that has been crowned the ‘overtourism capital of Europe’ by Which?.Known for its crystal blue waters, loggerhead turtles and incredible vegetation, the third largest of the Ionian Islands, Zakynthos, though more commonly known as Zante, has…

Everyone with an Android phone in their pocket needs to be on high alert and watch out for a worrying new attack. The latest threat targeting these popular ranges of call makers – called Crocodilus – attempts to steal money and personal data via a very sneaky trick. As spotted by the eagle-eyed team at Threat Fabric, Crocodilus infects phones via pop-up adverts that are appearing on social media platforms.These official-looking sponsored messages encourage users to download an app with the promise that once it’s installed, users will be able to claim prizes or grab financial incentives.However, this is simply…

Donald Trump has deployed 2,000 soldiers to crack down on “riots” in Los Angeles, the Governor of California has confirmed. The US President has claimed that local officials “can’t do their jobs” after tear gas, stun guns, and riot shields were used to push back demonstrators yesterday. Protests began outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles on Friday after the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out raids in the city.Around 400 people gathered in Paramount, a city south of LA, according to police. On the decision to deploy the national guard, Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom said on X: “That…

Meghan Markle has “completely lost the plot” following the release of a video showing her dancing in a hospital room before giving birth, a royal commentator has claimed. The video was posted by Meghan on Instagram to celebrate Lilibet’s fourth birthday, and shows the Duchess dancing alongside her husband Prince Harry in a hospital room.The Duchess of Sussex captioned the post: “Four years ago today, this also happened. Both of our children were a week past their due dates… so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work – there was only one thing left to do!” Royal…

I’ve been to Brighton several times, but when it comes to the perfect seaside day out, there’s only one place I keep coming back to: Walton-on-the-Naze. This charming Essex town is just a 30-minute drive from where I live, and I go at least 10 times a year.There are beaches closer to home, but if I want that classic seaside buzz, Walton is where I go. It has everything I could ask for, from a huge golden beach to an arcade that honestly puts Brighton’s to shame. Walton-on-the-Naze is part of the parish of Frinton and Walton in the Tendring…

Experts have issued a warning to homeowners over an invasive plant that could experience a huge growth spurt due to the weather. Thanks to the rain coming back after a prolonged dry spell in the UK, we may see the perfect conditions for Japanese knotweed to thrive.Japanese knotweed is a herbaceous perennial that was originally introduced to the UK as an ornamental garden plant – but has since become an invasive weed. You can recognise the plant by its pinkish-red early shoots – and as the stems grow, the green leaves unfurl. In the winter, the stems die back and…