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'You're not planning a murder?' How the killer researched his attack

Most young people who study criminology at the University of Greenwich in south London do so in the hope of getting a job in the police or perhaps probation or the Prison Service.

Student, 20, guilty of fatally stabbing woman on beach in Bournemouth

A 20-year-old criminology student with a fascination for knives has been found guilty of stabbing a woman to death on a Dorset beach after spending months plotting the attack and questioning university lecturers about how a killer would get away with murder.

Reform UK Photo may come to symbolise a new era

As a photo it is visually striking and politically resonant: Nigel Farage, the man who loudly proclaims he will be the UK's next prime minister, alongside two extremely rich supporters, all bathed in the golden glow of his hero Donald Trump.

The pension scandal was a Christmas gift to Kemi Kaze - but one she failed to unwrap

It's Christmas time. The season to be jolly. Good will and good cheer to all people. When we remember those that are less fortunate than us. And no one does this better than Keir Starmer.

EU relations Some signs of thawing, but barriers still remain

early five years after Brexit, the EU is thinking again about its estranged ex-member. The union's 27 leaders will discuss its relationship with the UK today, for the first time since the election of Keir Starmer, who wants to reset relations and end the rancour of the Brexit years.

'A constitutional issue' Campaigners' anger at 'undemocratic' decision

Hilary Simpson is fed up of being asked how she feels about the government's failure to tell her that the pension age had changed and its refusal to compensate her.

Up to 100 Labour MPs may rebel over PM's block on Waspi payouts

Up to 100 Labour MPs may vote against the decision to rule out spending £10bn compensating Waspi women, the Guardian has been told.

Amazon settles legal dispute with delivery drivers worth up to £140m

Amazon is to settle a group claim from delivery drivers that it deprived them of thousands of pounds, the Guardian has learned, ending a suit that lawyers had said could cost it £140m.

Delays and neglect led to death of IPP prisoner, inquest finds

A prisoner serving an indeterminate sentence killed himself after delays to a parole hearing contributed to psychosis, and prison staff neglected to seek medical help as his condition deteriorated, an inquest jury has found.

Medvedev Times editors are 'legitimate military targets'

The Russian security council's deputy head, Dmitry Medvedev, has described the editors of the Times newspaper as \"legitimate military targets\" in response to its coverage of the assassination of a Russian general.

Suspect in bomb attack that killed Russian general is held in Moscow, authorities say

Russia has detained an Uzbek citizen who investigators believe placed the bomb that killed Lt Gen Igor Kirillov on the instructions of Ukraine's security service, the country's investigative committee has said.

Groucho Club allowed to reopen after council reinstates licence

The Groucho Club will be allowed to reopen after an emotional council meeting at which its licence was reinstated, providing that the 39-year-old institution follows strict police-proposed rules on members’ guests and the monitoring of toilets.

'A dream to me': Dent to take over Wallace's place as judge on Celebrity MasterChef

As the Guardian's restaurant critic she has spent an \"excessive amount of time in posh restaurants, eating fancy, ornate tasting menus\", but Grace Dent's new challenge will see her tasting the delights of minor stars in front of rolling cameras as the judge of Celebrity MasterChef.

Lucy Rock named Observer editor as Tortoise sale agreed

Lucy Rock has been appointed as the first female editor of the Observer in more than a century as part of an announcement that confirmed the sale of the title to Tortoise Media.

Thames Water gets green light for bill rises

Thames Water will be allowed to increase customer bills by just over a third by 2030 after a decision by the industry regulator.

Facebook moderators sue over severe PTSD

More than 140 Facebook content moderators have been diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress disorder caused by exposure to graphic social media content including murders, suicides, child sexual abuse and terrorism.

PM told to tighten rules on party donations amid fears over Musk

Exclusive UK elections watchdog calls for change after tycoon meets Farage

Chelsea's £89m man Mudryk in 'shock' after failed drug test

Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally suspended from football after being notified of a positive drug test by the Football Association.

'Ready for a new challenge' Rashford accepts United time is up but will not rock boat

Marcus Rashford's almost 20-year association with Manchester United looks set to come to an end after the striker acknowledged: \"I think I'm ready for a new challenge and the next steps.\"

Fans face alcohol ban at Saudi World Cup matches

Football fans will be banned from drinking alcohol in stadiums at the 2034 World Cup after last week's controversial award of the tournament to Saudi Arabia.

Arteta wants Arsenal to reach last four and 'build momentum'

Mikel Arteta believes that lifting the Carabao Cup can be the springboard to Arsenal winning bigger trophies as they prepare to face Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals tonight.

Suspended Slot admits Premier League referees are testing him

Arne Slot has said he must reflect on the touchline behaviour that has attracted three yellow cards this season, but he admitted Premier League referees are breaking his limits.

Promoter expects Uefa to authorise new Super League plans

'Unify League' rebrand seeks governing body endorsement after initial rejection in 2021

Mudryk mystery deepens as doping test failure puts stalled career in jeopardy

One sad reality of misfiring winger's absence is that it will be unlikely to affect Chelsea's hopes of challenging for title

Macario at the double as Chelsea top group

A 10-minute storm brought by Catarina Macario was enough to see Chelsea through.

'I like to just be a simple guy. I don't want to be an icon'

Oleksandr Usyk boosted the morale of Ukrainian soldiers by beating Fury once before and is in mood to do it again

Vinícius and Bonmatí crowned Fifa's best players

Vinícius Júnior and Aitana Bonmatí were named the top footballers of the year at Fifa's Best Awards in Doha last night, with Emma Hayes following up her Ballon d'Or win with the women's coach of the year accolade.

Hodgkinson's kick to gold fully justifies BBC award

Paris win sent 800m athlete's star soaring but her immense talent and free spirit mean she still has more room to rise

'Sod's law' Stokes left to rue injury recurrence

Ben Stokes will go into 2025 with no plans to temper his approach to bowling.

Bell skittles South Africa to seal morale boost before Ashes

England claimed a 286-run victory in the one-off Test at Bloemfontein after rolling South Africa over for 64 in their second innings - their lowest total in women's Tests.