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Dick Marquise, who led the FBI’s Lockerbie task force, says that in the early days of the case he too believed the PFLP-GC were the “number one suspect”, but years of investigation found nothing to prove it.”There was not one shred of evidence that could be taken to court and get a conviction,” he says. “You couldn’t do it. There was nothing.”However, there are others, besides Swire, who still question the “official narrative” – including former CIA agent John Holt who also believes Iran was behind the bombing.Holt worked with Libyan intelligence assets in the 1980s and was the handler…

Former welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr has retired from boxing after losing his comeback fight to Tim Tszyu in Sydney.American Spence Jr, 36, held the WBA, WBC and IBF belts and was undefeated in 28 fights before being beaten by Terence Crawford three years ago.His first fight back saw him on the back foot throughout against Australian Tszyu, losing 118-110, 117-111, 117-111 on points.”I think yeah, for sure,” Spence said when asked if this was the end of the road for his career.”I’ve got my faculties intact. My money is good at working for itself. Everything’s good, man.”I’ve got…

An additional one million people across Britain are projected to become income tax payers in 2026-27 compared with the previous year, according to new research published by the TaxPayers’ Alliance.The findings show that the average taxpayer will hand over £640 more in income tax this year than they did in 2024-25. Of the million extra people drawn into the tax system, roughly half a million will fall into the basic rate band. A further 410,000 are expected to become higher rate taxpayers, while 70,000 more will cross into the additional rate bracket.The TPA’s analysis highlights the growing impact of frozen…

Ruth Madeley has heaped praise on her The Rapture co-star India Amarteifio, describing the experience of acting alongside her as “a true privilege.” In an interview for the upcoming BBC drama, Ms Madeley told the broadcaster: “India is incredible. I love to watch her in anything, purely as a viewer.”She continued: “I’m always excited to see her performance but to have the opportunity to act opposite her and share a screen with her has been a true privilege.”Ms Madeley also declared Ms Amarteifio ideally suited to the role, stating: “I think she is the perfect Bethany.”Ruth Madeley and India Amarteifio…

The photographer was driving to his studio for a meeting when he realised the fire on the horizon was at the farm where it was based.”It was about 150 metres (492ft) from my front door, and I quickly cancelled the meeting and thought, ‘I’m not happy with where the wind is going on this’,” he said.Johnson began removing some of his more expensive kit from the studio and was putting it in the van when the explosion took place. A unit housing fertiliser had exploded.He said: “It blew me into the door and I just ran to the van, dropped…

Welcome to our special cricket edition of our Who am I? game.The rules are simple. Each day of The Hundred there’s a new cricketer taking part in the tournament who we want you to guess in as few attempts as possible.After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. Guess the answer after as few clues as possible to score more points.Three is a good score, four or five points is exceptional.So take part and return for more tomorrow.Today’s player and clues set by BBC Sport’s Joe Rindl.After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Sports Quizzes page and sign up…

An “exceptionally rare” jug commemorating the Peterloo Massacre is to go on display in Manchester.Thousands of people gathered in the city on 16 August 1819 to take part in a peaceful protest calling for political reform and more voting rights.As many as 18 protesters are believed to have been killed, with many more injured, after soldiers were ordered to arrest the demonstration’s leaders and put an end to the protest.Jenny Mabbott, from the People’s History Museum, said the jug – which will be on display from 1 August to 3 January – was a “direct link to one of the…

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A couple who tried to rescue a mother and daughter who drowned have called for more life-saving equipment on the beach where they died.Craig Bowe, 42, battled the incoming tide at West Mersea, near Colchester, three times after hearing screams on Wednesday evening, while wife Carly, 43, rang 999.Their daughters ran to a cafe to retrieve the life jacket and flotation ring used by Craig, who said: “I think the floating devices have to be closer to the front of the shore.”A risk assessment by the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) UK in March concluded rescue equipment would be unlikely…