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Two men who broke into an Ann Summers shop in Nottingham and stole £12,059-worth of lingerie and sex toys have been sentenced after police caught them fleeing the scene. Jason Kamal, 48, and Ashley Hillsley, 21, forced their way into the retailer’s Long Row branch at about 4.32am on August 14. CCTV showed the pair wearing gloves and high-visibility clothing as they smashed into the premises. They tore an alarm panel from the wall and damaged the stockroom before loading negligees and sex toys into a vehicle. Officers arrived within three minutes of receiving reports of a burglary in progress,…

The mother of the teenager accused of the Oregon school shooting has defended her son as “a good boy” while expressing remorse over the deaths of four people at a primary school in Bend. Shauntai May Nickerson was in tears outside her apartment as she spoke about her 16-year-old son, John J. Griffin II. She repeatedly apologised and said she missed him, adding: “If I could have prevented this, I would have.” Nickerson said her son had faced difficulties for years, including during the Covid-19 pandemic, when remote learning proved particularly challenging for him. In 2020, she said he had…

A 71-year-old man has died after being attacked by an alligator while fishing at Dr Bradford Memorial Park in Winter Garden, Florida. Emergency crews were called to the park at about 5.20pm on Friday, 16 October, following a 911 report that a person had been attacked in the water, Winter Garden Fire Chief Jose Gainza said. Rescuers faced difficulties reaching the man because other alligators were still active nearby. His body was recovered from the water at around 7pm. Winter Garden Police Chief Michael Mason later confirmed that the victim, who lived locally, had died. Authorities said a 12ft alligator…

California wildfires destroyed several homes in southern California as hot, dry and powerful winds prompted evacuations and left more than 175,000 electricity customers without power. The most immediate threat was in San Clemente, about an hour south-east of Los Angeles, where a wind-driven blaze spread into neighbouring San Juan Capistrano. The fire had grown to about 81 hectares and was threatening buildings as flames were pushed towards San Juan Capistrano. San Clemente Mayor Rick Loeffler said the fire was being driven by strong winds. Evacuation orders were issued in both communities. Several other fires were burning across the region as…

Meghan Lambert, a 25-year-old teacher who was killed in the Oregon school shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, has been remembered as a compassionate educator who coached children’s volleyball and fought for those in need. Lambert died when 16-year-old Griffin John II opened fire at the school on Thursday afternoon. Three children, aged five, eight and 11, were also killed, while a teacher and a seven-year-old child remain in hospital. Her family said Lambert had a “huge heart”, was funny and opinionated, and “lit up the room”. They said she “fought for the underdog” and for people with…

Nikki Mudarris has ruled out reconciling with LiAngelo Ball, saying she remains unable to move past what she described as his “ultimate betrayal”. The former Love & Hip Hop star discussed the possibility of reuniting with Ball during an interview with Towanda on the TMZ Podcast. Mudarris said she was dealing with postpartum depression and caring for the couple’s two children when Ball ended their relationship by text. She also said he went on to get another woman, Rashida Nicole, pregnant. She said the events still upset her when she thinks about them, although she has learned to live with…

A woman has suffered life-threatening injuries after being attacked by a dog in Port Richey, Florida, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called to the area of Sandstone Lane at about 2.15pm on Friday, 16 October, following a report of an animal bite. Emergency responders took the woman to a local hospital, where she was receiving treatment for serious injuries. Investigation into Port Richey dog attack Animal control officers have been notified and investigators are working to establish what happened before the attack. The woman’s identity has not been released. Authorities have not said who owns the dog…

A 37-year-old man is in critical condition after being mauled by two dogs in a Brisbane park, suffering life-threatening injuries to both arms. Police were called at about 6.15pm on Friday after witnesses reported seeing the man being attacked in 7th Brigade Park, near Kittyhawk Drive in Chermside. Emergency services found the local man injured, but the two dogs had fled the scene. He was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital as police, including Polair, searched for the animals. One dog, believed to be a pit bull, was found later on Friday night. The second was located shortly…

An American photojournalist is in hospital after being attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. CBS News senior reporter Dov Lieber is covering the incident from northern Israel.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will be available for Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Leeds United after apologising for criticising the club’s transfer policy, manager Michael Carrick said. United travel to Elland Road for a 2pm kick-off in a fixture that has long been one of English football’s fiercest rivalries. Leeds, who have made a strong start to the season, will be seeking to strengthen their push towards the top four, while United have managed only one league win. Martinez available for Leeds v Manchester United Martinez met Carrick and senior club officials on Thursday, two days after suggesting United…