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Trump argues with reporter over MS-13 tattoo photoshop claims: ‘You’re not being very nice’
The Independent - Holly Patrick
Donald Trump clashed with an ABC journalist over a disputed image of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in an interview broadcast on Tuesday, 29 April to mark the president's first 100 days in office in his second term. The Republican complained that Terry Moran was "not being very nice" during a tense exchange, in which they discussed the deported El Salvador native and Maryland father and claims he was a member of the MS-13 gang. Mr Trump pointed to an image of Mr Abrego Garcia that he claimed showed him with gang tattoos on his knuckles. The image has been sharply challenged; critics say the photo has been digitally altered. No other evidence links Mr Abrego Garcia to the gang.
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Killers re-enact murder hours after ambushing father on his evening walk
The Independent - Holly Patrick
A group of murderers reenacted a violent attack hours after killing a father in a Birmingham park in March 2024. Michael Obasi was out for an evening walk in Perry Hall Park on 14 March when he was attacked and beaten by three men and three teenage boys. The 38-year-old died from multiple injuries following a violent attack. Manuel Filipache, Ion Morar, Ion Calin along with three teenagers who cannot be named for legal reasons were all arrested from addresses in Aston. All six were found guilty of murder and robbery and given jail sentences of between a minimum of nine and 29 years each. CCTV showed Filipache and Morar using Mr Obasi's card moments after the attack. The pair and Calin later re-enact the attack on Mr Obasi, laughing and chatting animatedly.
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Prince and Princess of Wales get competitive during soft play visit in Isle of Mull
The Independent - Lucy Leeson
The Prince and Princess of Wales got somewhat competitive when they visited a soft play area on their wedding anniversary trip to the Isle of Mull. Kate and William stopped by the Aros Hall community hub in the town of Tobermory on Tuesday (29 April), and took part in some mural painting. Princess Catherine was first to take part in drawing a flower on the mural, before she got her husband involved. The couple are spending their 14th wedding anniversary on the popular tourist island, with the visit aimed at highlighting rural communities.
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Labour candidate in Runcorn and Helsby by-election has door slammed in her face by constituent
The Independent - Lucy Leeson
This is the moment the Labour candidate in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election has a door slammed in her face by a constituent. Karen Shore was out canvassing in Runcorn and Helsby constituency in Cheshire on Tuesday (29 April). She was filmed by ITV News knocking on the door of one residence. The woman who answered the door can he heard telling Ms Shore, she “can’t stand the man” in reference to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer. Sir Keir has previously conceded that the upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election will be “tough”, but insisted Labour had “a positive case to tell”. Ms Shore will battle it out in Thursday’s election alongside Conservative Sean Houlston, Lib Dem Paul Duffy, Green Chris Copeman and Reform’s Sarah Pochin. Read More Lee Anderson asks Jess Phillips if she is part of child grooming gangs cover up Ann Widdecombe says she’s not ‘teaming up with any losers’ in dig at Tories Badenoch accuses Starmer of ‘not having any balls’ over Supreme Court ruling
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The wind in the willows! Beaver caught farting on wildlife camera
The Independent - Holly Patrick
A beaver was caught farting on a wildlife camera set up in a Cornwall nature reserve. The footage, filmed within Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Helman Tor nature reserves, shows the animal breaking wind as it climbs onto a bank after emerging from water. Experts believe that the beaver was "marking its territory." "Beavers have, near their tail, glands that can secrete this oil called castoreum, and that actually helps them to mark their territory," beaver officer Lauren Jasper said. Members of the public are urged not to go looking for beavers, which are nocturnal animals, so as not to disturb them.
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Tom Hardy tells off radio presenter as Hollywood actor defends small Welsh town
The Independent - Holly Patrick
Tom Hardy jokingly told off a radio presenter as he defended Barry Island’s ghost train. While promoting his new film Havoc, the actor spoke to The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X about filming in Wales. Hardy was asked about the ghost train at the seaside resort after reports that he had been spotted there. As presenter Dominic Byrne joked that “the guy running the ride is actually scarier than the ride itself,” the actor playfully shut him down. “I had a great time on Barry Island,” Hardy added. Read More Adolescence creator gets choked up on childhood moment that shaped his career Stacey Solomon fights back tears as she shares update on beloved dog Teddy JoJo Siwa’s ex Kath Ebbs reveals why they broke up