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The UK Labour government has announced a comprehensive action plan to eliminate new HIV cases in England by 2030, which includes routine testing for HIV at Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments. This initiative, set to be detailed on World Aids Day, aims to re-engage individuals who have disengaged from HIV care and includes a £170 million funding package for opt-out testing in high-prevalence areas such as London and Manchester.

Retired UK detective Hugh Hughes believes that Ivan Milat, convicted of murdering seven people, may have had additional victims, including a family member of his wife, Keren Rowland. This assertion comes as a New South Wales inquiry into unsolved murders invites public submissions, potentially reopening discussions on Milat's criminal history.

A Green-party globalist and a right-of-centre Tory engage in a discussion over immigration and reparations, highlighting their differing perspectives during a dinner conversation. Peter, a 34-year-old former civil servant and current public health student from London, expresses his initial nervousness about the encounter, fearing potential confrontation over his views.

The 07:00 GMT train service from Manchester to London will operate without passengers for five months, as mandated by the rail regulator. This decision affects the usual operations of the train, which will now only transport staff to London.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has confirmed that a cyber-attack resulted in the theft of data from its systems, prompting the council to advise residents to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts via calls, emails, or text messages. The attack has raised concerns about the security of personal information for the borough's 147,500 residents.

Tracey Smith has been sentenced to jail for harassment after sending 22 emails and 10 voicemails to Ellie Reeves, the solicitor general and sister of Chancellor Rachel Reeves, accusing her of transphobia and alleging physical assault by Rachel Reeves. This case highlights the serious consequences of harassment in political contexts.

An alleged mercenary has been arrested in London in connection with a plot to kidnap the leader of an Albanian crime gang. This operation is reportedly in retaliation for a significant drug theft valued in the multimillion-pound range.

A new 28-point peace plan proposed by the US for Ukraine appears to be faltering as diplomatic efforts are overshadowed by continued Russian military aggression, including recent missile strikes on Kyiv. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasizes the need for Europe to unite against further Russian territorial expansion.