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Southport killer sentenced to 52 years in prison

The 18-year-old who last summer murdered three girls in Southport in England is sentenced to at least 52 years in prison. He will probably never be released, said the judge when the sentence was announced.

Southport killer sentenced to 52 years in prison

Thousands want to smell the "misshapen giant phallus"

It smells of socks and rotten polecat – and blooms extremely rarely. Thousands of people are now flocking to witness when a giant titan arum blooms for the first time in Sydney, Australia.

Thousands want to smell the "misshapen giant phallus"

It's becoming more expensive to climb Everest

The price tag for climbing the world's highest mountain is increasing. The hike comes after repeated warnings about littering and overcrowded trails.

It's becoming more expensive to climb Everest

Safaa in Gaza: The Sound of Birds Was Wonderful

For the first time in 15 months, no bombs are falling over Gaza. On the second day of the ceasefire, Gazans woke up to the sound of birdsong instead of the drones' hum.

Safaa in Gaza: The Sound of Birds Was Wonderful

So "YMCA" became Donald Trump's soundtrack

The disco hit "YMCA" from 1978 has become the soundtrack to Donald Trump's campaign. But why does the incoming president love Village People so much?.

So "YMCA" became Donald Trump's soundtrack

Freed Hostage: I'm the Happiest in the World

Emily Damari spent 471 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza. In a first statement after Sunday's release, she expresses happiness and gratitude.

Freed Hostage: I'm the Happiest in the World

Draft of Dylan song sold for millions

Early drafts of the text in Bob Dylan's "Mr Tambourine Man" have been sold - for 5. 6 million kronor.

Draft of Dylan song sold for millions

The mother of the hostage: My daughter's nightmare is over

The three young women from the Hamas-hostage group labeled as terrorists, who were released as part of the ceasefire, are now back in Israel, according to the military. Mandy Damari, the mother of Emily Damari who was released, says that her daughter's "nightmare in Gaza is over".

The mother of the hostage: My daughter's nightmare is over

This is how the ceasefire will be implemented

Both parties have now accepted the agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza. According to the latest message, it is scheduled to come into force at 7:30 on Sunday, Swedish time.

This is how the ceasefire will be implemented

Relief on both sides ahead of ceasefire

Palestinians and Israelis feel relief after the announcement of a ceasefire. Jubilation broke out on the streets of southern Gaza.

Relief on both sides ahead of ceasefire

Almost 100 attacks in Gaza's "safe zones"

The areas in Gaza that Israel has designated as so-called safe zones have been hit in 97 attacks since May, reports BBC. Israel's military has urged Palestinians to seek shelter in the areas during the offensive in Gaza.

Almost 100 attacks in Gaza's "safe zones"

Los Angeles Mayor: Everyone Should Be Able to Come Home

A week after the catastrophic fires broke out in the neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades and Eaton in Los Angeles, authorities are preparing for a rebuilding. But continued fires and severely deteriorated air quality keep the city in shock.

Los Angeles Mayor: Everyone Should Be Able to Come Home

Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault

The British author Neil Gaiman is accused of sexual assaults by eight women, reports BBC. Several film adaptations of his books are now being postponed.

Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault

Gaza Talks in Final Stage: "Closer Than Before"

Negotiations about a ceasefire in the Gaza War are reported to have reached a final stage. The proposal on the table is said to contain the immediate release of some hostages.

Gaza Talks in Final Stage: "Closer Than Before"

"A lot to gain" for Musk with a Tiktok purchase

Elon Musk may be on his way to take over Tiktok – at least the company's American operations. He gets access to a lot of user data from 170 million American Tiktok users, says media strategist Brit Stakston.

"A lot to gain" for Musk with a Tiktok purchase

Pelicot's daughter: Dad should die in prison

Dominique Pelicot was well aware of what he did and he is not sick. That's what Caroline Darian, daughter of one of France's worst rapists of all time, says.

Pelicot's daughter: Dad should die in prison

BBC: Chappell Roan, the Star of the Year

The BBC has voted Chappell Roan as the artist who will make this year's big breakthrough. Over the past 12 months, she has made her way up the charts with songs that breathe synthpop and the 1980s, writes [BBC](https://www.

BBC: Chappell Roan, the Star of the Year

The Police Investigated for Allegations Against al-Fayed

The British police will investigate whether the early abuse allegations against Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed were mishandled. .

The Police Investigated for Allegations Against al-Fayed

The teammate about Isak: "Best in Europe right now"

Alexander Isak racks up goals for Newcastle and strikes fear into whichever defenders he faces. Teammate Anthony Gordon: He's probably the best in Europe right now, with the form he's in, said Gordon to BBC Radio 5 Live.

The teammate about Isak: "Best in Europe right now"

Snow Chaos in Europe: Major Traffic Disruptions

It is not just Norway and Sweden that are affected by snow chaos. Even in several parts of Europe, the snow has caused trouble.

Snow Chaos in Europe: Major Traffic Disruptions

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

In just over two weeks, Donald Trump will place his hand on the Bible and take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. Before that, artists will be booked, political decisions prepared, and members of Congress lobbied.

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

Young backtracks on Glastonbury – misinformed

Neil Young has changed his mind and says that he will play at the Glastonbury festival in the UK this summer after all. .

Young backtracks on Glastonbury – misinformed

Deadly Waste Removed After 40 Years

Hundreds of tons of toxic waste were removed on Wednesday from a chemical plant in India – 40 years after one of the world's deadliest gas leaks, reports BBC. .

Deadly Waste Removed After 40 Years

This is what we know about the attack in New Orleans

At least 14 people have been killed in a suspected terrorist attack in New Orleans, USA – right in the middle of New Year's celebrations. This is what we know about the incident so far.

This is what we know about the attack in New Orleans