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Daniel Sandford

@bbcdaniels.bsky.social
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I am UK/Home Affairs Correspondent for BBC News. Police, prisons, law, crime and terrorism. Before that Moscow Correspondent so still post about Russia/Ukraine.

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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Van driver gives lift to armed officer chasing suspect www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Van driver gives lift to armed officer chasing suspect in Margate
The chase was caught on camera as the motorist pulled over to help in Margate.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Johannes Natland, Norway teenager on alleged UK kill mission says he was 'not a violent guy'. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Norwegian teen accused of flying to UK for hit tells court: "I'm not a violent guy"
Johnannes Natland, 19, is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of flying to the UK to kill someone.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
A Norwegian teenager accused of flying to the UK to carry out a "hit" has told a jury he thought he would be killed if refused. Giving evidence at the Old Bailey Johannes Natland said that rather than carry out the attack, he had planned to shoot himself in the foot. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Norwegian teen 'got into a pickle' over assassination plot
Johannes Natland, from Norway, denies coming to the UK to carry out a 'hit' on an unknown target.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Alleged teenage hitman pretended to shoot firearms officers during his arrest www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Alleged teenage hitman mimed shooting police during arrest
Johannes Natland is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of conspiracy to commit murder.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Legislation which would enable the home secretary to designate some state-linked organisations such as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security could come into force as early as next month. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new law
The government is introducing the National Security (State Threats) Bill which could become law within weeks.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Two Romanians found guilty of stabbing Iranian opposition journalist in Wimbledon www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Two found guilty of stabbing Iranian opposition journalist
Pouria Zeraati, who works for the channel Iran International, which is critical of the Iranian government, was stabbed three times in the leg.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
A talented Norwegian teenage footballer turned alleged hitman in Britain told a friend he was going to get a lot of money and "somebody is going to die", a court heard. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Norway 'hitman' teen told friend "somebody is going to die"
Johannes Natland was arrested at a hotel in Huddersfield and is now on trial at the Old Bailey.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Norwegian teen Johannes Natland flew to UK to “undertake a hit” for Foxtrot - crime group linked to Iran. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Man accused of carrying out attack on behalf of Iran says his friend did it www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Man accused of carrying out attack on behalf of Iran says his friend did it
Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was left with three stab wounds after the attack in March 2024.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Iranian journalist describes London stabbing by 'men working for Iran' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Iranian journalist describes London stabbing by 'men working for Iran'
Pouria Zeraati tells a court of a
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Palestine Action activists guilty of criminal damage www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Palestine Action activists guilty of Elbit Systems site raid
The group of four activists were accused of breaking into the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
'I was trying to save a life,' says man who intervened in Golders Green attack www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'I was trying to a save life,' man who intervened in Golders Green attack tells BBC
Ashkan Asadian said he acted on the spur of the moment without thinking about the danger of the situation.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
How Paul Quinn evaded justice for over 20 years youtu.be/hCIu8B2t5bI?...
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How Paul Quinn evaded justice for over 20 years…until now | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Syrian ex-colonel wears breathing mask in court appearance on crimes against humanity charge www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Syrian ex-colonel in London court on crimes against humanity charge
Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
An amazing bit of work by my colleagues www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year
We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Men on trial accused of 'shadow policing' for China on British soil www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Men on trial accused of 'shadow policing' for China on British soil
The duo are alleged to have carried out surveillance on Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
'We warned nursery about abuser Vincent Chan - they dismissed us,' parents tell BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'We warned nursery about abuser Vincent Chan - they dismissed us,' parents tell BBC
The parents of two children who say they warned nursery staff about Chan tell the BBC they felt ignored.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Lorry driver who prepared for 'race war' jailed www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Lorry driver who made guns and prepared for 'race war' is jailed
Thomas McKenna, 60, had set up a gun-conversion factory in a caravan in South Ockenden, Essex.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK
The operation follows a change of tactics agreed amid growing pressure from the UK government to step up interventions.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Sara Sharif inquest will not take place until 2027 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Sara Sharif inquest will not take place until 2027, coroner says
Senior coroner for Surrey, Richard Travers, sets a date of 5 April, 2027, at a pre-inquest review.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Drug dealer waged 'sustained terror campaign' for Russia in UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Dealer waged 'sustained terror campaign' for Russia in UK
Dylan Earl is due to be sentenced for his role in a plot ordered by operatives from the Wagner Group.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Mark Gordon sex offenders' register charge dropped. He asks judge for 5 minutes to consider Not Guilty plea www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Mark Gordon sex offenders' register charge dropped
Gordon was accused of failing to comply with notification requirements while on the run with Constance Marten.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
First people charged in England and Wales with supporting Palestine Action. Two 71-year-olds and a 53-year-old charged under the Terrorism Act www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Three people charged with supporting Palestine Action
The charges come before a planned protest in support of the group on Saturday in London.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Judge-supervised drug treatment sentences known as Intensive Supervision Courts to be expanded www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Judge-supervised drug treatment sentences expanded
The government says the new system is 'tougher than prison' but not everyone will be eligible.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Why small-time criminals burned a London warehouse for Russia's mercenary group Wagner www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Why small-time criminals burned a London warehouse for Russia's mercenary group Wagner
Five men have now been convicted for their part in the arson attack, which caused £1m of damage.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Constance Marten's partner Mark Gordon was previously convicted of rape in US, retrial told www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Mark Gordon previously convicted of rape in US, Old Bailey retrial told
Gordon, who is on trial with his partner Constance Marten over the death of their child, was previously jailed in the US.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Mark Gordon assaulted police on maternity ward, court hears t.co/D9sbRtTgfU
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Why police released details about Liverpool crash suspect so quickly www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Why police released details about Liverpool crash suspect so quickly
The decision shows lessons have been learned from the Southport attacks last summer, writes Daniel Sandford.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Mark Gordon blames baby's death on police manhunt www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Mark Gordon blames baby's death on police manhunt, court hears
Gordon, 50, gives evidence for the first time in his retrial over the death of his newborn daughter.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Kitten update: a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after two kittens were found dead in Ruislip in West London on 3 May.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Police in London are appealing for information on two young people caught on CCTV before and after two kittens were allegedly tortured and killed. It happened on 3 May in Ickenham Road, Ruislip. In the CCTV the boy is seen carrying a duffel bag thought to contain the kittens.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Now with video... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Haringey man who stole board games from a Waterstone's avoids jail
Paul Mangal stole £3,000 worth of games, including family favourites Monopoly and Scrabble, say police.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
This was the ITN I joined in 1989! Feels like yesterday www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAoT...
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Rare Behind the Scenes Footage of 1980s Newsroom | ITN Special | 'A Day in the Life' (1988)
YouTube video by ITN Archive
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
A prolific shoplifter of board games has narrowly avoided going to jail without collecting £200. Paul Mangal, 58, of Haringey in North London was given a suspended prison sentence after stealing more than £3,000 pounds worth of board games.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Constance Marten's newborn baby would have been exposed to "substantial climatic cold stress" in the first few days she spent camping on the South Downs in January 2023, a jury has heard. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Constance Marten's baby exposed to 'substantial' cold, jury hears
Marten and the baby's father, Mark Gordon, are in the middle of a retrial at the Old Bailey in London.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Man admits attempting to murder a police officer in "anti-government" attack in South Wales www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Talbot Green: Man pleads guilty to police attempted murder
Alexander Dighton appeared at the Old Bailey accused of attempted murder and six other offences.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
As the EU recommends all households having a 3-day emergency survival kit, a reminder that this is also the UK government recommendation (UK suggestion is "several days"). This is for floods/power blackouts etc prepare.campaign.gov.uk/get-prepared...
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Get prepared for emergencies - Prepare
How to get informed and put a plan in place to prepare if an emergency comes to you in your area.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Former Putin-appointed Governor of Sevastopol Dmitrii Ovsiannikov (Дмитрий Овсянников) on trial for breaching UK sanctions. The case involves £76,000, a Mercedes Benz SUV, and private UK school fees. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Former Putin-appointed governor on trial for breaching UK sanctions
Dmitrii Ovsiannikov is accused of receiving more than £75,000 from his wife and a new Mercedes Benz SUV from his brother.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Student rapist 'could be one of UK's most prolific sexual predators ever' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Depraved and cowardly’ rapist Zhenhao Zou could have attacked 50 more women
Zhenhao Zou raped 10 women in the UK and China, but police fear it may be a fraction of his crimes.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Woman confronted Chinese PhD student Zhenhao Zou over alleged rape www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Zhenhao Zou: Woman confronted PhD student over alleged rape
The alleged victim told the PhD student that she was unconscious when he had sex with her.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Sara Sharif family court judges finally named after media appealed unprecedented reporting restriction www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Sara Sharif family court judges named after appeal
Judges who oversaw Family Court hearings before Sara was murdered have been named after an appeal by the BBC and others.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
New sanctions key to stopping smuggling gangs, insists PM www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Starmer insists new sanctions are key to stopping smuggling gangs
The planned measures will allow the UK to freeze the finances of illegal smuggling networks, Sir Keir said.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Romanian grooming gang in Dundee www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Grooming gang convicted of raping women in Dundee
The four men and a woman plied their victims - aged between 16 and 30 - with drugs before sexually assaulting them.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Extreme-right group Blood and Honour has assets frozen by UK government www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Blood and Honour: Extreme right-wing group has financial sanctions imposed
The sanctions affect neo-Nazi organisation Blood and Honour, linked to the skinhead music scene.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Donald Trump's son lands in Greenland www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump Jr arrives in Greenland after dad says US should own the territory
The president-elect says Greenland
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Just dropped www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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The Big Cases - Tortured Behind Closed Doors
The tragic story of Sara Sharif who was burned and beaten by her father and stepmother. Her body was found with dozens of injuries at the family home in Woking, Surrey.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Sara Sharif: Smiles, songs and dreams of X Factor www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Sara Sharif: Smiling, singing and dreaming of X Factor
Murdered Sara was a caring, cheerful "chatterbox" who "would sing to anyone", her head teacher says.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
'I hid Sara Sharif's family during international police hunt' www.bbc.com/news/article...
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'I hid Sara Sharif's family during international police hunt'
During multiple raids on Rasikh Malik's property, officers failed to find the family. But he was the one who hid them.
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Behind Sara’s smile was a life of violence and torture www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Daniel Sandford @bbcdaniels.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Lockerbie wreckage moved to US for bombing trial t.co/deUmi8Mojh
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