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A 78-year-old man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison after being found unanimously guilty of historic child sex offences.

Raymond Rackley, of Pennine Road, Slough, committed his crimes during the 1990s when his victim was a minor. During a seven-day trial at Reading Crown Court, Rackley was convicted of three counts of rape, one count of attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and two counts of indecency with a child.

The vehicle registered to the younger gunman from the Bondi Beach attack contained improvised explosive devices and two homemade Islamic State flags, New South Wales police commissioner Mal Lanyon has said.

He confirmed reports the father and son travelled to the Philippines last month and said police are examining why the trip took place. Australian Federal Police commissioner Krissy Barrett said indications suggest the attack was inspired by Islamic State ideology. She added there is no evidence other individuals were involved.

Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, claiming a Panorama documentary portrayed him in a false and malicious way.

The complaint centres on editing of a speech he made in 2021 on the day supporters overran the US Capitol. The broadcaster is accused of splicing clips to suggest he planned to walk with supporters to the Capitol and fight.

The UK and South Korea have finalised a trade deal the government says will create thousands of jobs and bring billions into the British economy.

Industries including pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing, alcohol and financial services are expected to benefit from extended tariff free trade. It is the fourth agreement struck by the Labour government after deals with the EU, US and India.

The government has launched a new taskforce to help women enter, stay and lead in the UK tech sector.

Led by technology secretary Liz Kendall, female leaders will advise on boosting diversity and economic growth. BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, says women make up only 22 percent of IT specialist roles. Ms Kendall said the group would break down barriers.

Officers warn financial risk from a loss making housing company loaned 51.7 million pounds by Slough council could fall back on the authority.

James Elliman Homes was set up in 2017 to buy rental properties the market.

Written by: MarkDenholm

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