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Madeleine McCann (l) and suspect Christian Brueckner (r), who has been cleared of unrelated sex crimes

Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner cleared of all charges at unrelated sex crimes trial

Madeleine McCann (l) and prime suspect Christian Brueckner (r) who is on trial for different charges

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner speaks for the first time during unrelated sex crime trial

Madeleine McCann who vanished in 2007 (l) and suspect Christian Brueckner (r)

Madeleine McCann's parents brace for verdict as prime suspect faces 15-year prison sentence in unrelated trial

The 47-year-old, identified by local media as Christian Brueckner, faces five sexual offence charges

Prosecutors call for 15-year sentence for Madeleine McCann suspect in unrelated trial

Christian Brueckner sits in the courtroom during his trial at Braunschweig Regional Court, in Brunswick, Germany.

Madeleine McCann suspect scored top marks on psychopath test and is 'in absolute top league of dangerousness'

Madeleine McCann who vanished in 2007

Madeleine McCann suspect 'confessed to abducting girl from Portuguese apartment,' court hears

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'could walk free next year'

Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner 'could walk free in months' - after arrest warrant lifted

German police found an email account linking Christian Brueckner to the Madeleine McCann case, a court has heard.

German police found ‘murder’ email account linking Christian Brueckner to Madeleine McCann disappearance

Madeleine McCann's family shared a message to mark her 21st birthday.

Madeleine McCann's parents share heartbreaking message to mark her 21st birthday

Julia Wendell has repeatedly claimed she is Madeleine McCann, despite a DNA test revealing otherwise

‘I'm not crazy’: Madeleine McCann ‘faker’ doubles down on claim she's missing toddler as she travels to meet Kate and Gerry
Julia Wendell has repeatedly claimed she is Madeleine McCann, despite a DNA test revealing otherwise

Madeleine McCann 'faker' travels from Poland to attend vigil marking 17 years since toddler's disappearance

Kate and Gerry McCann (r) share heartbreaking message to mark 17 years since daughter Madeleine went missing

Madeleine McCann’s parents share heartbreaking update 17 years after she vanished

Christian Brueckner is the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann

Madeleine McCann detective reveals bombshell tip-off that led police to identify prime suspect Christian Brueckner

The Scotland Yard investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has been awarded up to £192,000 extra funding.

Madeleine McCann investigation to receive up to £192,000 extra funding, Home Office confirms

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'broke into holiday apartments naked'.

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'broke into holiday apartments naked as teen girls slept'

Police have launched an urgent search for the 'partner in crime' of key Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner after identifying the man as a potential new witness

Search underway for Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner’s 'partner in crime' after police surround home

Madeleine McCann (l) Portuguese detectives looking for Madeleine search reservoir (top r) Prime suspect Christian Brueckner (bottom r)

Met detectives hunting for Madeleine McCann 'to receive £100k boost' in potential sign of 'new leads'

Brueckner appeared in court on Friday.

Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner 'worked in hotels around resort where Brit child went missing'

The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case is set to face a key witness in court

Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner set to face key witness in court during sex assault trial

Christian Brueckner (l) and Madeleine McCann (r)

Madeleine McCann chief suspect 'plotted to abduct and sell' a child while working in Algarve resort, it is claimed

Accusations against Brueckner have been read out in court

Irish tour guide feared Madeleine McCann suspect 'would behead her during rape' as full accusations revealed in court

Brueckner's trial is unrelated to Madeleine's disappearance

Madeleine McCann suspect subject of 'unfair media campaign' over toddler's disappearance, lawyer tells court

Here's a timeline of events around Madeleine's disappearance.

What happened to Madeleine McCann? Timeline of events and developments in the 16 years since her abduction

Christian Brückner appeared in court in the northern city of Braunschweig, facing three allegations of rape and two of sexual abuse

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner seen for first time in four years as he faces rape charges in German court

Christian Brueckner's lawyer has said he thinks he can get an acquittal for the Madeleine McCann suspect.

Christian Brueckner’s lawyer pledges to clear Madeleine McCann prime suspect of rape charges and free him from jail

Christian Brueckner is the main suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance

German Madeleine McCann suspect 'tried to recruit man to kidnap child' in Portugal a week before she vanished

Christian Brueckner is the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann

Madeleine McCann suspect 'had notes of child rape fantasies' as prosecutor says they give an 'insight into his mind'

Julia Wendell has said she regrets pretending she was Madeleine McCann

Madeleine McCann faker Julia Wendell admits she’s not Maddie, tells of regrets and says 'I wanted to know the truth'

New charges against Christian Brueckner have been revealed.

Madeleine McCann suspect ‘snatched child’ days before toddler vanished and ‘filmed himself assaulting another girl’

Madeleine McCann's parents say they hope perseverance will lead to results

Madeleine McCann's parents issue fresh statement as they say their search will 'eventually yield results'

The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case is finding it difficult being accused of her kidnapping.

Madeleine McCann prime suspect 'struggling with pressure of being accused of one of most infamous crimes'

German investigators have discovered "evidence" of Madeleine McCann

Madeleine McCann detectives 'have just weeks to crack investigation into prime suspect' as it 'verges on collapse'

Christian Brueckner is alleged to have taken 'trophies' from his victims in the past.

Madeleine McCann suspect 'may have taken pictures of missing toddler and buried them underground'

Christian Brueckner was sent a message saying "MM" by a paedophile in an online chat

Madeleine McCann cops probe cryptic 'MM' message sent to German suspect which 'could be part of the puzzle'

Maddie went missing from a holiday complex in the Algarve in May 2007

Portuguese police apologise to the McCanns over their handling of Madeleine's disappearance in 2007

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner can be charged over sex offences in Portugal, German court rules

Child rape trial against Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner can go ahead, German court rules

A key witness has claimed suspect Christian Brueckner told him ‘she didn’t scream’

Case against German Madeleine McCann suspect 'faces collapse as key witness threatens to withdraw help'

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A Florida-based cruise company is offering disaffected Democrats the chance to escape Donald Trump's second term with a four-year voyage.

US cruiseline offers Democrats four-year voyage to 'escape Trump'

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President Biden is set to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike deep into Russia for the first time, reports claim.

Biden to 'allow Ukraine to use American long-range missiles inside Russia for first time'

A woman has been raped while visiting a cemetery in Kent, according to Kent Police

Police hunt 'hooded' male suspect who raped and physically assaulted a woman visiting a cemetery in Kent

Police are hunting Pankaj Lamba (left), the husband of Harshita Brella (right), 24, after her body was found in a car boot in Ilford earlier this week.

Police hunt husband of Harshita Brella, 24, after her body was found in car boot in Ilford

Mohammed Afif has reportedly been killed in an Israeli strike

Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah's lead spokesperson

The Titanic watch sold for 'new world record price' of £1.567m

Titanic watch gifted to 'hero' captain who saved 700 passengers sells for 'new world record price' of £1.567m

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Police commissioner defends investigation into Telegraph writer.

Police Commissioner defends his investigation into Telegraph journalist Allison Pearson

The Met Office has issues a snow and ice warning across the UK

Met Office issues snow and ice warnings as first 'Arctic blast' of winter set to hit parts of the UK from this afternoon

South Yorkshire have confirmed 13 reports of dangerous dogs in 48 hours

13 'dangerous dog' reports in 48 hours including dog owner attacked by his own American bulldog

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Kim Leadbeater has been speaking to LBC's Lewis Goodall.

Kim Leadbeater calls for MPs to 'step back' as Labour divisions deepen over assisted dying bill

Two Brits have died in a collision in Murcia, Spain

Two Brits killed with a third critically injured after crash with 'drugs traffickers' speedboat on Spanish dual carriage-way
The government has pledged funding for nationwide bus services

'London-style' buses to be delivered across the nation with £1bn funding boost

A police officer guards the entrance to a street in the Moss Side area of Manchester - FILE

Man arrested as police launch murder investigation following double stabbing in Manchester

Coleen says she 'barely sees' Wayne

Coleen Rooney reveals she 'barely sees' husband Wayne following Rebekah Vardy's remarks

Telegraph writer Allison Pearson.

Essex police defend investigation into Allison Pearson tweet

A “culture of silence and fear" exists within the Church of England, a bishop has said.

'Culture of fear and silence' stopped senior Church officials calling for Archbishop to resign, Bishop claims

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Lord Blunkett David Blunkett has called for reforms to tube safety

Lord Blunkett calls for Tube safety reform after injuring himself in platform gap fall

Mike Tyson (in black short) and Jake Paul (in silver short) exchange punches during their heavyweight world titles of the Premiere Boxing Championship

Mike Tyson reveals he 'almost died' before clash with YouTuber Jake Paul

120 missiles and 90 drones were launched at Ukraine on Sunday.

Russia launches one of its 'largest air attacks' on Ukraine targeting 'sleeping civilians' and 'critical infrastructure'
Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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London, UK. 16 November 2024 Walkers on Wimbledon common, south west London on a cold day as temperatures start to drop .

'Arctic blast' to hit Britain as snow to bring the beginning of winter

Labour are preparing a series of deals with countries like Kurdistan and Vietnam to deter migrants from crossing into Britain illegally, reports claim.

Labour 'set to strike Italy-style migrant deals' in new bid to stop small boat Channel crossings
Chinese President Xi has told Joe Biden that his country is ready to work with Donald Trump after the President-Elect threatened to impose tariffs on the rival superpower.

Xi tells Biden that China is ready to work with Trump after President-Elect threatened tariffs on rival
Israeli troops captured a strategic hill in the southern Lebanese village of Chamaa, about three miles from the Israeli border, early on Saturday, the state-run National News Agency reported.

Israeli troops reach deepest point into Lebanon before being pushed back by Hezbollah militants
A woman found dead in a car boot in east London has been named as 24-year-old Harshita Brella.

Woman, 24, named after body found in car boot in east London sparking multi-force murder investigation
The Love Island couple split in the summer, with Molly-Mae describing their breakup as 'very sad'

Molly-Mae Hague breaks her silence on 'really sad' breakup from ex-fiancé Tommy Fury

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Piccadilly Line to part-close this weekend for two weeks: Here's what you need to know

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The King has returned to the Royal Marines training base where he completed his helicopter pilot training 50 years ago

King returns to Royal Marines base 50 years after completing his helicopter training

Prince William was met with boos as he left Ulster University on Thursday.

Prince William booed by 'pro-Palestine' protestors during Belfast visit

The King is celebrating his 76th birthday

William and Kate 'wish very Happy Birthday to His Majesty The King!' as Charles celebrates turning 76

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As the non-dom tax regime ends, 'The Labour government does need to be wary of alienating non-doms and high net worth individuals from living and working in the UK'.

Labour need to be wary of alienating non-doms and the rich - they could flee UK after Budget
Lily Ebert died aged 100 last week

Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert never lost her kindness, despite the horror she witnessed

Johnny Jenkins says we have a serious problem in this country with people running late

Lateness isn’t just inconvenient - it’s unacceptable

Andrew Marr offers his opinion on assisted dying

Andrew Marr: Should we make it much easier for people who are dying to end their lives?

For Israeli-Palestinian peace, we need the international community to be a midwife, not an architect, writes Eran Nissan

For Israeli-Palestinian peace, we need the international community to be a midwife, not an architect
Traditional steelmaking is ending at Port Talbot

End of traditional steelmaking at Port Talbot cannot lead to 'managed decline' - we need a clear vision for the future
Heritage erased and economic uncertainty: the closure of the blast furnaces at Port Talbot marks the end of an era, writes Charlotte Brumpton-Childs.

Heritage erased and economic uncertainty: the closure of the blast furnaces at Port Talbot marks the end of an era
At 47% of the national minimum wage, how maternity pay is 'excessive' is truly beyond me.

At 47% of the national minimum wage, how maternity pay is 'excessive' is truly beyond me

The Scottish Tory leadership race is over— but the headaches are only beginning, writes Gina Davidson.

The Scottish Tory leadership race is over— but the headaches are only beginning

Feargal Sharkey is teaming up with LBC's Nick Ferrari to audit Britain's rivers

I'm teaming up with LBC to reveal state of Britain's rivers - we need to shock people into action, writes Feargal Sharkey

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