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| |  | Caroline McClatchey 31 August 2023 | | | We've some breaking news this morning about a fatal fire in Johannesburg. We also have the findings of a BBC investigation into influencer Andrew Tate's all-male group, known as the War Room, and an in-depth look at why military takeovers are all the rage in Africa. And finally, the football league where players must be overweight. | | | |
| Breaking News South African authorities say it is unclear what sparked the blaze at the five-storey building in the city centre. Get the latest. | | | |
 Image: BBC News/social media Police to face automatic sackings for gross misconduct Police chiefs in England and Wales are to be given new powers to sack rogue officers, as part of efforts to rebuild public trust after a series of recent scandals. The overhaul of disciplinary processes was prompted by the convictions of Wayne Couzens - who murdered Sarah Everard - and the serial rapist, David Carrick. Under the new system, chief constables or their deputies will chair misconduct panels hearing serious allegations against officers. Until now, they've been led by independent lawyers. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has been publicly campaigning for the change , recently telling MPs that independent lawyers are "more forgiving" of bad behaviour than senior police officers. The Police Federation, which represents rank and file officers, said the new system marked "a return to kangaroo courts". | | | | | |
| once in a blue moon Did you see the rare blue supermoon? If not, check out these pictures. And pop these dates into the diary - there'll be another blue Moon in 2026, and the blue Moon/super Moon combo will come around again in 2037. | | | |
| | Tate group chats suggest dozens of women groomed Evidence that dozens of women were groomed into online sex work by members of influencer Andrew Tate's "War Room" group has been uncovered by the BBC. Leaked internal chat logs identify 45 potential victims between March 2019 and April 2020, but the total number is likely to be higher. The texts also appear to show the techniques used by War Room members to exploit possible victims. Mr Tate denies any wrongdoing and says he is prepared to defend his innocence. | | | | | |
| US military time capsule not empty after all With much fanfare, a mysterious lead box was opened in front of cadets at the West Point military academy on Monday, but it turned out to be a bit of a damp squib. However on closer inspection, the box did give up its secrets. Discover what was in it. | | | |
Essential read | | | | | Oil-rich Gabon is the latest state where the military has seized power. | | | | | | | |
|  The big league As one of the players puts it: "It's the only league in Scotland where you need a pair of scales.” And being overweight tips the scales in your favour when it comes to participating in the Warriors Premier League. The final took place earlier this month and for the 500 men involved in the league - which includes teams like Monster Munchen and Alloa Unathletic - the trophy isn't the only reward. | | | | | |
|  | | BBC Sounds The streaming giant is expanding into mobile games – but can it succeed? | | | | |  | | BBC iPlaYER Following staff across Lancashire, from the picket line to the front line. | | | | | | | |
| Fresh laws for 'cowardly killers' New powers designed to force offenders to appear in court for sentencing take the lead in many of Thursday's papers. "At last, killers will have to face justice" is the headline in the Daily Mail, next to photos of four convicted murderers who all refused to attend their hearings - including nurse Lucy Letby and the killer of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, Thomas Cashman. "We'll see you in court, cowards" is the headline in the Metro. The Daily Mirror describes the law change in England and Wales as a "victory for victims' families". The Times reports on new powers to sack rogue police officers on the spot and The Sun focuses on Prince Harry's new Netflix series Heart of Invictus. See what else is on the front pages. | | | |
| | This story will bring a little bundle of joy into your day. It’s about a couple who were struggling to have another child until a student midwife stepped in… and became their surrogate. Get all the baby news. | | | |
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