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susan caruana waited six long years for this message from her grandson, alex batty.heir first direct contact since he failed to return from a holiday in spain with his mother and grandfather. now back in the uk, alex and his grandma have been speaking to the sun newspaper, describing the last time they spoke over the phone in 2017 from a beach in spain. i said to him, "you are coming home on saturday, aren't you?" and then i heard in the background his mother telling him to put down the phone. all the phones had been switched off, all communications were cut. and ifelt so betrayed. and i was absolutely devastated. alex spent the next few years living a nomadic lifestyle in france and spain with his mother and grandfather. during the whole six years, susan told the sun, "i never knew if they were dead or alive." with no school or formal education, alex said he resorted to books. i used to read harry potter, gosh, i've probably read it about 20 times in complete order. i used to carry them round everywhere i went, the entire box set. alex said he'd wanted to come back
susan caruana waited six long years for this message from her grandson, alex batty.heir first direct contact since he failed to return from a holiday in spain with his mother and grandfather. now back in the uk, alex and his grandma have been speaking to the sun newspaper, describing the last time they spoke over the phone in 2017 from a beach in spain. i said to him, "you are coming home on saturday, aren't you?" and then i heard in the background his mother telling him to put down...
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he was 11 at the time and in the care of his grandmother susan caruana who tonight said she couldn'ttted this week walking near the city of toulouse, from where nick beake sent this report. the little boy who went on holiday and was never seen again until now. these photos of alex batty were taken more than six years ago. since then he has been on the move from country to country. but this week alex, now 17, left his mother in their remote community in the french mountains and reappeared on the street with his remarkable story. french police say he seems to be a normal teenager despite everything. translation: the young man was described as tired by the police and doctor who are able to see him. but in overall good health and intelligent despite having never attended school during his entire journey. attended school during his entire 'ourne . , . ., ., journey. the prosecutor revealed that alex's _ journey. the prosecutor revealed that alex's grandfather _ journey. the prosecutor revealed that alex's grandfather who - journey. the prosecutor revealed that alex's grandfather who he .
he was 11 at the time and in the care of his grandmother susan caruana who tonight said she couldn'ttted this week walking near the city of toulouse, from where nick beake sent this report. the little boy who went on holiday and was never seen again until now. these photos of alex batty were taken more than six years ago. since then he has been on the move from country to country. but this week alex, now 17, left his mother in their remote community in the french mountains and reappeared on the...
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she's called susan caruana. that was hugh in paris.ding to toulouse to bring the boy back as the grandmother is to sick to travel. the judge said that if the boy is in loose now but kept in a centre for minors. that is some of the latest details on that story. now if you think taking part in a marathon is tough, take a look at this. 68 runners have taken part in the annual antarctic ice marathon. it takes place just a few hundred kilometres from the south pole at the union glacier. no shorts for this race as the participants faced sub—zero temperatures and strong winds. american michael higgins won the men's race in a time of 4 hours i minute and 45 seconds. the women's race was won by fellow american stephanie estridge in 5 hours 4 minutes and 13 seconds. you were watching bbc news. thousands of school children from around the country are being given puzzles to solve — and notjust any puzzles. it's part of the annual christmas challenge set by the uk intelligence agency, gchq. the brain teasers include codebreaking, maths and analysis
she's called susan caruana. that was hugh in paris.ding to toulouse to bring the boy back as the grandmother is to sick to travel. the judge said that if the boy is in loose now but kept in a centre for minors. that is some of the latest details on that story. now if you think taking part in a marathon is tough, take a look at this. 68 runners have taken part in the annual antarctic ice marathon. it takes place just a few hundred kilometres from the south pole at the union glacier. no shorts...
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susan caruana has previously spoken of her anguish at her grandson's disappearance.olute nightmare. ijust can't explain to anyone how it feels knowing you might never see the grandson that you love so much, might not see him ever again. the teenager was taken to this police station in the town of revel when he was found, before being handed over to social services. today's focus is to bring alex batty back to 0ldham and to ensure his wellbeing is at the heart of how this missing boy is welcomed home. mairead smyth, bbc news. there has been a significant increase in the number of very young children in scotland escaping from nursery school care will stop new data for last year shows two children a week on average went missing eitherfrom nursery or while on trips. a mother whose three—year—old son got out of his nursery and nearly hit by a boss says the early years sector needs to get a grip of a growing problem. walk the plank! mali: get a grip of a growing problem. walk the plank!— walk the plank! walk the plank. another adventure _ walk the plank! walk the plank. an
susan caruana has previously spoken of her anguish at her grandson's disappearance.olute nightmare. ijust can't explain to anyone how it feels knowing you might never see the grandson that you love so much, might not see him ever again. the teenager was taken to this police station in the town of revel when he was found, before being handed over to social services. today's focus is to bring alex batty back to 0ldham and to ensure his wellbeing is at the heart of how this missing boy is welcomed...
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his grandmother, susan caruana, who is his legal guardian, says she can't wait to see him.ex batty is thought to have lived with his grandfather for the last two years. off the beaten track, high in the foothills of the french pyrenees. it is the home and community that he left for good last week. now 17, alex disappeared while on a family holiday to spain with his mother and grandfather in 2017. neither adult had parental guardianship of the teenager. he told the authorities he had spent the last few years on the move from country to country. alex had left his home in the north of england to go to marbella on holiday with his mother and grandfather. it was in malaga a week later that he was last seen on the day they were due home. alex's grandmother said she'd believed he had been taken to morocco to live with a spiritual community. the french police said he could have been there for around two years before moving to spain. then finally coming to france and living with a travelling community in the mountains. the teenager reappeared after he was picked up by a motorist in
his grandmother, susan caruana, who is his legal guardian, says she can't wait to see him.ex batty is thought to have lived with his grandfather for the last two years. off the beaten track, high in the foothills of the french pyrenees. it is the home and community that he left for good last week. now 17, alex disappeared while on a family holiday to spain with his mother and grandfather in 2017. neither adult had parental guardianship of the teenager. he told the authorities he had spent the...
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susan caruana has previously spoken of her anguish at her grandson's disappearance.ain to anyone how it feels knowing you might never see the grandson that you love so much, might not see him ever again. the teenager was taken to this police station in the town of revel when he was found, before being handed over to social services. today's focus is to bring alex batty back to 0ldham and to ensure his wellbeing is at the heart of how this missing boy is welcomed home. mairead smyth, bbc news. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. let's look at some other stories making news. venezuela and guyana have signed a joint agreement promising to avoid force in their conflict over the oil—rich essequibo region. venezuela has threatened to incorporate the disputed territory, which is controlled by guyana and forms about two thirds of its area. as part of the deal, the countries have agreed to meet in brazilforfurther talks in three months. global coal consumption reached a record high this year as growing use in china, india and indonesia outweighed sharply fal
susan caruana has previously spoken of her anguish at her grandson's disappearance.ain to anyone how it feels knowing you might never see the grandson that you love so much, might not see him ever again. the teenager was taken to this police station in the town of revel when he was found, before being handed over to social services. today's focus is to bring alex batty back to 0ldham and to ensure his wellbeing is at the heart of how this missing boy is welcomed home. mairead smyth, bbc news....
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he was 11 at the time and in the care of his grandmother susan caruana, who tonight said she couldn't where nick beake sent this report. the little boy who went on holiday and was never seen again — until now. these photos of alex batty were taken more than six years ago. since then, he has been on the move from country to country. but this week alex — now 17 — left his mother in their remote community in the french mountains, and reappeared on the street with his remarkable story. french police say he seems to be a normal teenager despite everything. translation: the young man was described as tired by the police, i and doctor who were able to see him. but in overall good health and intelligent, despite having never attended school during his entirejourney. the prosecutor revealed that alex's grandfather, who he was travelling with when he disappeared, died six months ago. he said the community in which alex lived was not a cult. translation: he says there was no physical violence from anyone. - he talked about a spiritual community and didn't mention the word cult. we still need to
he was 11 at the time and in the care of his grandmother susan caruana, who tonight said she couldn't where nick beake sent this report. the little boy who went on holiday and was never seen again — until now. these photos of alex batty were taken more than six years ago. since then, he has been on the move from country to country. but this week alex — now 17 — left his mother in their remote community in the french mountains, and reappeared on the street with his remarkable story. french...
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susan caruana has previously spoken of her anguish at her grandson's disappearance.n to anyone how it feels knowing you might never see the grandson that you love so much, might not see him ever again. the teenager was taken to this police station in the town of revel when he was found, before being handed over to social services. today's focus is to bring alex batty back to oldham and to ensure his wellbeing is at the heart of how this missing boy is welcomed home. mairead smyth, bbc news. the prime minister of hungary has blocked a package of eu aid for ukraine worth more than £a0 billion. vicktor orban, who has close relations with russia, said ukraine needs peace, not more eu cash. hours earlier, mr orban had walked out of a vote in brussels where eu member states agreed to start talks with ukraine onjoining the european union. jess parker, who is in the ukrainian capital, kyiv. what is the reaction from the ukrainians? they must be furious with hungary. i ukrainians? they must be furious with hungary-— with hungary. i think they are frustrated _ with hungary. i
susan caruana has previously spoken of her anguish at her grandson's disappearance.n to anyone how it feels knowing you might never see the grandson that you love so much, might not see him ever again. the teenager was taken to this police station in the town of revel when he was found, before being handed over to social services. today's focus is to bring alex batty back to oldham and to ensure his wellbeing is at the heart of how this missing boy is welcomed home. mairead smyth, bbc news. the...
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susan ca ruana waited susan caruana waited six long years for this message from her grandson, alex battyt for this message from her grandson, alex batty, her first direct contact since he failed to return from holiday in spain with his mother and grandfather. now back in the uk, alex and his grandma have been speaking to the sun newspaper, describing the last time they spoke over the phone in 2017 from the beachin over the phone in 2017 from the beach in spain. 1 over the phone in 2017 from the beach in spain.— over the phone in 2017 from the beach in spain. i said to him, you are coming _ beach in spain. i said to him, you are coming home _ beach in spain. i said to him, you are coming home on _ beach in spain. i said to him, you are coming home on saturday, i beach in spain. i said to him, you - are coming home on saturday, aren't you? and i heard in the background, his brother telling him to put down the phone, all the phones had been switched off, all the medications were cut. and ifelt switched off, all the medications were cut. and i felt so switched off, all the medications were c
susan ca ruana waited susan caruana waited six long years for this message from her grandson, alex battyt for this message from her grandson, alex batty, her first direct contact since he failed to return from holiday in spain with his mother and grandfather. now back in the uk, alex and his grandma have been speaking to the sun newspaper, describing the last time they spoke over the phone in 2017 from the beachin over the phone in 2017 from the beach in spain. 1 over the phone in 2017 from the...
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susan caruana, who is alex's legal guardian, thought this they may never come.ound earlier this week on this road in southwest france after leaving the commune he had been living in. translation: when leaving the commune he had been living in. translation:— leaving the commune he had been living in. translation: when it was su . . ested living in. translation: when it was suggested that _ living in. translation: when it was suggested that she _ living in. translation: when it was suggested that she was _ living in. translation: when it was suggested that she was thinking - living in. translation: when it was suggested that she was thinking of i suggested that she was thinking of leaving for finland with him, this young man realise that it was time for this journey to come to an end and he decided to leave the place where he was staying with his mother and walk for four days and four nights. it and walk for four days and four niuhts. ., , and walk for four days and four nihts, .,, . ~' and walk for four days and four nihts. ::' and walk for four days and four niu
susan caruana, who is alex's legal guardian, thought this they may never come.ound earlier this week on this road in southwest france after leaving the commune he had been living in. translation: when leaving the commune he had been living in. translation:— leaving the commune he had been living in. translation: when it was su . . ested living in. translation: when it was suggested that _ living in. translation: when it was suggested that she _ living in. translation: when it was suggested...