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A British tourist has been allegedly stabbed to death in front of her child in a resort in Albufeira, Portugal.
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Holidaying mum fatally stabbed at hotel as her child watched

The 34-year-old was allegedly attacked a number of times at the luxury hotel where she had been staying with her partner and child.

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A British tourist has been allegedly stabbed to death in front of her child in a resort in Albufeira, Portugal.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 3: Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles (second right) attends a meeting with UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting to discuss defence and security, at Horse Guards Parade on September 3, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Manning-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 3: Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles (second right) attends a meeting with UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting to discuss defence and security, at Horse Guards Parade on September 3, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Manning-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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