In October, King Charles III and Queen Camilla are scheduled to embark on a state visit to the Vatican, where they will have the opportunity to meet with Pope Leo XIV. This visit comes after a previously planned official trip to the Vatican was postponed earlier in the year due to the ill health of… Continue reading King and Queen to meet Pope Leo on rearranged Vatican visit
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Nursery hackers threaten to publish more children's profiles
In a disturbing turn of events, hackers have taken control of sensitive information from thousands of nursery children and their families, demanding a ransom in exchange for not releasing more data online. The group, known as Radiant, breached the Kido nursery chain and exposed profiles of 20 children, along with personal data of multiple employees,… Continue reading Nursery hackers threaten to publish more children's profiles
Tinder: Dating app sex assault victim urges others to seek immediate help
A survivor of sexual assault, who met her abuser on a dating app, is urging others to seek immediate help in order to document the abuse. The incident occurred while the woman was a 20-year-old student in Belfast, where she had recently moved for university. The perpetrator, Fearghall Joseph Mulgrew, was sentenced to 22 months… Continue reading Tinder: Dating app sex assault victim urges others to seek immediate help
Adenomyosis: 'The pain was so agonizing, I walked with a stick'
Lana Boocock recalls enduring an 85-hour-long labor when she welcomed her first child, a challenging experience that led to her baby spending time in neonatal intensive care. The difficulties she faced during the birth of both her children became more understandable after she received a diagnosis of adenomyosis, a condition that impacts over 10% of… Continue reading Adenomyosis: 'The pain was so agonizing, I walked with a stick'
Welsh word from Race Across the World added to OED
In a recent update to the Oxford English Dictionary, a total of 10 Welsh words have been added, including some that left the producers of Race Across the World puzzled. One such word is “poody”, which means to sulk, and was explained by Fin Gough and Sioned Cray from Nantgaredig in Carmarthenshire. Alongside “poody”, words… Continue reading Welsh word from Race Across the World added to OED
Chicken Shop Date: Amelia Dimoldenberg on 10 years of the show
Amelia Dimoldenberg, known for her web series Chicken Shop Date, recently reflected on the show’s 10-year history. She gained popularity through her quirky interviews, but now she finds herself on the other side of the questioning. Despite her fame, Amelia remains humble, enjoying the opportunity to share her own story with others. The journey began… Continue reading Chicken Shop Date: Amelia Dimoldenberg on 10 years of the show
Man arrested after fire at London asylum seekers' hotel
Police in London have arrested a 64-year-old man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at the Thistle City Barbican Hotel. The incident, which occurred at around 22:50 BST on Wednesday, is being treated as a hate crime. Fortunately, no one was injured as hotel staff managed to extinguish the… Continue reading Man arrested after fire at London asylum seekers' hotel
Labour readmits McDonnell and Begum after benefit cap rebellion
Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell and MP Apsana Begum have been reinstated as Labour MPs following a year-long suspension for their votes against the government on the two-child benefit cap. They were among seven left-wing MPs who supported an SNP motion to abolish the cap shortly after Labour’s 2024 landslide victory. Six of the MPs… Continue reading Labour readmits McDonnell and Begum after benefit cap rebellion
Keir Starmer pushes immigration front and centre to fight Nigel Farage
Less than a year has passed since the prime minister outlined his “six milestones”, which he aimed to be judged against in the next election. Immigration was not a focal point at the time, but now it has taken the spotlight. This change is primarily attributed to the growing influence of Nigel Farage, as evidenced… Continue reading Keir Starmer pushes immigration front and centre to fight Nigel Farage
Arena bomb-maker 'used makeshift knives in prison attack'
Hashem Abedi, the bomb-maker behind the Manchester Arena attack, is facing allegations of using five makeshift knives to carry out a terrorist assault on prison officers, while reportedly shouting “Allahu akbar”. Currently serving a life sentence for aiding his brother in the deadly Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, Abedi has now been charged with multiple… Continue reading Arena bomb-maker 'used makeshift knives in prison attack'