The Marlin Luanda, a tanker that has ties to the UK, was struck by a missile launched by the Houthis in the Gulf of Aden. The organization, which is backed by Iran and headquartered in Yemen, claims that the attack was in response to “American-British aggression”. The UK and the US have launched air strikes… Continue reading Houthis attack British-linked tanker Marlin Luanda in Gulf of Aden
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Queen Camilla visits King Charles in hospital after prostate treatment
Following the news that King Charles underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate, Queen Camilla visited her husband in the hospital the day after the procedure. The Palace confirmed that the King is “doing well” after being admitted on Friday and that he would remain there for an undisclosed amount of time, though reports suggest that… Continue reading Queen Camilla visits King Charles in hospital after prostate treatment
Welsh Labour: Vaughan Gething pledges to expand free childcare
In his quest to become the next first minister of Wales, Vaughan Gething has pledged to expand free childcare for families. Although this expansion will require “change at the UK level”, he believes that the cost of childcare should not prevent parents from working or engaging in education. Mr. Gething is vying for leadership against… Continue reading Welsh Labour: Vaughan Gething pledges to expand free childcare
Stormont: Details of deal offered to DUP beginning to emerge
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has yet to confirm whether they will accept a proposal from the government to return to Stormont. Despite this, some potential outlines of a deal have started to surface. Following their protest against Northern Ireland’s Brexit deal, now known as the Windsor Framework, the DUP wishes to eliminate the “Irish… Continue reading Stormont: Details of deal offered to DUP beginning to emerge
Who won The Traitors: TV final reveals all to faithful fans
The BBC’s popular reality series The Traitors has come to an end, with Harry Clark crowned the winner and taking home the £95,150 prize money. Clark, who had been a traitor since the first episode, managed to fly under the radar and went largely undetected throughout the series. In the final episode, both faithful Mollie… Continue reading Who won The Traitors: TV final reveals all to faithful fans
Menopause: Why cancer meant I went through it before my mum
Aisling Gallagher, a fashion blogger from Crumlin, County Antrim, was only 28 when she began radiotherapy treatment for rectal cancer which resulted in an early menopause. Aisling urges people to talk about this subject that is often considered a taboo. As a result of being treated for cancer, Aisling underwent premature menopause. She had to… Continue reading Menopause: Why cancer meant I went through it before my mum
Jess Glynne: I fell out of love with music – I was unhappy
After a five year hiatus from music, Jess Glynne is set to release her latest single, Enough. However, the singer has revealed in a recent interview with The Telegraph that she was “deeply unhappy” in her music career and questioned returning after receiving death threats during a backlash in 2021. Glynne was accused of transphobia… Continue reading Jess Glynne: I fell out of love with music – I was unhappy
Nottingham attacks: The questions that remain around Valdo Calocane
The recent sentencing of Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in Nottingham and attempted to kill others, has caused outrage among the victims’ families. In addition to questioning the sentence handed down, they have raised concerns about interactions the killer had with health services and the police prior to the attacks, as well as how… Continue reading Nottingham attacks: The questions that remain around Valdo Calocane
Post Office scandal: 'Mum was sent to prison on my 10th birthday'
On his 10th birthday, Adi Misra’s mother told him that they would celebrate later. Unbeknownst to Adi, his mother was wrongfully accused of stealing £75,000 from the Post Office and was sent to prison that very day. Adi thought she was in the hospital and only found out the truth eight years later. Now 23… Continue reading Post Office scandal: 'Mum was sent to prison on my 10th birthday'
Over four million illegal vapes seized at border
UK officials have seized more than four million illegal vapes weighing nearly 10 tonnes over the last year, according to figures released after a Freedom of Information request. This represents a fourfold increase from the previous year. The illegal single-use e-cigarettes have surged in popularity and there have been calls for their marketing to be… Continue reading Over four million illegal vapes seized at border