US-Kuwaiti journalist detained in Kuwait after social media posts, watchdog says
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin is understood to be facing charges including spreading false information, the Committee to Protect Journalists says. Source link
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Reform councillor breached code with sexist comments
Peter York is likely to have breached the council code with the comments, for which he has apologised. Source link
Manchester Airport-accused 'headbutted man in Starbucks'
Two brothers from Rochdale deny assaulting an armed police officer at Manchester Airport in July 2024. Source link
Endangered gibbon born in nature reserve
Port Lympne Reserve says it is “incredibly proud” to welcome Lima to the park. Source link
Newscast – Can We Afford To Keep The UK Safe?
Available for over a year Today, a former Nato chief has said that the UK’s security and safety is “in peril” and Sir Keir Starmer’s government has shown “corrosive complacency” towards defence. In a directly political intervention, Lord Robertson – who is now a key government adviser – says “We cannot defend Britain with an…
Eddie Redmayne fined for speeding in 20mph zone
The actor admitted the offence but submitted a form too late to avoid court. Source link
Driver jailed after his crane hit mum pushing pram
A man is jailed after Rebecca Ableman, 30, was hit by loose equipment on the back of a truck. Source link
Paddington Bear statue bench targeted by vandals
The Paddington bear statue is “unharmed” and being kept safe until the bench can be fixed. Source link
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993
The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia said it would not abide by any agreements of the meeting in Washington. Source link
Neighbour saves family from flat fire using ladder
Northumbria Police says it is treating the fire in Wallsend as suspected arson. Source link