Family photo Ethan Ives-Griffiths was murdered by his grandparents Michael and Kerry Ives The aunt of a toddler murdered by his grandparents has said he was failed by social services, who she believes should have done more to check on his welfare. Ethan Ives-Griffiths, two, was murdered by his grandparents …
Read More »Google can keep Chrome but must share information, judge rules
Google will not have to sell its Chrome search engine but must share information with competitors, a US federal judge has ordered. The remedies decided by District Judge Amit Mehta have emerged after a years-long court battle over Google’s dominance in online search. Last year, Judge Mehta found that Google …
Read More »Trump addresses online health rumours in Oval Office
US President Donald Trump has said he was ‘very active’ over the Labor Day holiday weekend and dismissed reports on social media about his health as “fake news”. The president was responding to a reporter’s question about online rumours that he had died, following several days since he had been …
Read More »Reform UK Nottinghamshire County Council boss denies press ban applied to councillors
The Reform UK leader of Nottinghamshire County Council has denied that his party’s councillors were barred from speaking to a local newspaper’s reporters. Last week the council told the BBC that Mick Barton had banned the Nottingham Post and its online arm Nottinghamshire Live from speaking to him and other …
Read More »Kelly Cates to front Denmark v Scotland coverage on BBC
The BBC contract announced in March is part of a wider deal agreed with European governing body Uefa that also includes matches involving Northern Ireland and Wales – the first time the broadcaster has secured live rights for all three of the UK’s devolved nations. It included 14 live Scotland …
Read More »PlusAI testing shows self-driving trucks moving closer to reality
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Self-driving trucks are moving closer to reality. PlusAI released its first half 2025 performance results, showing how far the company has come toward its goal of launching factory-built autonomous trucks in 2027. The numbers are clear. Safety case readiness reached 86 percent, …
Read More »Family of scientist killed in Dundee thank community
Police Scotland Dr Fortune Gomo completed her PhD at the University of Dundee in 2022 The family of a scientist who was allegedly stabbed to death on a Dundee street has thanked the local community for its “dedication and compassion.” Dr Fortune Gomo, 39, was treated by paramedics but died …
Read More »Women’s Rugby World Cup: Wales stand with Evans after online abuse
Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu, fly-half Kayleigh Powell and full-back Nel Metcalfe all spoke in support of Evans’ actions at Tuesday’s media conference. “I don’t think anyone should change who they are on or off the field – if that’s their personality, that’s who they are, I’m not going to judge …
Read More »Lake District litter, camping and parking issues an ‘epidemic’
“Blatant” littering, illegal camping and poor parking across a national park has reached “epidemic” proportions, a conservation charity has warned. The Friends of the Lake District said the impacts of tourism were no longer confined to hotspots around Windermere, with Ullswater, Derwentwater, Buttermere, Borrowdale and Ennerdale all now seeing issues. …
Read More »Actress Emily Atack says she was sexually assaulted on set
Rivals and Inbetweeners star Emily Atack has revealed she was sexually assaulted while at work. The actress told the Radio Times: “I’ve been sexually assaulted at work throughout my career, whether it’s on the actual set, or at a wrap party.” Atack, who has previously fronted a documentary about her …
Read More »Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow over his X posts
Helen BushbyCulture reporter Getty Images Linehan said in an online article his bail condition stipulates he is “not to go on Twitter” Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence in relation to his posts on X. He was arrested after arriving …
Read More »Donegal and Cavan shops targeted in ‘dodgy box’ sting
FACT Legal notices have been delivered to 15 shops and resellers in the Republic of Ireland as agencies attempt to clamp down on illegal TV streaming services on so-called “dodgy boxes”. The shops were across nine counties, including two in Ulster, which were found to be either selling subscriptions and …
Read More »Emirates-owned dnata puts Travel Republic in departure lounge | Money News
The Dubai-based conglomerate which owns the Emirates airline is exploring a sale of a quartet of UK-based leisure businesses which include Netflights and Travel Republic. Sky News has learnt that dnata Travel Group, which is part of the Emirates Group of companies, has hired City advisers to conduct a review …
Read More »Massive traffic jam stalls Delhi suburb as rains wreak havoc
Thousands of commuters in one of India’s wealthiest suburbs were stuck on roads for six to eight hours due to rain-triggered traffic gridlock on Monday. The incident has sparked outrage online, with many questioning how a place like Gurugram – known for its futuristic skyscrapers and sprawling corporate offices – …
Read More »Man, 21, charged over college threats video
A man has been charged with an offence relating to a video posted online. Gwent Police said a 21-year-old man from Caerphilly county had been charged with sending communication threatening death or serious harm. The force said this was in relation to a YouTube video in which threats were made …
Read More »Rotherham TikTok star with stammer battles online abuse
A social media content creator who makes videos about his life with a stammer has said he will “never stop,” despite seeing an increase in online abuse. Sam Bagshaw started uploading videos to TikTok during the first Covid lockdown. He now has half a million followers on the platform and …
Read More »Australian man arrested over A$250,000 Lego and toy heist
An Australian man is facing theft charges after police uncovered a “significant” trove of Lego and toys worth $250,000 (£120,800; $163,400) allegedly stolen from department stores in Adelaide. About 2,500 items, including 1,700 unopened boxes of Lego, were found when South Australian police raided a Royal Park home on Saturday. …
Read More »Police Scotland urged to improve ‘poor quality’ uniforms
Megan BonarBBC Scotland News PA Media Police Scotland uniforms were found to be ill-fitting and of poor quality Police Scotland has been urged to improve the uniforms worn by officers after a review found several kit items were ill-fitting and of poor quality. A review by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary …
Read More »Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Sept. 2 #344
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is tough. There’s a person in the purple category that I’d never heard of before now. …
Read More »Landlord says ‘lives in danger’ after racially-motivated attack
BBC One of the vehicles at the scene of the attack Police are treating an arson attack in County Antrim as a racially-motivated hate crime. Six vehicles were set alight and destroyed in the Lisnevenagh Road area of Ballymena on Sunday night. The landowner has told BBC News NI he …
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