Neil HendersonBBC News, Stratford Magistrates’ Court BBC From left to right: Kristofer Deichler, Jatinder Kamra, and Sukhraj Singh Three men have been found guilty of harassing a BBC journalist who presented the podcast series and documentary A Very British Cult. Kristofer Deichler, 47, Jatinder Kamra, 46 and Sukhraj Singh, 39, …
Read More »Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
Jeremy BowenInternational editor Mortuary videos shows violent government crackdown in Iran How does an authoritarian regime die? As Ernest Hemingway famously said about going broke – gradually then suddenly. The protesters in Iran and their supporters abroad were hoping that the Islamic regime in Tehran was at the suddenly stage. …
Read More »Assault trial of former history teacher begins
The trial of a former history teacher charged with indecently assaulting six teenage girls at a Belfast grammar school in the 1970s has begun at Belfast Crown Court. William Lloyd-Lavery of Richmond Avenue in Lisburn is accused of nine counts of indecent assault and two further counts of gross indecency …
Read More »Grand Theft Auto workers refused pay relief amid legal action
Tom RichardsonBBC Newsbeat BBC Workers claim they were sacked for trying to form a union – something Rockstar strongly rejects A group of staff sacked by the makers of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) have been refused pay relief by a judge. Rockstar Games fired the employees from its UK studios …
Read More »Nigeria kills ‘200 bandits’ in operation against kidnapping gang
More than 200 suspected members of an armed criminal gang in central Nigeria have been killed in an ongoing operation, an official has told the BBC. The large-scale, multi-agency offensive started on Saturday and had also led to arrests, the media officer for the Kogi state government said – without …
Read More »Ikea’s Big CES Debut: Everything I Saw in the Scandi Smart Home Suite
It’s no secret that I’m always on the hunt for reliable, affordable smart home gear, which often means turning to Ikea whenever I need a new remote or sensor for my home. Ikea’s low price is certainly a major factor, but I also appreciate the wide selection and option to …
Read More »Man who raped teenager in Edinburgh caught after fleeing court
A rapist who abducted a 15-year-old girl and attacked her in a basement escaped custody after being taken to court for his sentencing. Aaron Strachan fled the GEOAmey escort while being moved to a waiting vehicle at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday. The 21-year-old, whose actions were described …
Read More »Afcon 2025: Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane rivalry renewed as Egypt face Senegal
When Mohamed Salah leads out Egypt in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) semi-final against Senegal, he will feel both the weight of expectation from his nation and his own personal pressure to deliver a place in the final. The North Africans are record seven-time continental champions but the …
Read More »South MPs quit X over Grok sexualised images and ‘misogyny’
UK Parliament Layla Moran and Vikki Slade are among the MPs who say they are quitting X Some MPs have said they are quitting X amid reports its AI tool is being used to create sexualised images. Ofcom launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform and its chatbot, …
Read More »Emile Acquah: Harrogate Town sign Dundee striker on loan
Harrogate Town have signed Dundee striker Emile Acquah on loan until the end of the season. The 25-year-old failed to scored in 13 Scottish Premiership appearances for the Dees this season after joining from Barrow in the summer. He could make his debut for Town, who are second bottom in …
Read More »Australian author Craig Silvey charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material | World News
Australian author Craig Silvey has been charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material. Western Australia Police Force said detectives executed a search warrant at a property on Monday. It is alleged officers found a 43-year-old man actively engaging with other child exploitation offenders online when they arrived. He was …
Read More »Ex-England player ‘sad’ to cancel Suffolk junior cricket festival
George Franks Photographer The Royal Hospital School has hosted the festival since its inception in 1999 An ex-county player said he was “very sad” after deciding to end his long-running junior cricket festival that had provided a launchpad for professionals. The Minor Counties Cricket Festival (MCCF), started by former Essex …
Read More »‘There’s nothing in finding those behind my father’s death’
Rebekah WilsonBBC News NI PA Media Drew Harris was the Garda commissioner from 2018 – 2025 One of the island of Ireland’s most recognisable police officers has said there would be “nothing in it” for his family if a case was opened into his father’s murder. Drew Harris was an …
Read More »Hundreds of Met officers and staff declare Freemasons links
More than 300 Metropolitan Police officers and staff have declared their involvement in the Freemasons or other “hierarchical associations” after the force required them to do so last month, a High Court judge has said. The Met announced in December that membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations would be …
Read More »Money Problem: ‘Halifax closed my 16-year-old’s account – and won’t tell me why?’ | Money News
Every week, the Money blog team answers a reader’s financial problem or consumer dispute – you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today’s is… My 16-year-old son’s bank account has been scheduled to be closed by Halifax within the next 60 days or so and they won’t tell him or us …
Read More »Bank of England governor joins protest over US central bank row | Money News
The governor of the Bank of England has joined a chorus of opposition to the treatment of his US counterpart following revelations he is facing a criminal inquiry. Andrew Bailey is among a group of global central bank bosses to sign a statement backing Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. He …
Read More »Hillsborough Law delayed after backlash | Politics News
The government is delaying the Hillsborough Law next stage until next week because of a backlash by Labour MPs to attempts to water down “duty of candour” for the security services, Sky News understands. The Public Office Accountability Bill is designed to establish a “duty of candour” in law, which …
Read More »Thorpeness homeowner fears losing property to coastal erosion
Richard Daniel,in Thorpenessand Alice Cunningham Jamie Niblock/BBC Teresa Lane said she feared she would eventually lose her holiday home in Thorpeness A holiday homeowner in a village where homes are being torn down due to coastal erosion said she often awoke at night in fear hers could be next. Demolition …
Read More »Newcastle Red Bulls: Alex Hearle commits for two more years
Alex Hearle has signed a new contract to stay with Newcastle Red Bulls for two additional seasons until the summer of 2028. Hearle, who has can play at centre or as a winger, has scored 10 tries in 38 appearances since joining the club two years ago from Gloucester. This …
Read More »The K-pop megastars return to live shows after hiatus
Georgia Levy-CollinsBBC Newsbeat Getty Images All seven BTS members from left to right, V, Suga, Jin, Jung Kook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope After almost four years, the world’s biggest boy band are gearing up for a huge world tour and a new album. K-pop megastars BTS went on hiatus in …
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