Keiron TourishBBC News NI BBC John Garrett O’Sullivan pictured at a court hearing in July 2024 A man who placed his dead father in a refrigerator has been jailed for 18 months. John Garrett O’Sullivan, from Culmore Road in Londonderry, admitted a charge of preventing the lawful burial of his father between 1 and 18…
Getty Images The UK government has defended a deal to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base, following criticism from US President Donald Trump over its handling. In a post on social media, Trump labelled the move as an “act of great stupidity” and “total weakness”, months after he…
The government’s move to assert control over areas under Kurdish rule is a major test for President Ahmed al-Sharaa as fresh clashes erupted. Source link
Mark Zuckerberg attends the UFC 320 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Oct. 4, 2025. Chris Unger | Ufc | Getty Images More than half of all ads on Meta’s Instagram ran in the service’s short-form video product Reels in 2025, up from 35% in 2024, according to data from market intelligence firm Sensor…
The rolling hills of Himachal Pradesh’s apple belt are typically shrouded in a delicate morning mist during winter, a signal that the season’s chill is settling in. For generations, this cold has served as nature’s guarantee: apples will grow crisp, plentiful, and affordable in the months ahead. But this year, the familiar snow-laden landscape has…
Lynette HorsburghNorth West Cheshire Police The CPS said the decision followed a 2025 investigation into new allegations of murder and attempted murder Lucy Letby will face no new criminal charges over baby deaths and collapses at hospitals where she worked. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it had reviewed evidence into allegations of murder and…
Police in northern Nigeria say reports that worshippers were abducted on Sunday from churches in Kaduna state were false. In a joint statement with local government officials on Monday, Kaduna state police commissioner Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu described the information as “mere falsehood which is being peddled by conflict entrepreneurs who want to cause chaos”. Earlier,…
Evercore ISI said Toast ‘s recent pullback has created a more attractive risk-reward setup. The investment firm upgraded the restaurant management software stock to an outperform rating from in line. Analyst Adam Frisch’s $40 price target offers upside of 19% from where shares of Toast closed Friday. Toast stock has slipped 12% over the past…
A young German content creator, LizLaz, recently garnered internet attention in Bengaluru for effortlessly wearing a saree as everyday attire. Her natural drape and comfort in the garment highlighted the saree’s fluidity and adaptability, reminding observers of its timeless appeal beyond cultural boundaries. Bengaluru’s streets recently served up a fashion moment that no one saw…
Becky MortonPolitical reporter Reuters The UK has approved China’s plans for a huge new embassy in central London, despite opponents warning it could be used as a base for spying and pose security risks. A government spokesperson said intelligence agencies had been involved throughout the process, and consolidating China’s diplomatic premises into a single site…