President Putin launches large-scale attack near Polish border, NATO fighter jets scrambled
NATO scrambled fighter jets in Poland in response to heavy Russian shelling of Ukraine near the Polish border. The Russian offensive, involving strategic bombers, targeted energy facilities amid freezing winter conditions, seen as retaliation for Ukraine's recent attacks using British and American missiles on Russian defense sites. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy reported that over 40 missiles were fired, with at...
The cause of death of an Irish backpacker found dead at Koh Tao’s Death Island hotel has been revealed as his heartbroken mother pays tribute.
Robbie Kinlan, a 21-year-old from Co Clare, died suddenly on Koh Tao, Thailand, where he pursued his passion for diving. His body was discovered in his room with a mobile phone and earphones, with initial post-mortem results indicating acute pulmonary heart failure. His mother described him as a "water baby," kind, and selfless, while his brother Tommy expressed deep...
Blues Brothers actress Darris Curry’s heartbreaking last words before dying in California fires
Darris Curry, 95, hoped to return to her Altadena home after a hospital stay, but on January 8, as she and her granddaughter Darice Kelly arrived, they saw smoke from the raging Eaton Fire. Despite no evacuation order, Kelly left, believing her grandmother was safe. Tragically, the fire consumed Curry's home, and after frantic searches, authorities confirmed her remains...
Amid Labour’s VAT tuition raid, a report reveals councils spend £2bn a year to send special needs pupils to private schools.
Parliament spends £2 billion annually on placing pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in private schools, a 46% increase over four years. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) revealed this dependency is due to insufficient capacity in the government sector. The Labour-run Department for Education acknowledged the need for private schools in SEND education. Recent tax hikes, including...
The Traitors’ 8 biggest conspiracy theories debunked: CLAUDIA CONNELL gives her verdict secret pacts, couples and plot holes – and reveals the clue staring the Faithfuls right in the...
The UK's popular show, The Traitors, is back for its third series, captivating audiences with its deceitful gameplay where contestants, split into 'Faithfuls' and 'Traitors,' vie for a £120,000 prize. As the show progresses, viewers engage with unexpected twists, such as familial connections among contestants and theories surrounding secret alliances. The current series features dramatic moments, including banishments and...
I bought a mobile phone from Sky but it wasn’t ready by the time it arrived in the post. I ended up paying £25 a month for free on...
Anya Carroll, 31, from Bristol, was shocked when her ordered iPhone 16 from Sky Mobile, part of a Black Friday deal, arrived as a lump of clay. After contacting Sky, she found customer service unhelpful, and they claimed there was insufficient evidence of tampering during delivery. Sky initially insisted she continue paying for a phone she never received. Eventually,...
Tony Slattery ‘killed by cocaine’: Medics reveal how tragic comedian’s HUGE drugs and booze consumption would have shattered his health – as devastated pals lament ‘cruel irony’ that he’d...
Tony Slattery, the 65-year-old comedian and actor known for "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", died from a heart attack, likely linked to his past severe cocaine and alcohol addiction. Despite overcoming these issues years prior, addiction expert Ian Hamilton noted that long-lasting damage to Slattery's heart could have contributed to his death. Slattery revealed his struggle with substance abuse...
John Daly is hospitalized and undergoes emergency surgery
John Daly, the 58-year-old golf legend, was hospitalized in Florida for emergency hand surgery, which he announced via Instagram, expressing gratitude to his doctor. While Daly didn't disclose specific details about his condition, a photo showed a bandaged left hand. Known for his unconventional lifestyle, Daly is infamous for smoking on the golf course and avoiding water, preferring Diet...
Keir Starmer’s handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius is in a delicate situation – Labor ministers ‘want Donald Trump’s approval before signing deal’
Britain's anticipation of a deal over the Chagos Islands is uncertain as Labor negotiators seek Mauritian support ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Last-minute discussions revealed possible concessions, including a reduction in the lease term for military bases and substantial costs to taxpayers, estimated at £9bn. As confidence wanes among British officials, concerns are raised about the deal's implications...
The former boxer “slit the throat of an elderly widow, stabbed her several times and set her on fire to destroy evidence,” but police initially dismissed the case as...
David Newton, 70, is facing trial for the brutal murder of 86-year-old Una Crowne in her Wisbech bungalow in January 2013. Prosecutors allege he slit her throat, stabbed her multiple times, and attempted to destroy evidence by setting her body on fire. The gruesome discovery was made by Crowne's nephew the next day. Initially, police mishandled the case, treating...
