Angry driver made threatening calls to Police Ombudsman’s office over cop stop
A disgruntled motorist who made sinister calls to the Police Ombudsman’s office after a row over a traffic stop has been fined.
New travel warning as three diseases spread and one comes to UK
Travellers have been warned about three potentially deadly viruses after new cases saw the diseases spread to 17 countries – with cases in the UK. Marburg, Mpox and Oropouche continue…
Australian police arrest 13 in largest cocaine bust in country’s history
Australian Federal Police say the 2.3-tonne seizure has a street value of $494m. Australian Federal Police officers pose with approximately 350kg of seized cocaine in Brisbane, December 2, 2024 Australian…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,012
These were the key developments on the 1,012th day of the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian soldiers take part in a military drill at an undisclosed location in the Donetsk region, as…
Olympic champions Sifan Hassan, Letsile Tebogo named Athletes of the Year
Dutch runner is rewarded for her three Olympic medals in the space of a week at the 2024 Games in Paris, where Tebogo won the men’s 200m gold. Dutch middle…
Elton John has to be led away from stage after losing eyesight
Sir Elton John had to be lead away from the stage by husband David Furnish after losing his eyesight, reports the Mirror. Sir Elton, 77, was at a production of…
Prunella Scales not well enough to understand loss of husband Timothy
Actor Prunella Scales is now well enough to fully understand the loss of her beloved husband Timothy West, son Samuel has said. Fellow actor West died last month at the…
Symptoms to watch for and what you must do as 561 people a month spiked
People are being urged to learn “spiking first aid” to help anyone affected during the Christmas party season. St John Ambulance said people should learn the basics of what to…
World snooker champion Terry Griffiths dies after long health battle
Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died at age of 77 after a long battle with dementia, his family has confirmed. Griffiths, from south Wales, came through the qualifying…
Alan Nolan: ‘Making a living as a full-time kids’ author? It’s almost possible. I have a side hustle doing illustration’
Alan Nolan is a children’s author and illustrator. The Dubliner, who grew up in Windy Arbour, is known for books such as The Riddle of the Disappearing Dickens, The Curious…