Emergency services at scene of serious fire in north Belfast
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious fire in north Belfast. Several fire appliances including an aerial platform are at the scene near Whitewell Road The charity…
Man in court accused of encouraging terrorism over alleged Telegram posts
A man has been appeared at the Old Bailey accused of encouraging terrorism over alleged social media posts about starting an armed uprising against the UK government during the Covid-19…
Chris Philp blasts Reform UK after surge in polls: ‘They want to destroy the Conservatives!’
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has dismissed Reform UK’s recent surge in polling, insisting “most polls over the last three or four months have the Conservatives ahead of Reform UK”.…
CNN commentator issues grovelling apology after sparking fury by blaming Trump for DC plane crash: ‘I f***ed up!’
CNN commentator Bakari Sellers has apologised after sparking outrage for attempting to blame former President Donald Trump’s hiring freeze for Wednesday’s deadly plane crash in Washington DC. Sellers deleted his…
Danielle Smith’s ‘border czar’ pitch gets a thumbs-up from ex-military leaders
OTTAWA — Two of Canada’s most prominent ex-military officers say they like Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s idea of putting a retired military general in charge of Canada’s southern border with…
Keir Starmer told to ‘get serious’ after crucial oilfield plans thwarted by eco-zealots – ‘Act of self-harm!’
Sir Keir Starmer has been told to “get serious” about economic growth and sign off two North Sea oil fields blocked by the courts. Eco-campaigners Greenpeace and Uplift brought a…
‘At first I found it hilarious, but soon changed my tune’: Journalist’s catfish fears after finding fake dating profile
It was an ex-girlfriend who told me. Her sister, who had been using the Bumble dating app, had come across my profile shortly before Christmas. She thought it looked off…
Efforts to free whale entangled in rope off Skye continue
Efforts are continuing to free a whale which has become entangled in a rope at a fish farm off the Isle of Skye. A member of the public spotted the…
What ex-security officials think of Pierre Poilievre’s top secret security stance
Former national security officials are expressing skepticism over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s refusal to receive classified briefings on foreign interference. For months Poilievre has refused to obtain top-secret clearance so…
ANALYSIS: Why Hogue thinks disinformation is democracy’s greatest threat
The rise of generative artificial intelligence, a decline of traditional professional media and the persistent threat of foreign meddling have combined to make disinformation the greatest threat to Canadian democracy,…