Dame Maggie Smith dies in hospital aged 89
Oscar-winning actress Dame Maggie Smith has died in hospital aged 89. Her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens said she died in hospital on Friday morning. They said in a…
First man to admit riot following nationwide disorder handed four-year jail term
A 32-year-old who was the first in the UK to admit riot after playing a leading role in serious violence in Sunderland during last month’s widespread disorder has been jailed…
New schizophrenia drug could ‘change the lives of millions of people’
British scientists have hailed the US approval of a new drug for schizophrenia, saying it “has the potential to change the lives of millions of people”. The “major advance” in…
Rodri ruled out for rest of season after surgery on ACL injury
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been ruled out for the rest of the season, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. The club have now learned the influential Spain international suffered anterior…
Co Antrim man ‘performed sex act’ while watching children at primary school
A Co Antrim man allegedly performed a sexual act “vigorously” while watching a nearby group of young children, a court heard today.
Eco-activists jailed for pouring soup over Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers
Two Just Stop Oil activists have been jailed for pouring soup over Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers, after they came close to “destroying” the masterpiece. Phoebe Plummer 23, and Anna Holland,…
Harry’s Sentebale leading initiative to support young people in Southern Africa
The Duke of Sussex’s latest philanthropic move will gather world business leaders and philanthropists to work towards fostering prosperity in Southern African communities, specifically focused on young people. In early…
Opinion: UQAM should not play host to vile antisemitic conference
From Sept. 27-29, a conference set to be held in the heart of Montreal will feature speakers who have a history of homophobic, antisemitic and racist comments. Its emblematic figures…
Leo Varadkar’s comments on rising immigration numbers a ‘new low’
Remarks by former taoiseach Leo Varadkar that immigration numbers have risen too quickly in Ireland, have been described as a “new low”. Labour leader Ivana Bacik criticised the comments, saying…
Widespread flooding has created ‘ideal conditions’ for rodents
Householders are being warned about the dangers of increased rodent activity caused by recent flooding. Pest control body the National Pest Technicians Association is urging the public to keep food…