Ex-NI primary school headmaster ‘may die in prison’ after 10-year sentence for historic sex offences
A former Christian Brother has had a further 10-year jail sentence imposed for historic sex offences against young school boys.
Doctor arrested in Germany over patients’ deaths now suspected of 8 killings
BERLIN — A doctor who was arrested in Berlin in August is now suspected of killing eight patients and in some cases trying to cover up the evidence by setting…
Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 passes the Senate and will soon be a world-first law
MELBOURNE, Australia — A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Senate Thursday and will soon become a world-first law. Recommended Videos The law will make platforms…
Former British soldier who broke out of prison is convicted of spying for Iran
LONDON — A former British soldier whose audacious escape from a London prison spurred a dayslong search was convicted on Thursday of spying for Iran. Daniel Khalife, 23, was found…
Russian veto on Sudan ceasefire leaves UK undeterred on peace efforts – minister
Russia’s block on a ceasefire motion for Sudan will not deter the UK from seeking civilian protections, a Foreign Office minister has pledged. On Thursday Anneliese Dodds described the conflict…
Daniel Khalife: From teenage soldier to Iranian spy
Daniel Khalife made headlines in September 2023 when he escaped from HMP Wandsworth where he was awaiting trial accused of spying for Iran. Here is a timeline of events leading…
Injectable asthma treatment hailed as ‘game-changer.’ Here’s why
AstraZeneca’s Fasenra, an injectable treatment for severe asthma, is more effective during attacks than the oral steroid that has been the standard of care for 50 years, cutting the need…
The blunders which allowed spy Daniel Khalife to avoid detection and escape jail
Daniel Khalife’s audacious escape from HMP Wandsworth in 2023 revealed significant problems with the prison system. But when the 23-year-old’s trial for spying charges began in October, a running theme…
Claim made for £177m EuroMillions jackpot
A UK ticket-holder has come forward to claim the £177 million jackpot from Tuesday’s EuroMillions draw, which will make them the third biggest National Lottery winner of all time. The…
Elections Alberta preparing for byelection already affected by postal strike
Alberta election officials say they are working to get the word out as they deal with a Canada Post strike ahead of a Christmas-week byelection in Lethbridge-West. Because of the…