-
‘I’ve just run somebody over’: Moment drug driver who killed mother as she walked across the road after taking cannabis edibles calls 999 as he is jailed
A drug driver has been jailed after killing a mother who was crossing a road, having taken cannabis edibles before driving. The case highlights the potentially fatal consequences of driving while impaired by drugs and the criminal penalties that can follow. Footage reportedly captures the driver calling 999 after the collision and saying he had…
-
DOJ refers to Air Force One threat as ‘assassination attempt’ in ballroom appeal
The Justice Department described the Iranian missile threat incident that led President Trump to secretly switch planes last month as an “assassination attempt” in a new court filing on Friday. U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer mentioned the incident in an emergency appeal to Supreme Court asking it to overturn a lower court’s block on the…
-
Flight disaster averted after two jets with SAME flight number spared from almost-certain collision
Two American Airlines jets were briefly operating near Phoenix with the identical flight number, American 2482, after a delay led the airline to use a second aircraft. An air traffic controller spotted the unusual situation and distinguished the aircraft as the arrival and departure, ensuring they remained safely separated; the incident highlights the risks duplicate…
-
MP urges Andy Burnham to extend railcard discounts to commuters over 30
Liberal Democrat MP Adam Dance has urged the Government and Andy Burnham to consider extending railcard discounts to commuters aged 31 and over. He argues that people lose access to many fare reductions after 30, while regional differences mean existing discounts are unevenly available; the proposal is framed as a way to ease living costs,…
-
‘A lot of people are nervous about what he could reveal’: Inside Ireland’s toughest prison where guards are desperate to stop ‘drug kingpin’ Daniel Kinahan being reached by his friends… or his enemies
Daniel Kinahan, 49, was extradited from Dubai to Ireland on 9 August and charged before the Special Criminal Court with directing the activities of a criminal organisation. He denies being an organised-crime leader. The court remanded him in custody at the high-security Portlaoise Prison, where he is due to remain ahead of further proceedings. The…
-
Life under the Taliban’s iron fist: Five years to the day since the fall of Kabul, DAVID PATRIKARAKOS travels to Afghanistan where he meets AK-47 toting officials as well as the men and women abandoned by the West
The article follows reporter David Patrikarakos’s visit to Afghanistan five years after Kabul fell to the Taliban, portraying daily life under the group’s strict rule. It argues that the country’s people—particularly men and women affected by the Taliban’s restrictions—have been left behind following the West’s withdrawal. The report describes encounters with armed Taliban officials carrying…
-
Ryan De Nino Dead: ‘Married at First Sight’ Alum Was 40
Ryan De Nino, who appeared on the second season of the reality programme Married at First Sight, has died aged 40. His sister, Melissa, announced his death in a Facebook tribute, remembering his humour, loyalty and “huge heart”; no cause of death has been disclosed. De Nino joined the FYI series in 2015, when he…
-
Wisconsin Democratic candidate says her party ‘left behind’ rural America
Wisconsin Democrat Rebecca Cooke said her party has “left behind” rural America and needs to rebuild its relationships with rural and working-class voters. Her comments highlight continuing concern within the Democratic Party about its ability to win support beyond urban and suburban areas. Cooke, described as a moderate or Blue Dog Democrat, argued that rural…
-
Humiliating real reason AOC’s relationship with fiancé Riley Roberts turned ‘very, very toxic’ before split… revealed by insiders who tell why 15-year couple never married
The article reports claims that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her fiancé, Riley Roberts, ended their long-term relationship in February, with unnamed sources attributing strain partly to the imbalance created by her high-profile political career. It says Roberts may have found living in the congresswoman’s public shadow difficult, while Ocasio-Cortez is reportedly focusing on her political future.…
-
Delta flight diverted twice after lavatory leak floods cabin, leaves passengers stranded for hours
A Delta Air Lines flight from Paris to Seattle was diverted twice after a lavatory leak reportedly flooded part of the cabin, leaving passengers stranded for hours. The incident highlights how mechanical faults can disrupt long-haul journeys and create significant delays for travellers. The flight first made an unexpected stop at London Heathrow after the…