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Michael Healy-Rae hospitalised after unprovoked assault in Dublin
Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae was hospitalised after being punched through the open window of his car while stopped in traffic in Dublin’s south inner city, in what has been described as a “totally unprovoked” attack. The incident, which occurred as he drove home to Kerry from Leinster House, has been widely condemned by senior political…
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Popular drugs for bone health linked to significantly lower Alzheimer’s risk
A large observational study of older adults in Hong Kong has found that commonly prescribed osteoporosis drugs, known as nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (NBPs), are associated with a significantly reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The finding adds to growing evidence of a “bone-brain axis” linking skeletal health to cognitive decline, though researchers caution the…
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Trump’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles declares she’s cancer-free six months after harrowing diagnosis
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has said she is cancer-free after undergoing a planned medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic. The 68-year-old confirmed that follow-up tests were clear, bringing public reassurance after months of private treatment and prompting messages of support from political allies. Wiles was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer six months…
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Prizing the hospital’s reputation above babies’ safety was offensive, lawyer for Letby victims says
A lawyer representing families of babies harmed by Lucy Letby has said it was “offensive” that NHS executives at the Countess of Chester Hospital prioritised the hospital’s reputation over patient safety. Richard Scorer told the Mail’s Trial+ podcast that Lady Justice Thirlwall’s public inquiry report, which found hospital leadership “completely failed” to protect babies, made…
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Addict is beaten to death as gangs offer junkies drugs to fight in front of crowds in sickening new trend in Spain
A homeless man died after being beaten in a street brawl in Granada, Spain, that police believe was part of a disturbing new pattern in which gang organisers reportedly recruit drug addicts, many of them homeless, to fight each other in front of onlookers. The victim was left brain-dead following the fight on Saturday and…
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Family honours transport worker Jorge Ortega after deadly station assault
The family of Jorge Ortega, an Elizabeth Line worker killed by a single punch from a fellow passenger, have paid tribute to him following court proceedings, saying he should be remembered “for the life he lived, not for the way he was taken from us.” Ortega, 61, intervened alongside colleagues to calm Ayodele Jamgbadi, 30,…
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Former patient denies harassment campaign targeting NHS health worker
A hospital patient has denied stalking an NHS health worker who cared for him, with a court hearing he became obsessed with her after she treated him on a ward at St Bernard’s Hospital in Southall, west London. Leon Khan, 40, allegedly bombarded Sylwia Anczakowska with dozens of emails and songs over 20 months, and…
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Hospitality worker ran two million dollar darknet drug operation from parents’ home
A hospitality worker who had moved back into his parents’ home due to financial hardship was secretly running one of Australia’s largest darknet drug operations from his bedroom, a Melbourne court has heard. Benjamin Sheppard operated the marketplace “ApexSupplies” on the Tor network, selling MDMA, ketamine, LSD and the psychedelic 2C-B to buyers who paid…
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Philippines’ Duterte seen in person for first time at International Criminal Court
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared in person before the International Criminal Court in The Hague for the first time since his arrest, as he faces trial for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly war on drugs. The 81-year-old had previously only attended hearings by video link and had skipped several sessions, making…
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Former jockey, 39, dies in hospital days after being involved in ‘one-punch assault’ with his brother following funeral
Former professional jockey Paddy Donaghy has died in hospital aged 39, days after an alleged “one-punch assault” involving his brother following a funeral in Northern Ireland. The incident occurred at a house in Newtownards, near Belfast, and has prompted a police investigation, with Donaghy’s older brother, Joseph, already charged with causing grievous bodily harm before…