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US deports Kenyan former NFL player Daniel Adongo
Former NFL player Daniel Adongo, a 37-year-old Kenyan national, has been deported from the United States by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which described him as a “dangerous individual” with an overstayed visa and a history of arrests. Adongo shot to fame in 2013 when he switched from rugby to American football with no prior…
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Britain’s most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson sparks stand-off at ‘Monster Mansion’ jail – after his ‘apple crumble was served without custard’
Charles Bronson, widely described as Britain’s most notorious prisoner, has reportedly caused a stand-off at HMP Wakefield, nicknamed “Monster Mansion”, after complaining that his apple crumble was served without custard. The incident, though trivial on its face, highlights the ongoing challenges prison staff face in managing one of the country’s highest-profile and most difficult inmates,…
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Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The price of oil fell sharply on Monday after both the US and Iran reported halting attacks in their conflict, raising hopes that talks could ease tensions. Brent crude, the global benchmark, dropped more than 9% to below $88 a barrel, a marked reversal from the previous week when it had climbed above $100. The…
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Religious Liberty Isn’t a Given in Kathy Hochul’s New York
The article argues that New York’s forthcoming Medical Aid in Dying law could force religiously affiliated care providers to take part in assisted-suicide processes despite their objections. It focuses on Catholic organisations seeking to halt or overturn the law, contending that its limited exemptions threaten religious liberty and patients’ access to care consistent with their…
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We Still Need More Ships
The article argues that the US government is making its most serious effort since the Reagan era to rebuild naval and commercial shipbuilding capacity. It says this matters because the Navy’s current fleet and the wider maritime industrial base are considered inadequate for protecting US interests, sustaining global operations and competing with China’s far larger…
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UK Charts: Splatoon Raiders Knocks Assassin’s Creed Down A Peg
Splatoon Raiders has debuted at number one on the UK physical gaming charts, taking the top spot away from Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced in its very first week on sale. It’s a strong showing for Nintendo’s new spinoff, which had only been available for two days when the chart data was collected, underlining strong…
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Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest – what is Vinicius Jr’s future?
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr faces an uncertain future after entering the final year of his contract, with the club having so far failed to agree renewal terms despite renewed talks. The situation has caught the attention of Arsenal, who reportedly view the Brazilian as their top target for a left-sided attacker, though sources on…
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Judge slams police over eight-year conman probe which took so long one victim pulled out and accomplice died
A judge has criticised police over an investigation into a conman that dragged on for eight years, a delay so prolonged that one victim withdrew from the case entirely and an accomplice of the fraudster died before proceedings could conclude. The case highlights concerns about lengthy police investigation times and the toll such delays can…
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Rep Thomas Massie says the Iran war has ‘significantly weakened’ America ‘all for Israel’
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky has criticised US military involvement in the conflict with Iran, arguing it has left America significantly weakened. The comments, posted on social media, add to a growing rift within the Republican Party over the Trump administration’s handling of Iran, with Massie positioning himself as a vocal critic of the…
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Digital sovereignty is real in Europe. The UK? Not so much
The Register’s Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols argues that unpredictability from Donald Trump’s administration is accelerating a genuine push towards “digital sovereignty” across Europe and beyond, as governments and businesses seek to reduce dependence on American software giants and cloud providers. He contrasts this growing momentum with the UK’s continued reliance on US technology, suggesting Britain has…