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Franklin wins three medals at European championships
Mallory Franklin won canoe gold and kayak cross silver at the European Slalom Championships in Ivrea, completing her return to competition with three medals. Her C1 victory, her third European title in the event, was particularly significant as her first individual medal since giving birth to her daughter. Franklin won the C1 final in 100.47…
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Beyond Frontman Doc ‘Because of You Ka Kui’ to Open U.K.’s Odyssey Film Festival, Lands Local Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
“Because of You Ka Kui”, a documentary about late Beyond frontman Wong Ka Kui, will open the sixth Odyssey Film Festival in the UK. The Hong Kong film has also been acquired for UK distribution by NGO UK-China Film Collab, extending its reach beyond its earlier Asian theatrical release. Directed by Rosa Pang, the documentary…
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Katter family renews push for North Queensland to become state
Bob Katter and his son Robbie have renewed calls for North Queensland to become Australia’s seventh state, arguing that the region’s roughly one million residents are governed from Brisbane, about 3,000 kilometres away. Supporters say greater autonomy could better reflect North Queensland’s distinct communities and strengthen its agricultural, mining, tourism and energy economies, while critics…
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SCOTUS detention fight could unleash dangerous criminal migrants onto US streets, experts warns
The Trump administration is asking the US Supreme Court to review whether some non-citizens with criminal convictions can obtain bond hearings during lengthy deportation proceedings. The case could affect the government’s ability to detain people while their removal cases continue, while opponents argue that prolonged detention should require an assessment of whether someone poses a…
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Michigan man doxxed after exposing his city’s booming Islamic surge takes defiant stand: ‘Not gonna stop’
Justin Tye, a 57-year-old Warren, Michigan, resident, said he would continue criticising changes in his neighbourhood despite receiving hate mail and having his address published online after a Fox News interview. He described the area’s growing Muslim population and expansion of mosques as disruptive, while saying some long-term residents supported his concerns. Tye said tensions…
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Lindsay Clancy attorney Kevin Reddington fires back at lone holdout juror’s attorney after fiery interview
Lindsay Clancy’s defence lawyer, Kevin Reddington, has responded angrily to criticism from Edward Paltzik, the attorney representing the lone juror who opposed an insanity verdict in Clancy’s murder trial. Reddington defended his post-trial motions seeking an inquiry into the juror, saying they were legally justified and part of his duty to represent Clancy. Paltzik accused…
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Finland’s Stubb credits Trump for pushing Ukraine peace talks while dismissing Russian invasion fears
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Finland is prepared for any threat from Russia, while dismissing claims that Moscow is likely to launch a conventional attack on another European country. He credited Donald Trump with intensifying diplomatic efforts to secure peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, saying the situation was better than before Trump became involved.…
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Megapoll projects Labour recovery as Reform’s surge fades
A More in Common megapoll suggests Labour’s electoral position has improved substantially, while Reform’s recent surge has weakened. The findings have revived speculation about a snap election at Labour’s conference, although Andy Burnham has rejected the idea and said a vote before 2029 is not being considered. The poll projects Labour winning 250 seats, Reform…
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From Gettysburg to Antarctica, military Bibles reveal prayers of families who sent loved ones to war
A Museum of the Bible exhibition in Washington, D.C., is using military Bibles to explore how American service members and their families relied on faith during wartime. The artefacts, spanning the Civil War to the 20th century and including one taken to Antarctica, highlight the personal hopes and prayers behind military service, rather than focusing…
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Healey urges action to halt wealthy departures as tax rises loom
John Healey said the Government must prevent wealthy individuals and business leaders from leaving Britain, arguing that they generate jobs and investment. His comments came as financier Sir Peter Lampl disclosed that he had moved to the United States, blaming London’s traffic and anti-car measures, while hedge-fund founder Chris Rokos is reportedly preparing to move…