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Greens face criticism after conference equates Zionism with racism
The Green Party of England and Wales passed a motion at its annual conference describing Zionism as racism, drawing condemnation from Jewish organisations who called it an attack on the Jewish community. Party leader Zack Polanski, who has discussed his Jewish heritage, did not vote on or speak against the motion, and subsequently stated he…
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Forensics student admits murdering woman in Dexter-inspired Airbnb killing room
Benjamin Day, a 20-year-old forensics student at the University of Worcester, pleaded guilty to murdering Maria Saceanu, 24, after stabbing her 78 times in an Airbnb property in Tividale, West Midlands. Day had created a copycat “kill room” directly inspired by the US television drama Dexter, meticulously planning the killing and attempting to dispose of…
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Scotland loses nearly 50,000 television licence holders in a year
The number of BBC television licences in Scotland has fallen by nearly 50,000 over the past year, representing a 2.5 per cent decline in just twelve months. The figures underscore growing concerns about the sustainability of the licence-fee model in an era of streaming services and cost-of-living pressures, particularly in Scotland where critics say the…
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Lancashire refuse lorry driver held after crash damages three cars and home
A bin lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after his vehicle crashed into three cars and smashed into a house in Cleveleys, Lancashire. The incident on Friday 2 October left a trail of destruction, highlighting the serious risks posed by impaired driving to both vehicles and property in residential areas. The…
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Lawsuit revives scrutiny of Cornell assault allegations and disputed messages
A woman identified as Jane Doe accused seven Cornell University fraternity members of sexually assaulting her at an off-campus house in 2024, allegations they deny. Her civil lawsuit has renewed scrutiny of the case, and authorities have reopened their investigation and appointed a special prosecutor after previously declining to bring charges for lack of evidence.…
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Man charged with murdering Norfolk GP found dead at Dersingham home
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his wife, a GP named Hannah Cain, who was found dead at her home in Dersingham, Norfolk, in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident has shocked the community in what residents describe as a normally peaceful area near the Sandringham estate. Mark Cain…
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Hark launches privacy-focused AI assistant with a paid subscription option
Hark, a startup founded less than a year ago, has launched Hark Pro, an AI personal assistant prioritising privacy and data protection. Unlike competitors such as OpenAI and Meta, the company is not harvesting user data or selling advertising, a crucial distinction when these assistants require access to users’ entire digital lives. Available free with…
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Abusive boyfriend jailed for nine years after fleeing to Thailand
Nicholas Cash has been jailed for nine years and four months after a ten-month campaign of abuse against his former girlfriend, Olivia Croft. The case included controlling behaviour and assaults, and Croft went to police after he killed one of her rabbits by flushing it down a toilet. Cash, 26, was convicted in his absence…
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Texas woman charged after husband and two children stabbed at home
A 37-year-old Texas woman has been charged after police say she stabbed her husband and two young children at their home before dawn. The case is significant because all three family members were injured and remain in hospital. Police say the husband called 911 at about 4.30am with a head wound; officers found the three-year-old…
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Fifa cleared DRC goalkeeper to play at World Cup despite eligibility concerns
Fifa reportedly allowed the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to play at this summer’s World Cup despite investigators finding that goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had not completed the process to represent the country. Mpasi played in the tournament, including against England, and no punishment was imposed on the Congolese football federation. The dispute followed Nigeria’s…