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Woman falsely convinced her ex-partner she had given birth to two children and sold them for £500 in revenge for him abusing her and her son, court hears
A High Court judge has concluded that a woman most likely deceived her former partner into believing she had given birth to two children, then told him she had sold them. The judge said the apparent campaign lasted about three years and was cruel, leaving the man and his mother believing they had children and…
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Manchester City’s England players are worried about their futures, admits Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel said Manchester City’s England players may be worried about the club’s financial rules case, which has become a regular topic of conversation in the England camp. He acknowledged it could be a distraction, though he has not seen it affect the players in meetings or training. City deny wrongdoing and have appealed against…
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Has Penny put her foot down and told Rod it’s time to quit the spotlight, look after his health… and finally sail off into the sunset?
Rod Stewart has announced that his 2027 tour, The Final Encore, will “most definitely” be his last, following a serious heart scare. The article suggests his wife, Penny Lancaster, has helped push him to take his health and the limits of touring more seriously after years of resisting calls to slow down. During a 2026…
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Vance leaves 2028 bid open, says Cruz is clearly running
JD Vance avoided saying whether he will run for president in 2028, but said it was “really obvious” that Texas Senator Ted Cruz is running. Vance said his current focus is helping Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, while leaving open the possibility that events over the next 35 days could affect his decision. Cruz…
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Scottish soldier’s Normandy grave identified more than 80 years after he went missing
The grave of Private Vincent Coia, a Scottish soldier killed in the Battle of Normandy, has been identified more than 80 years after he went missing. Coia was 19 and had worked as a shop assistant before joining the Seaforth Highlanders; his identification gives his family and others a named grave to visit and remember.…
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US Space Force retires satellite system after 55 years of missile warnings
The US Space Force has retired the Defense Support Program (DSP), a constellation of satellites that detected missile launches from orbit for more than 55 years. It helped underpin US nuclear deterrence during the Cold War and later warned troops of missile attacks, so its retirement marks the end of a long-running era in space-based…
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Brazen Georgia diner calls 911 to get out of paying $63 tab at Red Lobster, cops say
A Georgia man was arrested after calling 911 and falsely reporting a medical emergency at a Red Lobster restaurant to avoid paying his bill. The incident highlights a troubling misuse of emergency services, diverting police resources from genuine emergencies for what was a relatively minor debt. Abdul Rasheed, 26, made the false call on 24…
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Rare Irish cattle arrive in Scotland to help restore rainforest habitat
Twelve rare Droimeann cattle from Ireland have arrived at Ardtornish Estate on Scotland’s Morvern Peninsula to help restore rainforest habitat. Their grazing is intended to control bracken and coarse grasses, making room for a wider variety of plants and habitats to recover while supporting food production. The herd is part of the West Highland rainforest…
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Kansas dog leads Leawood officer to injured owner after fall
A Kansas dog escaped its home and caught a police officer’s attention on the street, barking repeatedly until the officer followed the animal back to its house. Inside, the officer found the homeowner lying on the floor, unable to get up after falling. The timely discovery might have prevented a more serious outcome. The Leawood…