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Russia threatens to strike Nato with nuclear weapons ‘right from the outset’ if the alliance tries to cut off its European outpost Kaliningrad
Russia has warned Nato that it could use nuclear weapons if the alliance tried to isolate Kaliningrad, its heavily militarised exclave between Poland and Lithuania. A diplomatic note accused Nato of risking direct conflict and warned that Russian strikes on alliance decision-making centres could come “right from the outset”. The threat matters amid wider tensions…
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Giggling Kate delights elderly minibus passengers as she joins volunteers community group that helps pensioners enjoy their independence
The Princess of Wales visited West Sussex Minibus in Pulborough, joining volunteers on a trip to collect an older passenger and attending a weekly lunch club. Her visit highlighted how community transport can help people who face isolation, mobility barriers or financial hardship stay independent and connected. Catherine met 94-year-old Stella Drewett and chatted with…
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Man jailed for murder after 2006 attack led to fatal epilepsy years later
Jordan Burton has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 10 years, for murdering Daniel Allright, whom he attacked in Deptford in 2006 when Burton was 14 and Allright was 16. Allright died in 2022, aged 31, from post-traumatic epilepsy linked to the severe head injury he suffered in the assault.…
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Seattle officials debate using ‘cliques’ instead of gangs in crime discussions
Amy Barden, Seattle’s first chief of the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department, said city officials used “cliques” instead of “gangs” during a crime statistics meeting. She questioned the wording, arguing that avoiding the term can make it harder to describe violence and identify solutions, while acknowledging the intention may be to avoid stigmatising people.…
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Arsenal face Paris FC in crucial Champions League test tonight
Arsenal face a significant test in their Women’s Champions League campaign tonight against Paris FC, a French side that finished second in their domestic league last season. The Gunners have struggled for goals this season, scoring just one in five matches, making this fixture an important opportunity to rediscover their attacking form before facing tougher…
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Households can cut costs as energy bills near £2,000 a year
Household energy bills in Great Britain are set to rise significantly, with the typical annual bill forecast to jump by £276 to nearly £2,000 in January, following a 4% increase already implemented in October. This sharp rise will affect approximately 20 million households on variable tariffs set by Ofgem’s price cap, creating a worrying financial…
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I lost two stone after taking a natural weight loss pill instead of Mounjaro. It was slow at first but completely changed my lifestyle and the pounds started dropping away… and there’s no side-effects
Emma Hackett says she lost more than two stone after taking the food supplement Elcella, which she found while looking for an alternative to prescription weight-loss drugs. Her experience is difficult to attribute to the supplement: during the same period, she changed her diet, walked regularly and began strength training, and the article notes there…
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Caleb Flynn’s mother blames media after son’s murder conviction
A jury has found former *American Idol* contestant Caleb Flynn guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley, in their Ohio home in February. His mother, Kim, disputed the verdict after the trial, blaming media coverage and calling the evidence circumstantial; Flynn’s sentencing is set for 5 October, and he faces life in prison without parole. Prosecutors…
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Amy Nuttall reflects on family struggles after her mother’s death and husband’s affair
Former Emmerdale and Downton Abbey actress Amy Nuttall has opened up about her personal struggles in a new interview, revealing how she has become the emotional anchor for her family following a difficult period. The comments come after her husband, actor Andrew Buchan, had an affair with his co-star Leila Farzad in late 2022, which…
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North Yorkshire staff heard Mary’s head covering cited in anti-Islamophobia training
North Yorkshire Council staff involved in anti-terror work were told in an Islamophobia training seminar that the Virgin Mary wore a hijab. The speaker, Abbas Najib of the charity Better Communities Bradford, said the example illustrated that head covering is a tradition shared across faiths and cultures. The session was part of Project Unity, which…