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On June 9, 2025, public disorder erupted in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, following an anti-immigration protest triggered by the serious sexual assault of a girl. Demonstrators clashed with police, throwing missiles and setting fires, leading authorities to advise avoidance of the Clonavon Road area. Chief Superintendent Sue Steen urged calm and responsibility, emphasizing the need for community cooperation to restore safety as two 14-year-old boys charged with attempted rape were remanded in custody, intensifying tensions in...

A £14.2 billion investment has been secured for the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk, aimed at enhancing energy security and creating jobs, as announced by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. First proposed in 2009, Sizewell C is expected to help replace the UK’s aging nuclear plants, excluding Sizewell B, as they are phased out by the mid-2030s. While it is set to be built on a platform above sea level...

BowFlex Dumbbell Recall Johnson Health Tech Trading has recalled approximately 3.8 million BowFlex 552 and 1090 Adjustable Dumbbells due to safety concerns after over a hundred injury reports, including broken bones. The recall was initiated because the weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard, with 12 reports of plates coming loose but no injuries reported by Johnson. Customers are advised to stop using the dumbbells immediately and contact Johnson...

Torrid Store Closures Torrid plans to close up to 180 underperforming stores in the US to align with shifting consumer demand, as digital sales now account for nearly 70% of its total sales, according to CEO Lisa Harper. The company aims to reduce fixed costs and invest in customer acquisition and omnichannel enhancements, with sub-brands Lovesick and Studio Luxe expected to represent one-third of its business by next year. Details on specific store closures have...

A court heard that Habibur Masum, 26, fatally stabbed his wife Kulsuma Akter, 27, in Bradford after tracking her to a refuge where she sought safety from his violent and controlling behavior. Despite being under court orders to stay away from her, Masum confronted Akter while she was pushing their baby in a pram, launching a brutal attack that resulted in her death just two days before she was to be rehoused. Masum denies murder...

Amsterdam's Red-Light District Transformation Amsterdam's mayor, Femke Halsema, aims to improve the city's red-light district, De Wallen, by constructing a new 'Erotic Centre' in the affluent suburb of Zuid, featuring 100 prostitution rooms, bars, and a strip club. While intended to enhance safety and legality for sex workers, many oppose the center, viewing it as an 'erotic prison' that detracts from the district's charm and could complicate their livelihoods. A consultation period will gather feedback...