Student (22) who choked to death after eating food in bed waited hour and a half for ambulance, inquest hears

UK weather maps show that snow is expected to hit most of the country just before Christmas, with wintery weather forecast for tomorrow bringing snow, rain, and low temperatures. Snowfall is predicted in areas like Scotland, the north of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while rain is expected in the south and southeast regions. Temperatures will be coldest in the north, with milder conditions expected on Christmas Day and the days following, as high pressure...

Elon Musk endorsed Germany's far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), on social media, stating "Only the AfD can save Germany," in response to a video criticizing a leading candidate. Musk's support for the AfD aligns with their nationalist and anti-immigration views, and he has previously criticized Germany's aid in rescuing refugees. Despite backlash from politicians and concerns about his influence, Musk's endorsement highlights his involvement in global politics ahead of Germany's upcoming elections on Feb....

President Joe Biden achieved a historic milestone by confirming his 235th lifetime federal judge, surpassing Donald Trump's first-term total by one. Biden's appointments focus on diversity, with more women, people of colour, and LGBTQ+ individuals serving in lifetime federal judgeships than any of his predecessors. His commitment to reshaping the judiciary to reflect the nation as a whole has garnered praise for ensuring that the Judiciary looks like the communities it serves. Full Article

Met Éireann issued a snow and ice warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Leitrim, and Louth from 10pm Saturday until 9am Sunday, with possible hail, sleet, and snow leading to poor visibility and difficult travel conditions. A status yellow wind warning is in place for various counties until Sunday afternoon, with windy conditions, showers, and temperatures between six to 10 degrees expected. Showers will continue into Monday, with temperatures rising to 10 to 13 degrees, while...

Callan Rydz has broken a PDC World Darts Championship record by achieving a 107.06 three-dart average, surpassing Luke Littler's previous mark. Littler, who set the record last year, will not have a chance to reclaim it as he received a bye to the second round. Rydz, a 26-year-old from Newcastle, has won three ranking PDC titles and is looking to make a comeback after acknowledging his past struggles on stage and expressing determination to improve...

A 21-year-old woman wanted to bring her partner home for Christmas but her mum, who runs an AirBnb from their house, asked for £200 a night for him to stay in a room. The woman suggested he stay in her room for free, but her mum insisted he pay. Reddit users advised her not to go home or bring her boyfriend, as it would not be a welcoming environment. Cognitive neuroscientist Caroline Leaf recommends letting...