MPs brand UK financial regulator 'incompetent'

Children's Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, deems it "madness" that parents can homeschool a child suspected of abuse, following the tragic murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif by her father and stepmother. Sara was removed from school after concerns were raised, prompting Dame Rachel to call for stricter regulations, including a register of homeschooled children and greater data sharing between services to protect at-risk children. Surrey County Council plans an independent safeguarding review of...

Fox News host Sean Hannity criticized the Biden administration for failing to address the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and the northeast, calling it a potential national security threat that the government is not taking seriously. Despite awareness from the Department of Defense, there is a lack of detailed information or answers from officials, leaving Americans concerned and in need of transparency regarding the situation. Hannity emphasized the importance of government accountability and transparency...

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco announced their engagement on Instagram, with Gomez showcasing her diamond sparkler in a carousel of photos captioned "forever begins now." The couple, who have been dating for over a year, confirmed their relationship in December 2023 and have received mixed reactions online. Despite initial doubts from fans, Gomez defended her decision to date Blanco, calling him "the best thing that’s ever happened" to her. They have plans to start a...

Farmers protesting against the government's controversial inheritance tax changes for farms in Westminster were met with confirmation from No.10 that there will be no U-turn on the policy. Despite farmers' concerns that the changes will lead to many farms going out of business, the government remains steadfast in its decision, citing the need to fill a financial gap and pledging £5 billion in support for farmers. The National Farmers Union expressed worries about the potential...

Sara Sharif's ex-partner, Urfan Sharif, was found guilty of brutally murdering their 10-year-old daughter by using a metal pole, a cricket bat, and inflicting other forms of violence. Sara's mother, Olga Domin, referred to him as a "monster" and expressed disbelief at the inhumane treatment their daughter endured. Domin lost custody of Sara in 2019 after a court battle, following a history of domestic violence with Sharif. Full Article

A man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was apprehended for illegally crossing into Indian territory along the Line of Control in Poonch district. The individual was identified as Saliiq son of Khalid from Bandi Abbaspur. Additionally, security forces discovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Mahore, prompting further investigations into possible links to terrorist activities. Full Article