Belfast rioters will face ‘full force of the law’, says PSNI – The Irish Times

Taylor Kiely, 22, was convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence after her six-month-old son, Harry, died from injuries sustained when a car driven by her drunk friend rolled over. Despite being described as a loving mother, Kiely failed to secure Harry in his car seat properly, resulting in a two-year suspended sentence for her role in the tragic incident. Want More Context? 🔎

A Royal Caribbean cruise worker, 35, fatally jumped overboard after stabbing a 28-year-old female colleague multiple times aboard the Icon of the Seas in the Bahamas; she is in stable condition. The ship turned back to recover the man, but despite CPR efforts, he was pronounced dead, prompting condolences from the cruise line, which is on a seven-day voyage returning to Miami. Want More Context? 🔎

A 67-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 1994 death of Shona Stevens, who was found injured in Irvine, North Ayrshire, and died in the hospital three days later. Her daughter has been vocal about seeking justice, emphasizing the lasting impact of the tragedy on their lives, while police continue to investigate the case, which recently received renewed attention. Want More Context? 🔎

Metro explored the rising prices of sausage rolls in London, discovering a significant disparity among various vendors. While high-end shops like The Ginger Pig sell them for up to £7, budget options like Greggs offer them for around £1.25, with overall ingredient and operational costs driving the price increases across the board. Want More Context? 🔎

The UK is experiencing a significant decline in bank branches, with over 6,200 closures since 2015, driven by a shift to online banking; NatWest and Santander have announced further closures in 2025. While some banks like HSBC and Nationwide plan to maintain their branches, many customers, especially in rural areas, face challenges accessing banking services. Want More Context? 🔎

Emma Raducanu reached her first semi-final of 2025 at the Washington Open, defeating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 7-5 after trailing 5-2 in the second set. The 22-year-old previously overcame seventh seed Marta Kostyuk and Naomi Osaka, and will face either Anna Kalinskaya or fourth seed Clara Tauson in her quest for a WTA final since winning the US Open in 2021. Want More Context? 🔎