ComReg to be charged with overseeing security of data centres in expansion of its regulatory role – The Irish Times

Aziz Ahmed, a British man with a heart condition, has been detained for over seven months on extremism allegations after being arrested at an Indian airport. His wife, Heiba Khanum, expressed concerns for his health as he remains in a prison cell despite initial reassurances of a quick reunion. Khanum's anxieties over her husband's prolonged imprisonment highlight the distressing situation faced by Ahmed and his family amidst the ongoing legal proceedings. Full Article

A British tourist, Michael James Ward, is in intensive care in Thailand after playing Russian roulette while high on cannabis and laughing gas with a friend, Alichanovas Emilijus. Alichanovas declined to play and found Michael injured after hearing gunshots while in bed, resulting in Michael being rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The police are investigating the incident and waiting for Michael to regain consciousness to get his account of what happened. Full Article

Labour predicts that the new entertainment park in Bedford will bring a £50bn boost to the economy, creating 28,000 jobs in various sectors. Meanwhile, the Tories are claiming credit for the park as evidence that their Plan for Change is working, showcasing local and national growth. Despite the ongoing global economic uncertainty caused by Trump's tariffs, the government is focused on promoting investment and job creation through initiatives like the new park. Full Article

In Newcastle, the A1 road was closed due to a crash involving at least two cars and three police vehicles. The collision occurred between junctions J73 and J75, causing significant traffic delays and road closures. The National Highways agency stated that the road will remain closed for several hours for a police investigation. Full Article

Elon Musk faced relentless bullying while live-streaming a video game on X, with messages attacking him for over an hour. Musk appeared agitated as he read through the stream of brutal messages and abruptly ended the stream after his character was killed. Despite his interest in creating a video game studio, Musk's multiple companies and past comments by President Trump suggest he may not be as busy as perceived. Full Article

Jade Knight ran away multiple times over a two-year period due to feeling overwhelmed by her type 1 diabetes diagnosis and responsibilities. She felt that escaping was her only solution, but each return home only led to bigger problems and further escapes. With over 50 disappearances in total, Jade eventually realized the need to face her issues and has since rebuilt her life in Maidstone, Kent. Full Article