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

Michael Wheeler, a 37-year-old father from Yeovil, was murdered by friends Mark Roberts and David Garland, who mistakenly believed he was a paedophile due to confusion with another man of the same name. After attacking him over a £100 debt, they concealed his body, which was discovered three weeks later in a derelict caravan. Detective Superintendent Lorett Spierenburg condemned the brutal act, emphasizing that Wheeler was killed without a chance to defend himself against the...

Chongqing, a megacity in China with 30 million residents, is recognized as the world's most surveilled city, featuring an extensive CCTV network that monitors every street and neighborhood through a grid system. The city has nearly 2.6 million cameras, equating to one for every six residents, part of a broader mass surveillance strategy by the Chinese government, which aims to enhance public safety and support the social credit system. This system is perceived positively by...

Sam Applegarth, a 31-year-old teacher, took his own life in Dubai after using an unlicensed hair loss drug called dutasteride, which he self-sourced online. Despite having no prior mental health issues and previously using approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without side effects, his girlfriend Anya Guy urged others to report any suicidal thoughts related to the drug. The inquest revealed that dutasteride is not licensed for hair loss in the UK, and the doctor...

Labour's crackdown on illegal working has resulted in over 6,410 arrests following raids on 9,000 UK properties, including restaurants and construction sites, amid efforts to combat organized crime and human trafficking. Dame Angela Eagle emphasized the need for tougher laws to address exploitation of migrants and improve border security. Recent statistics show a significant increase in migrant arrivals via the English Channel, with over 1,194 crossings recorded in one day, marking a 42% rise compared...

CPS Statistics reveal that in the year ending 2023, only 5% of the 68,000 rapes reported in England and Wales led to charges, and just 2.9% resulted in convictions. Survivors like Danielle and Gina share harrowing experiences with the justice system, highlighting the immense challenges victims face, such as the burden of gathering evidence themselves and initial police dismissal of their cases. Additionally, ongoing rape myths and systemic barriers contribute to low conviction rates, prompting...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized US President Donald Trump's analogy comparing the Russia-Ukraine war to children fighting, asserting that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin are not simply "kids in a playground," with Putin being a "murderer." Zelensky emphasized that Trump and others outside Ukraine cannot fully grasp the pain experienced by families losing loved ones in the conflict, highlighting the death of 631 children in Ukraine. He shared a poignant account of a grieving...