High levels of dangerous air pollutants found in Dublin; one in five expect to pay mortgage in retirement – The Irish Times

In court, footage of the Sycamore Gap tree's destruction was presented, showing the tree being cut down in under three minutes by Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, who face charges of criminal damage. The video, recorded on Graham's iPhone, features the sounds of a chainsaw and depicts the tree falling after being enhanced by police experts. Prosecutors allege the two men caused £622,191 in damage to the historic tree and Hadrian’s Wall, with...

SummaryOn Thursday, 1 May, the United Kingdom is expected to experience its hottest start to May on record, with temperatures reaching a peak of 29C in south-east England, surpassing the previous record of 27.4C set on 1 May 1990. The temperatures will be significantly higher, ranging from 7C to 11C above the seasonal average. Following this peak, temperatures are projected to gradually decline over the bank holiday weekend, returning to average levels by Monday. Full...

Jeremy Vine has announced he will cease posting videos of his cycling encounters with motorists in London due to receiving online death threats and experiencing severe trolling. The 59-year-old presenter, who started sharing these videos to promote road safety over a decade ago, expressed his frustration with the intense online anger, stating it has become more overwhelming than the hostility faced on the roads. Additionally, he mentioned that his bike was stolen, further motivating his...

The body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who was killed in Russian captivity, was repatriated in February 2024 without her eyes, brain, and other body parts, following her disappearance near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in August 2023. She endured a year of detention and torture, with evidence of electrical burns and a broken rib, before her death, which was confirmed when her father received a letter from Russian authorities. A war crimes investigation has...

Summary Elon Musk, once a prominent presence in the White House as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has reportedly stepped back from his physical role, according to Trump's Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles. While Musk is still involved via phone communication, his absence marks a significant change from his earlier visibility in the administration, including public appearances with Trump. Despite facing substantial financial losses this year, Musk remains the world's richest person,...

Hundreds of thousands of households in the UK risk losing heating and hot water as outdated Radio Teleswitching Systems (RTS) will be permanently shut down on June 30, with energy companies struggling to replace them with smart meters in time. Currently, approximately 430,000 homes are still using RTS meters, and campaigners estimate over 300,000 may remain unupgraded by the deadline. Energy regulators and officials stress the urgency of accelerating replacements to prevent significant disruption, particularly...