Idris Elba: Starmer and I have had deep conversations on tackling knife crime

Netflix will be making the show "Adolescence" available to all secondary schools in the UK through Into Film+, accompanied by guides from healthy relationships charity Tender. The show, which addresses radicalization of a young boy by alt-right groups online, was supported by Keir Starmer and co-creators Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne. Thorne emphasized the importance of sparking conversations about online influence and violence among young people through the drama. Full Article

Armed police responded to reports of an 84-year-old pensioner suffering serious injuries in a vicious XL Bully attack, ultimately resulting in the man's tragic death despite efforts to save him. The dog, which had escaped from a nearby home, was shot 19 times by officers due to its size and aggression. A suspect has been charged in connection with the incident, with the Crown Prosecution Service considering updates to the charges following the victim's passing....

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson shared a health update after undergoing surgery for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) during her pregnancy with identical twins. TTTS is a rare complication where twins share one placenta and blood vessels, potentially leading to severe complications and even loss of both babies if left untreated. Jesy revealed the surgery was successful, clearing up the TTTS, and expressed gratitude for the medical team's care, while her partner Zion Foster plans...

Several members of the Mothers Against Genocide group were arrested after blocking the entrance to Leinster House in Dublin following an overnight encampment to demand action on the situation in the Palestinian Occupied Territories. The group had staged a vigil on Mother's Day in remembrance of those killed in Gaza and were due to deliver a letter calling for the enactment of the Occupied Territories Bill. Despite tense exchanges, the protesters were forcibly removed by...

Angela Eagle, a Labour government minister, faced questions from Sky News presenter Wilfred Frost regarding the upcoming rise in household bills, including gas, electricity, council tax, water bills, and national insurance contributions. Eagle highlighted the government's efforts to increase wages and provide financial support to offset the cost of living increases, emphasizing the need to grow the economy to benefit all. Despite concerns raised by a think tank about the impact on employment, Eagle remained...

A toddler was suspended from nursery for alleged transphobic or homophobic behavior, along with 94 other pupils at state primary schools in 2022-23, including children as young as three or four years old. The Director of Advocacy at Sex Matters criticized the school leaders for projecting adult concepts onto young children, while the Director of the Free Speech Union expressed disbelief at such suspensions for breaching 'transphobia' policies in schools. The Department of Education emphasized...