Man due to appear in Monaghan court after €350,000 cannabis seizure – The Irish Times

A former British military intelligence officer has warned that China is preparing for an invasion of Taiwan, predicting it could occur within the next two years. Philip Ingram MBE noted that China's military drills and the construction of "invasion barges" signal a serious intent, likening the situation to Russia's buildup before its attack on Ukraine. He emphasized that the development of these logistical capabilities indicates that a decision to invade has likely already been made,...

Summary Convicted killer John Mansfield was found dead at HMP Whitemoor near March, Cambridgeshire, on April 13. Mansfield, who was serving a life sentence for the 2006 murder of his 63-year-old neighbor Ann Alfanso, had a history of violence, including a second life sentence in 2014 for stabbing another inmate. A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Mansfield, and an investigation by the police is ongoing. Full Article

British Steel is implementing emergency measures to secure raw materials essential for steel production at its Scunthorpe plant, which recently came under government control. The urgency is heightened as failure to obtain these materials could lead to the shutdown of one of the plant's two blast furnaces within days. This situation underscores the critical importance of maintaining raw material supplies to sustain operations at the UK's last two blast furnaces. Full Article

Steve Bray, known as the “Stop Brexit Man,” has been acquitted by Westminster magistrates court in London of violating a police ban on playing anti-Conservative and anti-Brexit music through speakers outside parliament in March of the previous year. The court's decision highlights Bray's right to express his political views despite the police's restrictions. Further details regarding the case are expected to be released soon. Full Article

Sony has raised the price of its PlayStation 5 digital edition by 25%, now costing £429.99 in the UK and €499.99 in Europe, citing a "challenging economic environment" influenced by Donald Trump’s tariffs. This change will take effect starting Monday, while the price for the standard PS5, which includes a disk drive, remains unchanged. The company described this as a "tough decision" amid the ongoing impacts on the video game industry. Full Article

Two British tourists, a 46-year-old man and his 17-year-old son, tragically drowned off Round Hill Head near Agnes Water, Australia, after being swept out to sea while swimming near the Great Barrier Reef. Despite emergency efforts, both were pronounced dead upon being retrieved from the water, with a third individual suffering life-threatening injuries, possibly while attempting a rescue. The beach is considered dangerous for swimming and is not monitored by lifeguards, prompting local warnings against...