Married couple charged over alleged €21m international money laundering operation – The Irish Times

Greta Thunberg and 12 other activists are being deported from Israel after being detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza on the Madleen boat. Thunberg has been placed on a flight to France following her capture in international waters, which has sparked international outrage over Israel's interference with freedom of navigation. The activists were shown footage of the October 7 attacks before deportation, and their detainment has raised concerns about Israel's blockade of Gaza...

Morning rush hour travel on the London Underground has been severely disrupted due to a points failure at Edgware Road, affecting the Circle line, which is currently suspended, and causing delays on the Hammersmith & City and District lines. Passengers are advised to use their tickets on London Buses as services are impacted, with severe delays noted on the Metropolitan line and issues on the Overground's Windrush line due to a separate power supply failure....

On June 9, 2025, public disorder erupted in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, following an anti-immigration protest triggered by the serious sexual assault of a girl. Demonstrators clashed with police, throwing missiles and setting fires, leading authorities to advise avoidance of the Clonavon Road area. Chief Superintendent Sue Steen urged calm and responsibility, emphasizing the need for community cooperation to restore safety as two 14-year-old boys charged with attempted rape were remanded in custody, intensifying tensions in...

A £14.2 billion investment has been secured for the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk, aimed at enhancing energy security and creating jobs, as announced by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. First proposed in 2009, Sizewell C is expected to help replace the UK’s aging nuclear plants, excluding Sizewell B, as they are phased out by the mid-2030s. While it is set to be built on a platform above sea level...

BowFlex Dumbbell Recall Johnson Health Tech Trading has recalled approximately 3.8 million BowFlex 552 and 1090 Adjustable Dumbbells due to safety concerns after over a hundred injury reports, including broken bones. The recall was initiated because the weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard, with 12 reports of plates coming loose but no injuries reported by Johnson. Customers are advised to stop using the dumbbells immediately and contact Johnson...

Torrid Store Closures Torrid plans to close up to 180 underperforming stores in the US to align with shifting consumer demand, as digital sales now account for nearly 70% of its total sales, according to CEO Lisa Harper. The company aims to reduce fixed costs and invest in customer acquisition and omnichannel enhancements, with sub-brands Lovesick and Studio Luxe expected to represent one-third of its business by next year. Details on specific store closures have...