New European Commission takes office with strong mandate

Prince Harry and other claimants in a legal action against the Daily Mail publishers have been instructed not to exceed £4.1m in costs, significantly less than the proposed £18.7m. The group, which includes notable figures such as Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, are suing ANL for alleged misuse of private information, a claim the publisher denies. High Court judges ruled that the total spending for both parties should be around £4.1m for the claimants...

This livestream warning informs viewers of the distressing content related to the sentencing of Axel Rudakubana for the brutal murder of three young girls during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. Rudakubana, 18, admitted to stabbing and killing the girls aged between six and nine with a 20cm-long kitchen knife, as well as attempting to murder eight others and engaging in terrorist activities, including the production of a biological toxin and possession of a...

The Aalst city council plans to vote on raising playground fees from €8 to €12 to pay monitors better and maintain good services, with Alderman Bart Van den Neste supporting financial aid for families in need. However, opposition member Sam Van de Putte is concerned that the increase may make childcare less affordable, questioning the impact on accessibility for families and urging the city to focus on providing accessible and affordable childcare programs instead. Van...

Hugh Grant has supported Prince Harry's call for a new police investigation into Rupert Murdoch's media empire following the Prince's multi-million pound settlement over phone hacking claims against The Sun. Grant previously accepted a settlement from Murdoch's News Group Newspapers and believes that a criminal investigation is necessary to uncover the truth, as NGN has paid over £1 billion in settlements to hacking victims to avoid court proceedings. Grant urges the CPS and police to...

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has proposed a law to withdraw Italy from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing Donald Trump's decision to do the same. Salvini, leader of the far-right League party, believes Italy should no longer be part of a supranational power center funded by Italian taxpayers and connected to multinational pharmaceutical companies. He suggests using the saved funds to support the sick in Italy and improve healthcare infrastructure....

Schools have been closed and travel warnings issued in parts of the UK due to 100mph winds from Storm Eowyn, prompting rare red weather alerts in Northern Ireland and Scotland. The Met Office predicts building damage, tree uprooting, and power outages, leading to school closures and train suspensions. Police advise against travel in affected areas, with British Airways canceling flights and warnings of gusts up to 100mph along exposed coasts. Full Article