Parents struggling to meet rising cost of student accommodation among complaints to Minister – The Irish Times

Police have arrested a female prison officer for allegedly filming herself having sex with an inmate at HMP Five Wells in Northants. The footage, captured at the privately-run prison, shows the woman engaging in a sex act with the tattooed prisoner before moving on to intercourse. The inmate has been relocated and the officer suspended, sparking outrage similar to a previous incident involving a prison officer caught in a similar act at HMP Wandsworth. Full...

President Joe Biden faced backlash from conservatives for his holiday video card that did not explicitly mention "Christmas" or "Merry Christmas." Critics accused Biden of avoiding the term "Christmas" in favor of a generic holiday greeting, sparking claims of a "war on Christmas." Despite the festive imagery in the video, some felt Biden should have acknowledged Christmas more directly, leading to a debate over political correctness and religious inclusivity. Full Article

League leaders Liverpool are set to face struggling Leicester City in a Premier League clash, with Arne Slot's side aiming to extend their lead at the top after a dominant win against Tottenham. Leicester, led by Ruud van Nistelrooy, are fighting relegation and will look to bounce back from a recent defeat to Wolves. Liverpool is expected to field a strong lineup, while Leicester may have to make changes in goal due to injury concerns....

In 2024, Liz Truss fronted a movement called Popular Conservatism, endorsed Donald Trump, lost her seat, and had a bizarre press tour. Kemi Badenoch resigned as Tory deputy chairmen, was suspended by the Tories for controversial comments, and crossed the floor to become Reform's first MP. Nigel Farage, a controversial figure, got elected to parliament in Rochdale for four months before being kicked out of his seat. Full Article

Former Sky Sports broadcaster Chris Kamara returned to broadcasting after a two-year hiatus due to speech apraxia, a neurological disorder affecting his speech. Despite facing dark thoughts and struggles with his condition, Kamara underwent speech therapy and made a triumphant return to TV, reuniting with his former co-host Jeff Stelling. Grateful for the opportunity to cover live football again, Kamara expressed his joy and appreciation for life, emphasizing his improved health and return to his...

Research shows that the UK is falling behind in defence spending compared to Russia, Iran, and China, with Britain's budget increasing by only 14% in the last decade. The new Labour government is facing pressure to fulfill its promise to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, especially as other countries have significantly increased their budgets. The Liberal Democrats are urging the government to outline its plans for increased defence spending before the new US...