Reeves must scrap ‘bonkers’ pledge on pension triple lock, warns chancellor’s former economic adviser

Investigators fear that Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance in 2007, could be freed soon unless they can urgently arrest him. Brueckner, a convicted child sex offender, is seeking early release from prison, potentially walking free in a matter of days. Prosecutors are nervous about the court's decision, with key witnesses being called in for secret meetings to prepare for possible charges against Brueckner. Full Article

More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, with new Israeli airstrikes killing at least 26 Palestinians, including a Hamas political leader and women and children. Israel's military has sent ground troops into Rafah as thousands of Palestinians flee, with Israel's Cabinet approving a plan to depopulate Gaza. The ceasefire that briefly paused the conflict is now in tatters as the violence continues to escalate, with...

Jamie Keegan, a former healthcare assistant at Crumlin children’s hospital, was sexually assaulted by a colleague during a night shift in May 2023, leading to his loss of career due to lack of support from Children Health Ireland (CHI). The assailant was sentenced to three months for public masturbation and six months for sexual assault, but Keegan was not informed of the hospital's investigation outcome and felt discouraged from seeking counseling. Despite not receiving compensation...

Keir Starmer expressed that the UK felt pressure to intervene following Donald Trump's contentious exchange with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, leading to the reinstatement of US aid and intel sharing with Ukraine. Starmer emphasized the importance of the UK serving as a mediator between the US and Europe, despite concerns over Trump's actions and relationship with Moscow. Starmer also highlighted his disagreement with Trump's trust in Putin and emphasized the need for Ukraine to maintain its defense...

Protesters in central London have caused multiple streets to be closed off this afternoon, as police enforce measures for the annual Al Quds protest and a counter protest by Stop The Hate. The Al Quds organizers were set to gather at Marble Arch and move towards Portland Place, with a rally planned to finish by 5.30pm. Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell emphasized the police's role in facilitating peaceful protests while minimizing disruption to the wider community,...

Jazmin Barnes, Aiah Nehme, and Stella Dadini all acknowledge using filters on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The use of filters, such as the "Bold Glamour" filter on TikTok, has sparked controversy due to its impact on self-esteem and body image, with experts warning against dependency on digital enhancements. Influencers like Jazmin Barnes have shared their experiences of how filters have influenced their self-perception and even led to cosmetic procedures, highlighting the potential...