Starmer announces support for car and pharma industries in ‘age of insecurity’

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, recently ascended as the first US Pope, marking a significant moment for the Catholic Church. His past comments, criticizing Western media for promoting beliefs contrary to the Gospel, have raised concerns among LGBTQ+ Catholics, who fear a return to exclusion under his leadership after feeling welcomed by his predecessor, Pope Francis. The author reflects on their own journey as a gay Catholic, expressing disappointment and worry about the...

SummaryRosana Lecka, a 22-year-old childcare worker, has admitted to two counts of child cruelty while denying 21 other charges. She is accused of assaulting 23 infants over six months at Riverside Nursery in Twickenham, with CCTV allegedly capturing her pinching, punching, and grabbing children, some of whom were found with scratches and pinch marks. Despite having no prior safeguarding issues during her job application, Lecka was sent home one day for appearing dazed; the trial...

Spain is facing severe weather conditions, with AEMET issuing orange alerts for storms, hail, and possible snow on higher ground, particularly affecting popular areas like Mallorca and Barcelona. This unusual spring weather is attributed to a low-pressure system from the Atlantic and a cold air mass over the Iberian Peninsula, causing heavy rain and thunderstorms that may persist into next week. In contrast, the UK is enjoying sunny weather with temperatures reaching up to 27°C,...

A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering an 87-year-old pensioner, who succumbed to life-threatening injuries two days after a suspected robbery in Goodchild Road, Manor House, London. The police are not seeking additional suspects and have increased local patrols in response to community concerns. Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers has urged anyone with information on the incident to contact the police, while the victim's family is receiving support from specialist officers. Full...

Nova Scotia RCMP Staff Sgt. Rob McCamon addressed the media regarding the ongoing search for six-year-old Lily and four-year-old Jack Sullivan, who went missing from their home in Pictou County on May 2, 2025. Despite extensive search efforts over six days, including the use of drones and canine units, no trace of the children has been found, leading police to believe they may have wandered away. Speculation surrounding their disappearance has proliferated on TikTok, with...

Pope Leo XIV's First Mass Amid Controversy Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics, conducted his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel on May 9, 2025, amidst serious allegations of mishandling child sex abuse cases. Survivors' group SNAP accused him of failing to act on abuse allegations during his tenure in Chicago and Peru, where he allegedly allowed known abuser priests to remain in ministry. SNAP urged the new pope to...