‘We hope he gets home for the annual graveyard mass’ – the proud son of Irish-speaking parents who is now at the heart of UK government

A major search is ongoing in Llandudno, north Wales, for 16-year-old Athrun, who was last seen near the beach in only blue swimming trunks, raising concerns for his welfare as he is considered a ‘high-risk missing person.’ Authorities, including the Coastguard and police, are deploying significant resources, including helicopters and search dogs, to locate him after he was reported missing around 2pm on Saturday. Police have requested the public to review any dash cam footage...

A serious crash on the M4 near Reading has led to the closure of the motorway in both directions, affecting traffic between junctions J11 and J10. The incident involved an overturned car and prompted multiple air ambulances to respond, with warnings from Thames Valley Police for drivers to avoid the area due to significant delays and congestion. Emergency services, including five critical care units and six ambulances, are on scene, and the road is expected...

Donald Trump's administration has announced a trade deal with China following two days of intense negotiations, aiming to resolve the upheaval caused by Trump's unprecedented 145% tariffs on Chinese goods. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expressed optimism about the agreement, highlighting the constructive nature of discussions with Chinese negotiators. While specific details of the trade agreement are yet to be disclosed, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated substantial progress, with further announcements expected soon. Full Article

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared a heartfelt Instagram post featuring a family photo with her children, Archie and Lilibet, to celebrate Mother's Day in the US. In the accompanying caption, she expressed her joy in motherhood, describing it as the greatest privilege of her life and affectionately referring to her children as "gems." This post follows Prince Harry's recent interview discussing his strained relationship with King Charles, adding context to Meghan's ongoing social media activity,...

A pensioner mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, crashing his car into the Rise Market & Bakery in Bridport, Dorset, causing over £10,000 in damage to the building and stock. CCTV footage captured the moment of impact, sending products tumbling and shattering hundreds of bottles in the alcohol store room. Fortunately, despite the presence of staff and customers at the time, no injuries were reported; the driver, believed to be in his 70s,...

A convicted murderer, Emanuele De Maria, died after falling from the Milan Duomo cathedral following a violent incident where he stabbed a colleague, Hani Fouad Abdelghaffar Nasr, at his workplace, Hotel Berna. De Maria, who was serving a 15-year sentence for the murder of Oumaima Racheb in 2016, had been on the run after the stabbing incident. Police are also investigating the suspicious death of another hotel employee, Arachchilage Dona Chamila Wijesuriyauna, whose body was...