Author: News Desk

Kentucky sheriff held over fatal shooting of judge in court A Kentucky sheriff has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing a judge inside his chambers, according to police. District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot multiple times at the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on Thursday, Kentucky State Police reported. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines, 43, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting. While police have confirmed that the two men had an argument prior to the shooting, they have…

Haiti takes steps to holding first elections since 2016 Haiti’s government has taken a significant step toward holding long-overdue elections with the establishment of a new electoral body. On Wednesday, a nine-member provisional electoral council (CEP) was created and tasked with organising elections by February 2026. This marks the first major movement toward a national vote since 2016, the last time Haitians elected a leader. Since then, widespread violence has engulfed the nation, with armed gangs controlling much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and large parts of the countryside. So far, seven members of the CEP have been appointed, representing diverse…

Storm Boris batters Italy after causing devastation throughout central Europe Storm Boris continues to wreak havoc across northeastern and central Italy, just days after causing devastating flooding throughout central Europe. In the northeastern region of Emilia Romagna, over 1,000 residents have been evacuated, while severe flooding and disruptions have been reported in the central Marche region. Authorities have confirmed that two people are missing. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Thursday that the European Union would provide €10 billion (£8.4 billion) in funding to help the affected countries. She made the announcement following a meeting with leaders…

Israel says 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers hit in Lebanon Israel has launched a series of intense air strikes on southern Lebanon, targeting over 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and what it described as “terrorist sites,” including a weapons storage facility, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF stated that the rocket launchers were poised to strike Israel, although there were no immediate reports of casualties. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported that Israel conducted at least 52 air strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday evening, while Lebanese forces retaliated with strikes on military positions in northern Israel. Hezbollah leader…

Domestic abuse specialists to be embedded in 999 control rooms The measure – part of ‘Raneem’s Law’ – will speed up referral of domestic and sexual abuse victims to support services. Domestic abuse specialists will be embedded in 999 control rooms from early next year in the first step towards the government’s goal of halving violence against women and girls in a decade, the home secretary has said. The advisers will make risk assessments on cases involving rape, domestic and sexual abuse claims to ensure that victims are referred to support services as quickly as possible, as part of an…

25 awesome things to do in London this weekend (September 21-22) We’ve got a pretty full on, wholesome list for you this weekend. So what have you got to look forward to? Well plant lovers can get their flora and fauna fix at Green Rooms in Old Spitalfields Market. And, if that isn’t enough wellness for you, we’ve got three recommendations to help you feel new again this September – from unguided art play to hot and cold baths in Hackney. Plus, an all-new immersive experience for Batman fans for Batman’s 85th birthday. Read on for a whole range of…

‘He could be here more’: Clacton split over Nigel Farage’s first months as MP Many remain positive about their high-profile politician but others complain that he ‘got his seat and disappeared’It happened sometime on Monday morning, locals think, though no one seems to know exactly when. But as staff in the shops on Old Road in Clacton stepped out of work for lunch, they spotted that the billboard on the corner of Crossfield Road had been ripped to ribbons.Plenty had approved of the poster, placed there by the political campaign group Led By Donkeys, drawing attention to the huge scale…

Farage cedes Reform control ahead of annual conference amid row over his surgery absence claim Nigel Farage has announced he is “relinquishing” his majority shareholder position of Reform UK, one day before the party begins its annual conference. In a post on social media, the Clacton MP said: “I’ve now made a decision. I no longer need to control this party. I’m going to let go.” Unlike most other political parties, Reform UK is a registered company with its deputy leader Richard Tice also listed on Companies House as a person with significant control. The annual party conference, which is…

The trial of Marieha Hussain is a deeply shameful chapter in the state’s ongoing attempted suppression of pro-Palestinian peace activists. A grave injustice has been avoided with her not guilty verdict. Marieha Hussain, 37, a teacher from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire denied the charge at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday. She carried a picture showing the faces of the then Prime Minister and Home Secretary superimposed on coconuts under a palm tree in November 2023. Her defence said the placard was not racist, but satirical and humorous. A major blow for the Government Ms Hussain’s defence described the decision to bring…

Arsenal are preparing for a battle to keep Takehiro Tomiyasu and have set their asking price amid interest for the defender. Arsenal’s solid start to the new Premier League season has been predicated on their impregnable defence, with Mikel Arteta’s side conceding just one goal in their first four games. The Gunners boosted their defensive options further in the summer window with the £42million signing of Riccardo Calafiori, although the Italian is yet to make his first start for the club. Tomiyasu, however, has not been seen in Arteta’s back four so far this season as he continues his rehabilitation…