Author: News Desk

Israeli strikes have killed at least 36 people near the Syrian city of Aleppo, reports say. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) says the targets were weapons stores used by Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. 

Maryland’s governor has unveiled early plans to address the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse, which saw a cargo ship collide with the bridge and collapse, resulting in the deaths of six people. In support of these efforts, the Biden administration has greenlit emergency funding totalling $60 million (£47 million), as requested by Maryland.

Authorities in South Africa report that forty-five have died after a bus veered off a bridge, plummeting approximately 50 meters (165 feet) into a ravine. The sole survivor, an eight-year-old girl, sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital. 

England boss Gareth Southgate will name an expanded initial Euro 2024 squad as Uefa says it will consider requests to reinstate 26-man squads. 

The FA and NewCo updated the government earlier in the week with their plans on how to grow women’s football in England. 

Anti-monarchy protesters shout ‘down with the crown’ at Queen Camilla Protesters shout ‘down with the crown’ at Queen Camilla as she arrives at Worcester Cathedral. She is arriving for the annual Maundy Service without King Charles as he continues to undergo cancer treatment. Members of the anti-monarchy group Republic can be seen giving her a less than friendly welcome, as they hold up large yellow signs protesting her appearance. Charles is due to join other members of the Royal Family on Sunday at a scaled-down Easter service at Windsor Castle.

Primary school ‘on lockdown’ after armed police swarm estate Armed police have arrived at an estate in Middlesbrough as a nearby primary school was put into lockdown. Three people have been arrested in the Stockton estate in the Portrack area after officers were seen entering four homes with sniffer dogs as they carried out pre-planned warrants. The action was part of a widening investigation to disrupt drug gangs in the north east of England. Nearby Tilery Primary School issued an alert to parents, saying: ‘Due to an ongoing police incident on the Portrack estate, if your child is coming to…

Laurence Fox misses out on running for London Mayor after messing up form Right-wing agitator Laurence Fox has blamed ‘pure political corruption’ after losing his spot on the ballot for Mayor of London due to a paperwork cock-up. The former actor, best known for his role as the sidekick in the Morse spin-off Lewis, was planning a second run against Sadiq Khan for the top job in the capital. But London Elects, the body responsible for organising the upcoming vote, said his nomination forms were submitted too close to the deadline to fix several errors with them. According to a…

Helen Flanagan diagnosed with psychosis after struggling with split from partner Actress Helen Flanagan has revealed she was diagnosed with psychosis. The former Coronation Street star, who has also appeared on the likes of Love Island and I’m A Celebrity, shared an update in her life on Instagram where she spoke candidly about the serious mental health issue she was experiencing. In a lengthy post, she admitted she believes part of the reason for her psychosis is the ’emotional struggle’ after splitting from long-term partner Scott Sinclair in 2022. The former couple share three children: Matilda, eight, Delilah, five, and…

Beyoncé is stepping into dangerous territory and ‘risking her entire career’ by going country A change of musical direction has the potential to either make or break an artist. Ahead of the release of Beyoncé’s eighth studio album Cowboy Carter, there has been mixed feedback about her new sonic pivot. Is Queen Bey risking her entire music career to go country? The two singles released so far Texas Hold ‘Em and 16 Carriages have not only been a commercial success, but her foray into this new genre has ignited excitement surrounding country music and the culture associated with it. Case…