Author: News Desk

Belgium has included striker Romelu Lukaku in their squad for the upcoming World Cup, despite his limited participation this season. The 33-year-old has made only seven substitute appearances for Napoli and has been rehabilitating a hamstring injury in Belgium for two months.

Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil are urging an immigration appeals court to reopen his deportation case, citing new evidence suggesting the Trump administration manipulated proceedings against him due to his pro-Palestine activism. Khalil’s case, flagged as a high priority, raises concerns over due process and freedom of speech.

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This morning, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford announced the official opening of the canonisation process for Pedro Ballester, a young man from Manchester who passed away in 2018, possibly becoming the first Gen Z saint.

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This morning, billionaire Christopher Harborne, recently named the sixth richest man in the UK, faces scrutiny over a £5 million gift to Nigel Farage, who is under parliamentary investigation for failing to declare it.

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Paris Wilson was found guilty of manslaughter this morning for her role in the death of Danny Cahalane, orchestrating an acid attack under the direction of drug dealer Ryan Kennedy, known as ‘Frost’.

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Ofcom has fined the operators of a controversial suicide forum £950,000 following an investigation. This morning’s actions highlight ongoing concerns regarding online safety and the regulation of harmful content across the UK.

Donald Trump has reiterated his support for Pakistan as a mediator in US-Iran relations, despite Senator Lindsey Graham’s distrust of Islamabad’s role. Trump praised Pakistan’s leadership for facilitating a recent ceasefire, while Graham raised concerns over military assets reportedly stationed in Pakistan to shield Iran from US attacks.

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Builders in Stamford uncovered a 1933 newspaper during a refurbishment this morning. The Daily Herald featured alarming headlines on Adolf Hitler’s regime, highlighting early reports of terror and political suppression in Germany.

Andriy Yermak, former chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, appeared in court as prosecutors seek his arrest over allegations of a $10.5 million money-laundering scheme linked to a luxury housing project. Yermak denied the charges and a hearing is set to continue on Wednesday.

The United Nations human rights chief has called for independent investigations into airstrikes by Nigerian and Chadian forces that reportedly killed over 100 civilians in northern Nigeria. Concerns persist about the high civilian toll from these operations targeting Boko Haram.