The 11-year-old girl who was stabbed in Leicester Square was an Australian tourist, the country’s foreign ministry has said. The ministry said they were offering assistance to her and her mother, who was with her at the time of the attack. It comes after Ioan Pintaru, 32, was charged with attempted murder and possession of
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The Altar Stone at the centre of Stonehenge was brought 500 miles from northern Scotland – not Wales – as was previously thought, according to new research, adding to the mystery of the Neolithic site. Geological fingerprinting has revealed the six-tonne stone almost certainly came from the Orcadian Basin, a rock deposit stretching north from
Influencer Molly-Mae Hague has announced her spilt from boxer Tommy Fury. She shared the news in a post on Instagram, writing: “After five years of being together, I never imagined our story would end, especially not in this way. “I am extremely upset to announce that mine and Tommy’s relationship has come to an end.”
Police have said they are becoming “increasingly concerned” for two young brothers who have been missing for two days. Yousuf Ahmad, 13, and Muhammad Ahmad, 10, were last seen at home in Liversedge, West Yorkshire, at around 9.40am on Monday. The boys are believed to be together, according to West Yorkshire Police. Detective Inspector Rob
Government minister Jess Phillips has said she should have chosen her words “more carefully” after making controversial comments on social media about this month’s disorder. The Home Office minister had replied to a post on X from Reform’s Richard Tice that said “all violence, rioting and assault [is] totally unacceptable” and added: “Two-tier policing must
Two men found dead in a burned-out car in Sweden were British nationals, officials say. Juan Cifuentes and Farooq Abdulrazak were reported missing in July after failing to return home from a business trip to Denmark and Sweden. Swedish prosecutors say they have now identified remains as belonging to the two men. The car was
Footage of Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff shortly after his Top Gear crash has been shown for the first time, revealing the extent of his injuries. The TV presenter and former England cricket all-rounder sustained serious facial injuries and broken ribs after a crash while filming Top Gear at Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey, in December 2022. The incident
Liz Truss has stormed off stage after a banner featuring a lettuce and the words “I crashed the economy” unfurled behind her at an event. The former prime minister was taking questions from an audience in Beccles, Suffolk, as part of her book tour on Tuesday evening when campaign group Led By Donkeys carried out
Canal water in the West Midlands is being tested for sodium cyanide after a spillage of toxic chemicals. Walsall Council said the Environment Agency told it about a spillage that went directly into the canal at Pleck on Monday. A major incident has been declared, involving police, the fire service, the Canal and Rivers Trust
“I have five babies at home. Please don’t let me die.” Laura-Jane Seaman, 36, was begging for her life after giving birth to her fifth child. She died days before Christmas in 2022. Now, an inquest has concluded her death was “avoidable” and “contributed to by neglect” during her treatment at Broomfield Hospital in Essex.
The fiance of X Factor star Jaymi Hensley has died after falling from a third-floor hotel window. Oliver Marmon, also known as Olly, fell from a window at the Hind Hotel in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, on Sunday evening. The 33-year-old was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to the scene just after 11.30pm. Hensley, who
There was the deep sense of accomplishment just making it to the Olympics. The inspirational power of reaching the podium. And the determination to show seeking help is worth it. From gymnastics star Simone Biles to Team GB’s medallists, day two of Paris 2024 showed mental health challenges can be overcome – finding valued empathy
Rachel Reeves will signal Labour’s plans to cut government departments and the Civil Service as the new administration looks to accuse Rishi Sunak of “covering up” problems with the economy. The chancellor is set to speak to the House of Commons on Monday following a review of the government finances after taking office at the
A woman has died after she was attacked while walking her dog in Suffolk. Anita Rose, 57, was found unconscious by a member of the public lying on a track near Rectory Lane, Brantham, at around 6.25am on Wednesday. Ms Rose had left her house at around 5am to take her springer spaniel, called Bruce,
The Gladiators referee who said the iconic line “Gladiators ready! Contenders ready!” has died at the age of 92, the TV show said. John Anderson was best known as the umpire in the original ITV show, which aired between 1992 and 2000, and the revamped Sky series in 2008. The Scottish sports coach trained more
Sir Keir Starmer has issued a rallying cry ahead of the Euro 2024 final, telling the England team: “We’re all behind you.” The prime minister, who will be in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on Sunday to cheer on the Three Lions against Spain, told the players they have already “made the country proud”. They
Sky Sports commentator John Hunt said he and his family are “devastated” over the murders of his wife and two daughters. Carol Hunt, 61, Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28, were killed in a crossbow attack at a house in Ashlyn Close, in Bushey, Hertfordshire, this week. In a statement, the BBC and Sky Sports racing
A 24-year-old man has been arrested after remains were found in two suitcases in Bristol and a flat in west London. There had been a manhunt in the wake of the discovery of body parts, but police are now not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. The man was detained by armed
There are fears that prison overcrowding could lead to a breakdown in law and order and even looting if further action to alleviate capacity problems in jails across England and Wales is not taken. Justice Secretary Shabanah Mahmood will today warn the justice system is on “the brink of total collapse”, which is “putting the
Police are hunting for a man who left a suitcase believed to contain human remains on Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Officers were alerted to reports of a man seen acting suspiciously on the bridge just before midnight on Wednesday. They arrived at the scene within 10 minutes – but the man had vanished, leaving
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