Asylum seeker who abducted and raped 12-year-old girl jailed for 15 years An Afghan asylum seeker who abducted a 12-year-old girl and filmed himself as he raped her has been jailed for 15 years. Ahmad Mulakhil, whose victim said he laughed while attacking her last summer, was found guilty of rape, child abduction, taking an
Iran war leading to ‘temporary shortages’ at some petrol pumps That’s according to the boss of Asda Some petrol pumps are witnessing “temporary shortages” due to tight supply linked to the conflict in the Middle East, the boss of Asda has warned. The UK’s second largest fuel retailer also rejected accusations that petrol sellers might
Police seek breakthrough in 1993 murder of woman The body of Carol Clark was found at the side of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Detectives are hoping for a breakthrough in the murder of a sex worker whose body was found near a canal more than 30 years ago. Carol Clark was 32 when her
Lord Mandelson to be asked for personal phone messages for release of files That’s according to Whitehall sources Lord Peter Mandelson will be asked to supply messages from his personal phone as part of the disclosure of files related to his appointment as Sir Keir Starmer’s ambassador to the US. Concerns have been raised that
Jude Bellingham to miss England friendly against Uruguay He could feature against Japan next week Thomas Tuchel confirmed he will not risk Jude Bellingham against Uruguay but hopes the England star can get some minutes against Japan next week. The 22-year-old was reduced to tears after pulling up with a hamstring injury at the start
Damson Idris to star in Netflix adaptation of The Lords’ Day It is based on the novel by the best-selling author, Michael Dobbs Damson Idris will star in a new Netflix adaptation of Michael Dobbs’ political thriller, The Lords’ Day. The upcoming series, based on the novel by the best-selling author, will see Idris star
Government says under-fives should not be on screens for more than an hour a day Infants with the higher screen time are less likely to be read to or go on trips outside Parents will be told to limit screen time for children under five to no more than an hour a day under new Government advice, as
Olivia Dean wins big at the MOBOs Singer scoops song of the year, album of the year, and best female act Singer Olivia Dean was the big winner of the night at the Mobo awards, as the ceremony marked its 30th anniversary. The celebration of black music and culture was held at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena on Thursday
World Cup heartbreak for home nations Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland all miss out on next summer’s tournament in the US Wales and Republic of Ireland missed out on World Cup qualification after they suffered penalty shoot-out heartache on a night to forget. Craig Bellamy’s Wales were minutes away from a historic
Olympics announces ban on transgender women in female competition The International Olympic Committee has announced that transgender women will be banned from competing as females from the 2028 Games. Eligibility for any female category at IOC events will now be limited to biological women, with an athlete’s status determined by a one-time screening process. Speaking