Speedboat killer sentenced after stabbing partner with barbecue tongs Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has been jailed for 20 months with a further four years on extended licence after violently assaulting his girlfriend, including stabbing her with pointed barbecue tongs. The 39-year-old was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court, having previously pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual
Trump comments on Irish unity show debate is ‘very much alive’: Michelle O’Neill Donald Trump’s comments in support of Irish unity show that the debate is “very much alive”, Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said. Ms O’Neill was speaking at a joint press conference with the leaders of the SNP and Plaid Cymru
Reform’s Tice hits out at Labour ‘hypocrisy’ over £72m donations row Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice accused Labour of “hyperventilating hypocrisy” over the £72 million of donations received by his party from two crypto-billionaires. The twin £36 million gifts from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne have reignited calls for a blanket cap on donations,
Drone may have been meant for Boris Johnson’s train, says Ukrainian railway firm A Russian drone attack on a station in Ukraine may have been aimed at a train carrying dignitaries including Boris Johnson, the country’s railways operator has said. The attack hit a train at Yahodyn station, on the Polish border, shortly after the
King to ask industry leaders how AI can be developed for ‘good of humanity’ The King will meet with leaders of the world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies and ask them how the technology can be developed for “the good of humanity”, it has been reported. Charles hopes the discussions will lead to a “wider
Erling Haaland earns 10-man Manchester City victory in fiery Old Trafford clash Erling Haaland secured Manchester City a memorable derby-day triumph as Manchester United failed to capitalise on Phil Foden’s sending-off on a day of contentious decisions. Old Trafford witnessed a pulsating 199th meeting of the Manchester rivals as Enzo Maresca’s new-look side won the
Donald Trump says Irish unity ‘one of the naturals of all time’ US President Donald Trump has doubled down on comments in support of Irish unity, stating it was “one of the naturals of all time”. Speaking on the second day of his trip to Ireland, Mr Trump also dismissed the diplomatic backlash to his
Kimi Antonelli claims victory at Spanish Grand Prix to extend championship lead Kimi Antonelli took a major stride towards becoming the youngest Formula One world champion ever with victory at the Spanish Grand Prix. The 20-year-old took advantage of Lance Stroll putting his Aston Martin in the wall to earn a free pit-stop during a
Andy Burnham takes part in Great North Run for homelessness charity Prime Minister Andy Burnham is taking part in the Great North Run to raise money for a homelessness charity. Mr Burnham, wearing a Number 10 bib, was running in the half marathon to raise money for Changing Lives, which he visited last month to
Man charged with concealing identity at anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth A 76-year-old man has been charged with concealing his identity at an anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth after police warned they would use powers to arrest demonstrators wearing face coverings. Timothy Miller, of Southampton, will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on Monday accused of wearing or