River City actor jailed for nine years for rape and assault
Iain Robertson, 45, was sentenced to nine years in prison for raping one woman and assaulting three others, with a three-year supervision period.
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Hackney Council's Haifa split denounced for inciting antisemitism
Green-led Hackney Council triggers process to end 58-year twinning with Haifa, Israel, sparking backlash over claims it stokes antisemitism and division.
BBC soap actor jailed for nine years for rape and abuse
Iain Robertson, 45, who played Stevie O'Hara in BBC's River City, has been jailed for nine years for rape and domestic abuse against three women between 2004 and 2019.
Coronation Street: Lauren pressures Betsy over Dylan
In Coronation Street, Lauren Bolton pressures Betsy Swain to report Dylan Wilson for her stroke, causing Betsy to feel humiliated and ask Lauren to leave.
Sadiq Khan refuses TfL funding for Albert Bridge repair
Mayor Sadiq Khan rules out TfL help for Albert Bridge's £8.5m repair, saying TfL cannot take on the financial burden of a bridge it does not own.
Emmerdale star warns Serena's lies will have consequences
Emmerdale's Casey Al-Shaqsy reveals Serena Sugden fears family fallout from her lies, hinting at explosive consequences if she 'goes nuts'.
Trump strikes landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear deal allowing uranium enrichment, sparking proliferation fears as it lacks IAEA snap inspections.
Ann Widdecombe public memorial announced after murder
Ann Widdecombe's family announces a public memorial later this year after the former Tory MP was found murdered, allegedly beaten with a hammer 21 times.
Burnham Rent Control Worries Landlords
Andy Burnham's rent control proposal sparks fears among landlords about market stability and investment in Greater Manchester.
The Stig sues BBC over Freddie Flintoff crash
The Stig, Paul Rees, sues BBC Studios for up to £150,000 after Freddie Flintoff crash, claiming he warned about safety and was blamed.
Paddy McNally, ex of Sarah Ferguson, dies at 88
Paddy McNally, motorsport tycoon and former partner of Sarah Ferguson, has died aged 88 after a long illness, two months after his son Sean's sudden death.
London neighbourhood crime drops 14% with Met tech
Neighbourhood crime in London fell by 14% in the year to June, with over 35,000 fewer offences, as Met Police deployed drones, facial recognition, and high-powered e-bikes to catch 1,000 suspects monthly.
Lewisham councillor cleared over 'coconuts' tweet
Green Cllr Hau-Yu Tam cleared of code breach after calling David Lammy and Priti Patel 'coconuts' on X; investigation found political comment protected under free speech.
EastEnders spoilers: Ian Beale court, Gray Atkins prison plot
Ian Beale's day in court arrives next week on EastEnders, while Gray Atkins hatches a new scheme from prison and George Knight struggles with guilt.
Met Police chief: No other option but to embrace AI
Sir Mark Rowley says current safeguards are sufficient as Met expands AI use to analyse CCTV, freeing up officer time. Critics warn of lack of legislative framework.
Black Met officer wins discrimination claim over WhatsApp hack
A Black Met Police officer, Caroline Nku, won an indirect race discrimination claim after her promotion was blocked when hackers hijacked her WhatsApp account. The tribunal ruled the Met's blanket policy disproportionately affected black officers.
City heavyweights outline demands for new Chancellor
City leaders call on new Chancellor John Healey to prioritize financial services competitiveness, tax stability, and post-Brexit reforms in his first budget.
Teen survivor recounts final moments as couple drowns
A 16-year-old girl survived a crash that killed her friends Adam Dudzinski, 17, and Chloe-Ann Naylor, 16, after their car flipped into a ditch. She described Adam apologizing and Chloe trying to keep his head above water before drowning.
Zelenskyy Ousts Ukraine Army Chief Amid Protests
President Zelenskyy fires commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, the biggest military shake-up in two years, as protests erupt nationwide.
Immigrant kids risk losing lawyers after Trump cuts
More than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children face losing legal representation after the Trump administration cuts funding, risking deportation without due process.
Zelenskyy fires army chief Syrskyi amid protests
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi in Ukraine's biggest military shake-up in two years, following nationwide protests over the sacking of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who will return in a prominent role.
Progressive Democrats Hold Shadow Hearing on Medicare for All
Progressive Democrats held a shadow hearing on Medicare for All, citing dire healthcare system and support from nurses and physicians.
O'Brien: Constable painting error shattered my Archers belief
Richard O'Brien can't look at Constable's The Hay Wain after BBC used wrong owl hoot in The Archers. Letters also discuss north/south divide, England's World Cup match, and Yorkshire puds.
AI consciousness is impossible, argues doctor in letter
Dr John Pickering asserts AI systems like Claude cannot become conscious, comparing it to a washing machine, and criticizes Anil Seth's equivocation on the matter.
Falklands: Self-determination key, says assembly chair
Falkland Islands legislative assembly chair Jack Ford defends British sovereignty based on self-determination, citing 99.8% vote in 2013 to remain UK overseas territory.
NYC Mayor Urges Feds to Arrest Netanyahu on ICC Warrant
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls on the federal government to execute the ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, acknowledging he lacks authority to do so himself.
Geoffrey King obituary: seismologist who transformed earthquake forecasting
Geoffrey King, a prolific geophysicist whose 1994 paper revolutionised earthquake forecasting, has died aged 82. He worked at Cambridge, USGS, and Institut de Physique du Globe in Paris.
Burnham and devolution: powerful centre needed
Andy Burnham's first week as PM shows he understands the paradox of devolution: a strong centre is needed to give power away effectively.
Trump's Iran War Unpopular and Costly; He Remains Unfazed
President Trump's war in Iran costs $37.5bn and is deeply unpopular, with only 28% of Americans supporting it. Trump says the conflict won't impact him politically, alarming Republicans ahead of the midterms.
Mexican man killed fleeing ICE was on vacation with tourist visa
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, was hit by a semi-truck after running from ICE agents at a Florida gas station; he was on a tourist visa and had arrived in the US three weeks prior.
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