​Tech minister Peter Kyle doesn't rule out ditching Elon Musk's X - 'I don't know what future holds'
The Technology Secretary Peter Kyle suggested the tech billionaire Elon Musk's X platform had become less enjoyable and said he no longer scrolls through the site
Danny Masterson's attorneys tracked down jurors after rape trial
Attorneys working for That '70s Show star Danny Masterson tracked down jurors who found him guilty of rape in a move that 'troubled' the judge in the case
Government considering social media ban for teenagers
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle warned technology companies have to do more to protect children
Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK
The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.
Delight as 'justice seems to be done' in Caiphus Nyoka murder case
A close friend of Caiphus Nyoka, the student activist who was killed by security branch police in 1987, recalled how their friendship and activism was abruptly cut off.
Berlin Police Chief: Jews and Gays Should Hide their Identities in Arab Neighborhoods
"Unfortunately, there are certain neighborhoods where the majority of the people are of Arab descent and also have sympathies for terrorist groups."
Police 'losing confidence to use powers' after murder trial of officer who shot Chris Kaba, claims Tory MP
Frontline police are losing the confidence to use their full powers after lengthy prosecutions like the trial of the officer who shot Chris Kaba, the shadow Home Secretary has said.
Labour mayor cost taxpayers £75k to try stop Bibby Stockholm barge
Carralyn Parkes took her local council to court after it failed to challenge the Home Office 's decision to place the migrant barge in Portland Harbour.
LA enacts sanctuary city ordinance ahead of potential mass deportations under Trump
The Los Angeles City Council approved a so-called “sanctuary city” ordinance that bars city resources from being used for immigration enforcement and city departments from sharing infor...
Fine Gael launches Sinn Féin attack ad as criticism of Mary Lou McDonald's RTE review continues
Tánaiste Micheál Martin slated Sinn Féin’s plan to commission a "human rights and journalists' expert review into the objectivity of coverage by RTÉ of the Israeli genocide in Gaza and other international conflicts"
Nigerian govt allocates N112 billion to safeguard schools in three years – Minister
The minister said the government is committed to creating an environment where every child will have access to education
Nigerian govt allocates N112 billion to safeguard schools in three years – Minister
The minister said the government is committed to creating an environment where every child will have access to education
Hucknall paedophile who raped three girls was 'the monster in my head, the Devil, pure evil'
Keith Wain has been handed a jail term lasting over three decades
North East council reviews plans submitted for car wash in residential garden
An application has been submitted to Middlesbrough Council proposing the conversion of a residential garden into a car wash for public use
UK to scrap warships, military helicopters and fleet of drones to save £500m
Ministers have scrapped six defence projects including drones, warships and helicopters, in a move to save half a billion pounds over the next five years.
Derby to get new traveller site as illegal visits cost taxpayers thousands
There could be serious consequences if the city doesn't provide a new one, a chief planning officer has warned
Senior professors at Madras varsity debate need for biometric attendance for faculty
Discussion on the introduction of biometric attendance in universities by the higher education department sparks debate among professors.
Angela Rayner defends restricting tenants' access to Right to Buy
The Deputy PM used the scheme to buy her council home with a 25 per cent discount in 2007, before making a five-figure profit when she later sold it.
Tech billionaire accused of trafficking women onto yachts
Greg Brady is accused of cheating on his ex-wife Claudia with 'hundreds' of women, some of whom claim he forced them into sex once aboard his luxury yachts.
Taliban Govt clearing 'un-Islamic' books from Afghanistan shelves
Taliban authorities are removing "un-Islamic" and anti-government literature from circulation by checking imported books and distributing lists of banned titles.
Navy ship HMS Northumberland to be decommissioned after 30 years of service
The Navy frigate which was built at Swan Hunter in the 1990s drew big crowds when it returned to Tyneside earlier this year
Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole
he Venezuelan man convicted in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
'There was a lot of blood': Sister of slain activist Caiphus Nyoka describes murder scene
The younger sister of slain East Rand activist Caiphus Nyoka told the court on Wednesday she knew her brother had been killed by the security branch when she walked into his room which was covered in blood.
Rising rates spur frustrated Mauger to appeal for 'frugal' approach
Some Christchurch City councillors are under the belief money falls out of the sky, the mayor says.
Furious wife 'got husband to DISEMBOWEL pizza worker over wrong order'
Catherine Harper, 45, was allegedly so enraged that her order at MOD Pizza in Norfolk, Virginia was wrong that she ordered her husband Corey, 47, to stab the worker who botched it, cops said.
Former anesthesiologist found guilty of tampering with IV bags sentenced to prison
A former Dallas anesthesiologist found guilty earlier this year of tampering with IV bags has been sentenced to federal prison.
Fear of 'reputational damage' for East Midlands Railway if footbridge closure resumes
East Midlands Railway said it ran the trial of closing the footbridge to tackle fare dodgers
Archbishop of Canterbury to remain in post until new year
Justin Welby will conduct few public engagements before completing his official duties in January.
Awkward moment Kim Jong Un is forced to wait for handshake
Kim Jong Un was in Pyongyang to meet military leaders when he extended his hand to shake hands with the first officer at the top of the stairs
'These children are not being seen' - Severely disabled kids lose teacher aide hours
A local policy change is angering parents and principals as some of Auckland's most severely disabled children lose aide hours.
Pet lovers go to war over 'Asbos for dogs' requiring them to use leads
Dog walkers in a London borough have been left fuming after the council's plans to ban dogs from being off leads in parks were revealed, with a Team GB star leading to fightback.
Royal Navy assault ships axed amid Government cost-cutting measures
HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, which have both been flagships, are being decommissioned alongside a number of other naval vessels - including a frigate and two support tankers
Billionaire to surrender mansions after child sex abuse accusations
Robert Miller, 81, is to have his two Montreal homes seized after Justice Serge Gaudet handed down a ruling against him on Friday.
Judge drops bombshell death penalty decision on Bryan Kohberger
A judge has ruled on whether Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger can face the death penalty if convicted of the 2022 killings of four college students.
Government proposes law change on name suppression for sex offenders
Convicted adult sex offenders would not get permanent name suppression unless the victim agreed to it, the justice minister says.
Only targeting immigrant spaza shops is unconstitutional, activist warns
The focus should instead be on holding government accountable for ensuring food safety at all stores.
No mental wellbeing priority in government's latest child strategy
Mental well-being has been removed as a standalone priority in the government's latest Child and Youth Well-being Strategy - despite officials warning against this earlier in the year.
Justin Welby will leave his post in January after resigning
The Most Rev Justin Welby was forced to quit last week after a damning review found that his failures meant the Church's most prolific child abuser was never brought to justice.
Labour backs new Police Commissioner - but warns against routine arming
The alternative to policing by consent would be a police state, which New Zealanders don't want, the party says.
Labour backs new Police Commissioner - but warns against routine arming
The alternative to policing by consent would be a police state, which New Zealanders don't want, the party says.
Hospital tried to 'shut doors' in the early stages of Letby cop probe
Hospital bosses tried to 'shut doors' in the early stages of the police investigation into Lucy Letby , a public inquiry heard today.
Teacher aide hours: One-size-fits-all approach doesn't work, say principals
Changes to teacher aide allocations highlight the inadequacy of support for the most disabled children, Auckland principals say.
Half of Canterbury University students set to miss out on halls of residence places
First year students are being forced to go flatting as capacity in Canterbury University's halls of residence is at a peak.
Piggy bank politics: FG and SF row over State finances
Fine Gael managed to make its presence felt as Sinn Féin launched its General Election manifesto on Tuesday morning, writes RTÉ's Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham.
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