The government is establishing dedicated rape and sexual offences courts in every crown court across England and Wales over the next two years. This expansion builds on pilot schemes that began in 2022 at three locationsāLeeds, Newcastle, and Snaresbrookāand aims to address chronic delays victims face in accessingā¦
Ed Sheeran resumed his 'Loop' tour in Philadelphia on 19 September following a turbulent week in which support act Macklemore was dropped over pro-Palestine remarks, prompting all remaining support acts and his backing band to withdraw. Citing security concerns, Sheeran removed the B-stageāa platform that typically allows himā¦
More than 100 New Yorkers protested outside AMC Kips Bay 15 after learning the multiplex is expected to close at the end of 2026. The site was privately bought by NYU Langone, prompting criticism from residents and officials who say the community was not consulted and fears losingā¦
The Philadelphia Eagles remained unbeaten after narrowly defeating the Tennessee Titans 24ā20 in Nashville, surviving a late scare in a game they were expected to win comfortably. Jalen Hurts delivered the decisive moment, throwing a three-yard touchdown to Darius Cooper with fewer than 10 seconds remaining after Tennesseeā¦
Castle, a popular procedural mystery series starring Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic, featured captivating on-screen chemistry between the lead characters despite significant behind-the-scenes conflict between the actors. According to sources, the tension was severe enough that producers arranged couples counselling for Fillion and Katic to maintain their on-screenā¦
Ross Smith produced a shock victory to win the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam, defeating two-time former champion Gerwyn Price 11-5 in the final. The 37-year-old Englishman's triumph is particularly noteworthy as it caps a tournament marked by major upsets, including world champion Luke Littler's quarter-finalā¦
Lance Corporal Aaron Mann, 26, became severely intoxicated during a highly sensitive overseas deployment in December 2024 and lost a bag containing a loaded 9mm pistol and 30 rounds of ammunition. A court-martial heard that the loss could have had "massive operational consequences", though local civilians returned theā¦
Two brothers, Bilal and Zachariya Rakik, orchestrated a kidnapping that collapsed due to poor planning and insufficient funds from their victim's social circle. The pair lured Ali Almafraji to a Nando's restaurant in south-east London under false pretences, then abducted him at gunpoint and demanded a Ā£30,000 ransomā¦
Irelandās National Childrenās Hospital is facing further delays after serious problems were identified with its fire-safety compliance and other construction work. The ā¬2.24 billion project cannot open until it receives final fire-certification approval, and officials are increasingly concerned that it will miss its latest opening deadline. The 380-bedā¦
The Garda Ombudsman has reopened an investigation into the arrest and death of Evan Fitzgerald, a young man who died by suicide in May 2025, one week before facing trial on firearms charges. The case has become emblematic of a broader scandal involving Garda whistleblowers exposing alleged policeā¦
Stephen Root has confirmed he will voice Brian Heder in Grand Theft Auto 6, ending fan speculation sparked by the characterās appearance in the second trailer. The casting matters because Rootās distinctive voice, known especially from King of the Hill, made Brian one of the gameās most recognisableā¦
John Wilson's The History Of Concrete achieved a record-breaking opening at the IFC Center in New York, grossing $90,000 over three days and setting the venue's second-highest weekend record in its 21-year history. The success reflects strong audience demand for the acclaimed documentary, driven largely by Wilson's celebrityā¦
Buddy Rich, one of the most technically accomplished drummers in history, did play on a number one record, though it came early in his career. Rich performed drums on Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra's 'I'll Never Smile Again', a 1940 recording featuring a young Frank Sinatra. The songā¦
Tom Petty has revealed that he no longer considers "Free Fallin'" one of his favourite songs, despite acknowledging it is one of his finest works. The 1989 hit, written with Jeff Lynne for his debut solo album Full Moon Fever, became such a massive cultural anthem that itsā¦
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen could face an NFL suspension after being charged with two misdemeanours linked to an alleged drink-driving incident before the season. His reported blood alcohol level of .224 was nearly three times Indianaās legal limit, potentially triggering at least a three-game suspension underā¦
āThe Assassin(s)ā is a South Korean political thriller inspired by the 1974 attempted assassination of Prime Minister Park Chung-hee, in which his wife, First Lady Yuk Young-soo, and a bystander were killed. Director Hur Jin-ho turns the gaps and unanswered questions surrounding the public investigation into a fast-pacedā¦
The music-history podcast *No Dogs in Space* is returning with its fourth season, *Punk 2.0*, after a gap of more than two years. Hosts Carolina Hidalgo and Marcus Parks are focusing again on punk, where they believe their strongest expertise and most compelling stories lie; the opening episodesā¦
Donald Trump has reportedly told advisers that his own decisions may have contributed to his unpopularity and weakened Republican prospects in the November midterm elections. The reported private admission contrasts with his public message that he can help Republicans win difficult contests, and has reportedly increased his focusā¦
A Tesla driver was caught asleep at the wheel whilst travelling at 60 mph down a California highway, relying on the vehicle's Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature to maintain control. The California Highway Patrol subsequently pulled the driver over and issued a citation for unsafe speed, highlighting growing concernsā¦
World-model companies such as AMI Labs and World Labs are attracting substantial attention and funding, but remain unusually secretive about their commercial plans. The technology could support robotics, interactive video, manufacturing and advanced self-driving systems, yet companies appear reluctant to reveal which markets they will pursue, partly toā¦