Dutch Defense Minister Brekelmans on European ‘drone wall,’ using Russian frozen assets ‘in a creative way,’ and what to do with China

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 24, 2025. (Pierre Crom / Getty Images) Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans feels that Europe must do more to counter Russia’s... Read more »

Two men in court accused of murdering Ian Watkins in Wakefield Prison

David Spereall and Steve JonesYorkshire West Yorkshire Police Ian Watkins was sentenced to 29 years in prison in 2013 Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of paedophile singer... Read more »

Tom Niland ‘unrecognisable’ after attack, say family

The family of a 75-year-old man who was beaten and robbed by three men at his home and later died from his injuries has told the Central Criminal Court he was unrecognisable... Read more »

‘He killed our Louis in cold blood – the torment and torture are relentless’

The defendant, now 17, used a Zombie knife to kill Louis Howard who’d turned up asking to speak to the teen’s mother Louis Howard, who was stabbed to death(Image: Leicestershire Police) A... Read more »

Spy chiefs warn of Russia, Hamas threats – DW – 10/13/2025

Skip next section German intelligence leaders sound the alarm about Russia, Hamas in public briefing 10/13/2025October 13, 2025 German intelligence leaders sound the alarm about Russia, Hamas in public briefing The leaders... Read more »

‘My son spilled popcorn in my garden and I can’t believe what happened next’

Andrea, from the US, is an amateur gardener who spends her free time in her garden, where she grows speciality flowers and pumpkins – but something unexpected happened a few months ago... Read more »

Russia’s largest oil terminal occupied Crime on fire

Hi, this is Chris York reporting from Kyiv on day 1,328 of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today’s top story: Ukrainian drones struck the largest Russian oil depot in the city of... Read more »

Bristol restaurant Bravas ordered to remove outdoor seating – but wins stay of execution

Bristol City Council issued an enforcement notice on Bravas Bravas restaurant in Cotham Hill(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC) A popular Bristol restaurant in a newly-pedestrianised street has been ordered to dismantle... Read more »

Removal of slip road sparks fears over ‘traffic mayhem’

Cork City Council is in the process of awarding the construction tender for four Safe Routes to School projects, which include a scheme for St Luke’s National School on Mahony’s Ave. The... Read more »

UK households alerted over 5 changes to make ‘big difference’ on energy bill

These five methods could help cut the costs of your bills this week These five hacks could help bring down your energy bill(Image: iStockphoto) There is no doubt Britain is becoming that... Read more »