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The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MP Jim Shannon has been charged with common assault of a woman.It is alleged to have happened on 1 October 2023.In a statement, his solicitors said that the case was being “factually contested”.Shannon, 71, with an address at DUP offices on Frances Street in Newtownards, did not attend Newtownards Magistrates’ Court on Monday.Defence counsel Conan Rea told the court that Shannon had lodged a defence statement. The court heard that the Public Prosecution Service will be applying to amend dates on paperwork which they had lodged.Rea said that the defence will be objecting to that.He…
Published On 17 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Residents of villages in eastern Indonesia struck by a powerful earthquake that has killed at least 68 people are waiting for aid as rescuers search through collapsed buildings for those believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.Late on Monday, the death toll was revised from 54 to 68, said Berton SP Panjaitan, an official at Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), adding that more than 200 people have been injured.Thousands were evacuated following the country’s deadliest disaster since a 2022 earthquake killed hundreds in West Java. Many are sheltering outdoors in tents and are…
U.S. president cites good relationship with Kim Jong UnAnnual military manoeuvres between South Korea and the United States are underway.But just hours before they were due to start, the US president announced that he had ordered the Pentagon to substantially scale back the exercises.Donald Trump says they send an inappropriate and hostile signal to North Korea and its leader, with whom he has a ‘good relationship’.The joint drills have been held for decades.So, does Trump’s last-minute decision mean he’s seeking talks with Kim Jong Un?Could dialogue end one of the world’s longest-running conflicts?Presenter: Anna Burns-FrancisGuests:In Bum Chun – Retired South…
Downing Street declined to say “at this stage” whether Andy Burnham was considering an inquiry into Arday’s death, reiterating that it was “a moment for reflection”, and that it was right for “the usual processes” like an inquest, to conclude.An investigation will be carried out to determine Arday’s cause of death, which could take several weeks, the London Inner South Coroner’s Court has said.Once complete, and following any submissions from Arday’s family, the coroner will confirm if an inquest will take place. Sir James Cleverly said he was angry about what happened to Arday, and the university establishment – not…
The court in Pskov, north-western Russia, delivered its verdict on Monday. It found Shlosberg guilty of “public actions aimed at discrediting the use of the armed forces of the Russian Federation”.The prosecution had demanded 12 years and one month in jail. The criminal charges were brought following Shlosberg’s comments published on social media.In his closing speech, Shlosberg again rejected all the charges, describing the trial as “an imitation of an investigation” in order to “achieve an obviously illegal goal”, according to a transcript published by the Novaya Gazeta newspaper.The opposition politician also repeated his call for a ceasefire in the…
A Labour MP has been suspended from the party after a newspaper report questioned whether he had tried to avoid repaying a government Covid loan.Bayo Alaba referred himself to the Labour Party over the issue and an internal investigation has been launched.The MP for Southend East and Rochford has also had the whip suspended – meaning he will now sit as an independent MP – although it is understood the investigation does not at this stage imply any wrongdoing.A Labour Party spokesperson said: “Bayo Alaba MP has referred himself to the Labour Party so that these matters can be investigated…
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President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman – a US ally – if it “gets in the way” of his administration’s own talks with Iran, Fox News reports.A reporter for the network said the US president made the comment during a phone call on Monday, during which he also said the US had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).The IRGC later denied it was involved in talks with the US. But Iranian officials said on Monday they were close to finalising a deal with Oman on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Meanwhile, the 60-day Memorandum…
The Campaign for Real Ale has previously said that pubs are being “lost forever to conversion or demolition as developers look to cash in on the desirable locations and unique architecture of pubs and social clubs”.The British Beer and Pub Association and UKHospitality have also campaigned against pub closures, with both largely blaming tax rises and other costs.Allen Simpson, chief executive of UKHospitality, said: “The biggest issue facing hospitality businesses is costs like VAT and business rates pushing pubs out of business in the first place.”Speaking to the BBC’s Today programme, he said: “The reality is it’s quite difficult to…
Italian media reports the Cagliari forward rescued after swallowing a lot of water in a swimming pool in Porto Cervo.Published On 17 Aug 202617 Aug 2026French footballer Yael Trepy, who plays for Serie A club Cagliari, is in intensive care, the Italian club has confirmed, with media reporting that the 20-year-old nearly drowned in a swimming pool.Cagliari said that Trepy “is currently in intensive care at the hospital in Sassari,” adding that the club remains “in close contact with the medical staff and the player’s family”.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“The club asks for privacy to be respected…