When Donald J. Trump won a return to the White House, many countries thought they knew what to expect and how to prepare for what was coming. Diplomats in world capitals said they would zero in on what his administration does, rather than what Mr. Trump says. Bigger nations developed plans to soften or counter…
Stuart Hogg (Picture credit: AP) Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg is due to be sentenced for domestic abuse against his estranged wife, Gillian Hogg. The abuse occurred over five years, between 2019 and 2024.Hogg pleaded guilty on November 4 in Selkirk Sheriff Court to shouting and swearing at his wife, tracking her movements, and…
A South Korean marine colonel who faced insubordination and defamation charges after accusing President Yoon Suk Yeol of whitewashing his investigation into a marine’s death was acquitted by a court-martial on Thursday. A public uproar over the case of Col. Park Jung-hun rocked South Korea for months last year, prompting opposition lawmakers to put forward…
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A fast-moving fire has broken out in the Hollywood Hills (Image: Getty) A fast-moving fire has broken out in the Hollywood Hills threatening one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks as firefighters battle to get three major blazes under control. Wildfires have killed five people, put 130,000 people under evacuation orders and ravaged communities from…
Daniel Arce-Lopez/BBC “They have already tortured me and repressed me, but they will not silence me. My voice is the only thing I have left.” This is how Juan, a young man aged around 20, begins his story. He alleges he was physically and psychologically tortured by Venezuelan security forces after being detained in connection…
A number of Belfast’s entertainment venues are piloting a scheme to remove the use of plastic cups at gigs and events in 2025. The 12-month pilot is being driven by the Venue Sustainability Forum and supported by Visit Belfast. The Waterfront Hall, Ulster Hall, SSE Arena, Oh Yeah Centre, Black Box, Voodoo and The MAC…
BBC Firefighters in Los Angeles are battling a number of blazes in city suburbs, as tens of thousands of residents are forced to flee. The rapidly changing situation is compounded by Santa Ana winds and extremely dry conditions. Currently authorities say there is no possibility of bringing the fires under control. The Palisades fire, which…
Five prisoners were taken to hospital on Christmas Day following widespread drug misuse at a Scottish prison. A total of 35 inmates at HMP Glenochil in Clackmannanshire were identified as being under the influence of drugs on 25 December, with five taken to hospital for treatment. It is thought the drugs were delivered to the…
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