Attacked Middlesbrough couple facing jail in Thailand
Evie Lake BBC News, North East and Cumbria Handout Desmond and Mary Byrne were counter sued after being attacked by neighbours A couple who retired to Thailand said they have…
Nothern Ireland further education lecturers balloted on strike
Robbie Meredith BBC News NI education and arts correspondent PA Media Unions said their employers had not delivered on past promises Unions representing further education lecturers in Northern Ireland are…
‘My son’s cries gave me strength to fight Warrington park rapist’
Jonny Humphries BBC News, Liverpool David Dixon/Geograph The woman’s ordeal played out in Forest Park, Warrington “My son’s crying – I heard his voice and that give me the strength…
Bournemouth TikTok crooner, 92, feels ‘very, very fortunate’
Edwin Rayner The 92-year-old has 600,000 TikTok followers A 92-year-old who croons contemporary pop hits, garnering more than 600,000 followers on TikTok, says he feels “very, very fortunate”. Edwin Rayner,…
Devon woman with rare condition praises genetic testing service
Anna Varle BBC South West health correspondent BBC A woman born with an extremely rare genetic skin condition has two healthy children using a genetic testing service. A woman born…
TikToker jailed for telling Jesus to cut his hair
An Indonesian TikToker has been sentenced to almost three years in prison after reportedly ‘talking’ to a picture of Jesus on her phone and telling him to get a haircut.…
Philippines ex-leader Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings
Jonathan Head South East Asia correspondent Getty Images Duterte was arrested by police in Manila airport shortly after his arrival from Hong Kong Philippine police have arrested former president Rodrigo…
Casualties reported in ‘massive’ drone attack on Moscow and region
At least one person has been killed and three injured in a “massive” overnight drone attack on Moscow and the capital region, local officials say. Regional Governor Andrei Vorobyev says…
French lawmakers seek to bring back village bars
Lawmakers in France have overwhelmingly backed a bill making it easier to open bars in villages – a move aimed at reviving social life in small rural communities. In a…
Los Angeles DA opposes resentencing
Samantha Granville and Christal Hayes BBC News, Los Angeles Watch: LA district attorney lays out opposition for Menendez brothers resentencing The Los Angeles District Attorney has announced his opposition to…