Image copyrightMET POLICEImage captionDarren Osborne was found guilty of murder and attempted murder, at Woolwich Crown Court A man who drove a van into a crowd of Muslims near a north London mosque has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 43 years behind bars. Darren Osborne, 48, was found guiltyContinue reading “Finsbury Park attacker Darren Osborne jailed for minimum of 43 years”
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India principal ‘puts students through trial by fire’
Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionCorporal punishment is banned in Indian schools Police in India have lodged a complaint against a school principal after she allegedly forced 13 pupils to hold their hands over a candle flame. The head teacher, Sushanti Hembrom, was trying to find out if one of the nine-year-olds had stolen money from anotherContinue reading “India principal ‘puts students through trial by fire’”
Kiribati ferry disaster: Islands mourn 81 presumed victims
Image copyrightAFPImage captionA file picture of the MV Butiraoi in the harbour The Pacific nation of Kiribati is mourning the biggest loss of life ever to hit the archipelago. The sinking of the MS Butiraoi just over two weeks ago is thought to have claimed at least 81 lives, among them many children and teenagers.Continue reading “Kiribati ferry disaster: Islands mourn 81 presumed victims”
Sprawling Mayan network discovered under Guatemala jungle
Image copyrightWILD BLUE MEDIA/CHANNEL 4Image captionThe Mayan city of Tikal was surrounded by a complex network of previously undiscovered structures and causeways Researchers have found more than 60,000 hidden Mayan ruins in Guatemala in a major archaeological breakthrough. Laser technology was used to survey digitally beneath the forest canopy, revealing houses, palaces, elevated highways, andContinue reading “Sprawling Mayan network discovered under Guatemala jungle”
Nottingham railway station fire: Woman arrested
Media captionThe building was evacuated and trains were cancelled A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson over the huge fire that closed Nottingham railway station. British Transport Police said the 33-year-old from Derby was arrested earlier and is being questioned by officers. Ten fire crews were needed to bring the fire under controlContinue reading “Nottingham railway station fire: Woman arrested”
Duke and duchess attend gala dinner in Norway
Image copyrightREUTERS The King of Norway has paid tribute to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a gala dinner in their honour in Oslo. Speaking at the Royal Palace, King Harald described the couple as “family” while Prince William celebrated the UK’s relationship with Norway. Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit had greeted theContinue reading “Duke and duchess attend gala dinner in Norway”
Police in Pembrokeshire stop car driven without tyre
Image copyright@PEMBSRPUImage captionThe car had no tyre on the wheel on the driver’s side Police have stopped a motorist for driving a car with a front tyre missing. The Peugeot was also missing the front panel on the driver’s side and leads appeared to be dangling on to the road. Officers stopped the 2001-registered carContinue reading “Police in Pembrokeshire stop car driven without tyre”
Theresa May under pressure over Brexit position
Media captionPM: The UK will not have to choose between EU deal and one with the rest of the world. Theresa May is coming under increasing pressure to set out where she stands on Britain’s future trade agreements. Speaking at the end of a trade visit to China, the PM said Britain would not faceContinue reading “Theresa May under pressure over Brexit position”
Trump memo: Ryan plays down impact on Russia inquiry
Media captionAll you need to know about the Trump-Russia investigation A top US Republican, House Speaker Paul Ryan, has played down the potential impact of publishing a memo about FBI surveillance of a former Trump aide. President Donald Trump is expected to approve releasing the document, which suggests the FBI abused its powers to spyContinue reading “Trump memo: Ryan plays down impact on Russia inquiry”
Atlanta boy, three, ‘beaten to death over a cupcake’
Image copyrightFULTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEImage captionSisters Glenndria Morris (left) and Lashirley Morris have been charged with the little boy’s murder Two sisters in the US city of Atlanta have been charged over the killing of a three-year-boy whose only crime, police say, was taking a cupcake. Police say Kejuan Mason sneaked the cupcake from theContinue reading “Atlanta boy, three, ‘beaten to death over a cupcake’”
