Challenge to the UK as Catholics are set to be biggest faith group in Northern Ireland in latest census results Catholics predicted to be biggest faith group in N Ireland in census results The last census, conducted in 2011, showed 48% Protestant and 45% Catholic  Non-sectarian parties say unification debate not based ‘solely on demographics’ Catholics are predicted to be […]

Celebrity guests arrive to pay farewell to the Queen: Chief Scout Bear Grylls OBE takes his seat at Westminster Abbey as figures from world of showbiz head to historic state funeral for monarch Grylls met the Queen on numerous occasions due to his work as Chief Scout and when he was appointed OBE He previously detailed how the Monarch  ‘lit […]

THE Queen's funeral will honour many traditions as she is laid to rest on Monday. But the final act of symbolism before Her Majesty's coffin is lowered into the Royal Vault is breaking the wand of office. What does breaking the wand of office mean? The breaking of the wand is a traditional part of a sovereign's funeral. Before Her […]

‘Absolute chaos’: Mourners seen ‘jumping over walls’ to lay flowers for the Queen at Green Park after staff imposed ‘temporary closure’ due to fears the huge crowds could ‘overwhelm’ the stewarding operation Mourners said they missed their moments to lay flowers at Green Park  But alternative sites like Hyde Park have been available since Tuesday for public Some people were […]

Beijing: A senior Chinese health official advised people to avoid physical contact with foreigners to prevent possible monkeypox infection after the first known case of the virus on mainland China was reported on Friday. “To prevent possible monkeypox infection and as part of our healthy lifestyle, it is recommended that 1) you do not have direct skin-to-skin contact with foreigners,” […]

In November 2017, a 23-year-old man stole $20 in cash and a pendant necklace, pretending to be armed. He was arrested the following day and charged with robbery. He pled guilty and was sentenced to three years and six months in jail. Case closed? Not quite. When Peter Garlett, a Noongar man, was about to be released, the West Australian […]

High school defends transgender teacher who wore large prosthetic breasts underneath tight t-shirt to class as bosses say they want to create ‘safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff’ Kayla Lemieux, a teacher in Ontario, Canada, began her transition a year ago The school has defended her and said they want the site to be safe for all […]

London: The death of the Queen’s beloved dog, Candy, a companion for nearly 20 years, was a “huge blow” to her fragile state during the final months of her life at Balmoral, it has been revealed. The loss of the 18-year-old dachshund-corgi cross, known as a dorgi, occurred shortly after she left Windsor on July 22 for her annual summer […]

Uncharacteristically thin crowd in Ohio an hour before Trump takes the stage for rally in support of Senate candidate JD Vance – just after saying most GOP candidates would LOSE without his endorsement Trump said he’s campaigning in Ohio because he was asked to do so by JD Vance, who he endorsed for US Senate against Democrat Rep. Tim Ryan […]

‘The penalty for dangerous driving is wholly inadequate’: Judge’s anger as maniac driver who led police on high-speed chase seven months after being released from prison gets just two years in jail ‘Maniac’ Carlos Lester, 27, jailed in 2019 for injuring girl, 5, and grandma in crash After being released Carlos led police on high-speed chase in Cambridgeshire He has […]