Author: Darren Smith

Donald Trump has said the US is close to authorising what he described as the biggest military operation of the conflict so far against Iran, as tensions continue to escalate following days of strikes aimed at protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump has claimed the United States is close to launching a major new offensive against Iran, describing it as potentially “the biggest of the war yet.” Speaking to Axios, the president said he was seriously weighing a return to large-scale combat operations, arguing that Tehran needed to feel further pressure before it would be willing to…

Axel Rudakubana has been transferred from Belmarsh prison to Broadmoor high-security psychiatric hospital, prompting criticism from prison union representatives who claim he is manipulating the system, despite officials insisting the move was made purely on clinical grounds. Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been moved from Belmarsh prison to Broadmoor secure hospital, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed. The 19-year-old was transferred earlier this week after officials determined he could not be safely managed within a standard prison environment. The move has drawn criticism from some prison representatives, who have questioned whether Rudakubana is attempting to manipulate the system in order…

Alex Simpson, an Air Force lawyer, is facing possible jail time after being charged over a party at his Birmingham, Michigan mansion that drew more than 1,000 people, clogged neighbourhood streets, and prompted numerous complaints from residents. An Air Force lawyer could face jail time after allowing a friend to host a party at his $1.5 million mansion in Birmingham, Michigan, that drew more than 1,000 people and brought traffic in the surrounding neighbourhood to a standstill. Alex Simpson, 42, has been charged with disorderly conduct, breach of the peace and public nuisance over the gathering, held at his home…

The British Army has been forced to scrap a major training deployment to Kenya after the Kenyan Government withheld the necessary licence, with 1st Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment redirected to Salisbury Plain instead amid growing diplomatic tensions. The British Army has cancelled a major overseas deployment after the Kenyan Government refused to issue a licence allowing troops to train in the country. 1st Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment had been due to deploy to Kenya in September for Exercise Haraka Storm, a six-week combat training programme planned for Laikipia County. According to Forces News, the unit will…

A 49-year-old father has been sentenced to two life terms after being convicted of raping and murdering his son’s eight-year-old friend during a sleepover in Mossel Bay, with the judge finding no grounds to deviate from the prescribed sentence. A man has been sentenced to two life terms in prison after being convicted of raping and murdering eight-year-old Daniel Lottering, a friend of his own son, during a sleepover at the family’s home in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The 49-year-old, who cannot be named in order to protect the identity of his son, the key witness during the trial, was…

Adriana Garcia, a well-known beauty and lifestyle influencer from Sinaloa, has died after suffering complications during a cosmetic procedure at a private clinic in Culiacán, prompting an official investigation into possible medical negligence. A Mexican beauty influencer has died after suffering complications during a cosmetic procedure at a private clinic, according to local media. Adriana Garcia, 30, passed away on Tuesday at a clinic in Culiacán, the capital of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, according to the outlet El Universal, which cited local reports. Garcia was the mother of a six-year-old daughter and had built a substantial online following, with…

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the Football Association over the “Spygate” affair, months after the club was thrown out of the Championship play-offs and docked four points for spying on rival clubs’ training sessions. Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the Football Association in connection with the club’s “Spygate” scandal. The charges follow an FA investigation confirmed on 21 May, after Southampton admitted to spying on a training session held by play-off opponents Middlesbrough, as well as sessions involving Ipswich Town and Oxford United earlier in the season. The club was subsequently thrown…

Chelsea have signed England international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a deal reported to be a British transfer record, with the 23-year-old forward putting pen to paper on a long-term contract ahead of new head coach Xabi Alonso’s first full season at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have announced the signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, with the England forward putting pen to paper on a contract until 2033, with the option of a further year. The 23-year-old moves to Stamford Bridge in a deal reportedly worth around £117 million, making it a British transfer record. Rogers will join Xabi…

Zane Jamahl Hutton-Lewis has been jailed after Border Force officers discovered 43.8kg of cannabis vacuum-sealed inside his luggage at Glasgow Airport, as new figures reveal a sharp rise in smuggling attempts from Thailand. A man has been jailed for attempting to smuggle around £430,000 worth of cannabis into the UK on a flight from Thailand, following an investigation by Scotland’s Organised Crime Partnership. Zane Jamahl Hutton-Lewis, 34, of Dongola Road, Haringey, London, was stopped at Glasgow Airport on 21 January last year after arriving on a flight from Bangkok via Dubai. Border Force officers found 43.8kg of the Class B…

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, as well as terrorism-related offences, with Counter Terrorism Policing now leading the investigation into her death in Devon. A man has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed. Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, has also been charged with the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism in connection with the case. Ms Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, at around 11.40am on Thursday 9 July, having suffered serious injuries. Police believe she…