Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.

Man killed by tiger climbed two fences before suffering multiple injuries, inquest hears
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

William Chapman climbed two fences to enter a tiger's pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, an inquest hears.

Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.