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A man has been charged in connection with a disturbing incident at the Liverpool FC victory parade, where a car collided with crowds, resulting in 79 injuries. Paul Doyle faces seven charges, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent, stemming from the unfortunate events that transpired during Monday's celebrations. The 53-year-old appeared briefly at Liverpool Magistrates' Court, where he confirmed his name, date of birth, and address. This incident occurred amidst jubilant scenes, as fans…

On the 40th anniversary of the Heysel Stadium tragedy, a survivor has bravely shared his recollection of that fateful day when 39 lives were lost due to a wall collapse during the European Cup Final match between Juventus and Liverpool in Belgium. Among those who perished was Patrick Radcliffe from Belfast. Roughly an hour before kick-off, tensions escalated between the rival supporters. A small group of Liverpool fans hurled stones and flares at the Juventus supporters. In a desperate bid to escape, the Juventus fans…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted what he describes as "yet another deception" from Russia, pointing out that the Kremlin has not delivered its proposed peace settlement prior to a potentially pivotal meeting between Moscow and Kyiv. "Even the so-called 'memorandum' they promised, which was seemingly prepared for over a week, has not been seen by anyone," President Zelensky stated in his recent video address. "Ukraine has not received it. Our partners have not received it. Even Turkey, the…

Midlands North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has revealed that he utilized artificial intelligence to draft a letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, advocating for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza. Within the letter, he included a narrative about a young girl living in Rafah. This story, however, was fictional. Additionally, at one point, he incorporated lyrics from the band Swedish House Mafia without appropriate attribution. In a discussion on RTÉ's Drivetime, Mr. Mullooly shared his…

A South African court has handed down a life sentence to a mother for the kidnapping and selling of her six-year-old daughter, a case that has sent shockwaves throughout the nation. Joshlin Smith disappeared in February last year from her home in Saldanha Bay, a picturesque fishing town located 135 kilometers north of Cape Town. Tragically, she has never been found. Racquel "Kelly" Smith, the girl’s mother, was found guilty of both kidnapping and trafficking her daughter, reportedly selling her for a sum of 20,000 rand…

The White House has announced that Israel has "signed off" on a new ceasefire proposal directed at Hamas. However, Hamas has expressed that the terms do not adequately address their demands. As negotiations to resolve over 19 months of ongoing conflict continue, a true breakthrough remains elusive. Following a brief truce, Israel resumed air strikes in Gaza earlier this March. According to the White House, President Donald Trump and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff have "submitted a ceasefire proposal to Hamas that has Israel’s…

Sean "Diddy" Combs has recently faced a setback in his ongoing sex-trafficking case, as his request for a mistrial was denied. His legal team argued that prosecutors were improperly hinting that evidence linked to an alleged arson incident involving the hip-hop mogul had been tampered with. The 55-year-old music icon has pleaded not guilty to five charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. As his trial unfolds, the stakes remain high. In a noteworthy moment last week, Scott Mescudi, the artist better known as…

Online influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are currently facing multiple charges in England, according to prosecutors. Andrew Tate is confronted with ten serious accusations, including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking, and controlling prostitution for gain, all pertaining to three alleged victims. As the Crown Prosecution Service stated, "We can confirm that we have authorised charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate for offences including rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution and actual bodily harm…

Ukraine has expressed its willingness to engage in more direct discussions with Russia. However, it has stipulated that Moscow must first provide its peace terms to ensure that these meetings are productive. "We are open to further meetings with the Russians and are currently awaiting their memorandum," stated Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov in a recent post on X, previously known as Twitter. "The Russian side has at least four more days before their scheduled departure to deliver their document for our review,"…

A French court has sentenced former surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec to the maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for the sexual abuse of hundreds of patients, predominantly children, over a period spanning more than two decades. Throughout the three-month trial, which took place in Vannes, Brittany, the extensive nature of Le Scouarnec’s crimes and the profound suffering endured by his victims became painfully apparent. This case also raises critical questions about the systemic failures that allowed such egregious acts to…