US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth criticised European nations over migration for allowing what he described as an “invasion” on their shores, during a D-Day anniversary speech in France. Hegseth was speaking in Normandy 82 years after allied forces stormed French beaches to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe in 1944. “Sadly, today, different European beaches are stormed by different dangerous ideologies,” Hegseth said. “Beaches in Spain, in Italy, in Greece and Bulgaria. Boats and men arrive. When will European capitals do something about that invasion?” Migration has become a major political issue across Europe, with parties supporting hardline immigration policies surging in…
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A Euromillions winner who saved the life of a police officer just days before scooping the £1m jackpot has died in a suspected hit-and-run.. Father-of-two Anthony Canty, 39, was knocked off his bicycle in Tiptree, Essex, on 21 May and died in hospital four days later. The water supply worker had given the police officer CPR when he collapsed on a bus in April 2020, and netted the huge lottery prize shortly after. Essex Police said the driver of a Ford KA, 18, was arrested in connection with the collision and later released under investigation. He allegedly fled the scene…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by cheers from well-wishers as they arrived at the wedding of the Princess Royal’s son. Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire, on Saturday, and chose the venue because Sperling lived in the village when the couple met. The King and Queen joined members of the royal family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, Zara and Mike Tindall and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice were pictured arriving, alongside their husbands, Jack Brooksbank and Edoardo Mapelli…
Iran has accused the US of denying visas to “integral” members of its national football team’s backroom staff, hours after Washington confirmed Iranian players had been given permission to travel to the upcoming World Cup. US officials said visas had been issued to players and “necessary support staff” on Friday, 10 days before Iran’s opening fixture in Los Angeles on 15 June. It also said Iran would not be allowed to “abuse this system to sneak terrorists into the United States under false pretences”. Iran’s embassy in Turkey accused the US of “politically biased interference in sport” by denying further…
Not all criminal charges are treated the same in court, and these differences are often reflected in the bail process. Whether a defendant is facing a misdemeanor or felony charge, bail is usually on option, but the process, costs, and risks can vary significantly. Knowing how bail bonds work for the different types of charges can help defendants and families better prepare for what to expect after an arrest. Understanding the Difference Between Misdemeanors and Felonies Before discussing bail, it helps to understand the distinction between the two categories of criminal offenses. Misdemeanors are generally considered less serious crimes…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) approved the prosecution of several individuals following the collapse of Manzil Towers in South C, Nairobi, on January 2, 2026. The collapse killed two people. According to the DPP, a review of the investigation file submitted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) found sufficient evidence and a realistic prospect of conviction against a number of suspects linked to the tragedy. Among those approved for prosecution is suspended director of urban planning Patrick Analo Akivaga, who will face charges of abuse of office and neglect of official duty under the Penal Code. Investigators linked…
The US Senate has approved more than $70bn (£52bn) in funding for President Donald Trump’s immigration agencies. The package would fund bodies including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the remaining three years of the Trump administration. It now heads to the House of Representatives for a vote, and then if approved will go to Trump to sign. The 52-to-47 vote fell closely along party lines, with just one Republican joining the Democrats to reject the bill in a marathon overnight session. Democrats brought up a series of unsuccessful amendments seeking to limit Trump’s controversial $1.8bn “anti-weaponisation…
Mastering high-speed 3D printing is not about the top speed on the spec sheet. Success comes from the synergy of three core elements: a stable motion system, effective part cooling, and smart firmware and calibration. These three factors matter especially for desktop printers used in home studios, classrooms, and small businesses. All three are essential. A weakness in any area turns high speed into a marketing gimmick. Whether you are a hobbyist, an educator, or an entrepreneur seeking the best 3d printer for small business to build a small print farm, this guide explains the logic behind these features. It…
Kenya has intensified nationwide Ebola preparedness measures amid an ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak affecting parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced. In a public update issued on Friday, the Ministry of Health assured Kenyans that no confirmed Ebola cases have been reported in the country as of June 5, 2026. Duale said Kenya remains at an elevated risk of disease importation due to its close regional connectivity through trade, transport, and population movement. However, he emphasized that the government has significantly strengthened surveillance and response mechanisms to safeguard public…
At least 49 people have died of thirst in a remote part of the Sahara desert in northern Niger after the truck carrying them broke down, authorities said. The group had been returning from Mali where they had attended a Muslim festival when they ran out of water, stranded more than 80 km (50 miles) west of Assamaka, a major border crossing point between Niger and Algeria. “The travellers found themselves trapped in the heart of a hostile environment where extreme temperatures and lack of supply points make survival extremely difficult,” said a statement from the Agadez governor. Only two…
US actor James Handy, known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, was stabbed to death at his home in Los Angeles, police said Handy, who was 81, was found unconscious in the front garden of his home in Tarzana, California, on Wednesday with several stab wounds to the chest. Michael Gledhill, 44, the son of Handy’s girlfriend, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Officers responded to a report of “unknown trouble” after a caller dialled 911 and told police: “I am the son of man, I just killed…
There is fury in France over the murder of an 11-year-old girl after it emerged the principal suspect had been identified several times in the past as a potential child molester. Lyhanna disappeared after school a week ago in the Gers area of south-west France. A body, presumed to be hers, was found on farmland near the town of Fleurance on Thursday. A 41-year-old man named as Jérome B has been in custody since Monday. He is the father of a friend of Lyhanna, and two witnesses said they saw the girl in his car on the afternoon of her…
Travel bans on Israeli government ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, are being introduced by the Irish justice minister, Jim O’Callaghan, the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin has confirmed. Ben-Gvir is the Israeli national security minister and Smotrich is the minister for finance. Last month, France announced it had banned Ben-Gvir from entry for a video mocking bound activists seized by Israeli soldiers on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. The US, the UK, France, Italy and Canada were among the countries which expressed outrage. Ben-Gvir’s actions also drew criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said they were “not…
One of Africa’s biggest music stars says he feels “immense pride and deep emotion” after being given one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most prestigious awards. Fally Ipupa kick-started his career working with fellow Congolese heavyweight Koffi Olomidé three decades ago and today boasts millions of fans across the globe. Known for his versatility, his output spans group hits as part of Talent Latent and Quartier Latin International, as well eight solo albums. His highest honour yet came on Tuesday, when the 48-year-old became a knight of the National Order of the Leopard. This title is only awarded by…
The latest Ebola figures from the Democratic Republic of Congo appear to offer some hope after the number of cases was dramatically scaled back. At one point the authorities were talking of more than 1,000 suspected cases and nearly 250 suspected deaths. They are now reporting around 380 confirmed cases in DR Congo, including 60 deaths, plus another 15 confirmed cases and one death in neighbouring Uganda. However, the key difference is that the authorities are now talking about confirmed, rather than suspected, cases as before. So it would be a mistake to assume that the fall in numbers means…