What You Need To Know Apartment life comes with many challenges, not least difficulties in securing consistent privacy By installing a door chain, those living in apartments make it easier to keep themselves safe Door chains are a great way to screen visitors and also act as a secondary security barrier Ensuring door chains are correctly placed and maintained ensures their longevity Modern apartment buildings are generally safer than old-school designs, but they still have some risks when it comes to privacy. That’s why many people decide to secure door locks with chain add-ons. A secondary lock mechanism in the…
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Multiple women have accused billionaire businessman and West Ham co-owner David Sullivan of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were teenagers. The allegations from seven women have been uncovered in a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Times and span decades, starting in the 1980s. All come from women who were in their late teens or early twenties and were young models seeking work at Sullivan’s Daily and Sunday Sport newspapers. They accuse Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour, including pressuring them for sex during business meetings, where he offered…
Iran’s armed forces say they have halted military operations against Israel, after the two countries exchanged strikes for the first time since April’s ceasefire. The Khatam ol‑Anbiya command said Iran had delivered a “painful response” to Israel and warned it against continued attacks, including in southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces are fighting the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah. An Israeli official told Channel 12 that Israel had halted strikes on Iran at the US president’s request, but that attacks on southern Lebanon would continue. Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel in retaliation for a strike in Beirut on Sunday. Israel responded…
Tech companies such as Apple and Google have been asked by the UK government to block access to naked images on smartphones and other devices for under-18s. Sir Keir Starmer has told firms to either activate built-in features or update software to prevent children from taking, sending or viewing sexually explicit images on their phones and other devices. Speaking at London Tech Week, the prime minister said: “This is not an impossible challenge. These are some of the most innovative companies in the world and I believe they can solve it.” The government said it will bring forward legislation to…
Jose Mourinho is set to be confirmed as Real Madrid’s new head coach after Florentino Perez was re-elected as the club’s president until 2030. Mourinho, 63, signed a three-year deal last month to become head coach of Real, but his contract would only be valid if Perez retained his role. The 79-year-old, who obtained 65% of the vote, has been in office since 2009 and announced the election during an extraordinary news conference last month. “We have won the elections and will continue working to keep winning titles,” Perez said. “I am still here and I am here to defend…
A woman was shot and wounded during a raid on a shisha joint in Dunga area, Kisumu County. Police said the woman was admitted with gunshot wounds at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) after being shot in unclear circumstances. Witnesses said the police who were enforcing the operation shot the woman. Police officers stormed Atella, a popular joint located on the shores of Lake Victoria, at 8 pm on Sunday and arrested those found smoking Shisha. However, commotion broke out as revellers attempted to stop the officers from conducting the raid. During the melee, the officers…
Pioneering Australian doctor Richard Scolyer has died, three years after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Scolyer, 59, made global headlines for his decision to undergo a risky world-first experimental treatment for his glioblastoma at the hands of his friend Professor Georgina Long – based on the pair’s own scientific breakthroughs in skin cancer. Their work on advanced melanoma – once a death sentence – has saved countless lives, and their encouraging findings in treating Scolyer’s brain tumour have triggered an early stage clinical trial in the US. “I wanted to keep contributing, even in my darkest hour,” Scolyer…
One person has been killed and five others wounded after a man in a car opened fire at several locations in Israel, authorities say. Israel’s emergency service organisation Magen David Adom (MDA) said a man aged about 35 had died of gunshot wounds. Two of those injured were in a serious condition and three were in a moderate condition “with penetrating injuries to their bodies”, MDA said. The alleged attacker, identified as an Israeli Arab, was killed by security forces near the town of Kokhav Yair, not far from the occupied West Bank. Police chief Danny Levy told journalists the…
At least 360 people kidnapped by Boko Haram jihadists from a mainly Muslim community in Nigeria’s north-eastern Borno state in March have been freed from a remote mountain hideout. The circumstances of how they were freed are disputed. The army says it had launched an unprecedented intelligence-led operation that had been weeks in the planning and taken the Islamist militants by surprise. But a local group, the Borno South Youth Initiative, says it mediated the unconditional release, putting the number of those freed at 416. Mass abductions by groups for ransom have become a common tactic in Nigeria. Boko Haram…
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…
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…