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Family ‘deeply traumatised’ and want justice after airport video, says MP

Family ‘deeply traumatised’ and want justice after airport video, says MP

Footage filmed at Manchester Airport’s terminal two appeared to show an officer kick and stamp on the head of a man on the floor.

Garda commissioner challenged over requests to media to hand over riot images

Garda commissioner challenged over requests to media to hand over riot images

Drew Harris insisted it was his responsibility to investigate criminal actions and gather evidence.

Gerry McCann urges Labour to have ‘courage’ to tackle the press

Gerry McCann urges Labour to have ‘courage’ to tackle the press

The McCanns have complained of press intrusion into their lives after their daughter disappeared in 2007.

NHS staff ‘missed opportunities’ to diagnose dying woman in A&E, inquest told

NHS staff ‘missed opportunities’ to diagnose dying woman in A&E, inquest told

Inga Rublite died two days after she was found having a seizure under a coat at Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.

Claim received for £7.2m Lotto jackpot

Claim received for £7.2m Lotto jackpot

A claim has been made for the £7,233,404 jackpot won in Saturday’s draw, organisers have confirmed.

Lawyer says man involved in Manchester Airport fracas ‘had CT scan after injury’

Lawyer says man involved in Manchester Airport fracas ‘had CT scan after injury’

Akhmed Yakoob, dubbed the ‘TikTok lawyer’, said he took a call for assistance from the family at the centre of the incident.

MPs back moves to further restrict them from taking on paid lobbying work

MPs back moves to further restrict them from taking on paid lobbying work

From October 25, the rules relating to the conduct of MPs will be amended to prevent them giving advice on public policy and how Parliament works.

UN chief warns of harms from ‘crippling heat’ amid record temperatures

UN chief warns of harms from ‘crippling heat’ amid record temperatures

Antonio Guterres says the world is becoming ‘hotter and more dangerous for everyone’ as the planet experiences its three hottest days on record.

Evidence of ‘suspicious circumstances’ around Amy Winehouse auctions, court told

Evidence of ‘suspicious circumstances’ around Amy Winehouse auctions, court told

Two of the late singer’s friends are being sued by her father over allegations they benefited from selling her belongings.

Woman charged with causing death by dangerous driving of eight-month-old

Woman charged with causing death by dangerous driving of eight-month-old

Bridget Carole Curtis has been charged with causing the death of eight-month-old Mabli Cariad Hall on June 21, 2023.

Boy, 15, stabbed to death in east London named by police

Boy, 15, stabbed to death in east London named by police

Pharrell Garcia was found with stab wounds at Stellman Close, Hackney, shortly after 4pm on Tuesday and died at the scene.

Government ‘looking at’ Tories’ challenge to ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant

Government ‘looking at’ Tories’ challenge to ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant

It comes amid reports that Sir Keir Starmer’s administration is unlikely to continue the previous government’s objection.

Mercer to face no further action despite continuing to withhold names from probe

Mercer to face no further action despite continuing to withhold names from probe

The Afghanistan Inquiry said the ex-Tory MP had ‘provided further information’.

Burnham calls for calm as police officer is suspended following airport video

Burnham calls for calm as police officer is suspended following airport video

Manchester’s mayor, Andy Burnham, said the situation had been complicated but it was right that a policeman had been suspended.

Green MP calls for electronic voting system in Parliament

Green MP calls for electronic voting system in Parliament

Ellie Chowns said it was ‘extraordinary’ that the House of Commons continues to rely on MPs physically casting their vote.

Fire breaks out at City of London restaurant

Fire breaks out at City of London restaurant

Smoke was seen billowing into the sky at Lothbury, near St Paul’s Cathedral.

North Korea-backed cyber group sought to steal nuclear secrets, NCSC says

North Korea-backed cyber group sought to steal nuclear secrets, NCSC says

The National Cyber Security Centre said it showed how far Pyongyang was willing to go to pursue its military and nuclear programmes.

Doctors did ‘very best’ for young woman suffering with ME, inquest hears

Doctors did ‘very best’ for young woman suffering with ME, inquest hears

Maeve Boothby-O’Neill, who had been diagnosed with ME, died at home in Exeter in October 2021 at the age of 27.

The Last Dinner Party and Salman Rushdie nominated for inaugural Sky Arts Awards

The Last Dinner Party and Salman Rushdie nominated for inaugural Sky Arts Awards

The awards will aim to celebrate the most exciting artists and arts organisations across the UK and Ireland in their first year.

Services cadets advised not to wear uniform in public after attack on soldier

Services cadets advised not to wear uniform in public after attack on soldier

The Army has not changed its recommendation that uniforms should be worn in public.

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