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Greek police probe ‘foul play’ in death of woman found in suitcase
BBC News First Minister John Swinney said Ross’s family would be supported by the Scottish government and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He said: “This is an absolutely appalling case that has been reported overnight. “And obviously I’m deeply concerned that such a tragedy has taken place.” Helena Smith, The Guardian’s correspondent in Athens, told […]
Daniel Kinahan: Suspected crime gang leader faces extradition
BBC News Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan is to be extradited back to Ireland, BBC News NI understands. He was arrested in Dubai under a warrant issued by the Irish courts in April but has fought attempts to extradite him. However, his appeals have been unsuccessful and he is due to be flown back to […]
Who is potential new Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle?
BBC News Matthias Jaissle is the surprise favourite to take over as Newcastle head coach as Eddie Howe’s replacement – and would arrive with a strong recent record of success. Howe, 48, is set to leave St James’ Park after nearly five years. He had been in charge since November 2021 when he replaced Steve […]
Ukraine: Strikes near Zelensky’s hometown as hundred of drones launched
BBC News Eight people, including three children, have died during a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, according to local officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had launched more than 70 missiles and over 280 drones at the country overnight. The worst attack was near Zelensky’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih. Dozens of “ordinary […]
Prison recalls up 28% in England and Wales, new figures reveal
BBC News There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales having been released on licence, new government figures show. There were 51,419 licence recalls in the year ending March 2026, up from 40,259 in the previous year – a 28% increase. Although recalls in […]
Eddie Howe: Does Newcastle manager’s departure mark the beginning of the end of Saudi dream?
BBC News So what are the rules that Newcastle have, at times, come close to breaking? From the beginning of the PIF takeover, Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) have put the brakes on Newcastle‘s ambitions to spend. Just because a club has wealthy owners does not mean they can spend big in the transfer windows. […]
Glasgow 2026: Scotland gold medallist Melanie Woods must redo race after appeal
BBC News Scottish Para-athlete Melanie Woods faces losing her Commonwealth Games women’s 1500m T54 gold medal – and her Games record – after it was decided to stage the race again following an appeal. Woods, 31, set a new mark in streaking to victory in her home city on Wednesday, but the event at Scotstoun […]
Victims of Legacy boss Robert Bush ‘unable to get funeral plan refunds’
BBC News Some victims of disgraced undertaker Robert Bush have not been refunded for fake funeral plans he sold them, a court has heard. The 48-year-old defrauded 172 people over 11 years to the tune of £562,000, Hull Crown Court was told. He previously admitted 67 offences in relation to his business, Legacy Independent Funeral […]
