Loose Women star Charlene White has revealed her father, Denniston, sadly took his own life, urging followers to “hug their parents close.” In a heartfelt Instagram post, the presenter, 45, said he had been “living with a dark cloud he couldn’t lift.” The tragedy follows the deaths of her best friend earlier this year and her mother, Dorrett, in 2002. Charlene thanked loved ones for their support, describing her father as “an amazing dad.”

Alfie Franco, 20, has been jailed for life with a minimum of 23 years for murdering 16-year-old Syrian refugee Ahmad Al Ibrahim in Huddersfield. Franco stabbed Ahmad in the neck after the teen brushed past his girlfriend. The judge dismissed Franco’s claim of self-defence as “a lie,” saying CCTV showed him calmly preparing the attack. Ahmad, who fled war-torn Homs dreaming of becoming a doctor, had lived in the UK for only weeks.

MTV will shut down five of its music channels, including MTV 80s, 90s, and Live, on December 31, ending decades of continuous video broadcasts. Only MTV HD will remain, focusing on reality shows like Geordie Shore. The move reflects shifting viewing habits, as music videos now thrive on YouTube and social media. Paramount also plans similar closures overseas, putting the future of MTV’s once-iconic music legacy in doubt.

YouTube star and rapper Yung Filly has resurfaced on Snapchat with a post about his curly hair, sparking ridicule and criticism for ignoring the serious allegations against him. The 30-year-old faces charges of rape, choking and assault in Perth, Australia, and is due to stand trial in July 2026. Although granted bail to return to the UK, he remains under strict conditions and has lost multiple brand deals.

A BBC Panorama has exposed Charing Cross officers making racist, misogynistic and anti-Muslim remarks, mocking rape victims and boasting about violence. Nine officers and staff have been suspended, with more under investigation for gross misconduct. Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley vowed fast-track dismissals, backed by Mayor Sadiq Khan. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is probing 11 officers, as the scandal renews scrutiny of culture and corruption within the Met.

At least two people have been killed and three seriously injured in a car-ramming and stabbing outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur. The attacker was shot by armed police but has not yet been confirmed dead due to suspicious items found on him. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack “horrific” and ordered extra security at synagogues nationwide. Worshippers were evacuated, hospitals have been locked down, and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has urged the public to avoid the area.