'TECH QUEEN' INFLUENCER FACES 20 YEARS IN U.S PRISON OVER MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR CYBER FRAUD

Kemi Badenoch has commented on the drama series Adolescence, stating that while it is inspired by real events, its narrative has been significantly altered. She acknowledged that the show highlights certain societal issues but emphasised that Islamic terrorism poses a more significant threat.

Police release image of missing 11-year-old and continue extensive search efforts to locate Kaliyah Coa, who went missing on Monday, April 31 after entering the River Thames near North Woolwich, East London.

The Met Office has issued a rare amber wildfire warning for London and much of the UK as temperatures are expected to hit 21°C in the capital. The warning, which covers most of England, Northern Ireland, and southern Scotland, comes amid unusually dry conditions for this time of year. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has urged caution, warning that wildfires remain a risk despite the moderate temperatures.

Virginia Giuffre, who has previously accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has revealed that she is battling critical health issues following a devastating car accident. She took to Instagram to share her ordeal, stating that doctors have given her only four days to live due to kidney failure.

A groundbreaking report has highlighted the challenges Black schoolgirls face in the education system, revealing that they often feel overlooked, misjudged, and stereotyped by educators. The See Us, Hear Us report, conducted by community organisation Milk Honey Bees, surveyed 121 Black girls from various London schools. It found that over 60% felt unfairly disciplined, while only 14% received specialist support when incidents were escalated to senior management. The findings indicate a troubling trend—Black girls are more likely to face punitive measures rather than support when they encounter difficulties at school.

The United Kingdom has fallen to 23rd place in the World Happiness Report, marking its lowest ranking in nearly a decade. Finland, for the eighth consecutive year, secured the top spot, followed closely by Denmark and Iceland. The latest report also saw entries from Costa Rica and Mexico.

Disgraced former footballer Joey Barton has been found guilty of pushing his wife, Georgia Barton, to the ground and 'kicking her in the head' during a drunken row at their home in west London. The former Manchester City and England midfielder, 42, left his wife with a 'golf ball'-sized lump on her head after an argument in June 2021, during which he also threatened to fight her brother and father, a court heard. He has been given a 12-week suspended sentence.

In response to growing concerns about the influence of online misogyny on young people, schools across the country are set to introduce anti-misogyny lessons as part of the government's revised Relationships, Health, and Sex Education (RHSE) curriculum. The initiative follows the release of Netflix’s hit mini-series Adolescence, which portrays the harrowing consequences of online radicalisation and gender-based violence. The new curriculum guidance is expected to be implemented before the end of the academic year.

MMA fighter Conor McGregor has announced his bid to become the President of Ireland, just days after a controversial visit to the White House. The announcement comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding McGregor, who was found civilly liable for raping a woman in Dublin last November.