NCA The gang made their way through the banana crates searching for the drugs before they were arrested A gang has been convicted after trying to smuggle cocaine with a street value of about £200m into the UK inside a shipment of bananas from South America. A long-running court process has ended allowing the BBC…
The Mechanic, an action-packed thriller starring Jason Statham, has recently made its way onto Netflix’s Top 10 US chart, 13 years after its initial release. Statham is recognized as a leading figure in the world of action movies, having starred in hits like The Expendables and The Meg series. One film that helped solidify his…
There will be many facts viewers must remember going into season 3 of The Lincoln Lawyer. The Lincoln Lawyer is the best legal drama since Suits, garnering a dedicated fanbase, and follows a lawyer named Mickey, who wins unwinnable cases and works from the back of his Lincoln car. As season 3 of The Lincoln…
BBC Elaine Fraser recognised the symptoms of anaphylactic shock thanks to training by the school where she works When teacher Elaine Fraser collapsed at home after drinking a ginger beer, she had no idea she had an allergy. “It escalated unbelievably quickly,” Elaine recalls. “My chest was concave trying to pull in breath.” The 53-year-old…
PA Health Minister Mike Nesbitt says he is not personally in favour of mandatory vaccines Northern Ireland’s Department of Health (DoH) is consulting on potential new laws to deal with another public health emergency like Covid-19. Concerns have been raised across social media that the assembly is planning to introduce mandatory vaccinations and forced quarantine…
Getty Images Gisèle Pelicot has waived her anonymity and insisted that videos filmed by her ex-husband are shown in court Warning: This story contains distressing details from the start. An abrupt silence swamped the courtroom in Avignon as three large television screens, positioned high on three walls, flickered back to life. One could sense people…
How to Incorporate Rice Water into Your Skincare Routine (Korean Skin Care) Rice water has long been a staple in traditional Korean skincare routines. Revered for its hydrating and brightening properties, it has gained global attention for its effectiveness in achieving clear, radiant skin. If you’re looking to enhance your skincare regimen with this time-tested…
A number of Thursday’s papers lead with the “shock” result of the Conservative leadership contest. The Metro reports: “Tory fight veers to the right”, as “favourite” James Cleverly is knocked out of the contest in what it calls a “surprise twist”. The paper says the Conservative party’s next leader will be between “hardliners” Kemi Badenoch…
Getty Images Liberty Bell in Philadelphia The White House’s address may be 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, but the real road to the presidency runs through the state of Pennsylvania, the biggest prize among the electoral battleground map. According to calculations by elections analyst Nate Silver, the candidate who wins Pennsylvania has more than a 90% chance…