Summary: Caroline 's ex-fiancé, Alexander McKellar , confessed to a murder he committed years ago, revealing a chilling secret to her. The victim, Tony Parsons , had vanished during a charity cycling event in the Highlands in 2017, his disappearance a long-standing mystery. Alexander led Caroline to the burial site, unknowingly marking it, while the police coerced her into spying on him for months. Caroline 's fight for improved witness protection continues, as she and her family fear for their safety. Despite the ongoing police investigations,...

Summary: Alexander McKellar has been sentenced to 12 years in jail for killing cyclist Tony Parsons in a fatal collision and concealing the crime for over three years. McKellar's brother, Robert McKellar, who was a passenger during the incident, also awaits sentencing. The case gained attention due to Tony Parsons ' mysterious disappearance while on a charity trek. The breakthrough in the case came when Alexander started a new relationship and confessed to the crime to his partner, leading to the discovery of Parsons' remains. ...

Summary: India's Chandrayaan-3 rover captures its initial images of the moon, including its south pole, as it completes a successful landing. The historic achievement offers unprecedented views of the lunar surface and paves the way for significant scientific discoveries. Chandrayaan-3's landing on the moon's south pole is a milestone for India's space exploration efforts. ...

Summary: Canary Islands ' wildfire rages out of control, putting lives at risk. Mass evacuation operation underway as thousands flee their homes. Emergency services struggle to contain the fast-moving fire. Tourist areas remain unaffected, but smoke and ash unsettle vacationers. Wildfires present complex challenges due to difficult terrain and weather conditions. ...

Summary: Halifax , the UK's biggest mortgage lender, is reducing rates by up to 0.71 percentage points. HSBC and other major banks have also announced rate cuts in response to rising mortgage rates. The reduction in rates provides relief to homeowners and potential buyers, especially for fixed-rate deals. The move is influenced by expectations of Bank of England rates and inflation trends. Mortgage rates have been on the rise due to consecutive interest rate increases by the Bank of England . Recent decrease in inflation offers optimism about possible rate stabilization. Mortgage companies are aiming to attract customers by ...

Summary: The man was falsely accused of a crime he didn't commit and spent 22 years on death row surrounded by killers. He survived through compassion and empathy for his torturers, which enabled personal growth. Unfortunately, at the age of 20, I was falsely accused of the rape and murder of a woman I never met. So I can understand right now the feeling Andrew's going through, especially at what feels like the end of the journey. But it still goes on, and it'll n...

Summary: The Flickwick Town Council in Mid Bedfordshire is urging Nadine Dorries to resign 'immediately' following her previous announcement to step down. Despite her intention to resign on the 9th of June 2023, Dorries has not yet resigned, leading to frustration among her constituents. Mid Bedfordshire , a Conservative-held seat with a significant majority, will likely become a closely watched constituency in the event of a by-election . The Flickwick Town Council ...

Summary: A new analysis links the recent heat waves in southern Europe and North America to human-induced climate change, providing evidence that the conditions for widespread wildfires are a result of global warming. The study warns that with just over one degree of average global warming, the current weather events are already becoming more frequent, and the situation will worsen if the planet reaches two degrees of warming. The impact of these wildfires extends beyond environmental damage, affecting tourism, agriculture, trade, and the wider economy in the regions. The findings highlight the urgent need for decisive action to add...

Summary: The government unveils plans to make it easier for people to expand homes upwards and outwards. Increased investment in brownfield sites aims to revitalize urban areas and boost homeownership. The government stands by its commitment to build 300,000 homes annually by the mid-2020s. Local opposition and environmental concerns pose challenges to housing development in certain areas. Addressing the housing crisis remains a significant issue for future elections. After a...

Summary: Renowned actor Jamie Foxx shares his tough journey of battling health challenges and expresses gratitude to his supporters. Foxx describes his experiences as going through hell and back, but now feels stronger and ready to work again. He thanks everyone who supported him and acknowledges the love he received during his difficult times. Foxx remains optimistic and plans to bring joy and inspiration to his audience through his future work. Jamie Foxx, the renowned actor...

Supermarkets Cleared of 'Profiteering', but Told to Make Their Pricing 'Clearer' Summary: Supermarkets found not guilty of 'profiteering' from rising food prices due to intense competition. Retail grocery sector saw a significant decline in profits and operating margins. Baby formula and some everyday staples experienced higher price increases. Various factors, including geopolitical events and COVID-related disruptions, contributed to price rises. Supermarkets urged to improve price label clarity to facilitate customer comparisons and ensure fair deals. ...

UK agrees to give France £480m to tackle small boat crossings Rishi Sunak arriving in Paris, promising a new beginning. His predecessor couldn't say if Emmanuel Macron was a true ally. It's France's offender faux prime minister. This new prime minister in little doubt. The warmest of handshakes in the courtyard of the Elysees Palace. This is the first summit of its kind since 2018. Both leaders keen to show the world that this is a diplomatic bromance. A brief pose for the cameras, but soon alone together. The president and prime minister spent an hour in talks with no aides or officials in the room. Top of the agenda, small boats crossing the channel. In the last decade the UK has given over £250 million in funding to French authorities and they still keep coming. Rishi Sunak believes his predecessors took the wrong approach. If we're honest, the relationship betwee...

Emergency coal power used for Britain's coldest night of the year As the coldest night of the year approaches, Britain is shivering. Arctic air dropping down from the north and set to stay for days. It's putting pressure on our electricity system, the national grid, for the first time this winter, activating emergency coal units that have been standing by in case of a shortage. The challenge we often face on very cold days is getting through the short but intense period of demand as everyone gets home from work and school. That's millions of households putting the kettle on, turning the heating up and making an evening meal all at the same time. When it's windy, we usually make more than enough power to cover that, but right now it's relatively still. Imports from Europe via subsea connectors can also help, but France, a major partner, has had limited supplies beca...

Ukraine War: 'Executed' soldier video could be a war crime President Zelensky has promised that Ukraine will find the Russians allegedly responsible for shooting dead an unarmed Ukrainian soldier. Footage emerged online yesterday, purportedly showing the killing and a warning that we're about to show the moments leading up to that incident. In it, an unarmed man is seen smoking a cigarette before saying, Glory to Ukraine. The man is then shot repeatedly. Sky News has been unable to independently verify the location and date of the footage. But Ukraine says the man killed is thought to be Ukrainian serviceman called Timofey Shadora, who went missing in the area around the heavily contested city of Bakhmut in early February. A video appeared today showing how the occupiers brutally killed a soldier who bravely said to their face, Glory to Ukraine. I want all of us together...

Why is TikTok getting banned around the world? It's one of the biggest apps in the world that is using TikTok, a security risk. Hi Bestie, I hope you have the most wonderful day. This is an issue of our times. Sophie, get off it, stop it. TikTok is owned by the Chinese tech company Bite Dance, some fear that the app can harvest your data and potentially hand it to the Chinese government. For people with sensitive information on their phones, for example government workers, it could mean a potentially major security risk. We'll look back at this time and say wow, that was a really naive time where people just let their data go all over the place. So at a time when tensions between China and the West is high, some governments are cracking down and banning workers from having the app on their work phones. The US, as the world's top country, is so afraid of a user-friendly a...

Pro-Ukrainian group 'responsible for Nord Stream pipeline attacks' It was the moment the war in Ukraine spread beyond its borders, undersea sabotage on pipelines in the Baltic. The attacks on Nord Stream were blamed by the West at the time in September on Russia. Now Western intelligence is accusing a freelance group of Ukrainians with links to the government in Kiev. Its officials are denying involvement, instead accusing Russia of being responsible. The pipelines were built to carry gas from Russia to Europe via Germany. Leaks were reported on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline first, then a day later more were discovered on Nord Stream 1. Now more than four months later, German intelligence reportedly claims a wealthy Ukrainian, hardy yachts, explosives and divers to launch the attacks. Germany's defence minister was drawing the dots to Kiev, while urging against jumping to c...

Dominic Raab dodges questions on bullying allegations Figures that worked with you that I've spoken to have told me that your behaviour did amount to bullying, that your approach put the fear of God to quote someone into members of your staff. You insist you are not a bully, but do you accept that others think you are and are you confident that you're going to remain in your post in a few months time? Well, I've of course engaged with the inquiry and will not comment on it at all and certainly not comment on anonymous claims made through the media, which of course are in breach of the rules of the inquiry. Put it another way then, do you think you will be exonerated and remain in post? I've nothing more to say than I've already said at length. OK, so you're not sure you're going to be exonerated? It's an independent inquiry, I'm confident I've b...

Israel: Thousands protest against court system overhaul For the ninth weekend in a row, Israelis have taken to the streets in all major cities to protest against the Netanyahu government. This was outside the President's House in Jerusalem. They're trying to prevent radical judicial reforms which would allow the Parliament to overrule the Supreme Court with a simple majority of one. I want a free speech, I want a free country, I want the same right for every person, every religion, every nationality, like you have it in a democracy. We can't stay home, we have to go and fight, because we are in the last moment. We're saving the Israelis, there was a radical system and we are really, really, really worried. The protests have been growing every week and becoming more frequent. In Tel Aviv, more than 160,000 took to the streets. What is very obvious when you're at t...

UK's longest serving prisoner - Charles Bronson - could be freed after 50 years behind bars. Dr Bob Johnson, a sad day to see you go, but I must admire your principles. It's a rare sight to see a doctor stand up to this system. Pioneering psychiatrist Bob Johnson treated Charles Bronson 30 years ago. When his work was halted, Bronson wrote this letter. You believed in humanity and trust. Your way obviously worked. Bronson was jailed in 1974 for armed robbery. Apart from a couple of brief periods of freedom, he's been locked up ever since because of repeated attacks on prison staff and inmates. The parole board must decide what risk he might pose to the public. The parole board should say this man has been locked up for 50 years. He has 50 years of problems. His violence and his unruly behaviour is out of our, we've decided that that's low enough risk, which I wou...

'I turned off Netflix and went to fight': The Scot who went to war in Ukraine As a mother, it was very, very tough. A nightmare. He wanted to go and help, and I totally got all that. But I didn't like this feeling. And I didn't expect it to still be so. raw. Feeling so raw after it. They thought their boy might not return home from the front line in Ukraine. But Douglas did make it back to the family farm in South West Scotland. The helicopters are the worst. And you'll hear the. By this point you're crawling up the wall going, not today, please not today. He had no military training, but still decided he had to go. I was sat here actually drinking a beer, watching Netflix. I made my decision, packed up the stuff and left my job an awful lot. I'm young enough, I can contribute to a better world. He was known as Soap, a video game character, who was now ...