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An inmate has appeared in court charged with the prison murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley. Anthony Russell, 43, appeared by video-link for a five-minute hearing at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court, County Durham, on Wednesday afternoon. Wearing a grey sweatshirt and sitting at a table, he spoke only to confirm his name and that he […]

At least six people have been killed and three others taken to hospital with severe injuries after a bus caught fire in a town west of the Swiss capital, police said. Police spokesperson Frederic Papaux, of the Fribourg region, said an unspecified “voluntary act” could be the cause of the inferno on Tuesday evening in […]

Police say several people are dead and several others injured after a bus caught fire in a town west of the Swiss capital. Authorities in the Fribourg canton, or region, said in a statement that an unspecified “voluntary act could be the cause” of the fire on Tuesday evening in the town of Kerzers, about […]

A victim of a bombing bringing legal action against Gerry Adams has said he wants justice and closure after he finished his evidence. Barry Laycock, a victim of the 1996 Arndale shopping centre bombing in Manchester, is suing the former Sinn Féin president at the High Court in London along with John Clark, a victim […]

Italy has bought a rare portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros (£25.9 million), one of the largest state investments ever for a single artwork, the country’s Culture Ministry said. The portrait, painted in around 1598 and attributed to Caravaggio in 1963, depicts Maffeo Barberini, a nobleman who later became Pope Urban VIII. […]

It would be “utterly despicable” to allow Russia to gain financially by selling oil and gas to Europe, the Tánaiste has said. The European Union has been phasing out its use of Russian gas and oil following the country’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly said his country is willing […]

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Rihanna’s multi-million dollar home in Los Angeles was hit by gunshots. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, from Florida, was held with bail set at 10.2 million dollars (€8.78 million) following the incident, which took place on March 8th at 1.15pm. The Los Angeles police department […]

Kneecap has called for members of the press and their supporters to gather in Belfast on Wednesday, when the High Court in London will say whether the decision to throw out the terrorism case against rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will be overturned. The rapper, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was accused […]