WATCH: Police chief explains how Minneapolis shooting happened A US immigration agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in downtown Minneapolis, sparking a war of words as local officials rejected the Trump administration’s claim it was self-defence. The Department of Homeland Security said the woman, Renee Nicole Good, was a “violent rioter” who tried to…
Retail giants Tesco and Marks & Spencer both saw a surge in food sales over the crucial Christmas period despite citing a challenging economic backdrop. Tesco said sales in the UK were up 3.2% on last year and had now achieved its highest market share in more than a decade. M&S said it saw record…
Great Blasket Island, located off the coast of Dunquin near Dingle, Ireland, is looking for a pair to take charge of the coffee shop and the island’s night accommodation from April to October. 07:00, 08 January 2026 Updated 07:06, 08 January 2026 Great Blasket Island has no permanent residents, but that doesn’t mean…
BBC/Rare TV The discovery of a carnyx (above) and a boar’s head flag standard in the same collection has been described by archaeologists as “the discovery of a lifetime”. Archaeologists have been stunned to find two rare Iron Age objects in the same excavation. The Pre-Construct Archaeology team was working on a construction site a…
SCSS accounts help earn interest payments on a quarterly basis. (AI image) Senior Citizens Savings Scheme or SCSS, is a popular post office investment and savings scheme for senior citizens and retired individuals. The government-backed scheme is considered a guaranteed cushion for regular interest income flow, especially for individuals who are looking for high interest…
Crystal Palace frustrated Aston Villa yet again as a scrappy 0-0 draw unfolded at Selhurst Park. Oliver Glasner’s side are now unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Villa, winning five of these fixtures, but their own winless run extends to eight games across all competitions. Both sides had chances to win the fixture, albeit…
American troops have reportedly launched a daring mission to capture a rogue Shadow Fleet tanker with ties to Russia after hunting it across the Atlantic. Vladimir Putin has deployed a submarine and naval ships to protect the rusting Marinera tanker as it attempts to avoid capture after failing to break Donald Trump’s Venezuela blockade. A helicopter…
