EU institutions, UK-EU relations, and Brexit aftermath
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has launched a £1.73 billion takeover bid for Hugo Boss, seeking full control of the German fashion brand. The offer comes as luxury retailers face mounting pressure from slowing sales growth.
Police deployed water cannon in Belfast after officers came under sustained attack from crowds throwing bricks, bottles and wooden debris. The disorder erupted at a major roundabout following a knife attack in the area.
A man accused of being a contract killer mimed shooting at armed police officers during his arrest outside a London hotel. Johannes Natland, 31, is on trial at the Old Bailey charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson met with Errol Musk in Moscow this week, raising eyebrows about international connections among Western government critics. The encounter comes as Robinson faces contempt charges in the UK.
New UCL research reveals that children who are smacked perform worse in their GCSEs, scoring two to three grades lower than their peers. The study found physical punishment does no good whatsoever for behaviour or academic outcomes.
Police forces deployed water cannon against rioters in Northern Ireland as violence erupted on the streets. Officers faced petrol bombs and sustained attacks during hours of escalating disorder.
A controversial ban on overnight parking in Eryri National Park has been temporarily suspended just weeks after its introduction. Park officials admit the policy led to worse problems than it aimed to solve.
A man appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a serious knife attack in Belfast city centre. The victim remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A Chinese pro-democracy activist in the UK was told by X that sexually explicit deepfake images of her don’t violate platform rules. The decision raises urgent questions about protection for dissidents on social media.
Belfast’s Sudanese community is living in fear after a violent attack left a man hospitalized and residents questioning their safety. It’s the third racially motivated assault targeting Sudanese residents since January.
