
Tomasz Waga: Cannabis factory pair linked to murder jailed
A cannabis operation in Cardiff was discovered when a man who tried to steal drugs was murdered.
2023-08-03 23:17

Morocco makes more Women's World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over Colombia
Morocco has beaten Colombia 1-0 to reach the Women’s World Cup knockout round, creating yet more history in a dramatic conclusion to the group stage
2023-08-03 22:59

Grieving families confront Pittsburgh synagogue shooter at death penalty sentencing
Grieving families are confronting the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter at his sentencing hearing
2023-08-03 22:49

Funeral hears of dad's 'frantic' bid to save girls
The funerals of Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohamed have taken place in County Monaghan and County Dublin.
2023-08-03 22:46

Moderna Raises Covid Shot Sales Guidance on Japan, US Pacts
Moderna Inc. raised its Covid-19 vaccine sales outlook for the year, finalizing contracts with Japan and several American
2023-08-03 22:27

Girls killed in car crash on way to prom ‘were soul friends’ funeral told as mourners say goodbye
Final respects have been paid at the funerals for two teenage best friends who died in a car crash on the way to their school’s prom in Ireland. Kiea McCann, 17, and Dlava Mohamed, 16, were killed outside the town of Clones in Co. Monaghan, when their vehicle left the N54 and crashed into a tree. The pair had been travelling with three others who were injured in the crash. It came hours after they were pictured in their prom dresses that they were set to wear that night for the Debs Ball. A funeral service for Dlava was held at the Clonskeagh Mosque and Culture Centre in Dublin on Thursday and she will be laid to rest in Newcastle Muslim Cemetery. Father John Chester said the deaths have "shocked and saddened the nation". There was a pause for silence at Sacred Heart Chapel in Clones, Co Monaghan ahead of the funeral for Kiea for those who were injured in the same crash. Representatives for Irish President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar attended the funeral, as well as the Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher Ian Ellis. Father Chester added that the hands of both girls were touching at the scene. "The hands of the two girls touching as though they knew they were off to heaven together," he said. "No father should have to witness such a terrible scene." Half an hour after Dlva’s service, a funeral mass was held for Kiea McCann at the Sacred Heart Chapel in Clones. She will be laid to rest in Mount St Oliver’s Cemetery. Both girls’ obituaries detailed how they came from large families who were heartbroken following the crash. Sheikh Hussein Halawa said: “I would like to my offer sincere condolences to the father, mother and all family members.” The prayer service for Dvala heard the fatal crash in which she died “shook the entire Muslim community and the entire people of Ireland”. Meanwhile, scores of motorbikes revved at the Sacred Heart Chapel in Clones ahead of the arrival of the hearse carrying the remains of Kiea, a motor racing fan. Her family and loved ones walked behind the hearse topped with floral tributes. Many of the mourners wore light blue T-shirts bearing a photograph of the teenager wearing her red formal dress. Students from Largy College lined the steps as her coffin was brought into the church. Father Frankie McCann told the Irish Independent how celebrations had unfolded at the family home hours before the tragedy. “There was great excitement here in the house before they went out,” he said. “We had food and champagne and balloons, and it was going to be a great night.” Kiea had been pictured in a red dress in front of a celebratory balloons display while Dlava was seen softly smiling in a blue gown before heading out. The images were shared by family members left shocked by the double tragedy. “I love you so so much Kiea,” heartbroken sister Michaela wrote next to several pictures from the evening. Irish police are still investigating the crash and closed the road for several hours while forensic teams carried out searches. The force thanked those who stopped by the scene to try and help. At the time of writing, another young woman, 18, is in a critical but stable condition at Cavan General Hospital, after the crash. A 60-year-old man remains in a critical condition in Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital and an 18-year-old man suffered non life-threatening injuries. Visiting Largy College on Tuesday, Social Protection Minister and local TD Heather Humphreys said that there was “a cloud over the town of Clones”. “It is every parent’s worst nightmare because nobody expects to get that phone call,” she said. Read More Tragic last photos of best teenage friends killed in car crash on way to school prom Weather warnings issued as heavy wind and rain expected Man Booker Prize long list features 4 Irish writers, 4 debut novelists Tragic last photos of best teenage friends killed in car crash on way to school prom Mother of man murdered in mistaken identity killing says dealing with ‘lazy’ Met Police was ‘horrendous’ Mother who stabbed her newborn baby to death in bathroom dies in prison
2023-08-03 22:22

Freddie Mercury's beloved piano, song drafts and hundreds of personal items to go on sale
More than 1,400 of Freddie Mercury’s personal items, including his flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen’s greatest hits, are going on show in a free exhibition at Sotheby’s London ahead of their sale
2023-08-03 22:20

College football star reportedly helped wife post bail after arrest for hitman plot to kill him
Former Auburn football player Robert Shiver, whose wife Lindsay Shiver was charged with plotting to murder him, helped her and her alleged accomplices post bail. On 21 July, Lindsay Shiver, 36, her alleged lover Terrance Bethel, 28, and the purported hired hitman Faron Newbold, 29, were charged with plotting to murder the former football player. After their application for emergency bail was rejected on 28 July, the prosecution withdrew an objection to the trio’s release after hearing from Mr Shiver, according to Bahama Court News. All three of the accused were granted emergency bail on 1 August. According to Fox News, the three have been held at the Fox Hill Prison – the only detention centre in the Bahamas – since their arrest. Ms Shiver was granted $100,000 bail, and is required to wear an ankle monitor and stay in the Bahamas until her next court date: 5 October. The other two men each posted $20,000 bail, Bahama Court News reported, and also must wear monitoring devices. Mr Bethel and Mr Newbold will also be required to check in at the Marsh Harbour Police Station three times a week before 6pm. The men were also forced to stay in the Bahamas, as they had to surrender their travel documents. The accused will have to stay in detention until the court approves their bonds, the outlet said. Mr Shiver posting bail for his wife is a shocking turn of events as the Shivers are in the midst of a contentious divorce and custody battle over their three children. In addition to their home in the Bahamas, the couple also have a mansion in Georgia valued at $2.5m, which the pair are also arguing over. Mr Shiver filed for divorce for “adulterous conduct,” according to reports, while attorneys for Lindsay Shiver denied the affair, writing: “Any extramarital relationship defendant has had was during the parties’ separation and legally condoned by husband.” The next divorce hearing will be held on 31 October, Fox News previously reported. Read More A football star’s wife bragged of her ‘perfect marriage’. Now she’s charged with hiring a hitman to kill him American mother-of-three arrested in Bahamas over alleged plot to kill ex-football star husband Mother, 18, accused of trying to hire hitman to kill three-year-old son
2023-08-03 22:18

Stock market today: Wall Street falls again as its big rally cools some more
Stocks are falling again as Wall Street’s red-hot rally this year cools a bit more
2023-08-03 21:59

Dozens of states to pledge to combat use of food as weapon of war
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS More than 75 countries will "commit to take action to end the use
2023-08-03 21:51

Stabbing 'rampage' injures at least 12 in South Korea
A man his 20s has been arrested following an incident southeast of the capital, Seoul.
2023-08-03 21:48

Russia Will Cut Its Crude Exports by 300,000 B/d in September
Russia will prolong a cut in its crude exports into September, while tapering the size of the supply
2023-08-03 21:48