US and UK carry out fresh strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
In a statement, the Pentagon said that Saturday’s “necessary and proportionate strikes specifically targeted 18 Houthi targets across eight locations in Yemen associated with Houthi underground weapons storage facilities, missile storage facilities, one-way attack unmanned aerial systems, air defence systems, radars, and a helicopter. Source: BBC News
Stan Bowles: Former England and QPR forward dies aged 75
Bowles had a stand named after him at QPR’s Loftus Road stadium in 2022 Former England and Queens Park Rangers forward Stan Bowles has died aged 75. He made 315 appearances for QPR and scored 97 goals for the Loftus Road club. Bowles also played for Manchester City, Bury, Crewe Alexandra, Carlisle United, Nottingham Forest, […]
Manchester United 1-2 Fulham: Erik ten Hag looks to ‘bigger picture’ despite defeat
Manchester United have lost eight home games in all competitions this season – their most in a single campaign since 1973-74 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insists the future is positive despite losing at home to Fulham for only the second time in 61 years. The 2-1 defeat was United’s 10th loss in the […]
Furbank opens scoring for England at Murrayfield
George Furbank goes over for England’s opening try against Scotland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield. Source: BBC News
Tories suspend MP over criticism of London mayor
Lee Anderson suspended from Tory party over claims “Islamists” had “got control” of London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Source: BBC News
Man arrested in Craigavon over murder in Spain
A 22-year-old man is due to appear before an extradition court in Belfast on Sunday. Source: BBC News
Junior doctors strike for 10th time over pay
NHS bosses warn of significant disruption to services in England during the five-day walkout. Source: BBC News
First Minister Humza Yousaf backs Ukraine two years on since invasion
He added: “Ukrainians are fighting for freedom, the rule of law, and the right of countries across Europe to co-exist in peace and security. “As we mourn the sacrifices of the Ukrainian people, we also look ahead positively, hoping for a day soon when Ukraine can live in peace as a free, sovereign European nation.” […]
The disturbing background of Derrylin killer Allen
A County Fermanagh community continues to come to terms with the killings of four people in 2018. Source: BBC News
Ukraine war: UK reaffirms Ukraine support on war anniversary
In a joint statement on behalf of more than 50 governments, including the UK, Ukraine’s foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said: “We reiterate our demand to Russia to stop its war of aggression against Ukraine and to ensure the full, immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all Russian forces and military equipment from the territory of Ukraine […]