Author: Casper Thornhill

The British Army has grounded its £5.5bn Ajax armoured vehicles after 31 soldiers fell ill during Exercise Iron Fist on Salisbury Plain, exposing long-ignored safety flaws. Three from the Household Cavalry Regiment face medical discharge.

Erika Kirk revealed she prayed to be pregnant after her husband Charlie Kirk’s murder, but no pregnancy occurred. Her emotional plea against delaying motherhood sparked national debate, while fact-checkers confirmed the claim was unfounded.

The DWP confirms a £10 Christmas Bonus for eligible benefit recipients in 2025, with payments likely moving to Dec 22 or 24. Universal Credit claimants are excluded, and the amount remains unchanged since 1972 despite inflation.

Spencer Matthews, former 'Made in Chelsea' star, is attempting to break the world record by completing seven Ironman triathlons on seven continents in 21 days to raise awareness and funds for James' Place, a UK men's suicide prevention charity.

The dismembered body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in a Tesla registered to R&B singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) in Los Angeles. NYPD leads the investigation, suspecting accomplices, with charges pending as forensic analysis continues.

Johnson Wen, a 26-year-old Singaporean social media personality, received a nine-day jail sentence for grabbing Ariana Grande at the 'Wicked: For Good' premiere. Judge Goh called the act premeditated, citing a pattern of celebrity intrusions. Grande and Cynthia Erivo described the incident as frightening.

The IOPC closed its probe into the Metropolitan Police’s decision to charge Caroline Flack with assault, ruling it was reasonable — but her mother and many others believe fame and mental health were ignored, leading to her 2020 suicide.

George Kittle is cleared to play without limits as Brock Purdy sits out, giving the 49ers a chance to improve to 5‑2 against the Falcons. The win could reshape their playoff outlook.

Patrick Mahomes sparked a 30‑17 Chiefs win over the Lions at Arrowhead, halting Detroit's 40‑point streak and boosting Kansas City's playoff push.

James Garner sparked Everton's 2‑1 comeback over Crystal Palace while narrowly avoiding a record fourth yellow, prompting manager David Moyes to push for an England call‑up.