Former Referee Avoids Jail Over Rotherham Sex Abuse Case; Other News Headlines
Former Premier League Referee Avoids Jail Over Sexual Video of Schoolboy
A former Premier League referee avoided jail after being sentenced for possessing a sexual video involving a schoolboy.
- Ex-referee sentenced over child image offence — BBC News
- Ex-Premier League referee given suspended jail term over child image — BBC News
- Former Premier League referee avoids jail sentence over sexual video of schoolboy — Sky News
Police Wrongly Identifies Son as Deceased in Rotherham Crash
A police watchdog is investigating after officers wrongly informed a family that their son had died in a car crash, using the wrong family description and ID card.
- Police watchdog investigating after officers wrongly told family son had died in crash — Sky News
- Police who named wrong fatal car crash victim ‘used family description and ID card’ — Sky News
- Police officers suspended over alleged misbehaviour on holiday — Sky News
Wales football legend Terry Yorath dies aged 75
Terry Yorath, a legendary figure in Welsh football and father of Olympic presenter Gabby Logan, has died at the age of 75.
- Wales football legend Terry Yorath, father of Gabby Logan, dies — Sky News
- A warrior touched by tragedy – Terry Yorath dies aged 75 — BBC News
- Wales football legend Terry Yorath dies aged 75 — BBC News
Australia Secure 4-1 Ashes Win Against England in Final Test
Australia clinched a historic 4-1 Ashes victory against England with their triumph in the decisive final Test match held in Sydney. The decisive win secured crucial momentum for the series.
- Australia secure 4-1 Ashes win against England with victory in final Test — Sky News
- Australia PM announces royal commission into Bondi shooting — BBC News
Trump’s Withdrawal from Climate Treaty Could Reshape Global Efforts
The US decision to withdraw from a key climate agreement may signal a shift back towards national interests over global cooperation, potentially undermining international efforts to combat climate change and rekindling the era of imperial dominance.
- Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires — BBC News
- Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups — BBC News
Avalanche Warning and Travel Disruption as Storm Goretti Hits
Storm Goretti brings severe weather, triggering avalanches and causing travel disruption across affected regions.
- Avalanche warning and dangerous road conditions as Storm Goretti hits — BBC News
- Avalanche warning and travel disruption as Storm Goretti hits — BBC News
One million Ukrainians left without heat and water after Russian strikes
Following a series of Russian missile attacks on Ukraine, the country’s government has reported that approximately one million people are currently living without access to heat or running water as a result of the strikes. The extensive damage caused by the assaults has left many residential areas without essential utilities.
- One million spent hours without heat and water after Russian strikes, Ukraine says — BBC News
- One million without heat and water after Russian strikes, Ukraine says — BBC News
Tennis Kenya Admits Amateur’s Defeat Should Not Have Been Allowed
After an embarrassing loss by an amateur player, Tennis Kenya faces criticism for allowing the participant to compete.
- Tennis Kenya admits it shouldn’t have let amateur compete after viral defeat — BBC News
- Tens of thousands flee fighting in Aleppo, Syria, after evacuation order — Sky News
Weather Bomb: What It Is and How Often It Affects the UK
A weather bomb is a meteorological phenomenon characterized by rapid atmospheric pressure drop, leading to strong winds and severe weather. This Sky News article explains what causes a weather bomb, its potential impacts on life in the UK, and how frequently such events occur.
- What is a weather bomb? — Sky News
- A weather bomb is coming – what is it and are lives at risk? — Sky News
Flu Cases Surge After Christmas as NHS Warns of Rising Infections
The NHS reports a resurgence in flu cases following the holiday season, with mixing between different strains leading to increased infections.
- Flu bouncing back after Christmas mixing, says NHS — BBC News
- Flu on the rise again after Christmas mixing, says NHS — BBC News
Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of Soldier Near Barracks
A man has pleaded guilty to attempting to murder an army officer near a barracks, in a case that occurred close to military installations.