Joey Barton Convicted for Offensive Social Media Posts; Kendrick Lamar Dominates Grammy Nominations with K-Pop Influence
Celebrity Traitors Star Reveals Double-Bluff That Fooled the Faithful in Final
Sky News reports that a Celebrity Traitors contestant disclosed a double-bluff strategy used during the final episode, which successfully deceived contestants and viewers alike.
- Who are the real winners of Celebrity Traitors? — BBC News
- Celebrity Traitors star reveals double-bluff that fooled the faithful in final — Sky News
Israeli Hostage Details Surface as Hamas Claims Body in Coffin
A coffin containing the body of a captured Israeli hostage has been delivered to Israel, according to Hamas. The news comes amid ongoing tensions and conflicting reports about the fate of hostages held by Palestinian militant groups.
- Israel receives coffin Hamas says contains body of Gaza hostage — BBC News
- Released Israeli hostage says he was sexually assaulted in Gaza captivity — BBC News
- Four held after protesters set off flares during Israeli orchestra concert in Paris — BBC News
New compensation scheme for Post Office victims is ‘half-baked’, Sir Alan Bates warns
Sir Alan Bates criticizes the newly proposed compensation scheme for Post Office scandal victims as inadequate and poorly designed, warning it falls short of providing fair redress.
Beauty Pageant Organiser Accused of Calling Contestant ‘Dumbhead’
A beauty pageant organiser faces criticism for allegedly insulting a contestant by calling them ‘dumbhead’.
US Faces Potential Real Energy Crisis as Demand Surpasses Supply
Sky News reports that the US may soon experience a real energy emergency due to growing demand outpacing supply, potentially leading to widespread power shortages.
- Why US may soon have a real energy emergency — Sky News
- Why Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed again and how it’ll affect other games — Sky News
Controversy Over £800,000 Your Party Membership Fees
A dispute has erupted over the handling of £800,000 in membership fees for a political party, with supporters and critics clashing over transparency and accountability.
- Stand-off over £800,000 Your Party funds — BBC News
- Stand-off over £800,000 Your Party membership fees — BBC News
Deputy First Minister Declines Irish Presidential Inauguration Invitation
The Deputy First Minister has turned down an invitation to attend the inauguration of the President of Ireland.
- Deputy first minister turns down Irish presidential inauguration invite — BBC News
- Little-Pengelly turns down Irish presidential inauguration invite — BBC News
Kendrick Lamar dominates Grammy nominations with K-pop influence
Kendrick Lamar leads the pack in Grammy nods, while K-pop artists gain significant recognition as Lady Gaga joins him. This marks a notable shift in mainstream music awards.
- Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations — BBC News
- Kendrick Lamar leads Grammy nods as K-pop makes it mark — Sky News
Over 50 Injured in Mosque Blast at Jakarta School Complex
At least 50 people were injured when a bomb detonated during Friday prayers at a mosque located within a school compound in Jakarta, Indonesia. The blast caused significant damage to the building and raised concerns over security measures at educational institutions.
- More than 50 people injured in blast at mosque in Jakarta school complex — BBC News
- More than 50 people injured in mosque blast at Jakarta high school — BBC News
Ex-footballer Joey Barton Convicted for Offensive Social Media Posts
Former footballer Joey Barton has been found guilty of posting grossly offensive messages on social media, violating the law with his inflammatory online behavior.