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Tennessee community mourns 16 killed in munitions plant explosion

Tennessee community mourns 16 killed in munitions plant explosion

Cause of explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems that leveled building is unknown but foul play ruled out At least 200 mourners came to the Humphreys county courthouse at twilight on Sunday to mourn the 16 people killed in an explosion at a nearby munitions plant in middle Tennessee early on Friday. Humphreys county sheriff Chris Davis said that even in these nightmarish days, “the true strength of our county is our people”. Continue reading...

Keir Starmer Comes Out Fighting Over Claims No.10 Sabotaged Chinese Spying Trial

Keir Starmer Comes Out Fighting Over Claims No.10 Sabotaged Chinese Spying Trial

Keir Starmer has been keen to improve relations with China. Keir Starmer has come out fighting over claims his government deliberately sabotaged a spy trial to avoid harming the UK’s relations with China. The prime minister’s official spokesman said it was “entirely false” to suggest No.10 had failed to fully co-operate with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) over the case against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry. The men had denied spying for China and were due to stand trial under the Official Secrets Act, but it collapsed last month. Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson revealed that his team had tried “over many months” to get the evidence it needed against the men, but it had not been forthcoming from the government. “When this became apparent, the case could not proceed,” he said. Opposition parties have accused the government of deliberately obstructing the case to avoid harming relations between the UK and China. But at a Downing Street briefing for journalists on Monday, the PM’s spokesman hit back at those claims. He said: “It is entirely false. The CPS decision to drop the case was entirely a matter for the CPS. “There was no role for any member of this government, no minister, or special adviser, to take any decision in relation to this case. That is entirely for the CPS.” Securing a conviction against the men would have required proving China was an “enemy” as stated in the Official Secrets Act. Starmer has previously insisted that as the alleged offences took place under the previous Conservative government, that administration’s approach to China had to be considered in courtroom evidence. The Tories at the time – including current leader, Kemi Badenoch – declined to describe China as a threat. The PM’s spokesman insisted that Labour had toughened up the UK’s approach to China since coming to office last July. He said: “The national security strategy published in June was clear that China has potentially huge consequences for lives of British citizens. There are, of course, major areas such as human rights and cyber security, where there are stark differences.” “Successive governments have said that China can’t be reduced to a single word,” the spokesman said, adding that Beijing presents threat, challenge and opportunity for the UK. Related... Keir Starmer Is Under Fire After The Trial Of 2 Men Accused Of Spying For China Collapsed. Here's Why Blow For Keir Starmer As China Slams His Trade Deal With Donald Trump Downing Street Hits Back At Trump Tariff Chief's Claim UK Is China's 'Compliant Servant'

Solar panels: Are they worth it?

Solar panels: Are they worth it?

Solar panels are helping UK households cut energy bills, reduce emissions and gain independence from the grid. Our complete 2025 guide aims to answer the burning question: are solar panels worth it? We explain how solar panels work, who they’re right for, how much you could save and the grants that may help you get started