The Independent 
Second U.S. Aircraft Carrier Approaches Middle East as Nuclear Deal With Iran Remains Elusive
U.S. F-22 fighters and aerial tankers are gathering in Israel, adding to the military buildup.
Wall Street Journal 
People Are Sharing The Creepiest, Unsettling Things Children Have Said To Them, And I'm Never Babysitting Again
"I wonder what you would look like without arms." View Entire Post ›
BuzzFeed News 
Is Greens victory in Gorton and Denton a turning point for UK politics - The Latest
The Green party has pulled off a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection in a major blow to Keir Starmer. Hannah Spencer, a local plumber, was elected as the party’s first MP in northern England, with Labour pushed into third place behind Nigel Farage’s Reform UK despite having a 13,000-vote majority. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of England correspondent Hannah Al-Othman, who lives in the constituency and was at the count overnight Continue reading...
The Guardian
Is Greens victory in Gorton and Denton a turning point for UK politics - The Latest
The Green party has pulled off a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection in a major blow to Keir Starmer. Hannah Spencer, a local plumber, was elected as the party’s first MP in northern England, with Labour pushed into third place behind Nigel Farage’s Reform UK despite having a 13,000-vote majority. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of England correspondent Hannah Al-Othman, who lives in the constituency and was at the count overnight Continue reading...
Belfast man jailed for "mean and nasty theft'' of Christmas presents from car
It was discovered the rear passenger window had been smashed and the owner discovered Christmas presents containing gifts, clothing and cosmetics had been stolen
Belfast Live 
Council housing proposal rejected as maximum tax increase and £32million cuts approved
Just 47 out of 60 councillors were present to vote on the budget
Birmingham Live 
Knowsley Safari Park welcomes 'Stanley' as latest baby born
The safari park has welcomed an adorable new addition
Liverpool Echo 
All-round Will Jacks fires England to T20 World Cup victory as New Zealand left facing anxious semi-final wait
Pakistan could yet pip New Zealand to a semi-final spot after they missed out on victory in Colombo
All-round Will Jacks fires England to T20 World Cup victory as New Zealand left facing anxious semi-final wait
Pakistan could yet pip New Zealand to a semi-final spot after they missed out on victory in Colombo
Two charged after armed police descend on Edinburgh Asda car park amid ‘knife incident’
Footage shared on social media showed a large gang brandishing what appears to be knives before fleeing
STV News 
The "K-Pops!" Cast Found Out Which K-Pop Group They're Actually Most Like, And Now You Can, Too
I've been waiting my whole life for this quiz! View Entire Post ›
Only Welsh speakers should live on new housing estate, local council says
A council in Gywnedd, north Wales, wants a housing estate to be reserved for Welsh speakers only.
BBC 
Hear'Say star Suzanne Shaw in tears as she announces unexpected break up with fiance
Former Hear'Say singer Suzanne Shaw has taken to social media to confirm her split from fiance Sam Greenfield following 12 years together
