Luigi Mangione is expected to waive his right to an extradition hearing over New York murder charges, his attorney has said. The 26-year-old was indicted on murder charges for an “act of terrorism” in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and is set to appear in court in Pennsylvania on Thursday. He may be returned … Read more
Ryan Meikle on Tuesday evening held off a spirited fightback from Fallon Sherrock to set up a second-round clash with last year’s runner-up Luke Littler at the World Darts Championship. Sherrock, who became the first female player to win a match in the tournament back in December 2019, won the first set and fought back … Read more
A Labour minister faces being caught up in a reported investigation by the Bangladeshi government over allegations of embezzlement. Tulip Siddiq, the Labour MP for Hampstead and Highgate, is accused of helping her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, the recently ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, to embezzle funds, according to media reports. Labour Party insiders characterised the … Read more
Detectives have arrested a boy aged 16, another teenager and a woman over a double shooting in an east London cul-de-sac. Officers and paramedics were scrambled to Thorne Close, in a residential area off Rogers Road, in Canning Town shortly after 2am on October 26. They arrived to find two men, aged 25 and 27, … Read more
Convicted murderer Joseph Corcoran was put to death early Wednesday morning, in the State of Indiana’s first execution since 2009. Asked if he wanted to make a final statement before receiving a lethal injection of pentobarbital, Corcoran responded, “Not really. Let’s get this over with,” according to a media advisory shared with The Independent by … Read more
Detectives and the family of Curtis Green, who was fatally shot in Sydenham last month, have issued a renewed appeal for information ahead of Christmas. Curtis Green, 30, was killed in a shooting that occurred on Wells Park Road, SE26, at around 10.10 am on Sunday, November 10. The attack followed a party at a … Read more
A man and woman who were accused of buying pills to induce an illegal abortion have been sentenced to community orders. Sophie Harvey, 25, had previously stood trial accused of procuring her own miscarriage when she was 19. Prosecutors had alleged she took the medication after learning she was at 28 weeks and five days … Read more
Joanna Page has revealed exactly why she wont miss playing Stacey Shipman in Gavin & Stacey. The last episode of the hit BBC sitcom will air on Christmas Day (December 25) where the Shipmans and Wests will come together for the final time. What exactly happens in the 90 minute special is being kept under … Read more
-Credit:Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency There hasn’t been much to cheer about in Welsh rugby over the past 12 months and results aren’t going to improve significantly overnight. But one thing Welsh rugby fans can be optimistic about is some of the talent coming through both the Wales U18s and U20s. With the lack of financial … Read more
Jim Carrey could star in another highly anticipated sequel following the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, as fans have been left stunned by the actor’s unusual career choice. The actor is set to take on a double role in the third-instalment of the live-action adaptation of the beloved video game character. He will return … Read more