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Wrongly jailed Malkinson tells BBC: 'I've been cheated, very badly cheated'
Wrongly jailed Malkinson tells BBC: 'I've been cheated, very badly cheated'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGeorge SandemanPete MilsonFor 20 years, Andrew Malkinson was blamed for a rape he did not commit Andrew Malkinson has told the BBC he felt relief but also anger after the man responsible for the rape he was wrongly jailed for was finally convicted.For 20 years, Malkinson was blamed for a brutal 2003 attack in Greater Manchester, serving more than 17 years in prison in what would...
GB News Daily Reflection — Tuesday 19th May 2026
In today's GB News Daily Reflection, we question why we make a regular habit of practice of prayer in your life."Why pray? Why incorporate prayer into your life in some way? Not mindfulness and not just throwing up a help when you're in trouble, but something deeper. Some people will point to the psychological benefits of prayer. "Studies have found that regular prayer reduces stress and anxiety and generally helps us cope better in life. People who pray regularly describe a sense of comfortable...
Helicopters douse flames threatening hillside homes in California
Video shows helicopters dumping water on a fast-moving wildfire in southern California’s Simi Valley.
Pakistan revives pre-partition names in Lahore; Islampura now Krishan Nagar,
Several historic streets and roads in Lahore are set to regain their pre-Partition names after Pakistan's Punjab government approved a plan to revive the city's pre-Partition heritage.
'Ladke jhool nai paate, they are treated as criminals': Mother-in-law on Twisha Sharma 'dowry' death
A model-actor's suspicious death case in Bhopal intensifies as her husband, a lawyer, is denied anticipatory bail and a reward is offered for his arrest. Allegations of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide are being probed by a Special Investigation Team. Conflicting claims emerge from both families regarding the circumstances leading to her death.
Tasmanian government apologises over stolen body parts scandal
Tasmanian government apologises over stolen body parts scandal25 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLana LamSydneyUniversity of TasmaniaSpecimens at a University of Tasmania museum were stolen from bodies and some displayed without permissionThe Tasmanian government has apologised for a decades-old scandal in which body parts taken from autopsies were secretly kept - and in some cases put on display - without the consent of families.The wrongdoing was uncovered last year after an inve...
Balochistan okays emergency plan for monsoon threat
• Sets aside Rs7.5bn for disaster response• CM orders depts, hospitals to stay alert• Officials warn temperatures may hit 53°C this year QUETTA: The Balochistan government on Monday adopted a comprehensive emergency plan and allocated Rs7.5 billion in emergency funds to bolster disaster response ahead of the 2026 monsoon season amid warnings of severe weather risks. The decision was made during a meeting of the Provincial Disaster Management Commission presided over by Chief Minister Sarfraz Bu...
‘Come in for one minute’: Israeli survivor’s appeal to doubters as 7 October exhibition opens in London
Commemoration of atrocity at Nova music festival confronts those who deny its gravity, says Elkana BohbotTwo police vans waited expectantly near the front entrance. Officers patrolled the pavements while suited security men with ear pieces stood stern-faced, casting suspicious looks at those approaching. The location in east London had not been disclosed until that morning but no chances were being taken.It was not for a visiting dignitary or even an embassy of a country in conflict that all thi...
Man plunges 22 feet off movie theater roof into wall space and is only rescued 12 hours later when customers heard muffled cries for help
Man plunges 22 feet off movie theater roof into wall space and is only rescued 12 hours later when customers heard muffled cries for helpBy JACK TOLEDO Published: 04:51, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 04:52, 19 May 2026 e-mail View comments
TfL staff failed to spot dozens of 'potential bombs' at stations during security test
TfL staff failed to spot dozens of "potential bombs" planted at stations during covert security tests.Undercover Department for Transport inspectors left suspicious packages at railway stations on 63 separate occasions over the past year -with staff failing to identify the items 22 times, according to an internal document disclosed by The Telegraph.The internal bulletin containing the figures was circulated earlier this month on the same day MI5’s Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre raised the UK t...
Hospitality boss Paul Dimattina explains why he opposes Daniel Andrews statue plan
Hospitality boss Paul Dimattina explains why he opposes Daniel Andrews statue planREAD MORE: Taxpayers to pay $134,000 to immortalise Dan Andrews in bronzeBy PAUL SHAPIRO, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 04:43, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 04:45, 19 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Delhi Police arrest man, recover stolen mobile phones and bike
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough against rising street crime and mobile snatching incidents, the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the South District Police apprehended a mobile phone snatcher on Tuesday. It recovered six stolen and snatched mobile phones from his possession, and the motorcycle allegedly used in the commission of the crime was also seized. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The case came to light after a compl...
Village left 'betrayed' over U-turn decision to turn 14 green fields into solar farm
A village has been left "betrayed" after a U-turn on a decision to turn 14 green field into a solar farm.Durham County Council turned down the proposal for land near Burnhope after hundreds of objections and a High Court appeal.But this decision has now been overturned by the Planning Inspectorate.The Reform-led council has now said it will raise the issue with Luke Akehurst, Labour MP for North Durham, but the local authority has been advised a further legal challenge would likely not succeed....
Saudi Arabia completes major road upgrades for 2026 Hajj season
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has completed large-scale road and infrastructure upgrades in Mecca and the holy sites for the 2026 Hajj season as part of efforts to improve mobility and reduce congestion for pilgrims.The ministry said the works included the implementation of more than 11 million linear metres of roads through a series of development projects and field interventions targeting high-density areas.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now...
Starbucks Korea CEO sacked over 'Tank Day' campaign that evokes 1980 massacre
Starbucks Korea's chief executive has been dismissed following backlash over the launch of a line of reusable drinkware, the company said Tuesday.The furore centred on the company's use of the words "Tank Day" to promote a series of coffee cups known as "Tank tumblers", which were launched on May 18 -- the anniversary of a deadly 1980 pro-democracy uprising.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Son Jung-hyun, head of Starbucks Korea, has been dismis...
San Diego shooting suspect who killed three described as 'runaway' who left behind 'hate speech' note
One of the San Diego shooting suspects has been described as a "runaway" who left behind a note containing "hate language" to his mother, as new details about the deadly incident have emerged.Earlier today, the Islamic Centre of San Diego, on Eckstrom Avenue, in San Diego, California, was attacked by two teenage suspects - aged 17 and 18 - who killed three adults before being found dead in a car near the mosque, the largest in San Diego County.Now, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl has said one...
Tributes paid as ‘outstanding’ soldier who died in fall at Royal Windsor Horse Show is named
Ministry of Defence names soldier who fell from her horse as Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, 24, part of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse ArtilleryA soldier who died after falling from her horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show was named as Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, 24 – an “exceptional jockey” with an “infectious energy”, her commanding officer said.Sullivan, part of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, fell at around 7pm on Friday after exiting the arena. Continue reading...
What we know about the San Diego shooting victims, suspects, possible motive and more
U.S. newsWhat we know about the San Diego shooting victims, suspects, possible motive and moreSan Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl described the shooting, which left three people dead, as “every community’s worst nightmare.”Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleDeadly shooting at San Diego Islamic center02:45Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 9:18 PM EDT / Updated May 18, 2026, 9:18 PM EDTBy Tim StellohTwo teenage gunmen are believed to h...
Woman gives birth on NYC courtroom bench while awaiting arraignment
Samantha Randazzo, 33, gave birth to a baby boy on a bench at a criminal court in Brooklyn on Friday night after she was arrested on Thursday.
Long Island Rail Road strike is over, New York Gov. Hochul says
Limited service will resume at noon on Tuesday, Hochul said.