Department 'hadn't a clue' if culvert was locked, inquest hears
The 14-year-old's body was found in an underground water tunnel six days after he disappeared in north Belfast almost six years ago.

The 14-year-old's body was found in an underground water tunnel six days after he disappeared in north Belfast almost six years ago.

The 2026 World Cup, featuring 48 nations across Canada, Mexico, and the US, has been hailed as the biggest ever. Stats show it's been exciting with high goal averages, a record number of late winners, and open play goals. Attendances are high, and star players are performing well, but controversies over ticket prices, hydration breaks, and refereeing persist.

Low-emissivity (low-E) window glass, a green technology for energy efficiency, can inadvertently act like a magnifying glass due to slight bowing, focusing sunlight and heat to potentially ignite nearby property. While architects avoid this in large buildings, poorly manufactured domestic versions pose a risk.

UK students who paid thousands for overseas conservation placements have lost their money after eco tour operator GVI went into liquidation on July 1. The company, which offered volunteer and internship programs, ceased trading, leaving students with no refunds and conservation projects in Africa and South America facing financial uncertainty.

Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee wants veto power over political appointments to top diplomatic posts following controversy over Lord Mandelson's US ambassador posting. A report criticized the vetting process as "made up as it went along" and called for formal pre-appointment hearings.

Nigel Farage has resigned as an MP, triggering a by-election in his Clacton seat. He aims to campaign against "the establishment" but faces a potential challenge from novelty candidate Count Binface as rivals decline to participate in his "stunt."

Prime Minister hints at an extra bank holiday on July 24th if England wins the World Cup. England plays Norway in the quarter-finals, with the final on July 19th. The PM may attend the final, potentially delaying a planned power handover.