Five teenagers, aged 13-15 at the time, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Port Kembla Children's Court for luring and fatally ambushing Jack Westren, a man with a brain injury, near Shellharbour Junction train station in New South Wales.
A replica of a Joseon Dynasty diplomatic ship will sail South Korea's southern coast, visiting port cities from Mokpo to Busan. The voyage aims to promote awareness of UNESCO World Heritage sites ahead of Busan hosting the UNESCO World Heritage Committee session.
Madison Keys defeats Tatjana Maria 7-5, 6-4 to win her third Eastbourne title, gaining momentum ahead of Wimbledon, where she faces Kayla Day in the first round.
A cult leader, William Kamm, and his wife, Sandra Mathison, are on trial for allegedly grooming a young girl over a decade to bear 45 of his children for a post-apocalyptic world. The girl, who cannot be identified, testified about spiritual marriage and impregnation plans.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham expected to succeed him. Meanwhile, Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn of AI capable of toppling governments, and Australia sees a decline in support for multiculturalism.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham widely expected to succeed him. Meanwhile, Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn of AI capable of destabilizing governments, and Australia sees a decline in support for multiculturalism.
A British couple, Jane and Alan Kelvey, on a yacht in the Channel reported a Russian warship, Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots near them. The couple downplayed the incident, stating it was unnecessary and the Russian account was untrue, emphasizing they were not on a collision course and had right of way.
Riots in Belfast and Southampton, sparked by incidents involving refugees and false racism claims, have ignited a debate about policing, immigration, and national identity in the UK. Experts suggest these events reflect a broader empowerment of racist ideologies, fueled by online rhetoric and political discourse, rather than solely being a consequence of migration levels.
A massive bloom of common octopuses (Octopus vulgaris) in UK waters, first seen in Devon and Cornwall in 2025, has spread to Scotland and Wales, impacting the fishing industry and marine ecosystem due to warming seas.
Liverpool are set to hold formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week to fill their managerial vacancy, aiming to appoint a successor before the World Cup begins on June 11. Iraola, formerly of Bournemouth, is the frontrunner, with Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness and Lens' Pierre Sage also considered.
Southampton's appeal against expulsion from the Championship playoff final for spying has been dismissed. The club also faces a four-point deduction next season. Hull will now contest the final against Middlesbrough.
Arsenal wins the Premier League title after 22 years, ending Pep Guardiola's decade of dominance at Manchester City. Bournemouth secured European football with a draw against City, whose manager is set to depart.
A labor union has voiced strong opposition to documents revealing Port Kembla as a preferred Australian base for nuclear-powered submarines, citing it would make the area a "massive target" and warning of political fallout.
A labor union has voiced strong opposition to Port Kembla being named a preferred Australian base for nuclear-powered submarines, citing security risks and potential political fallout. Documents revealed the New South Wales government's preference, warning of the area becoming a target.
Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are building a $33M 'forever home' on England's South Coast. The brutalist-style property features a central courtyard, lap pool, private beach, and extensive grounds, reflecting a desire for a grounded, nature-focused lifestyle.
Roundup of key football news: Seamus Coleman to leave Everton, Marcos Senesi to depart Bournemouth, Premier League award nominees, 'spygate' allegations in Championship playoff, Mbappé's Real Madrid concerns, and buildup to the FA Cup final.
Former Chelsea forward is thriving on the south coast and targeting victory over Liverpool in the Women’s FA CupFran Kirby knows what she brings. She always has. The Brighton forward is not young for a footballer but, at 32, she’s not old either and, injury free, is reminding people she still has it. “I know I am not the same player that I was when I was 25, I’m not naive,” she says. “That’s not who I am anymore, but I know what I can bring and that is creativity, the passes that other people won’t try. I’ve always said it: I will always try a pass, even if it doesn’t come off. That’s how I play. I play with risk. Sometimes it doesn’t work, sometimes it does.”That eye for a pass is regularly on display. A recent standout was Kirby’s assist for Kiko Seike in Brighton’s thrilling 3-2 win over Manchester City. The obvious move was to play a pass into Seike’s feet; instead Kirby squeezed the ball between two defenders, taking them out of the action, and into space for her Japanese teammate to collect and fire in. It was vintage Kirby and, after her Chelsea career was blighted by injuries and pericarditis (inflammation of the heart lining), it is wonderful to see a woman who earned 77 caps for England playing at such a level. Continue reading...
Fiftieth anniversary of an FA Cup win still central to their city’s identity forms an evocative backdrop to Saints’ semi-final against Manchester CityTwo years ago, when sixth-tier Maidstone won at Ipswich to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time, their manager, George Elokobi, distilled the unique, enduring impact of an FA Cup giantkilling into five syllables: “This binds us for life.”The same bond, only even more powerful, will be in evidence on the south coast in the next week. All connected with Southampton hope to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their only FA Cup final triumph having reached another final. Continue reading...
Bournemouth were denied a vital victory as Sean Longstaff scored a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser to earn Leeds United a 2-2 draw at Vitality Stadium. Junior Kroupi had put Bournemouth ahead before Tyler Adams and Rayan combined to seemingly seal victory. The draw leaves Bournemouth sixth but they remain on course for a potential European qualification under departing manager Andoni Iraola, who will hand over to Marco Rose at season's end.
