Morrisons store manager says he was sacked for tackling shoplifter
Sean Egan says the repeated shoplifter became aggressive while being escorted from the supermarket.

Sean Egan says the repeated shoplifter became aggressive while being escorted from the supermarket.

UK's Gambling Commission will introduce financial risk assessments for online gamblers spending over £1,000 in 24 hours or £3,000 in 90 days. Lower thresholds apply to under-25s. The industry expressed dissatisfaction, fearing a rise in black market gambling.

The protective glass over King Richard III's original grave site in Leicester was damaged when a visitor's water bottle fell from a trouser pocket. Repairs, costing nearly £30,000 and largely covered by insurance, are scheduled to begin Wednesday and last three days, temporarily restricting visitor access.

Northamptonshire's winning streak ends, the Rew brothers face off, Usman Tariq's unusual bowling style, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire dominate their groups, Adam Lyth scores big, James Vince shows captaincy, and Surrey secure a crucial win.

Former NATO chief George Robertson has criticized the UK's Defence Investment Plan (DIP) as insufficient and delayed, potentially damaging industry confidence and allied relations ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. The plan faces criticism for its funding gaps and lack of clear spending targets.

The EU has rejected demands from airports and airlines to suspend its new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES), despite acknowledging "20 difficult spots" causing queue chaos. Officials deem a full suspension "not needed" and "not possible," citing security benefits and operational improvements, while delaying the separate Etias visa system.

An independent panel investigating Northern Ireland's mother and baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries, and workhouses found systemic state failures and serious human rights abuses, including allegations of sexual abuse against a nun and 'baby trading' by a social worker. A public inquiry and financial redress scheme are planned.