The physicist won the Nobel Prize in 2013 – nearly five decades after making his monumental discovery in 1964. Professor Higgs died ‘peacefully’ at his home in April 2024 at the age of 94, following a short illness. Professor Higgs also donated £35,000 to Cancer Research UK and homeless charity Shelter Scotland. Professor Higgs was born in Newcastle in 1929 and joined Edinburgh University in 1960. The professor was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics with Francois Englert in 2013.

Mr Akil said the service would cost $40 when Mr Kasef said he could only pay $30. Mr Kashef reported the incident to police, who charged Mr Akil with common assault on December 3. Mr Akil said he was just a young guy trying to earn a living doing what he loves. According to police documents, Mr Kashef had never been to the barber shop before he attended on November 25, 2024. Mr Kashef handed over $30, only to be told by Mr Akil that the haircut cost $40.

In an interview on Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips on Sky News, Mr Swinney said he does not think Sir Keir will remain Prime Minister if the SNP win a majority in the Scottish Parliament elections in May. Mr Phillips asked whether if the SNP win a majority he would take that as a “green light” to demand another referendum on independence to which Mr Swinney replied “yes”. Asked what he would do if Sir Keir turns down a request for a referendum, he said: “I think there’s two things about that. “The reason that John Swinney wants to talk about the arguments of the past is that he has absolutely no vision for the future. “Not just that, John Swinney seems to think the SNP just need to do ‘really well’ to focus on the constitution rather than fixing Scotland’s public services.

Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu got interim head coach Michael Carrick off to the perfect start. ‌And a place in Europe's elite competition would certainly make Old Trafford a much more attractive destination going into the summer window. Below is a round-up of the latest United transfer news and rumours...‌Mainoo decisionKobbie Mainoo will reportedly not be leaving Manchester United this month, despite rumoured interest from Chelsea. Contract 'clause'Casemiro can trigger his extra year at Manchester United by starting a certain number of games this season. The former Real Madrid star is among the highest earners at Old Trafford with a salary of around £300,000-a-week.

A gun-toting small-boat migrant who called for the death of all Jews is making money on social media after being freed from prison, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Palestinian Abu Wadee, 34, was released in December after serving nine months for illegally entering the UK on a dinghy. But rather than deport him, the Home Office put Wadee up in a probation hostel in a Northamptonshire cul-de-sac. Now, the MoS can reveal he is illegally earning money while he waits for a decision on his asylum application. His original TikTok account, which attracted up to 2.5million views, was closed down after an MoS investigation exposed his extremism.

Britain's prime minister Keir Starmer described Mr Trump’s decision as 'completely wrong' and said he would be 'pursuing this directly' with the US administration. Earlier, European leaders united in condemnation of Mr Trump’s plan to apply tariffs on several Nato allies. British prime minister Keir Starmer described Mr Trump’s decision as “completely wrong” and said he would be “pursuing this directly” with the US administration. Former Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas said on social media: “China and Russia must be having a field day. Tariffs risk making Europe and the United States poorer and undermine our shared prosperity.”Hundreds of people in Greenland’s capital Nuuk attended a rally on Saturday in support of self-governance.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan has confirmed her departure from NWSL side North Carolina Courage after almost a decade of service - and completed a mooted move to WSL outfit Liverpool. "Liverpool is a massive club and I think when you join a club as big as Liverpool it comes with massive responsibility and I can't wait to get to work and to give 100 per cent every day." The Cork native had called North Carolina Courage home since 2017 and the Ireland centurion released a statement on her X account, noting she is "onto a new challenge". "North Carolina will always be home and I’m forever grateful to the club, my teammates, and the incredible fans who supported me & believed in me every step of the way. "From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything.”O'Sullivan will link up with Ireland international teammate Leanne Kiernan at the WSL strugglers.

Wayne Rooney has revealed that he is deaf in his left ear. The Manchester United legend shocked viewers on a Match of the Day 'Behind the Scenes' show as he admitted the issue affects his punditry. England legend Wayne had reason to celebrate on Saturday as his old club Manchester United came out winners in the Manchester derby. Sprinting forward, we've seen so many Manchester United goals over the years exactly like this. 'That performance is the best I've seen from a Manchester United team in a long, long time.

An action-packed superhero blockbuster showcasing legendary characters is being lauded as 'underrated' by film fans, and it's available on ITV2 this afternoon. His wasn't the sole metamorphosis, as Gal Gadot similarly added 17 pounds of muscle mass to prepare for Wonder Woman, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/underrated-superhero-film-too-complex-36551555" rel="Follow">the Mirror</a>. Underrated! "The extended cut was definitely better as it clarified things a little better and made things make more sense, thus making a better film. Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman steals every scene.

Protesters gather outside the Iranian Embassy in Dublin, 17 January 2026, demonstrating in response to current political events in Iran. Protesters gather outside the Iranian Embassy in Blackrock. Recalling how she felt during those nine days, when she feared the worst for her family in Iran, Niloofar said: “I was like a crazy person. [ Iranians in Ireland fear for safety of loved onesOpens in new window ]Demonstrators gathered outside the Iranian Embassy in Blackrock, Dublin, calling for the expulsion of Iranian diplomats. Protesters gather outside the Iranian Embassy in Dublin, 17 January 2026, demonstrating in response to current political events in Iran.

It’s to see the Northern Lights. Hayley and her husband got to see the Northern Lights very clearly - more than making up for the freezing temperaturesThe Northern Lights ripple and dance across the sky, twisting and twirling in a way that feels almost unreal. For €80 (£69/$93) per person, we book a Nordic Adventures Northern Lights tour through GetYourGuide, complete with a Lappish barbecue. The Northern Lights ripple and dance across the sky, twisting and twirling in a way that feels almost unreal. It’s the perfect end to a short weekend in Lapland - and more than makes up for the freezing temperatures.

Denver Summit FC Head Coach Nick Cushing speaks to media. In less than two months, Denver Summit FC will play their first game in NWSL. It’s currently called Denver Summit Players, but they’ll change the name to a meme once they have some preseason inside jokes. Denver Summit FC General Manager Curt Johnson speaks to media. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin Denver Summit FC defender Carson Picket speaks to media.

‌Living up to the Rooney name is no small feat for young Kai, but he's already showing promise, even if he's not yet playing on the same stage as his dad. ‌Here, Mirror Football outlines some of the obstacles Kai has faced during his time with United, including an unusual ban involving his famous father. Wayne Rooney is banned from watching Kai after Man Utd star made heartbreaking comment READ MORE :Wayne Rooney barred from United gamesKai took the surprising step of banning his own dad from watching his matches due to the overwhelming attention he drew on the sidelines. Kai told Wayne to stop coming to football games, when he played grassroots tournaments and stuff because he used to get swarmed and he couldn't even watch the game. But he's played for the U18s a few times and he can then wear his Puma boots.

There has been a lot of discussion about the public health impact of ultra-processed foods in recent times. Nobody is saying that extending shelf life and reducing cost and scarcity by freezing, tinning or pasteurising foods is bad. [ Ultraprocessed foods: Do they affect gut health?Opens in new window ]The biggest criticisms of the science of ultra-processed food are that there’s no food that is “good” or “bad” – moderation and balance are what count. In 2018 it was estimated that UPF food accounted for 45.9 per cent of all food we ate in Ireland. [ New study claims ultra-processed food increases risk of health issues, including obesity and depressionOpens in new window ]We ourselves recently researched the business model of supermarket baked goods over a 30-year time span.

At 11am on Christmas Eve 2014, Pauline Tully heard a loud knock on her front door. It was Pearse McAuley, her estranged husband from whom she had judicially separated 10 months beforehand. Pauline Tully: 'I kept thinking, he’s gone further than he’d ever gone before.' When Tully tried to stop him from taking the car keys, he tried to choke her, punching her in the back of the head when she sought refuge in the bathroom. [ IRA killer Pearse McAuley found dead at Co Tyrone homeOpens in new window ]McAuley was released from prison in 2022 and moved to Strabane.