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Nine-year-old girl stabbed in the heart collapsed in her mother's arms, jury toldLilia Valutyte was fatally injured by Deividas Skebas, 26, while she was playing innocently with a hula hoop outside her mother’s embroidery shop in July 2022View 4 Images Lilia Valutyte was stabbed in the heart as she played outside mum's shop (Image: Lincolnshire Police / SWNS)A nine-year-old girl stabbed in the heart while she played hula hoop in the street collapsed in her mother’s arms, a murder trial has heard. Lilia Valutyte was fatally injured by Deividas Skebas, 26, while she was playing outside her mother’s embroidery shop. View 4 Images Lilia Valutyte was stabbed in the heart as she played outside mum's shop (Image: PA)The statement said: “She was getting pale. Defence barrister Andrew Campbell-Tiech KC told the jury that Skebas, who appeared via videolink from high security facility Rampton Hospital in Nottinghamshire, was “quite obviously deluded”. The act is wicked but the person who committed it may not be so defined.”Article continues belowThe court heard that in December 2022, the defendant was transferred from prison to Rampton Hospital.

‌Steve Reed has unveiled a major shake-up to housing decency rules - including compulsory child-resistant window restrictors to stop the risk of dangerous falls. New rules will also force landlords to fix a wider range of dangerous hazards, including a zero-tolerance approach to damp and mould. Damning official figures show a quarter of a million children are currently living in social homes affected by damp. Currently, more than 400,000 social housing households are in homes that fail decency standards. From 2030, social housing landlords will be required to upgrade homes to meet new energy efficiency standards.

The news that the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) most senior general Zhang Youxia is under investigation has triggered a frenzy of speculation outside China about what it means for Xi Jinping, the Communist Party and the future of Taiwan. He was one of the few senior PLA figures with combat experience, a veteran of the campaign against Vietnam in the late 1970s, the last time China fought a war. The announcement last Saturday that Zhang was under investigation led some western analysts to suggest that he had been plotting a coup against Xi’s leadership. A military parade in Tiananmen Square, Beijing in September 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of second World War. [ Xi Jinping vows ‘unstoppable’ unification of China and Taiwan following military drillsOpens in new window ]Political developments in Taiwan, where president William Lai is under pressure from the more Beijing-friendly opposition, could have a greater influence.

Trump has threatened massive tariffs on European countries should they resist his ambitions, and then somewhat rowed back these threats. And more importantly, will this moment finally expose Europe’s long-standing hypocrisy on the global stage? Yet, even in that moment of supposed moral awakening, Europe’s principles were flexible. This provoked a sharp response from India — Europe does not get to decide the moral compass of the rest of the world. For years, Europe has operated under the comforting delusion that Europe’s problems are the world’s problems, but the world’s problems are not necessarily Europe’s problem.

Jessie Buckley nominated for Bafta as Hamnet makes historyBy Laura Harding, Press Association Deputy Entertainment EditorIrish actress Jessie Buckley has continued her awards season streak with a Bafta nomination for her role in Hamnet. The film is nominated for 11 Baftas – including best film, outstanding British film and best director for Zhao. Paul Mescal, who plays Shakespeare, is nominated for best supporting actor, just days after he was snubbed by the Oscars, while co-star Emily Watson is nominated for best supporting actress. The film is also recognised in the best film category, as well as best director, and best supporting actress for British-Nigerian star Wunmi Mosaku. Marty Supreme, starring Timothee Chalamet as an ambitious table tennis player, ties with Hamnet with 11 nominations, including best actor, best film and best director for Josh Safdie.

Whole new UK 'town' to be created with own train station, restaurants and shopsIt would be built on the site of a major former factory. ‌Established in 1948, the Hoover plant in Merthyr Tydfil reached its zenith in the 1970s when it employed more than 5,000 workers, churning out washing machines and domestic appliances. This substantial new resort, which encompasses a water park and hotel, together with the Hoover site redevelopment, represent two instances of significant investment being channelled into Merthyr Tydfil which could deliver enduring benefits. Andrew believes the development, combined with other improvements across Merthyr Tydfil, is "making it a more up and coming area." During the planning session held earlier this month, Councillor Andrew Barry highlighted how today's working world has embraced flexibility, asking: "what better place than a house at the Hoover site?".

Hibernian are set to sign Owen Elding from Sligo Rovers for a fee believed to be in the region €400,000. Personal terms have been agreed with the striker, who will travel to Edinburgh for a medical on Tuesday. Elding, who is finalising eligibility criteria to represent Ireland’s U21s, had two years left on his contract at Sligo. Sligo manager John Russell confirmed that, unlike previous talents, no cheap release clause existed. “I spoke to the club and said, ‘We need to tie him down’ - and thankfully we have,” Russell said last June.

Gardaí have seized almost 30 electric scooters and assorted motorbikes as part of an operation targeting street drug dealing in Dublin’s north inner city. The haul is the result of an ongoing investigation by a crime unit attached to the Dublin North Central Division.

This results in an average mortgage value of €312,136, an increase of 7.4% or €21,449 compared to the 2024 average. For first-time buyers, the average mortgage size is even higher at €319,187, an increase of 7.1% or €21,334. First-time buyers (FTBs) continue to drive the mortgage market, accounting for 60% of the volume and 61% of the value of mortgage drawdowns in 2025. New properties, including self-builds, accounted for 41% of first-time buyer mortgage volume and 43% of the value last year. The overall average mortgage value is brought down as it includes remortgaging/switching activity and top-up mortgages.

Coco Gauff wants more privacy for players after Australian Open exitBy Eleanor Crooks, Press Association Sport Correspondent, MelbourneCoco Gauff called for more privacy for players after she was caught on camera smashing her racket following a shock Australian Open quarter-final loss to Elina Svitolina. “Certain moments – the same thing happened to Aryna (Sabalenka) after I played her in the final of the US Open – I feel like they don’t need to broadcast. Elina Svitolina celebrates beating Coco Gauff (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP) Photo by Asanka Brendon Ratnayake“I don’t think it’s a bad thing. “There were many matches watching Serena (Williams) play that she would play bad and be able to scrap those out and win the title. I just need to figure out how to get through those bad days.”Coco Gauff shows her frustration.

'I'm a vet and people need to stop saying one phrase when their dogs die'Mobile hospice vet Faith Banks has shared her perspective on saying goodbye to pets in their final moments – and explains the one common phrase she doesn't love hearingView Image A medical hospice vet has issued advice to dog owners (Image: Drs Producoes via Getty Images)Our pets are part of the family. ‌To help animal lovers through this heartbreaking journey, a medical hospice vet has issued some useful advice. Faith Banks urges owners to share tender and reassuring words during the final moments of their pets' lives. She added: "I hear the final words many people say [to their pets] and they do stick with me. However, there's one common phrase she hears from grieving pet owners that she doesn't quite agree with.

Joint Grand Marshals Dan Bourke, Jordan Conroy, Dan Ravenhill and Cillian Martin with parade officials and committee members at the cutting of the ribbon for the 2025 Tullamore St Patrick’s Day parade last March. Preparations underway for this year's Tullamore St Patrick's Day paradePlaning is well underway for this year's St Patrick's Day parade in Tullamore. "We have a great committee on board again this year and we are really looking forward to another great St Patrick's Day parade in Tullamore," said parade secretary Sean O'Brien. He added that the theme for this year's parade is 'Beannachtai La Fheile Phadraig' or the 'Blessings of the Festival of St Patrick' on one and all. Contacts for the Parade are: Frankie O'Reilly 087 2287550; Sean O'Brien 086 3892854; Johnny O'Connor 087 2602487 and Martin O'Connor 083 1017012.

Photo: AlamyHomeowners who have already availed of a grant for wall insulation will be able to apply for a second measure. One new grant will allow homeowners to upgrade their windows and doors to meet the standard needed to install a heat pump. Grants for window and door retrofitting were previously available only as part of a deep retrofitting scheme for a full home upgrade. Photo: Getty ImagesNews in 90 seconds - Tuesday 27th JanuaryWhat if I’ve already availed of an insulation grant? Photo: AlamyThe new grant includes €6,500 to cover the cost of the heat pump, €2,000 for upgrading radiators and pipework and a new €4,000 bonus for installing the heat pump.

(PA Graphics)Ferry operator CalMac has disruption on the vast majority of its routes, with sailings subject to delay or cancellation at short-notice. Stena Line has cancelled numerous sailings, including between Belfast in Northern Ireland and Cairnryan in Dumfries and Galloway. Domestic flights have been cancelled on several routes, including some serving Edinburgh and Glasgow, while regional airline Loganair cancelled at least 12 flights on Tuesday, including between Glasgow and Islay, Campbeltown and Tiree. Scottish Flood Forecast – 2026-01-27Today's 3-day Scottish Flood Forecast is now available on our website. 👇https://t.co/J1m2DnhAEG pic.twitter.com/iucJZ0lv4j — ScotRail (@ScotRail) January 27, 2026The Met Office said winds could reach up to 60mph, and rainfall is expected to reach up to 50mm in the worst affected areas.