'Russian secret service' behind terrifying 'parcel bombs' sent to UK warehouse
A terror plot involving self-igniting parcels sent across Europe has been linked to operatives believed to be working on behalf of Russia's secret service. Cops launched the probe after a number of parcels exploded in the UK, Germany and Poland, causing damage to postal services transporting the packages. Detectives later identified 22 people in Lithuania and Poland believed to be acting on behalf of Russia's military intelligence service. In July 2024, four parcels were sent from Lithuania to addresses in the UK and Poland. Eurojust launched and funded a joint investigation comprising of detectives from the UK, Germany, Lithuania, Poland and the Netherlands to catch the group and prevent future attacks.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 06, 2026 19:55 UTC
Why is Charlotte Tilbury reformulating a hero product that is already a global phenomenon?
It’s like magic, which is why I called it Magic Cream.”When the product first went on sale, not everyone was convinced. A few months ago, the brand announced it was reformulating Magic Cream. “The reasons I created Magic Cream back in the day are more prevalent now,” says Tilbury. And that’s what I’ve done.”Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream - Reformulated (charlottetilbury.com)Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream: The signature glow remainsFew founders can sell a product quite like Tilbury. If you’ve tried Magic Cream in the past and found it wasn’t for you, the new version is unlikely to change your mind.
Source:The Irish Times
March 06, 2026 19:53 UTC
Two TDs awarded 50% of costs in unsuccessful legal challenge over ‘super junior’ ministers
Two TDs raised issues of public and constitutional importance in their unsuccessful legal challenge to the attendance of “super junior” ministers at Government meetings, and should be awarded half of their legal costs incurred in the actions, the High Court has ruled. Accordingly, High Court president Judge David Barniville, ruling with Judge Siobhán Phelan and Judge Conleth Bradley, said the State should pay 50 per cent of the TDs’ legal costs incurred in their cases. In December, the court held that no provision of the Constitution is breached by the attendance and participation of the junior ministers at Cabinet meetings. Ministers of state attending Cabinet – or super junior ministers – are appointed by the Government on the nomination of the Taoiseach. By comparing the cases to other instances when a losing litigant was awarded costs, the judges decided the TDs should be awarded 50 per cent of their costs against the State.
Source:The Irish Times
March 06, 2026 19:50 UTC
Carol Vorderman, 65, shows off her slimmed-down figure in stylish social media snaps - after opening up about her 'long term' casual relationships
Carol Vorderman showed off her slimmed-down figure as she posed up a storm for a stylish social media post on Friday. The Countdown legend, 65, looked sensational in a pink blouse and high-waisted maroon trousers while larking about backstage at Channel 5's Celebrity Puzzling. She captioned the post: 'CELEBRITY PUZZLING TONIGHT AT 7PM'. Carol previously revealed she's 'not into one night stands' but dates multiple men whom she affectionately names her 'special friends'. 'Oh yeah, yeah, my 'special friends',' she said.
Source:Daily Mail
March 06, 2026 19:47 UTC
Catholic bishop, 69, accused of visiting mega-brothel 12 times in one month is dramatically arrested as he prepared to board flight to ROME
A disgraced Catholic bishop who was accused of visiting a notorious Mexican mega-brothel 12 times in one month was abruptly arrested on his way out of the country. According to a private investigator, Shaleta reportedly made more than a dozen trips to the club in just one month. The woman reportedly relocated to San Diego after Shaleta was appointed as Bishop in 2017. Shaleta was transported to San Diego Central Jail and is being held on a $125,000 bail as he awaits arraignment. The Daily Mail contacted the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy for comment.
Source:Daily Mail
March 06, 2026 19:47 UTC
Keely Hodgkinson and other British female athletes 'told to pay for their own £185-a-go sex tests' aimed at stopping transgender competitors
British female track and field athletes including Keely Hodgkinson have reportedly been told to pay for their own £185 obligatory sex tests if they wish to compete on the international stage. World Athletics made it compulsory last year for female athletes to take a once-in-a-lifetime SRY gene test to take part in major championships or Diamond League events. World Athletics provided around £75 per athlete to national federations for the World Championships in Tokyo in September. 'We are saying, at elite level, for you to compete in the female category, you have to be biologically female. It was always very clear to me and the World Athletics Council that gender cannot trump biology.'
Source:Daily Mail
March 06, 2026 19:47 UTC
Common blood pressure medication UK recall issued after packaging error
Common blood pressure medication UK recall issued after packaging errorThe MHRA has advised pharmacy and healthcare professionals to return all remaining stock to their suppliersView 2 Images Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication after packaging error (stock image) (Image: Getty)Pharmacies and patients who use a widely prescribed high blood pressure medication are being asked to urgently check the packaging. A statement on Gov.uk says the chance of patients accidentally getting one common blood pressure medicine instead of another is low. The most common side effect could be dizziness from low blood pressure. According to the NHS, Ramipril is a medicine widely used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. Both medications are used to treat high blood pressure.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 06, 2026 19:39 UTC
FBD profit falls following €30.8m of net costs from bad weather early last year
FBD, the Republic’s only indigenous general insurer, said its pretax profit fell by almost 30 per cent last year as it absorbed €30.8 million of net costs from Storm Éowyn in January last year. Its return on investments – another core part component of insurance companies’ earnings – fell 5.4 per cent to €24.7 million. It also plans to spend up to €4 million buying back its own shares in 2026, similar to last year. “We have experienced increases in third-party motor damage costs in 2025, across both private and commercial motor,” the company said. “Reduced compensation levels for minor injuries and reduced legal costs will lead to reduced insurance costs and improved affordability for customers,” he said.
Source:The Irish Times
March 06, 2026 19:35 UTC
Lewis Hamilton's blunt exchange with Ferrari engineer speaks volumes about Brit
Lewis Hamilton's blunt exchange with Ferrari engineer speaks volumes about BritLewis Hamilton endured a nightmare debut campaign with Ferrari, but he has already laid down a marker with his engineer ahead of the 2026 campaignView 2 Images Lewis Hamilton is looking to avenge a disappointing first year at Ferrari (Image: Getty)Lewis Hamilton experienced a tense interaction with Ferrari engineer Carlo Santi during the inaugural practice session of the 2026 season. It was an encouraging beginning for the Brit, who had a disappointing first season with the Scuderia last year. In Australia, Hamilton was paired with Santi, who was appointed as the seven-time world drivers' champion's interim race engineer. Give me some feedback.."The exchange highlighted the level of detail Hamilton will be seeking from his race engineers throughout the campaign. "Mercedes looks particularly quick, and I'm not really sure whether we have seen the full unleashed Red Bull yet, so it's really, really exciting.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 06, 2026 19:28 UTC
The Probation Service: managing the delicate balance between rehabilitation and risk
We do take certain steps.”The Probation Service ensures a range of court ordered sanctions are implemented. Source: Probation Service Annual Report 2024A probation report can help identify what’s going on in a person’s life that could affect their chances of reoffending. “In the last budget, the Probation Service got an extra €6.7m while the prison service got an additional €39m and there’s a lot more people in the probation service as clients than there are in prison. They have built up a very good network and a good relationship with the courts service, the prison service, the guards, the councils and many other stakeholders. I suppose what we do is a vocation for many of us working in the Probation Service.”
Source:The Herald
March 06, 2026 19:26 UTC
Luke Littler ignites Premier League campaign with victory in Cardiff
Luke Littler ignites Premier League campaign with victory in CardiffBy Phil Blanche, Press AssociationLuke Littler ignited his BetMGM Premier League campaign by beating Jonny Clayton 6-4 to win night five in Cardiff. Littler – who missed a dart at double 15 in the final to repeat the nine-darter he hit in Cardiff last year – becomes the fifth different nightly winner in this season’s Premier League. Luke Littler reels in the ‘Big Fish’ following a 170 checkout in Cardiff (David Davies/PA) Photo by David Davies“The final was a great game. But the 19-year-old averaged 111.05 in his 6-3 semi-final victory over Price, and produced his first 170 ‘Big Fish’ checkout of the night. The Welshman reached his fifth semi-final this year by beating Van Veen and Luke Humphries, who had dominated Van Gerwen 6-1 for his first-ever Premier League victory in Cardiff.
Source:Irish Independent
March 06, 2026 19:22 UTC
Brits face 8 days blizzard as snow blast brings -2C temperatures
Brits face 8 days blizzard as snow blast brings -2C temperaturesSnow is expected to fall for eight consecutive days later this monthView 4 Images Snow is expected to fall for eight consecutive days later this month (Image: Abigail Watson via Getty Images)Despite today's soaring temperatures across the UK, icy conditions and snow appear to be just around the corner for many areas. Advanced weather forecasting charts indicate that snow could fall for eight consecutive days later this month, with major cities including London set to experience some of the white stuff. The blizzards are anticipated to begin on March 13, as the ECMWF weather model demonstrates isolated pockets of snow developing over Scotland, northern England and sections of the south-west. View 4 Images (Image: WXCharts)On March 19 and 20, more of the white stuff appears set to affect Northern Ireland, northern England and Scotland - concluding eight consecutive days of snowfall. On March 18, thermometer readings could fall as low as -2C across northern England and Scotland.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 06, 2026 19:18 UTC
Kristi Noem falls from grace after disastrous handling of Trump’s immigration policy
Kristi Noem has been removed from her role as US secretary of homeland security. Thursday’s firing of Kristi Noem as secretary for homeland security was at once brutally swift and entirely expected. The best that can be said about Noem’s tenure was that her disastrous piloting of the Trump immigration policy almost made people forget about the fact she shot the family dog. She was fortunate in that Trump is, at best, indifferent to dogs – and, it would seem, goats – and gave her his nod as homeland security secretary. Kristi Noem, then governor of South Dakota, with Donald Trump at an event in October 2024.
Source:The Irish Times
March 06, 2026 19:12 UTC
Mum's warning over recalled baby formulas linked to toxins
Catharine Alexander gave her newborn Arlo Chalmers Cow & Gate First Infant Milk immediately after giving birth in November. null (Image: KennedyNews/CatharineJaneAlexander)Arlo remained in hospital for five days whilst on oxygen and a feeding tube where he was then switched to SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk. However, after being discharged, Arlo's symptoms continued to worsen, prompting concerned mum Catharine to try Aptamil's First Infant Formula instead. "If their baby has no symptoms parents should not be concerned. On January 24, Danone – another infant formula retailer – recalled one batch of Aptamil First Infant Formula with a best before date of October 2026 because of cereulide contamination.
Source:The Herald
March 06, 2026 19:06 UTC
Is this the start of the great Spurs exodus? Barcelona and Bayern Munich lead race for defender, 19, amid strong season on loan - as relegation-threatened strugglers identify new contender for sportin
The 19-year-old central defender has excelled during a loan this season at Hamburg in the Bundesliga. His performances have attracted interest from many across Europe, including some in the Premier League and Italy’s Serie A. The Croatia international is thought to be keen on a move away from Spurs whether they escape relegation or not. MATT BARLOWFreedman a contender for sporting director roleTottenham have identified Dougie Freedman as a contender to become their new sporting director, as pressure mounts on interim boss Igor Tudor. Spurs hope to have a sporting director in position ahead of appointing their next permanent manager but their Premier League status will be key to that process.
Source:Daily Mail
March 06, 2026 19:01 UTC