Essex council hires private guards as Wethersfield asylum centre expands
Reform-led Essex County Council plans to deploy private security guards in three urban areas as the Wethersfield asylum centre temporarily increases capacity.
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Jury ends second day without verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial were dismissed for the weekend after two days of deliberations without reaching a verdict.
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Haakon VIII becomes Norway's king after Harald V dies at 89
Haakon VIII has succeeded to Norway's throne after King Harald V died at Oslo University Hospital at the age of 89.
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Artist says criticised Ronnie O'Sullivan mural is unfinished
The artist behind a 30ft mural of snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in Sheffield says the work is unfinished after it drew widespread criticism online.
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Six injured after sign falls at Christian festival in West Sussex
At least six people were injured when a sign fell onto a crowd at the Big Church Festival in Wiston Park, West Sussex.
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UAE grants Starlink 10-year satellite broadband licence
The UAE has issued Starlink a 10-year licence covering satellite internet services for residents, businesses, government bodies, ships and aircraft.
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Dubai airport expands scanners that keep laptops and liquids in bags
Dubai International Airport is gradually installing advanced security scanners that allow passengers to leave laptops, liquids and other items inside hand luggage.
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US says Hormuz mines cleared as diplomacy and military deployments continue
US Central Command says mines laid by Iran's Revolutionary Guard have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, while Qatar pursues de-escalation and another US carrier prepares to deploy.
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Kuwait and Pakistan sign military cooperation agreement
Kuwait and Pakistan have signed an agreement intended to expand operational coordination, expertise sharing and readiness between their armed forces.
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Nepal-Tibet flood toll reaches 584 as more than 2,400 remain missing
At least 584 people have died in flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border, with more than 2,400 missing and a barrier lake threatening further flooding downstream.
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