One of Britain’s top ballet schools closes after being rocked by sex abuse allegations against vice principal from 60 ex-pupils, staff and teachers Ballet West in Taynuilt has closed after being rocked by sex abuse allegations 60 ex-pupils, staff and teachers made accusations against vice-principal  Jonathan Barton resigned from the school while police launched investigation […]

DUBLIN (Reuters) – Nine of the 10 people arrested last week in an investigation of the militant Irish nationalist New IRA group have been charged on a range of offences from directing terrorism to conspiracy to possess explosives, Northern Ireland police said on Monday. The New IRA, one of a small number of active militant […]

Hundreds of boy racers ignore social distancing during huge car meet at beauty spot in Bristol as furious locals blast loud music and sound of revving engines Locals were infuriated by a gathering of 300 motorists on parkland in Bristol  Police were alerted to reports of dangerous driving at the mass event on Sunday Officers […]

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee quietly signed off on a bill last week that would cause certain protesters to face harsher penalties, including the right to vote, the Associated Press reports. The bill was passed Tennesse’s Republican-controlled General Assembly during a three-day special legislative session. Now, instead of facing a misdemeanor, those who illegally camp on […]

If you’re like us, you’ve been spending your quarantine constantly on the search for content to consume for entertainment: new shows, new music, new movies and new podcasts. Luckily for you, we’ve been catching up with some of your favorite celebs, reality stars and influencers throughout quarantine to check in, hear what they’re up and […]

SLIM, Malaysia (Reuters) – Convicted of corruption less than a month ago and sentenced to 12 years in jail, former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was back campaigning for a party candidate over the weekend in a by-election for a state assembly seat. Out on bail, Najib is waiting for his appeal date to be […]

‘Discussions going very well,’ says ECOWAS mission head as talks with military over Keita’s fate, sanctions continue. Closely watched talks between a West African delegation and military officers who overthrew President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita earlier this week have entered a second day. Spearheaded by former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, the delegation from the regional ECOWAS bloc met […]

BBC Weather forecaster Louise Lear warned there could be travel disruption caused by winds stronger than 50mph and heavy rain. She noted while Sunday will be settled for many with some sunshine and some outbreaks of rain, the new week will see a new storm move across the UK. This will force wind speeds back […]

The Daily Star’s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox Two Brit jihadis who allegedly formed part of ISIS’ “Beatles” murder cell dread being jailed in a high-security US prison. Alexanda Kotey, 36, and El-Shafee el-Sheikh, 32, known as George and Ringo because of their English accents, […]

OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada’s main opposition Conservative Party on Monday elected Erin O’Toole, a former cabinet minister and armed forces veteran, to be its new leader and the primary challenger to Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. O’Toole replaces Andrew Scheer, who failed to unseat Trudeau in an election last year. The right-of-center party struggled in […]