28 April 2026

UK

UK Expands Live Facial Recognition Technology Despite Human Rights Challenge

West Yorkshire Police Deploy Cutting-Edge Facial Recognition in Leeds West Yorkshire Police have launched a pioneering initiative using Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology on Briggate, Leeds , marking the first deployment of this powerful tool in Yorkshire. Mounted cameras atop specialized vans scan faces in real time, instantly matching them against an authorized police watchlist.

'Taking the mickey'? £3.53 difference for same product as cheapest supermarkets for brands revealed
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Asda Tops Cheapest Supermarket List with £3.53 Olive Oil Price Gap

Asda Leads for Branded Groceries, Undercutting Waitrose by Over £3 Asda has secured its position as the cheapest supermarket for branded products for a second consecutive month, offering shoppers substantial savings compared to rivals. Notably, customers pay more than £3 less for a popular olive oil brand at Asda than at Waitrose .

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Man Charged with Murder of Pensioner Who Died on Street

Elizabeth Colligan’s Tragic Death Sparks Court Proceedings Elizabeth Colligan , a pensioner whose life was tragically cut short on a public street, has become the center of a serious criminal case. A man has appeared in court, formally charged with her murder following a thorough police investigation.

French authorities on the beach in Gravelines, France, where migrants are boarding small boats in an attempt to cross the Channel. Pic: PA
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Riot Police Mobilized to Halt Small Boat Channel Crossings

French Authorities Launch Intense Crackdown on Migrant Crossings In a decisive move to curb the surge of migrants crossing the English Channel, French officials have deployed riot police along the northern coast. This forceful response targets small boat departures from beaches near Gravelines, where migrants attempt perilous journeys to the UK.

Oil giant BP announces huge rise in profits in first results since Iran war
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BP’s Profits Surge Amid Iran Conflict and Soaring Oil Prices

BP Doubles Profits as Strait of Hormuz Closure Drives Oil Prices Up The global oil powerhouse BP has smashed expectations by more than doubling its profits in the first quarter of its financial year. The surge stems from skyrocketing oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict, which disrupted the critical Strait of Hormuz—an essential artery for nearly 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.

Man arrested over car bomb attack outside police station
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Man Arrested After Car Bomb Explodes Outside Northern Ireland Police Station

Counter Terror Police Detain Suspect Following Hijacked Vehicle Explosion Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) launched a swift counter-terror operation after a bomb detonated inside a hijacked car outside Dunmurry Police Station , just southwest of Belfast. The explosive incident, which occurred on Saturday, triggered an immediate evacuation, but miraculously left no casualties.

Man, 92, charged with murder of 87-year-old wife
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92-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder of Wife in Exeter

A chilling tragedy unfolded in Exeter as a 92-year-old man now faces murder charges following the death of his 87-year-old wife. The elderly woman was discovered lifeless in their supported accommodation, sparking an urgent police investigation.

Police seize suspected £4m drugs haul at port
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Police Uncover £4 Million Cannabis Shipment at Northern Ireland Port

Cross-Border Operation Targets Organised Crime In a decisive crackdown on organised crime, police seized an estimated £4 million worth of cannabis at Larne Harbour, Northern Ireland . The haul was intercepted during a strategic stop and search of a lorry traveling from Scotland to the port on Monday.

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