News 04/09/26

A woman has been given a suspended prison sentence after an XL bully dog attacked and killed her cousin.

Kelcie Reed, 24, from Bristol, admitted being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing the death of Morgan Dorsett. The 19-year-old died from neck injuries following the attack at Reed’s flat in February last year. At Bristol Crown Court, Judge Anna Richardson sentenced Reed to 18 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months, alongside mandatory mental health treatment.

Russia appears to have escalated its sabotage campaign across Europe, targeting military and defence sector sites.

The developments follow a summer of intensified Russian military attacks across Ukraine, which have become increasingly deadly for civilians. A month after explosive-packed drones were discovered at Leipzig Airport—used by Ukraine to transport military goods—Germany’s interior minister declared that Russia is responsible.

A twelve-year-old boy has died after the car he was travelling in collided with a train in County Mayo, Ireland.

The incident happened at a level crossing near Ballyhaunis shortly after eight forty-five yesterday evening. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver, a man in his forties, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Electoral Commission has confirmed it is in discussions with police regarding funding allegations surrounding the Reform party.

Officials stated they are reviewing all relevant information within their regulatory remit and remain in touch with the Metropolitan Police. The watchdog added that it has not approved donor vetting processes for Reform or any other party, emphasizing that individual parties are responsible for ensuring internal controls comply with electoral law.

Two senior Reform UK officials have left their roles following a Channel 4 News report into party funding.

Nigel Farage’s senior aide Dan Jukes and head of policy James Orr have both stood down pending an internal investigation. A Reform UK spokesman stated it is important the independent inquiry proceeds without prejudice, adding no further comment will be made while the investigation remains ongoing.

Argentina’s president has heightened tensions with the UK over the Falkland Islands, warning he will impose economic sanctions on firms exploiting oil near the territory.

In a national address, Javier Milei said the winds of change favoured Argentina’s claim, emboldened by signs the US might reconsider its neutrality. Mr Milei described work on the Sea Lion oilfield as a clear and present danger. However, Downing Street insisted islanders have the right of self-determination, including exploiting their own natural resources.

Argentine President Javier Milei has asserted his country’s claim over the Falkland Islands, insisting they are historically and legally Argentine territory.

In a national address, Mr Milei paid tribute to soldiers killed during the 1982 conflict, stating the territory remains nationally relevant and declaring there is no other path than Argentina recovering the islands.

Suspects charged with serious knife and firearm offences are being released on bail amid Britain’s prison overcrowding crisis, the country’s most senior police officer has warned.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said he was flabbergasted by a fall in remand rates, claiming accused individuals are being repeatedly charged and bailed. Sir Mark warned the nation is seeing the consequences of an overloaded justice system, with reducing imprisonment even for repeat knife carriers.

The board of German car giant Volkswagen has approved a plan to cut a further 50,000 jobs as part of a sweeping turnaround programme.

It brings the total number of roles the group plans to shed by 2030 to 100,000. Chief executive Oliver Blume called the move a strong signal for the future, as the firm takes responsibility for its workforce.

Artificial intelligence tools used by doctors to write medical notes could miss vital patient information, according to researchers at the University of Edinburgh.

Ambient AI scribes, currently used by around forty percent of UK GPs, listen to consultations and convert speech into written notes. Academic findings suggest that while the technology allows clinicians to focus on complex tasks, some patients felt less forthcoming when recorded, and doctors occasionally failed to recognise generated summaries.