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Father Ted writer Graham Linehan cleared of harassing transgender activist

However, the 57-year-old was found guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court of criminal damage of Sophia Brooks’ mobile phone.
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Three people held in connection with murder of William Delaney released without charge

Gardaí in Portlaoise arrested the two women and a man on Monday, November 24th.
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Urgent Tornado Warning Issued as Severe Storms Threaten Mississippi, Louisiana: Live Updates

NWS issues weather warnings as tornadoes threaten southern states. Follow Newsweek’s live coverage.
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‘Stressed’ American Mom Moves to Italy, Unprepared for How Life Changes

Clara Hogan and her husband Brian described life in the Bay Area as “stressful, very fast-paced and financially draining.”
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Woman Faces Deportation After Allegedly Throwing Coffee on Baby

No serious injuries were reported in the incident, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
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‘Wicked’ Writer Confirms Glinda Is Getting Her Own Spin-Off

New Wicked prequel announced as Gregory Maguire explores Galinda’s origin story, expanding the Oz universe after Wicked: For Good.
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Price Correction ‘Worse Than 2008’ Coming To US Housing Market—Analyst

Melody Wright expects home prices to fall by as much as 50 percent next year, in a way that could “worse than 2008.”
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Benedict Cumberbatch’s parents begged him not to follow in their actor footsteps

However, his parents warned him against following in their footsteps with stark advice.
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UK can create 5,400 jobs if it stops plastic waste exports, report finds

Campaigners say closure of loophole making it cheaper to export rather than recycle will boost circular economy

The UK could end its reliance on exporting plastic waste by 2030 to support the creation of 5,400 new jobs and take responsibility for the environmental impact of its waste, according to research.

The report said up to 15 new recycling facilities could be built by the end of the decade, attracting more than £800m of private investment. The increase in capacity would help generate almost £900m of economic value every year; providing at least £100m of new tax revenues annually.

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Trump Caught in China’s Flashpoint Dispute With Key US Ally

China fiercely objects to what it sees as any outside interference on self-ruled Taiwan, which it claims as its own.