Police in Jackson, Mississippi, arrested a man on Friday in connection with the killing of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman found hanging from a tree outside an abandoned home in the area last month.

Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney identified the arrested man as Jacque Ratliff. She said officers apprehended him on the street after failing to encounter him at the address on their warrants.

“That arrest today is an important development in this investigation but it is not the conclusion,” Brackney said at a press conference on Friday. “This case remains active and additional arrests will be pending as our investigators continue to follow the evidence wherever it leads.”

Police secured warrants for his arrest after the Hinds County coroner determined on Thursday that Fortune’s death was a homicide.

Brackney said she was aware of the local and national attention to the case given Mississippi’s history, but she insisted she could not yet comment on the nature of the death beyond the medical examiner’s findings.

“We owe it to Ms. Fortune, to her family and the integrity of this investigation to let the evidence guide us,” Brackney said.

Raliff will be charged with homicide, according to police.

Mississippi is estimated to have had the most lynchings in the nation between 1882 to 1968, with at least 581 recorded incidents in the state, according to the NAACP.

Fortune’s family have said they don’t believe she died by suicide.

“Tasia always let us know if something happened to her, that she was going to fight,” her mother, Christy Spivey, told WAPT. “Tasia loved life. Tasia loved living life, like, there’s no way, no way that she took her own life.”

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At around seven o’clock last Saturday morning, dozens of men dressed in black climbed into the backs of lorries in a quiet Kent village called Preston-next-Wingham.

The men had arrived under cover of darkness the night before, leaving their cars everywhere: in the village hall car park and on the recreation ground.

In an operation with a degree of military precision, the small fleet of lorries departed for Dover just after sunrise, where the men staged an intimidating show of strength near the port.

In disciplined, serried ranks, they wore paramilitary-style balaclavas as they blocked roads around the port. There were at least three waves of arrivals, including the men who had spent the night in Preston-next-Wingham. Glaring ominously at motorists and police officers, they stood their ground.

Hardened anti-immigration campaigners were using their newly developed tactics for the first time.

It bore little resemblance to the running battles seen in cities in the Midlands in the days of Tommy Robinson’s original vehicle, the anti-Muslim English Defence League (EDL).

“I seriously thought we’d been invaded by Russians,” a Dover resident, Robin Burkhardt, told the BBC.

The main organiser Danny Thomas, known to his supporters as Danny Tommo, said on Instagram afterwards: “This is our warning.”

The style of protest is a new development in the crowded world of British hard-right and far-right politics. It was visually striking, and the men – who were part of a new group called Patriot Platform – chanted “Christ is King” as well as “Stop the Boats”.

On Sunday, using a social media live stream, Thomas was able to organise a second, more impromptu protest of a few hundred people in his home city of Portsmouth.

His activists tried to block coaches that had come to collect migrants, who had arrived illegally, brought ashore after making the long journey from Normany in France.

On Thursday, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood met senior police officers and urged them to make full use of their powers to stop activists wearing face coverings.

“These scenes have caused disruption for people and, given that people are dressed in black wearing balaclavas, there is a fear factor and obvious malign intent being communicated to our residents,” she said.

“This makes it different from other protests, so we need to make sure we are learning lessons.”

Some of Patriot Platform’s disruptive, eye-catching tactics seem to have been borrowed from environmental groups like Just Stop Oil. But its leaders are also getting ideas and funding from the growing “Christian nationalism” seen in the United States.

It organisers say they are building a working-class “voting bloc” to persuade political parties on the right to adopt their agenda.

A study of 2,000 adults found just 35 per cent of those aged 50 and above knew you should be eating 30g of fibre a day as part of your diet.

But 48 per cent also admitted they don’t know which foods can help increase their intake, with 30 per cent convinced they don’t have enough fibre.

In comparison, 75 per cent of Gen Z feel confident they can identify high-fibre foods, with those aged 18-29 crediting social media (29 per cent) and influencers (15 per cent) for their knowledge of what they need to eat.

Gen Z also emerged as the most likely to keep a close eye on their health, with 84 per cent tracking metrics such as calories (43 per cent), sleep (40 per cent) and steps (34 per cent), or the protein (36 per cent) and fibre (26 per cent) they are consuming.

The study was commissioned by Kellogg’s, which is encouraging adults in mid-life to embrace the F-word at the breakfast table each morning.

Nutritionist, May Simpkin, said: “Fibre has a bit of a reputation problem.

“People know it matters, but it can still sound functional, clinical or even a little boring.

“In reality, it is one of the most important everyday nutrients to understand, particularly in midlife.

“Ironically, the over-50s are the least confident age group when it comes to fibre, with many unsure how much they should be eating each day.

“The good news is that increasing fibre does not need to mean a complicated diet overhaul.

“Breakfast is one of the easiest places to start, whether that is choosing a high-fibre cereal, adding fruit, seeds or nuts, or simply becoming more aware of the foods that help you move closer to your daily target.”

The study also found fibre was not top of mind for many, with 27 per cent of all those polled admitting it is not an important consideration for them when making food choices, while 41 per cent aren’t confident they could name high-fibre foods.

More than four in 10 (42 per cent) don’t feel they have a good understanding of how much fibre experts recommend, with only 36 per cent naming this as 30g per day.

As a result, 30 per cent don’t think they have enough fibre in their diet.

Protein topped the list of health topics adults hear about most online or from friends and family (29 per cent), followed by calories and gut health (both 24 per cent).

In contrast, only 12 per cent said they regularly hear conversations about fibre.

While 29 per cent track their daily steps and 25 per cent monitor calories, only 15 per cent keep tabs on their fibre intake.

When it came to boosting consumption, breakfast was seen as the easiest opportunity to get more fibre into the diet, according to 33 per cent of those polled via OnePoll.

Cereal and milk were the most popular breakfast choice overall, eaten by 31 per cent, ahead of eggs and toast, both at 18 per cent.

Meanwhile, 39 per cent said they are actively trying to make healthier choices, with a further 30 per cent admitting they would like to improve their habits but find it difficult.

May Simpkin added: “Fibre doesn’t always compete with trendier health conversations around protein, calories or supplements, even though it plays an important role in our overall wellbeing.

“Many people want to make healthier choices but aren’t always sure where to start, and fibre is often overlooked despite being one of the simplest things we can improve.

“Small changes can have a meaningful impact, particularly when they’re built into existing routines.

“Choosing a fibre-rich breakfast is an easy and accessible way to help close the gap, with some cereals, such as All-Bran, providing 7.8g of fibre – almost a third of your recommended daily intake.”

“I think he is close. He’s a crucial player for us, Dom Solanke. For the characteristics, personality, level of the player. He’s very close after two times on the bench – Newcastle and Nottingham – he could start the game. Or, anyway, Tuesday, he can start the game,” De Zerbi said.

Donald Trump was attending a ceremony at the Pentagon to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

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US President Donald Trump has provoked fury on social media following footage from a service marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 atrocities, which seemed to capture him dozing off.

He was present at a Pentagon ceremony, honouring those who perished when al Qaida terrorists commandeered aircraft and murdered nearly 3,000 individuals across three sites.

Trump had opted to attend this gathering instead of joining all previous living presidents at the memorial situated at the ex-World Trade Center location in New York.

Observers spotted the 80 year old seemingly drifting off in his chair during the proceedings, which were extensively televised on news networks.

Pictures and clips from the event depict first lady Melania Trump appearing stern-faced while her husband dozed. At one moment, his head tilted backwards and his mouth hung open.

Incensed viewers flocked to social media to condemn him for showing disrespect to the attack’s victims, reports the Express.

Writing on X, one user posted: “Joe Biden, 83 years-old, battling Stage 4 cancer that’s spread to his bones, stood for hours alongside Dr. Jill Biden, as the names of the 9/11 victims were read. Donald Trump fell asleep at the 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon. One showed respect while Trump was an embarrassment.”

Another commented: “Trump disrespected 2,977 people murdered on 9/11 by not attending the NY memorial service…Then he falls asleep at the Pentagon service. He doesn’t care about anyone but himself.”

A third observer commented: “Trump fell asleep at the Pentagon during the ceremony for 9/11. He has fallen asleep during a cage fight, a basketball game, July 4th fireworks, and multiple times in the Oval Office with people talking directly to him. There is something seriously wrong with him.”

A fourth expressed outrage: “Trump sleeping at this 9-11 memorial is SO OFFENSIVE TO ALL AMERICANS! ! !”

A fifth vented their anger: “It’s disgusting that trump not only refused to attend the 9/11 memorial in NYC…but he was so disinterested at the Pentagon ceremony that he fell asleep. Meanwhile a sixth raged: “You’re a disgrace Trump falling to sleep at pentagon ceremony. “”.

The US president has faced mounting criticism since returning to the White House amid a string of public blunders and visible signs of bruising and swelling.

The Republican leader has reportedly nodded off in public on numerous occasions throughout the past year, with many incidents occurring during official duties.

Among the significant events where he has allegedly been caught dozing are the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, the Antifa roundtable, an obesity-drug press conference, the signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and Pope Francis’ funeral.

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The building on St Helens Road has now been demolished, with work continuing around the site.

The crash happened at around 2.10am on Monday, September 7 at the junction with Morris Green Lane.

A van hit with the property, causing significant structural damage and the partial collapse of the building.

The road still remains closed while safety work is carried out around the site.

Scaffolding has been put up around neighbouring properties, with some understood to contain living accommodation.

Workers remain at the scene, with construction activity continuing around the damaged area. The area on the road, which is accessible to pedestrians, is safe.

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The remains of the demolished building have now been cleared.

The closure is also still affecting the junction between St Helens Road and Morris Green Lane.

Bolton Council previously said demolition of number 237 was due to be completed after concerns were raised about the stability of a neighbouring building.

A structural engineer had attended the site and further safety measures were required before the road could reopen.

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The council said scaffolding would be erected around the neighbouring building as part of those measures.

Emergency services attended the scene shortly after the crash, with nearby residents evacuated as the area was made safe.

Greater Manchester Police said nobody was believed to have been inside the property when the collision happened.

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However, the estate agent, whose office was in the building said that the incident had left him “really emotional”. 

A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of failing to provide a breath specimen following the incident.

The cause of the crash has not been confirmed.

Motorists are continuing to be advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes while safety work remains ongoing.

A southern Ohio grandfather whose 16 grandchildren were found living in squalid conditions was declared mentally incompetent to stand trial on Wednesday — but the case is still set to continue against other members of his family.

Gary Siders Sr., 73, appeared in a Vinton County courtroom in a wheelchair and a gray T-shirt, facing 16 counts of child endangerment. The charges stem from a June 30 raid on a rural property in Hamden, Ohio, where authorities discovered 16 children ranging in age from 18 months to 18 years living in a small, 12-by-12-foot room amid severe squalor and human waste.

When police breached the home, Vinton County Sheriff Ryan Cain described it as a “disgusting scene.” Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson later stated that the isolated youths looked “almost like feral animals” and that several “couldn’t even speak.”

Vinton County Prosecutor William Archer raised no objections to the competency findings.

Discussing the ruling, defense attorney Dorian Baum told The Independent that prosecutors and the defense agreed on the evaluation findings at a September 9 hearing, which classified his client as not only incompetent but permanently unrestorable.

Noting that Siders had experienced a prolonged cognitive decline, Baum stated, “It’s not really a surprise to any of us that he’s not been found competent at this point. He doesn’t fully understand or appreciate what’s going on.”

Following the ruling, the judge kept Siders’ bond active as the state decides whether to drop the charges immediately or pursue a civil commitment through probate court. Baum told The Independent that regardless of which path prosecutors choose, all charges against Siders Sr. are expected to be dismissed soon.

Regarding future care, Baum said that while institutional placement remains a possibility, his team is trying to arrange a private guardianship to keep Siders in his current setting where he is already receiving proper medical care, though the probate court will make the final decision.

Legal proceedings against the three other co-defendants remain active. Siders’ wife Christina Siders, 68, his son Gary Siders Jr., 36, and his daughter-in-law Elizabeth Siders, 33 — who court records show is the mother of all 16 children — have each pleaded not guilty to 19 counts of child endangerment.

Before the competency ruling, Baum defended the patriarch by claiming the house was fully functional with working utilities and food, telling reporters that critics should “step back” from what he argued was a state agency “criminalizing poverty.”

Court documents indicate that Gary Siders Jr. and Elizabeth Siders married in West Virginia in March 2008, when he was 18 and she was 15, with her parents’ consent. Their eldest child was born two months later in May 2008, and filings show Elizabeth Siders was pregnant during most of the years that followed. of scho

Records show that the discovery came despite child protective services investigating the family years earlier. Gallia County Children’s Services opened an inquiry in March 2020 after online educators raised alarms over severe educational neglect, noting that an 11-year-old child could not write the alphabet or pronounce letter sounds and could only count to 12, while a 13-year-old sibling had dropped out of school.

By December 2020, a physician warned officials of severe developmental delays linked to potential lead poisoning, and a later home visit by a caseworker found roaches, gnats and flies swarming the residence along with two children showing insect bites and bruising. Despite this, the agency permitted the parents to retain physical custody under protective supervision before closing the file five months later.

The initial search warrant that led deputies to discover the captive children was executed as part of a separate sex crimes investigation. Gary Siders Jr. and Elizabeth Siders also face separate counts of sexual battery and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor involving individuals outside their immediate family.

All 16 rescued children were initially hospitalized for medical evaluation before being transitioned into state protective custody.

Officials previously noted that the victims lacked formal schooling, medical histories or government documentation as the family moved through various Ohio counties over two decades, with surrounding neighbors reporting that they had never once seen the kids outdoors.

By KATIE HIND, CONSULTANT EDITOR SHOWBUSINESS

Published: 17:52 BST, 11 September 2026 | Updated: 23:20 BST, 11 September 2026

It has been among the shortest and most tumultuous reigns of any Today presenter.

Now Emma Barnett is set to leave Radio 4 after little more than two years in the hotseat, it was claimed today.

The former Woman’s Hour host is expected to instead present a podcast for BBC Sounds which will leave just three anchors on the flagship news programme – Justin Webb, Nick Robinson and Anna Foster.

Sources claim that confirmation of her departure is expected within weeks and when approached by the Daily Mail, a BBC spokesman did not deny the claims.

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Meanwhile, a source at the broadcaster said: ‘Today has a great, fairly new editor, loads of new ideas and vision.

‘There’s always rumour and speculation about Today and its presenters.’

The i Paper reported that Ms Barnett, 41, is ‘excited to move on to her next challenge’ which is expected to be a current affairs podcast and had been in ‘long discussions’ with bosses at the corporation.

She currently hosts her own podcast, Ready to Talk with Emma Barnett, which publishes weekly.

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Emma Barnett is set to hang up her Radio 4 microphone after little more than two years in the hotseat, it was claimed today

News of Ms Barnett’s rumoured exit from the show comes just days after Amol Rajan hosted his final episode of the programme before he goes off to make his own YouTube show

Ms Barnett hugs Rajan after her first show as presenter of the Today programme in May 2024

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Ms Barnett’s tenure at Radio 4 has been blighted by a strained relationship with her co-star Robinson.

Last year she complained to former BBC chief executive Deborah Turness, saying that she found long-serving Robinson to be ‘overbearing’.

Amid her gripes, it was noted that 90 days went by without the pair presenting together.

And on Thursday, Ms Barnett clashed repeatedly with Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch during an interview over her response to Labour’s spending review.

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Speculation that the mother-of-two is leaving the show comes just weeks after she returned to the airwaves after undergoing a hysterectomy for endometriosis and adenomyosis.

She has written and spoken openly and passionately about the debilitating pain caused by her endometriosis diagnosis in recent years.

Ms Barnett joined the BBC in 2014 when she worked at Radio 5 Live after hosting a show on LBC for three years before that.

Between 2016 and 2020 she presented 5 Live’s mid-morning weekday programme before moving to Woman’s Hour.

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On Thursday, Ms Barnett clashed repeatedly with Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch during an interview over her response to Labour’s spending review

News of Ms Barnett’s rumoured exit from the show, which she joined in May 2024, comes just days after Amol Rajan hosted his final episode of the programme before he goes off to make his own YouTube show, The Amol Rajan Connection, which is expected to launch within just a couple of months.

Last Saturday saw the Today programme’s Saturday edition being fronted by just one presenter, Ms Foster, with a rotating cast of correspondents covering following Rajan’s departure.

A source told the i Paper: ‘There has to be a new full-time presenter now. And it needs to be someone who is going to stick around. Listeners want stability. Amol and Emma were not here very long, compared with past figures.’

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The BBC has not yet announced a replacement for Rajan, 43, who is set to star in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors when it hits our screens later this year.

It was previously said an announcement would be made ‘in due course’.

Amongst those tipped to join Today are BBC Europe editor Katya Adler and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman who filled in over the summer.

Meanwhile, the broadcaster’s political editor Chris Mason is also tipped for a future on the show but bosses may want him to stay in his current position in case Andy Burnham calls an early election.

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Ms Barnett was contacted for comment.

“This style has been my shoe of choice for years. 30 years in nursing and these have been the comfiest”

Now that autumn has arrived, fashion fans will be ditching their sandals, ballet flats and open-toe shoes for footwear more suited to the cooler, wetter weather. At Clarks, one pair in particular are proving popular with shoppersa, and it’s not hard to see why.

Clarks’ Funny Dream shoes blend comfort and style effortlessly. Described as being ‘so comfortable’, multiple nurses say they are the only shoe they wear while on shift at work, being easy to wear straight out of the box.

Clarks’ Funny Dream shoes in light pink suede typically cost £80 but shoppers can pick them with a 30% saving by applying the discount code ‘SAVE30’ at checkout. This brings them down to a more modest £56, offering a reduction of £24.

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Inspired by designs from the Clarks archive, the Funny Dream shoes feature a vintage-inspired silhouette while maintaining a modern look. The casual shoes has handcrafted stitched seams with chunky, Clarks-branded eyelet laces for a contemporary touch.

The shoes are made from premium leather, offering comfort and durability in equal measure. They’re finished off with a breathable leather sock lining, a grippy and flexible outside and a modest 30mm heel height.

Alongside the beautiful pink style, shoppers can pick up the shoes in four other colours in sizes three to eight. There’s teal suede, £80, and leopard print suede, reduced to £36 down from £80, as well as plum, £80, and black, £80.

Elsewhere, Marks and Spencer’s Suede Loafers are priced at £56. Made from soft suede for comfort and luxury appeal, they feature ruching along the sides and classic saddle detailing on the vamp.

The regular fit and flat heel keep you comfortable all day, while the slip-on design makes this shoe easy to slip on and go. Perfect for dress occasions at work or casual weekend wear.

Alternatively, the Gen-FF Padded Mules are available for £76.50 instead of £90 with the discount code ‘WELCOME’ at checkout. Ergonomically engineered to help optimise the body’s alignment, the mules are perfect for slipping on and heading out of the door.

They feature reflective detailing on the heel tab for increased visibility during the darker nights, while the hardy nylon upper is padded and overlaid with a coated finish for added durability in winter. The interior is fully lined in fluffy micro fleece for added cosiness.

Back at Clarks, the Funny Dream shoes boast an overall star-rating of 4.6 out of five based on 589 reviews. One satisfied shopper said: “Comfortable and looks good as well as being strong and sturdy. True to size.”

A second wrote: “I’m a nurse and I’ve been buying this shoe for 12 years. They have gone up in price however I never get aching feet so I replace them when needed every few years.”

“This style has been my shoe of choice for years,” a third penned. “30 years in nursing and these have been the comfiest, I work 12 hour shifts with no aching feet. Comfy from day one, no uncomfortable breaking in period.”

A fourth stated: “Rare to have footwear that are comfortable from first wear. This is important to me as I have feet/mobility issues.

“Great quality. Great colour. And remind me of the old Cornish Pasty shoes I loved back in the late 70s.”

One shopper, however, found the Funny Dream shoes to be ‘too heavy’, giving the style a three-star review. They mentioned: “These are far too heavy, I had to return them.

“Otherwise, they are very comfortable indeed. I found that the padded, stitched in tab just adds to the comfort.”

“These shoes look really comfortable but I didn’t try them on,” another three-star review mentions. “It seems the insoles aren’t removable, which I need to do to insert my custom-made orthotics. This fact isn’t stated in the description and I ordered them online so they will be returned.”

Nevertheless, someone else loved their latest Clarks purchase, adding: “I love this shoe style but of the five pairs I’ve got, these attract by far the most attention. Business smart with tailored trousers or down the market in jeans, these can cover most requirements.”

Another five-star review reads: “I absolutely love these shoes. The quality is excellent, the materials feel durable and the stitching is very well done.

“They’re super comfortable even after hours of walking, and they look great with almost any outfit. I’ve already received several compliments. Totally worth the price.”