MILAN (AP) — Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland looks like a breakout star of the Milan Cortina Olympics after winning his third gold medal. Jordan Stolz has one gold and is targeting three more. And Chloe Kim and a bunch of NHL stars are just getting started.
Von Allmen won the super-G in Bormio on Wednesday to become the third man with three victories in Alpine skiing at one Winter Games. It hadn’t been done since 1968.
That’s not a priority for von Allmen, though. He said he’s just staying in the moment. As for history, “maybe in a few years it will be important for me,” he added.
Jordan Stolz won the first of what could be four gold medals at these Winter Olympics in men’s 1,000-meter speedskating.
The 21-year-old from Wisconsin set an Olympic record with his time but had to wait longer than usual for his victory to be confirmed because another skater was given a do-over after being bumped during his race.
When Joep Wennermars of the Netherlands failed to beat Stolz, it was time for the American to take a delayed victory lap.
Later Wednesday, there could be American gold in skating of a very different sort as Madison Chock and Evan Bates compete in ice dance.
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NHL stars back on Olympic ice
The puck dropped on men’s hockey on Wednesday, marking the return of NHL players to the Games for the first time since 2014.
It started with the Juraj Slafkovsky show, part two.
The Slovakian forward who lit up the 2022 Olympics as a 17-year-old tournament MVP returned as an NHL star with the Montreal Canadiens and picked up where he left off.
Slafkovsky finished with two goals, including the tournament opener, and one assist as Slovakia upset 2022 gold medalist Finland 4-1 in the first game of the preliminary round. Sweden plays Italy later Wednesday.
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The NHL opted not to participate in the Pyeongchang Olympics of 2018, and pandemic-related scheduling issues prompted the league to skip the Beijing Games in 2022.
Kim off to a flying start
The halfpipe three-peat attempt began promisingly for Chloe Kim on Wednesday as she finished first in qualifying while wearing a shoulder brace.
After a shoulder injury disrupted her buildup to the Games, Kim credited her muscle memory and a “very well-behaved” shoulder for getting her through to the 12-athlete final on Thursday.
Elsewhere in the mountains, Elizabeth Lemley and Jaelin Kauf won gold and silver for the United States in women’s freestyle moguls skiing. Host nation Italy picked up its third gold when Andrea Voetter and Marion Oberhofer were the surprise winners in a new event, women’s doubles luge.
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Jens Luraas Oftebro of Norway overtook rivals and plowed through deep, slushy snow for gold in the Nordic combined normal hill event. And in the women’s 15-kilometer individual biathlon, Julia Simon became the first Frenchwoman to win gold and teammate Lou Jeanmonnot took silver.
“Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones, those who are injured, and the entire Tumbler Ridge community,” the statement said.
A standoff between Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych and the International Olympic Committee rumbled on as he again trained in a helmet decorated with portraits of Ukrainians killed in Russian attacks, many of them athletes. The IOC says it won’t allow the helmet in competition.
A dog behaviour specialist reveals five key signs that your dog adores you.
Talya Honebeek Content Editor – Spare Time and Sophie Law Deputy Editor Spare Time
05:07, 06 Mar 2026
Your dog might not be able to talk, but it can still show you that it loves you by simple body language. And one canine behaviour expert has identified the telltale indicators that your dog adores you.
“A dog’s ‘love’ stems from trust, which can be built through the giving of affection and lures such as food and toys, including exercise and play, which can provide an important mental and physical outlet,” Adem Fehmi, a dog behaviour specialist at Barking Heads, explained.
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“This is why a dog will often seem to have a greater attachment to their main care givers over others.
“This makes sense as these ‘lures’ fulfil their needs as social mammals and many breeds and types of dog have been bred in this modern day to provide us with companionship.”
Seeking your company
According to him, the primary indicator to watch for is whether they actively seek your company.
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This behaviour manifests in various ways, such as welcoming you at the front door, seeking you out when you’re in another room or curling up beside you on the sofa during the evening. However, a desire to remain close isn’t invariably positive, with Adem cautioning: “If you feel like your dog has become your shadow, this may not be love but in fact a sign that your dog is experiencing anxiety and you should look to seek behavioural advice to help them become a more confident individual.”
Relaxing with you
A second indication your dog loves you is their willingness to relax comfortably in your space.
Adem noted: “A happy and content dog will be able to fully relax in your presence.
“You may also see them relaxing in more vulnerable positions such as laying on their side or even on their back with their feet in the air. This is a sign that they trust you, which is a key component of love.”
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Body language
Another behaviour worth observing is whether your dog exhibits relaxed body language.
This includes tail wagging and a gentle facial expression.
Pressing into you
Similarly, if they press into you during petting, this can be interpreted as another demonstration of affection from your dog.
“Whilst some dogs might not like being touched so much, many will lean back into you when being stroked if they are enjoying the experience and, particularly, if they have a strong bond with you,” Adem explained.
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Initiating play
The final indicator to watch for is their enthusiasm for walks or playtime with you, potentially even initiating games themselves.
Adem added: “A dog that is happy to engage with you is a dog who feels secure when you are around.
“Furthermore, instigating play is a way to gain your affection and attention, which can be a key indicator that your dog values your presence.”
His life was saved thanks to the incredible instincts of his golden retriever barking to wake up his wife who performed CPR and phoned the emergency services
A Co Fermanagh runner who had a cardiac arrest and lived to tell the tale thanks to his hero dog has been honoured in a very special way.
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As previously reported by Belfast Live, Adam Cooke had a cardiac arrest in March 2024 while asleep in bed but thanks to the incredible instincts of his golden retriever Polly, barking to wake up Adam’s wife Hannah, who performed CPR and phoned the emergency services, his life was saved.
Adam, 39 and from Ballinamallard, a draughtsman for a steel company and keen runner, described that “normal” Monday in March when he went to work and when he came home, went for his “usual” evening run.
He recalled: “Hannah and I put our son Alfie, who was one at the time, to bed and then went to bed ourselves around 9.30pm. The next thing I remember was six days later, waking up in the cardiac ward in hospital.”
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Hannah, 33, was awoken around 12.45am by their dog Polly’s barking, which was unusual during the night, so she checked the time on her phone.
She said: “Polly would bark the odd time if she hears anything as she sleeps in the kitchen which is directly below our bedroom. She’s very in tune with Adam, and when she barks I usually turn to Adam to tell him. That’s when I suddenly realised he was breathing very noisily.
“When I heard the noise Adam was making I sat bolt upright in bed as I previously worked as a carer and it hit me that it was the same noise I’ve heard when people are taking their final breaths.”
Hannah rang the emergency services and they advised her to pull Adam off the bed and onto the floor immediately and start CPR.
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She continued: “Adam is so much bigger than I am so I really don’t know how I got the strength but I managed to roll him off the bed and the call handler talked me through CPR. He was amazing at keeping me focused on what I had to do, as I was completely terrified.
“When I was giving Adam CPR, I could tell his whole body was fighting to come back. Sometimes he would open his eyes and I was shouting, this isn’t your time to go. I knew he was meant to stay alive, it was fate.”
After around seven minutes, the ambulance, community responder and two paramedics all arrived together and ran straight in to take over from Hannah who said: “I collapsed outside the room in complete shock and a neighbour ran in and helped me.
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“The paramedics continued CPR and used a defibrillator to shock Adam back to life. My memory was they kept saying he was back and then they lost him again.”
The paramedics shocked Adam seven times in total between his house and the hospital before they could get his heart rate normalised.
Adam was taken to ICU in the local hospital and Hannah mentions the “indescribable relief” that she and family members felt when the doctor told them Adam had survived.
Hannah said: “Polly alerted me, possibly within seconds of Adam’s cardiac arrest, she was the first responder. Because of her, I was able to start CPR almost immediately. The paramedics and first responders were amazing, they arrived so quickly and took action immediately.”
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Adam said: “I have always been very fit, running was a very important part of my life for over 20 years, and I took part in countless races from 5k distances up to multiple marathons. I was a member of Enniskillen Running Club and Omagh Harriers, I ran four or five times a week and did a bit of gym work.
“My resting heart rate was usually around 38 – in the hospital after my cardiac arrest they said I had a heart rate of an Olympic athlete, and this worked in my favour for recovery.”
He continued: “I remember going for the run on the Monday evening before my cardiac arrest and my next memory is almost a week later on the Sunday. I woke up in the hospital and the medical staff were all amazing at explaining everything but it felt very surreal.”
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Adam was in hospital for three and a half weeks for monitoring and testing before an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) was fitted and he was discharged.
He has since received a number of genetic tests and screening tests at Belfast City Hospital where he has been given a diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and will continue to have regular check-ups.
DCM is a disease of your heart muscle which enlarges your heart’s main pumping chamber (left ventricle), causing your heart’s muscle wall to stretch and become thin (dilate). This makes it harder for your heart to pump blood out of your heart and around your body.
In Northern Ireland, there are more than 1,400 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year. Adam is one of the fewer than one in ten people who survive and now an iconic British Heart Foundation (BHF) red bench has been unveiled near Enniskillen Castle, to recognise him.
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Adam said: “I’m delighted that my bench has been placed in such a popular setting where many families visit regularly, as it is important to me that the bench is there for the community to use.
“Having a bench in my name means a lot to me as it’s a reminder of how precious life is and how grateful I am for the care I’ve received to give me a second chance at life as well as the importance of the research work that BHF does.”
To mark 65 years since BHF began, the charity is unveiling 65 red benches across the UK in tribute to those living with cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks.
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Behind every bench is a powerful real-life story of someone living with a cardiovascular condition – and thanks to research, they can survive to enjoy life with their loved ones.
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A car insurance provider has highlighted a simple mistake drivers make when turning right at a junction, explaining how it can cause traffic to build up behind them
In a TikTok clip, the company, operating as @roosterinsurance on social media, asked followers about the correct positioning for a vehicle turning right at a junction. They stated: “Is the car turning right positioned correctly? This is a common fail on the driving test. When you want to turn right into a road, if you position your car too far to the left whilst you wait for oncoming traffic to clear, it will cause delays to the traffic in your lane.”
Rather, motorists ought to position their vehicle just left of the centre line – provided the road width permits – enabling traffic to filter past on the left whilst they await an opportunity to complete their manoeuvre.
Despite being regarded as basic knowledge, numerous drivers neglect to position themselves properly daily, resulting in unnecessary hold-ups.
Responding to the clip, one viewer commented: “I see lots of drivers make this mistake.”
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Another added: “Position your car closer to the white line and it allows cars to get around you.”
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A third said: “I honestly don’t think they teach anyone this anymore! No one actually positions their car correctly anymore.”
One motorist added: “I positioned closer to the white line once and someone came past on the inside and hit my wing mirror, so now I stay in the middle like the red car.”
Another confessed: “I failed my test with the same mistake turning right.”
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The Highway Code urges drivers to exercise additional caution at junctions, keeping a keen eye out for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
It said: “Well before you turn right you should use your mirrors to make sure you know the position and movement of traffic behind you, give a right-turn signal, take up a position just left of the middle of the road or in the space marked for traffic turning right, and leave room for other vehicles to pass on the left, if possible.
“Wait until there is a safe gap between you and any oncoming vehicle. Watch out for cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians and other road users.
“Check your mirrors and blind spot again to make sure you are not being overtaken, then make the turn. Do not cut the corner.
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“Take great care when turning into a main road; you will need to watch for traffic in both directions and wait for a safe gap.”
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For example the government’s Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme, which was updated last month, includes further incentives for farmers to graze moorland with cattle and ponies instead of sheep as it “contributes positively to biodiversity”. Cattle, for example, do not graze as low to the ground as sheep, allowing smaller plants to flower.
Netflix’s plan to buy the Hollywood studio Warner Bros Discovery is over. The streaming giant was eventually outbid by rival company Paramount Skydance, which is willing to pay around US$111 billion (£82.2 billion) for the company.
It’s not a done deal yet. There will be regulatory hoops that Paramount needs to get through.
But after a tense few months of negotiations, Warner Bros, which put itself up for sale last year, said Paramount’s latest bid was “superior” to the one from Netflix, which then refused to raise its offer.
And if things go according to Paramount’s plan, the company will soon become the new owners of a vast library of content. It will own the likes of Casablanca, Friends, Superman, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. Plus it will have the Sopranos, Sex and the City and Succession.
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Media companies like Paramount and Netflix appear to see high quality back catalogues as valuable strategic assets. The theory is that control over legacy content can provide financial stability and a durable competitive advantage.
And it’s a strategy with a long history. Back in the 18th century for example, Longman, the UK’s oldest commercial publishing house, built up its business by acquiring the catalogues of other firms.
Founded by Thomas Longman in 1724, the company steadily and deliberately expanded its portfolio of titles. One of the most famous and lucrative of these was Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe.
In addition to acquiring catalogues from publishers (who were often retiring or leaving the trade) Longman was also a keen trader of shares in consortiums known as “congers”. This was where publishers collaborated to finance new literary works as a way of spreading the risk of potentially costly publishing ventures. In 1755, for example, Longman joined a consortium with five other publishers to produce and publish Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language.
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By the time Longman reached its centenary in 1824, the firm was regarded as one of the most distinguished publishing houses of the age. Its fortunes were built on the substantial capital generated through the acquisition of lucrative copyrights, a strategy that successive generations continued.
It was the third generation of Longman publishers for example, who, in 1863, acquired the business of John William Parker & Son, publishers of Gray’s Anatomy. First issued in 1858, the work had already become pivotal to medical education, making it a highly valuable addition to Longman’s catalogue. It has never been out of print, and still sells well to medical students and doctors around the world today.
Longman continued to grow, and was considered one of the major players in British publishing in the 19th century. A steady commitment to purchasing reference and instructional works helped cement the firm’s reputation as a leading educational publisher, a position strengthened by its overseas trade and broad catalogue of school textbooks.
Content is always king
This would become their enduring legacy well into the 20th century, as Longman’s reference works came to define standards in English language educational publishing.
As successive generations of Longman had pursued this strategy of acquiring established firms with profitable lists, new media companies entered the market seeking to expand their portfolios. Longman’s reputation and extensive back catalogue eventually made the firm an attractive target for a take over.
In 1968 Longman was acquired by Pearson, bringing an end to a publishing dynasty that had lasted for centuries. And although no longer family-owned, the Longman imprint has endured as a strong brand in educational publishing.
Similarly, by absorbing Warner Bros. Discovery’s extensive archive, Paramount will gain control over a vast catalogue of cultural content, influencing which stories persist and how future entertainment landscapes may be shaped.
The deal, if it happens, demonstrates how legacy assets remain powerful tools for shaping markets and culture. It will also show that for media companies in the 21st century, as with publishing companies 300 years ago, ownership of a profitable back catalogue continues to be a cornerstone of growth and innovation.
Carrick has been imperious since replacing Ruben Amorim at the beginning of the year. Defeat in the north east was his first since becoming United caretaker boss for the second time in his career.
While Scholes reserved some choice words for the 44-year-old, Carrick is not the only United manager who’s been on the receiving end of a rollicking from the ex-England star.
The TNT Sports pundit has unloaded on coaches from Jose Mourinho to Ruben Amorim. Here, we take a look at what Scholes has had to say on several former United bosses.
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Michael Carrick
Following the disappointing result against the Magpies, an irritated Scholes took aim at Carrick via social media. On his Instagram story, he posted: “Michael has definitely got something special about him…cos Utd have been c**p last four games…night.”
In their previous four games, United had earned 10 points from 12, having beaten Crystal Palace at home and Everton away. They also drew with West Ham away and beat Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.
Scholes then displayed his appreciation for Newcastle’s midfielder Sandro Tonali, inscribing the Italian’s surname next to a love heart emoji.
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Ruben Amorim
In December 2025, just weeks from Amorim’s sacking, Scholes unleashed on the Portuguese manager. Speaking on his podcast with former team-mate Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness, The Good, the Bad and the Football, Scholes laid into Amorim and his footballing philosophy.
Scholes said: “I don’t think the manager gets the club, full stop. I just don’t think he’s the right man. Man United is about risk and entertainment, more than anything.
“Having fans on the edge of their seat f*****g ready to go. If you go to Sporting Lisbon and watch, they played three at the back. Right away, that’s a no.
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“Man United never do that. They can’t do that. They just can’t, it’s been proven over years and years and years. I just don’t think he gets it.”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Solskjaer was relieved of his United managerial duties in November 2021. While Scholes didn’t lambast his ex-team-mate, he did concede that Solskjaer didn’t have what it takes to lift United to the heights of winning the game’s biggest trophies.
“He probably couldn’t take us to that next level,” Scholes said after the Norwegian was sacked. “He got us to second in the Premier League, which isn’t bad. Numerous semi-finals.
“A final as well last year, but he just couldn’t make that final step. I have to say it’s difficult. You think of Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea, there’s a lot of quality in this Premier League. Whoever comes now, it’s not going to be easy to get Manchester United to where they want to be.”
Erik ten Hag
Back in September 2024, after United were soundly beaten by Spurs, Scholes dug out the Dutchman for a series of disjointed performances. Ten Hag was sacked by United in October 2024.
“You don’t know how they’re going to play,” Scholes said on SuperSport. “You don’t know how they’re going to approach games, whether they are going to play on the counter-attack or sit deep or whether they’re going to try to have all the possession in the game.
“We’ve no idea. They look like an uncoached football team. The players looked dead today, they looked flat and they looked like they were thinking ‘I don’t know what to do’. There’s no enthusiasm for the game of football and that can only come from the training pitch.”
Ralf Rangnick
Rangnick succeeded Solskjaer at the end of November 2021. Following this period as boss, it was agreed that the German would continue in a consultancy role for another two years.
Ultimately, Rangnick departed United for good at the end of that season after leading them to sixth place in the Premier League. Scholes was quick to judge the former RB Leipzig manager’s time in charge at Old Trafford, saying he didn’t resemble a top-level coach.
“They’re either not taking the instructions on, or they don’t want to,” Scholes said on United’s players under Rangnick.
“It’s been a bad six or seven months, the season’s not been good enough. The sack for Ole was coming, we all knew that, we all felt that but where was the plan? You think there has to be a plan, they must be bringing in an elite top coach into the football club to revive the season.
“Man Utd, they should have the best of everything. And to not have a plan and bring, what is technically, a sporting director. I think he’s coached a team two years out of the last 10 years.
“Don’t get me wrong, I like the man, I think he comes across really well. His team, it just looks like he lacks experience in the last five or six years. His team, they’re a team of individuals.”
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Jose Mourinho
The Portuguese legend took over at United in 2016 after winning several major trophies in his career. Despite winning the Europa League and League Cup in 2017, United were labouring under the ex-Chelsea boss just a year on.
He was eventually sacked after a sobering defeat to Liverpool in December 2018, with Scholes claiming the former Real Madrid manager was “embarrassing” the club.
“We talk about them being dull, and we talk about the first 10 games of the season, but you’re going into last season as well.
“The last year has been dull to watch. I don’t know how many times we’ve sat in this studio watching games and we end up watching the other screens, looking at the other games, trying to find some goals.
“He’s coming out in press conferences, he’s constantly having a go at players, he’s having a go at people above him because he’s not getting what he wants and I think his mouth is probably out of control and I think he’s embarrassing the club.”
Police in England and Wales have lost public trust over the last decade, with confidence in policing declining across several measures since 2015. Five years on from the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving London Met police officer, Met commissioner Mark Rowley says he understands why women still do not trust the UK’s largest force.
Everard’s murder and the lack of police investigation into violence against women and girls more generally is just one example of why trust has dipped. Other reasons include use of stop-and-search that disproportionately affects black people, and independent reviews finding that police organisational culture in the Met and other forces is institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic.
The government recently released its plans for the most significant overhaul of policing in decades. The proposals include changes to the sizes of forces, a new system of police licensing, and improving oversight and accountability for police.
This is an opportunity for policing to move away from the “warrior culture” that drives a wedge between police and local communities. As I have explored in my research, warrior-like policing culture – characterised by aggression, violence, sexism, racism and homophobia – is present in forces around the world, including in the UK.
The government’s proposal to reduce the number of forces in England and Wales from 43 to around 12 could be a chance to purge the most harmful aspects of this culture. Larger police forces are typically more diverse, and have more robust complaints and oversight systems. For example, New York and other US cities have civilian complaint review boards, which allow members of the public to review police misconduct complaints and be involved in improving policing.
It could also be a chance to replace this warrior-like culture with “guardianship policing”, a policing model that prioritises police legitimacy through community respect, partnership and working with the public to combat crime and violence. This could include creative new solutions to local crime problems – like adopting public health solutions to issues like knife crime, which are health, not punishment, focused.
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Improving accountability
Under the proposals, all police officers across England and Wales will be required to hold and regularly renew their Licence to Practice. While the College of Policing will set the standards, this is an opportunity to develop more robust, fair and accountable training and licensing requirements.
Too often, police standards and training are designed and delivered by current and former officers without input from the communities they serve. Members of the public could offer perspectives on their own experiences of crime, and also of poor policing, to better inform police of the consequences of their work.
The government also wants to give the police inspectorate new legal powers to better support and incentivise problematic forces to improve. This means the inspectorate could take action where they find deeply embedded misogyny, racism, homophobia or other worrying misconduct. However, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), the police misconduct complaints watchdog, also needs increased enforcement powers so they can directly hold problematic people and forces to account, which they cannot currently do.
But even under the proposals, the police inspectorate and IOPC will still handle too few cases. Currently, police misconduct is mostly handled internally within forces, and often results in little action. The inspectorate and the misconduct watchdog should therefore also be empowered to sue problematic forces for systemic problems, which they still will not be able to do under the proposals.
Another possibility would be to give courts the power to create and enforce consent decrees. Common in the US, these court-ordered settlement agreements mandate changes to troubled police forces, which are overseen by a court or independent monitoring team. These are the types of reforms that would give systemic misconduct investigations real teeth.
Politicising the police
The reforms present some real opportunities to change policing, but are also fraught with potential for misuse.
For example, giving central government more control over policing, including restoring the home secretary’s ability to fire chief constables. This could be helpful in instances of large numbers of police misconduct complaints or low police legitimacy levels in certain forces. But if a home secretary can fire police chiefs on a whim – because they don’t their like politics, because they work too closely with local communities, or because their initiatives are not punitive enough – that is problematic.
Policing policy should be driven by evidence, not by politics. The risks and implications of overly-politicised policing and security decisions are worrying, because they can mean peoples’ needs are not addressed.
To this end, it is promising that the government is replacing elected Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs). PCCs were controversially introduced in 2012, with proponents arguing they provided greater police accountability and innovation. Yet critics assert they added additional police bureaucracy, tied the hands of police chiefs in addressing local crime, and are more subject to political pressures.
The proposal to replace PCCs with Policing and Crime Boards under mayoral or local council control could allow for better coordinated, more innovative solutions to local crime and security problems. Or, it may effectively just be keeping PCCs, but under another name.
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson and the GOP leadership are calling for Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas to withdraw from his reelection race after he admitted having an affair with a former staff member who later died by suicide.
The Republican leadership announced its decision Thursday, a day after Gonzales acknowledged a relationship that has upturned the political world in his home state and in Washington, and after the House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into his conduct.
“We have encouraged him to address these very serious allegations directly with his constituents and his colleagues,” said Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Whip Tom Emmer, and GOP Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain in a statement.
“In the meantime, Leadership has asked Congressman Gonzales to withdraw from his race for reelection.”
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Johnson, R-La., has been under enormous pressure from his own GOP lawmakers to take action, and several Republicans have already called for Gonzales to step aside. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., has introduced two resolutions to punish Gonzales. The first seeks to remove him from his assignments on the House Appropriations and Homeland Security committees, while the second seeks to censure him.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, meanwhile, said he would support expelling Gonzales from the House, a rare step that requires a two-thirds vote from the chamber.
GOP leaders notably did not call for Gonzales to resign from office as they struggle to maintain their slim majority in the House, which they hold by only a handful of seats.
Their move came after Gonzales, appearing on the “Joe Pags Show,” was asked whether he had a relationship with the aide, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles.
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Santos-Aviles, 35, died after setting herself on fire in the backyard of her home in Uvalde, Texas. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office later ruled her death a suicide.
“I made a mistake and I had a lapse in judgment, and there was a lack of faith, and I take full responsibility for those actions,” Gonzales said.
The congressman, now in his third term, has said he would not step down in response to the allegations, telling reporters recently that there will be opportunities for all the details and facts to come out.
Gonzales, a father of six, first won his seat in 2020 after retiring from a 20-year career in the Navy that included time in Iraq and Afghanistan. On Tuesday, he was forced into a May runoff against Brandon Herrera, a gun manufacturer and YouTube gun-rights influencer who narrowly lost to Gonzales in the 2024 primary.
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In his interview broadcast Wednesday, Gonzales said he had not spoken to Santos-Aviles since June 2024 and she died in September 2025.
“I had absolutely nothing to do with her tragic passing, and in fact, I was shocked just as much as everyone else,” Gonzales said.
Gonzales went on to say he reconciled with his wife, Angel, and has asked God to forgive him. He also said he looked forward to the Ethics Committee investigation.
Johnson and GOP leadership urged that committee to “act expeditiously.”
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Under House ethics rules, lawmakers may not engage in a sexual relationship with any employee of the House under their supervision.
Online dating sites and apps are two of the most popular ways to meet a new partner in 2026. In fact, a recent YouGov survey found that it’s how nine per cent of adults in Britain found their partner.
Unsurprisingly, Tinder remains the most popular dating app, although Hinge has become bigger with those looking for something more serious, with its “designed to be deleted” model, according to a TGI consumer survey.
Most people remain unwilling to pay for a dating site. However the likes of eharmony and Our Time, which encourage users to pay for better features, are popular with over 50s, who tend to be serious daters.
Evidently, there’s a lot to consider when choosing a dating site, and the vast number in the UK (around 450) can make deciding the right one for you tricky to navigate. Whether you’re looking for something short or long-term, interested in talking before you meet or to date straight away or want to date someone of the same religion, I’ve put together this guide on dating sites to go some way to helping.
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The best dating apps and sites of 2026: At a glance
Professional dog trainer with 20 years experience shares the three dog breeds he would not recommend — including one capable of killing an entire pack of wolves
A seasoned dog trainer and founder of the esteemed American Standard Dog Training company has revealed in a short YouTubevideo the three breeds he would advise against owning, from his professional perspective. Garret Wing, who boasts over two decades of experience training police dogs for both street work and competitions, highlighted certain breeds he deems unsuitable for families or challenging to manage.
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Garret, whose YouTube channel has amassed an impressive 2.5 million subscribers, even mentioned one breed capable of “killing an entire pack of wolves”. In the 2023 video, Garret identified three extra-large dog breeds that potential owners might wish to steer clear of.
The first breed, which he stated they’d “never recommend as professional dog trainers,” is the Tibetan Mastiff, reports the Express.
He explained: “Starting with number three, the Tibetan Mastiff. A monster of a dog that is capable of killing an entire pack of wolves.
“So, do you think you need that in your home, with your small children? Not necessarily.
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“They’re also known for being very stubborn and difficult to train. Beautiful animals, probably not for you.”
Next up was the Great Dane. Despite being “sweet dogs” that can make wonderful companions, Garret warned that they will entirely transform your lifestyle.
Owners of this breed may find themselves having to reorganise their entire home, invest in an oversized crate, and give serious thought to furniture arrangement and outdoor spaces where the dog can be taken.
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He further commented: “We’re talking about a dog that is just too big for most homes.”
The breed he would least recommend, topping his list, is the Cane Corso.
This Italian mastiff breed, renowned for its livestock guarding abilities, has historically been utilised for cattle herding and large game hunting.
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Garret advised against this breed for family households. He stated: “And then last but not least, we’re talking about the number one dog breed we do not recommend for families, the Cane Corso.
“That is too much dog for about 99.9% of folks, and that is coming from us, not only as professional dog trainers but owners of the Cane Corso. They are absolute battle tanks, and you don’t need that in your suburban neighbourhood.”
