A former teacher has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after admitting to sexually abusing a teenage boy while acting as his private tutor. Emily Drury, 26, appeared before Lincoln Crown Court after pleading guilty to five counts of sexual activity with a child. The offences took place between May and June last year when the boy, aged 15, was preparing for his GCSE examinations.

A convicted robber who managed to escape lawful custody twice within a matter of days before fleeing to France has been handed an additional prison sentence. Daniel Boakye, 21, who performs under the rap name Dsavv, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court after admitting two counts of escaping lawful custody. The court heard that his dramatic attempts to evade authorities sparked an international manhunt before he was eventually located and arrested in Brittany, France.

Russia has warned Britain it could face “consequences” over reports that British-made drones have been used by Ukraine in strikes deep inside Russian territory. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has rejected the warning, insisting the UK will continue supporting Ukraine. As tensions rise, here is what sparked the latest confrontation and what it could mean for Britain.

A TikTok creator has sparked debate after arguing that Nigeria deserves greater recognition for helping Africa gain global visibility, particularly through Afrobeats, film and culture. Speaking from her own experience as an African parent, Nana, known online as Tenara, praised Nigerian influence while acknowledging the wider contributions made by countries across the continent.

Popular BBC Radio 2 presenter Trevor Nelson has spoken publicly for the first time about a recent health battle, revealing that he was diagnosed with a brain tumour and underwent what he described as “very serious” surgery. The award-winning broadcaster, who has been absent from his weekday Radio 2 programme for nearly two months, returned to social media to update fans on his condition and reassure listeners that he is recovering well.

Former Love Island couple Lola Deal and Sean “Fitzy” Fitzgerald have left social media doing a serious double take after sharing a rather unexpected photoshoot.Lola posted a carousel of images featuring Sean on all fours while attached to a pink lead, as she posed behind him in jeans, a white vest and matching pink heels. Other shots see Lola crouching behind Sean while holding onto the lead, before one of the final pictures takes things a step further with Lola sitting on his back.