Chuck Schumer and Bill de Blasio criticised for NYC concert amid multiple crises
Chuck Schumer and Bill de Blasio criticised for attending NYC concert amid Afghanistan crisis, Hurricane Henri, and COVID-19 Delta variant.
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DWP Benefit and State Pension Payments Set to Be Delayed Next April
DWP confirms 1.7% benefit rise and 4.1% state pension increase from April 2025, but payments may be delayed due to arrears.
Eight Severed Heads Found in Ecuador with Gang Warning
Eight severed human heads found in Ecuador with a gang warning sign, linked to drug trafficking violence in Guayas and Manabi provinces.
California Salon Shooter Apologises in Court as Victims' Families Fume Over Delays
Scott Dekraai apologises in court for killing eight in a California hair salon, as victims' families criticise sentencing delays over informant allegations.
Over Half of Reform UK Members Want Non-White British Citizens Born Abroad to Leave, Poll Finds
Poll finds 54% of Reform UK members support deporting or encouraging non-white British citizens born abroad to leave, highlighting internal tensions.
Caver's Harrowing Death in Nutty Putty Cave Trapped Upside Down
John Jones died trapped upside down in Nutty Putty Cave in 2009, making gurgling breaths as rescuers failed to free him.
Dame Helen Mirren Reveals She Told Men to 'F*** Off' for Questioning Her Childless Status
Dame Helen Mirren reveals she told 'boring old men' to 'f*** off' when they questioned her lack of children, in a new interview with British Vogue.
Cruel Owner Jailed for Starving Dog to Death
Gemma Bennie jailed for 17 weeks and banned from keeping animals for life after leaving her dog to starve to death while she was in prison.
Bondi Beach Hero To Reopen Shop After Terror Attack Recovery
Ahmed al-Ahmed, who tackled a gunman during the Bondi Beach terror attack, plans to reopen his shop after recovering from five gunshot wounds.
Mubarak's Son Denied UK Asylum After Fraud Conviction
Gamal Mubarak, son of former Egyptian president, denied UK asylum after fraud conviction in Egypt.
UK Government Issues Travel Alert for EU Countries Ahead of New Border System
UK FCDO issues travel alert for EU countries as new Entry/Exit System (EES) expected in October 2025, requiring biometrics from British travellers.
Top Barrister Mark Dennis Found Dead After Child Abuse Charges
Mark Dennis SC, a top barrister charged with child abuse material offences, has been found dead at his Sydney home.
EU Sanctions 16 Over Abduction of Ukrainian Children
EU sanctions 16 officials and 7 centres for helping Russia abduct Ukrainian children, with over 20,500 children forcibly transferred since 2022.
1,317 Migrants Die on Deadliest Route in 2026
A record 1,317 migrants died crossing from West Africa to the Canary Islands in 2026, including 142 women and 129 children, according to Caminando Fronteras.
Australia's Population Tops 28 Million Amid Migration Surge
Australia's population tops 28 million as migration surges to record 400,000 in 2023, with 315,000 more expected in 2024, prompting visa policy changes and housing measures.
Rupert Lowe Faces Backlash Over Migrant Rescue Comments
Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe faces backlash after suggesting fishing crews should not rescue migrants in the Channel, following a tragedy where four died.
Peptide Therapy Warning: Brits Hospitalised After Cheap Anti-Ageing Injections
Doctors warn Brits after hospitalisations from cheap peptide injections touted as anti-ageing 'better than Botox or Viagra', citing heart and cancer risks.
Haiti World Cup Fans Face US Travel Ban Threat
Haiti's World Cup qualification threatened by US travel ban; fans may be barred from attending matches in 2026.
Russia Considers Lowering Working Age to 12 and Reopening Labour Camps
Russia considers lowering working age to 12 and reopening labour camps to address workforce crisis amid war and sanctions.
UK Continues Paying Child Benefit for 34,000 Children Abroad Despite Political Opposition
UK continues paying child benefit for 34,000 children abroad, costing £30m annually, despite political opposition and calls for reform.
Police Hunt Man After Cat-Kicking Video Resurfaces
Victoria Police seek a man after a video of a cat being kicked over a fence resurfaced, sparking calls for an animal abuse register.
Alleged Financer of Escobar Killing Shot Dead in Mexico
Santiago Gallón, allegedly tied to Andrés Escobar's 1994 murder, shot dead in Mexico, Colombian president says.
Sheriff Reveals Details Withheld in Savannah Guthrie's Mother's Disappearance
Sheriff Chris Nanos admits withholding info in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, facing criticism over handling of case.
Canadians Jailed in Hong Kong After Instagram Drug Mule Scam
Four Canadians jailed in Hong Kong for drug trafficking claim they were duped via Instagram into becoming drug mules.
DWP Chief Warns 300,000 Missing Benefits
DWP warns 300,000 are missing out on benefits due to complex processes and lack of awareness, prompting a review of the system.
Ex-Mayor Convicted of Sex with Teen Son’s Friend Amid Bitter Divorce
Ex-mayor Misty Roberts convicted of sex with teen; divorce reveals bitter feud with ex-husband.
Jim Ratcliffe Apologises for ‘Colonised by Immigrants’ Remark
Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologises after saying immigrants are 'colonising' the UK, sparking outrage from politicians, football fans and anti-racism groups.
UK Passport Fees to Exceed £100 for First Time in April 2026
UK passport fees to exceed £100 for first time from April 8, 2026, with an eight percent increase confirmed by the Home Office.
Parents of Toddler Awaiting Heart Transplant Plead for More Child Organ Donors
Parents of toddler Amelia Bolter, awaiting a heart transplant, urge more child organ donors as passport applications will now include donation opt-in.
Haiti Fans Face World Cup Travel Ban Due to Trump Order
Haiti fans may be barred from the World Cup in the US due to Trump's travel ban, despite the team's historic qualification.
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