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Andy Burnham begins premiership facing cabinet rifts and doubts
Andy Burnham has taken office as Prime Minister, with the transition marked by early political turbulence. His declared aim of Cabinet unity was met with scepticism from the outset, largely due to tension over the positioning of Ed Miliband, whose expected appointment as Chancellor appears to have been shelved, prompting doubts about the new government’s…
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FIFA World Cup revenue hits $15bn despite New York flooding
FIFA has confirmed that the World Cup generated record total revenues of $15 billion, comfortably exceeding earlier forecasts, thanks to exceptionally strong demand for hospitality packages and resold tickets throughout the tournament. The milestone was overshadowed by severe flash flooding across the New York and New Jersey area, which hosted the final, prompting concerns over…
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Flutter those eyelashes all you like, Andy… we want an election now! On eve of becoming PM, ‘Messiah without a mandate’ Burnham gets blunt message from voters
Andy Burnham is on the eve of becoming Britain’s Prime Minister, but is facing a blunt backlash from voters who are demanding a general election rather than an unelected change of leadership, with critics branding him a “Messiah without a mandate”. The transition is politically fraught, as reports describe mounting disarray within the Labour Party…
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Ricky Gervais rejects calls to tone down comedy: ‘Be offended if you want’
Ricky Gervais says backlash only makes his jokes funnier, revealing why he's finally done addressing cancel culture in his stand-up tours now.
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Stabbing rocks Bondi Beach as man is rushed to hospital – and another is arrested
A stabbing at Bondi Beach in Sydney has left a man requiring hospital treatment, with police arresting another individual in connection with the incident. The attack has unsettled the popular tourist and residential area, though full details of the circumstances leading to the stabbing have not been disclosed. Beyond the confirmation that one man was…
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The ‘screamingly nouveau riche’ port in Montenegro where oligarchs and billionaires dock their superyachts – and where fraudster and Farage ally ‘Posh’ George Cottrell looks down from his fifth-floor penthouse
A Daily Mail feature profiles an exclusive Montenegrin marina described as “screamingly nouveau riche”, a magnet for the superyachts of oligarchs and billionaires. The piece highlights the port’s transformation into a playground for the ultra-wealthy, drawing attention to who moors there and who lives overlooking the water. Among the residents named is George Cottrell, a…
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Pillows and pots move into Downing Street as Andy Burnham prepares to become Britain’s first commuter Prime Minister and split his time between London and Manchester
Andy Burnham is preparing to move into 10 Downing Street ahead of becoming Britain’s new Prime Minister, with removal vans reportedly delivering personal items including pillows and pots as he arranges to split his time between London and Manchester. The move marks a symbolic first, with Burnham set to become the country’s first “commuter Prime…
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Supermarkets charging shoppers £666 for a kilo of dried parsley – more than luxury goods like caviar and truffles, investigation finds
An investigation has found that some supermarkets are effectively charging shoppers as much as £666 per kilogram for dried parsley once the price of small jars or packets is scaled up, a sum that outstrips the per-kilo cost of luxury foods such as caviar and truffles. The finding highlights how herbs and spices sold in…
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Aitch announces new documentary about Mount Kilimanjaro charity climb
Aitch has announced a new Netflix documentary, “Aitch: Don’t Be Afraid”, chronicling his charity climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in support of the Down’s Syndrome Association. The film, directed by Aaron Fitzmaurice and Harry Tatem, will premiere on the streaming platform on 26 July, and highlights the Manchester rapper’s ongoing fundraising work in honour of his…
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Frank Zappa’s brutal refusal to play Woodstock: “A lot of mud”
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention were invited to perform at Woodstock but declined, with Zappa later dismissing the festival as “a lot of mud”. The article argues that the refusal reflected more than practical concerns: Zappa was deeply sceptical of the hippie movement and its idealised image of counterculture. Woodstock drew more than…