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Third person dies from malaria linked to Frankfurt Airport after ‘mosquito got trapped on plane’
A third person in the Frankfurt area has died from malaria despite not having travelled to a malaria-endemic region or worked at Frankfurt Airport. Health officials believe an infected Anopheles mosquito was transported on an aircraft from abroad, causing a rare outbreak and raising concerns about delayed diagnosis in a region where malaria is not…
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Ricky Gervais finds buyer within days for £2.95M riverside home as he plans marriage to his partner of 44 years
Ricky Gervais has sold his £2.95 million Buckinghamshire riverside home within days of listing it, shortly after securing council approval to demolish and rebuild the 1920s property as a Grand Designs-style mansion. Despite the rapid sale, he is likely taking a financial loss on the property after years of planning battles and substantial spending on…
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Ministers have ‘no credible plan’ to turn round British Steel – as Labour’s flagship nationalisation racks up losses of more than £500 million
MPs have warned that ministers lack a credible plan to revive British Steel, which has cost taxpayers more than £500 million since being nationalised. The Commons Public Accounts Committee said the company is losing £1.3 million a day and that continuing to fund it indefinitely is unsustainable. The government took control of Scunthorpe’s steelworks after…
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Find a credible plan for British Steel, ministers told as ‘startling’ costs soar
Ministers have been urged to publish a credible long-term plan for British Steel after MPs warned that keeping the publicly owned company operating is becoming increasingly expensive. The firm costs taxpayers about £1.3m a day, while the government has yet to explain how it will become financially sustainable or whether public funding can be recovered.…
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Devastating nickname fed-up Minneapolis locals have given to America’s wokest prosecutor revealed, after she spent $500k of taxpayer cash on bodyguards
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has faced significant criticism after financial records revealed she spent over £500,000 in taxpayer funds on personal security services since November 2023. Local social media users have dubbed her “Bloody Mary” following reports that numerous accused criminals, including alleged murderers and serial rapists, have been released through plea deals under…
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Pino kickstarts Crystal Palace’s Europa League rout of Lech Poznan to ease Sage’s worries
Crystal Palace made a successful debut in the Europa League under new manager Pierre Sage, crushing Polish champions Lech Poznan 4–0. The convincing victory provides much-needed relief for Sage, who replaced Oliver Glasner and has faced scrutiny following a difficult start to the domestic season and questions over his team selection. The win demonstrates that…
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Golden retriever ‘guard dog’ filmed trying to PLAY with intruder who broke into his home
A golden retriever named Nash was filmed trying to play with a man who allegedly broke into his San Diego home, rather than barking or defending the property. The incident attracted attention because the four-year-old dog repeatedly approached the intruder with a toy and wagged his tail, prompting people to call him an exceptionally friendly,…
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Idiot man in Hawaiian shirt seen enjoying the breeze as he rides OUTSIDE Philadelphia train traveling at high speed
A man was filmed riding on the outside of a moving SEPTA train in Philadelphia, holding the exterior handrails while appearing relaxed. Police are investigating to identify him, warning that the stunt was illegal and potentially fatal. The video showed the Market–Frankford Line travelling from the 40th Street tunnel towards 46th Street and was posted…
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Chicago Stars make a splash as Vlatko Andonovski joins as chief soccer officer
Chicago Stars have appointed former US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski as their chief soccer officer, just 10 days after his departure from Kansas City Current. The move gives the last-placed club an experienced football leader as it attempts to recover from poor results and wider organisational instability. Andonovski has won two NWSL championships…
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Outcry as cause of death for teen who vanished during trip to ‘Sex Rock’ is revealed
Marly Kinney, a 19-year-old from Kentucky, drowned in Grayson Lake after being accidentally left behind during a boating trip with friends in June. Her body was discovered three days after she vanished, and authorities have ruled her death an accidental drowning, declining to pursue criminal charges. The ruling has sparked significant distress among her family…