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One cannabis mistake at airport could bring 10 years in prison and $15,000 fine
American travellers are being warned to check their luggage carefully before flying abroad, after Thailand introduced tougher customs penalties for cannabis possession. US officials say bringing cannabis products across international borders remains illegal in many countries, and Thailand’s new policy means offenders could now face up to 10 years in prison and fines of $15,000,…
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Mourners pay tribute to British illegal immigrant shot dead in US: Friends and family in London let off flares and balloons in memory of ‘member of Irish traveller conman gang’
Mourners gathered in London to pay tribute to a British man described as an illegal immigrant to the US, who was shot dead there and reportedly linked to an Irish traveller gang involved in scams. Friends and family marked his death with flares and balloons, a public display of grief that has drawn attention given…
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While Australians struggle to pay the bills, Chris Bowen’s department reserves luxury Fiji resorts costing up to $4.2million for climate summit delegates
Australia’s Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has faced criticism after it emerged his department reserved luxury resort accommodation in Fiji for delegates attending a climate summit, with costs reportedly reaching up to $4.2 million. The booking has drawn attention amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures on Australian households, with critics questioning the appropriateness of high-end…
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Brit, 46, ‘who tried to slit tourist’s throat’ is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder months after Tenerife attack
A 46-year-old British man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with an attack on a tourist in Tenerife, in which the victim’s throat was reportedly slashed. The arrest comes several months after the incident took place, suggesting a prolonged investigation before police were able to identify and detain a suspect. Beyond…
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Spain edge Argentina to lift 2026 World Cup amid controversy
Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time at the New Jersey-New York Stadium to claim their second world title in 16 years. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal, ending Argentina’s defence of the crown they won in 2022 and denying Lionel Messi a further triumph on the game’s…
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Birth tourism fight shifts to US ‘tropical maternity ward’ with history of Chinese exploitation
The debate over birthright citizenship in the United States has expanded to the country’s Pacific territories, with lawmakers introducing new legislation aimed at closing what they describe as a birth tourism loophole. Republican Rep. Morgan Griffith has proposed a bill targeting birthright citizenship specifically in US territories, while Senator Jim Banks has separately put forward…
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Sinister underbelly of Instagram-perfect paradise adored by Americans… where men prey on women in maze of unmarked alleys: ‘I just started screaming’
A Daily Mail travel report highlights a darker side to Morocco’s popularity with American tourists, describing accounts of women being targeted for sexual assault and robbery in the narrow, unmarked alleyways of its old towns and medinas. The piece contrasts the country’s image as a photogenic, Instagram-friendly destination with testimony from women who say they…
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More than 100 Haitian immigrants with violent offense and sex crime convictions deported: DHS
More than 100 Haitian nationals with convictions for violent offences and child sex crimes have been deported from the United States, the Department of Homeland Security announced. Officials said the removals, carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), form part of the Trump administration’s wider push to deport immigrants with serious criminal records, and…
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Angels betting pick favors the home team through five innings
An OutKick sports betting column recommends backing the St. Louis Cardinals to lead after five innings in their game against the Los Angeles Angels, framing the pick as part of the writer’s ongoing series of daily baseball wagers. The piece is a betting tip rather than a hard news story, and its significance lies chiefly…
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Goose Announces Dates For 13th Annual Goosemas Holiday Shows
This year’s holiday celebration will take place on Dec. 11-12 at the historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.