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Pensioner loses legs after missed diagnosis; Lib Dems torn over transgender rights
An eighty-year-old pensioner has had both legs amputated following a four-year diagnostic failure. Separately, the Liberal Democrats clash over transgender rights policy after leader Sir Ed Davey backed controversial changes.
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Trump reverses on Yemen; Merz defies resignation calls; UK house sales fall
President Trump has abruptly reversed his support for Saudi strikes on Yemeni Houthis, whilst German Chancellor Merz refuses to resign despite CDU losses. UK housing data shows buyer interest down nine per cent year-on-year, with sellers facing a weakened market.
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Growing fears woke LA mayoral hopeful will defund police, close jails and turn blind eye to drugs chaos as she’s branded a socialist wolf in sheep’s clothing
The Los Angeles Police Protective League has accused mayoral candidate Nithya Raman of pledging to co-govern the city with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and pursue their political agenda if elected. The police union, led by spokesman Tom Saggau, claims voters should be wary of Raman’s ties to the DSA, arguing that the group…
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Mark Hoppus Remembers New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert: ‘I Miss You Already, Little Brother’
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus has paid tribute to New Found Glory guitarist and founding member Chad Gilbert, who died aged 45 after battling brain cancer. Hoppus described Gilbert as a “little brother” whose infectious enthusiasm, resilience and love of music shaped their friendship and influenced Blink-182’s relationship with New Found Glory. The pair met through Gilbert’s…
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Carrot Top Accused of Sexual Misconduct; Lawyers Say It’s Extortion
Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, attempted suicide while facing a civil lawsuit involving allegations of sexual misconduct and exploitation. The allegations have not been proven, while Thompson’s lawyers say the case and related filings are an extortion attempt designed to pressure him into paying money. The lawsuit was filed by singer…
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Taylor Frankie Paul leaves Mormon wives show amid bullying claims
Taylor Frankie Paul has left Hulu’s *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* despite recently agreeing to return, citing months of bullying and a “pile on” from castmates. Her decision followed reports that she allegedly failed a Utah court-ordered drug test during custody disputes, though Paul did not address the allegation and the results remain protected…
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Hit-and-run driver who killed grandad was ‘full of it on drink and drugs’
A 37-year-old man, Gary Gallacher, killed James Craig, a grandfather of three, in a hit-and-run incident whilst driving a hired Mercedes under the influence of alcohol and using his mobile phone. Mr Craig, who was walking home from his local pub in Hamilton on 27 October 2024, was struck by the vehicle and died at…
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Melbourne graduate sentenced after falsely claiming $50,421 in welfare and relief
Christina Georgiou, a 34-year-old Melbourne marketing graduate, was sentenced to a 12-month community correction order with conviction after pleading guilty to fraud totalling $50,421. She falsely obtained Austudy and claimed Covid and flood-relief payments, prompting a magistrate to describe the offending as “despicable” because it targeted public assistance schemes. Between February 2022 and June 2024,…
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Ex-Birmingham winger Graham in hospital after serious accident
Jordan Graham, the 31-year-old former Birmingham City winger, is currently in hospital following a serious road traffic accident that occurred earlier this month. He is receiving specialist treatment, and his family has requested privacy whilst they focus entirely on his recovery. Graham had a notable professional football career, making 188 appearances across multiple clubs. An…
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UN report says US strikes on suspected drug boats may breach international law
A UN report says recent US airstrikes on vessels allegedly involved in drug trafficking breached international law and could amount to crimes against humanity. It argues the strikes were not justified by self-defence or other relevant legal frameworks, raising serious questions about the legality of Operation Southern Spear. The report says at least 68 strikes…