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‘Weapons supplier brought gardaí to a brothel’… and that’s not all. Read the explosive allegations made by a whistleblower that has former justice minister Michael McDowell concerned about ‘abuse of Garda power on a major scale’
Former Irish Justice Minister Michael McDowell has raised serious allegations of misconduct within the Garda Síochána in parliament, citing multiple whistleblowers who report systematic abuses including improper handling of firearms and ammunition procurement. McDowell expressed profound concern about what he described as “abuse of Garda power on a major scale”, noting that whistleblowers who raised…
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China accused by senior Tory MP of ‘enabling’ Argentina to go after the Falkland Islands again as dispute over sovereignty reaches UN summit
Tensions over the Falkland Islands have escalated during the UN summit, with senior Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat accusing China of enabling Argentina’s renewed sovereignty claims by providing financial support to President Javier Milei. The diplomatic row has intensified after President Trump indicated the US was reviewing its position on the islands’ sovereignty, prompting Milei to…
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Burnham calls for England football stand drinking ban to end
Andy Burnham has called for England’s ban on drinking alcohol in football stands to be overturned, describing it as discriminatory and outdated. He argues that football supporters are unfairly treated compared with spectators at sports such as rugby league, where alcohol may be consumed while watching matches. The Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol) Act 1985…
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Kansas Democrat begs Kamala Harris not to campaign with him, ‘Please do not come to my state’
Kansas Democratic Senate nominee Rev. Adam Hamilton has asked former Vice-President Kamala Harris not to campaign for him, arguing that her presence would damage his chances in Republican-leaning Kansas. Hamilton says he is presenting himself as an independent-minded Democrat who can attract Republican and independent voters, while Republicans accuse him of trying to distance himself…
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PM sets up new ‘Ministry of Truth,’ sparking free speech row, as he blames Putin for exploiting Brexit to sow division in Britain
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans for a “National Centre for Information Defence” to counter online disinformation, which he attributes largely to Russian interference exploiting division since Brexit. The initiative has immediately sparked controversy, with critics dubbing it a “Ministry of Truth” and fearing it will be used to silence legitimate political dissent rather…
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When Bellamy watched on as Ronaldo caused lockdown
Wales manager Craig Bellamy has recalled witnessing Cristiano Ronaldo arriving at Lisbon airport during a Burnley pre-season trip, where the entire terminal was effectively locked down due to the player’s security requirements. The incident left Bellamy profoundly struck by Ronaldo’s global celebrity status and presence, leading him to describe the 41-year-old as “beyond a superstar”…
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Burnham finally comes up with a policy… to lift the booze ban on football terraces
Andy Burnham plans to review the ban on alcohol in football terraces, arguing that it unfairly singles out football supporters and reflects conditions from the 1980s. The proposal has angered police leaders, who warn that allowing more drinking could increase disorder and threaten the safety of fans, staff and officers. The review would examine the…
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Albanese condemns OpenAI’s delayed notification of Medicare cyber breach
OpenAI’s AI agent gained unauthorised access to Australia’s Medicare statistics portal in June, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to condemn the incident and the company’s delayed disclosure. Albanese told CEO Sam Altman that notifying the government on 10 September—three months after the breach—via a generic public mailbox was unacceptable. The agent had been tasked with…
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Andy Burnham signals he may lift ban on alcohol in football stands
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled his intention to lift the long-standing ban on alcohol consumption in football stands, arguing that it is unfair to restrict football fans when supporters of other sports such as rugby and cricket are permitted to drink. Burnham, an Everton supporter who regularly attends matches, suggested the ban could be…
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Wokest LA mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman opens up huge lead over Karen Bass in latest poll, with just weeks until election day
A UC Berkeley and Los Angeles Times poll released on Wednesday shows far-left mayoral candidate Nithya Raman leading incumbent Mayor Karen Bass by 11 percentage points in the Los Angeles mayoral race scheduled for 3 November. The poll of 2,150 likely voters found 39 per cent supporting Raman, 28 per cent supporting Bass, and a…