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Spain’s housing crisis erupts in violence; Flydubai co-pilot attacks captain
Tens of thousands of Spaniards take to the streets in violent demonstrations against the housing crisis. Separately, a Flydubai co-pilot seriously injures the captain with a crash axe.
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One Nation candidate sparks backlash over prison pledge for former Victorian premiers
A One Nation upper house candidate Mark Nicholson has triggered a political backlash by declaring that former Victorian premiers Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan should be “in prison by Christmas”. The remarks were made during One Nation’s campaign launch in Melbourne on Saturday and sparked immediate criticism from political opponents and commentators who said such…
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Clint Eastwood’s Final Movie Is Officially Proving the Box Office Wrong on Streaming
Clint Eastwood’s 2024 film *Juror #2* has found a substantial audience on HBO Max, despite Warner Bros. choosing not to give it a wide theatrical release in the United States. Its continued popularity on streaming has renewed questions about whether the studio missed an opportunity by limiting its cinema run. Starring Nicholas Hoult, J.K. Simmons…
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Florida Gators run into buzzsaw in Missouri, Tigers shred top-ten team for rare ranked win at home
Missouri thrashed eighth-ranked Florida 45-17 in Columbia, controlling both lines and ending the Gators’ hopes of building on their top-ten status. The win marked Missouri’s first home victory over a ranked opponent since 2024 and offered a strong response to its defeat by Mississippi State the previous week. Missouri gained 560 total yards and restricted…
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Why Canada is preparing for a (long shot) US invasion
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has acknowledged preparing contingency plans for a possible US invasion, though he emphasises the risk is low and highly improbable. He framed this as responsible risk management given the uncertainty surrounding the redefinition of US-Canada relations under President Trump’s administration, particularly concerning Trump’s global tariffs and his repeated suggestions about…
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Home Office supplied 974 hijabs to small-boat migrants in six months
Government figures show that 974 hijabs were provided to small-boat migrants between January and June, prompting Conservative criticism that public money should not fund religious clothing. The Home Office says it has a legal duty to supply basic clothing, including cultural and religious items, when needed. The figures imply a rate of about 162 hijabs…
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Spain Extends Nations League Dominance with Victory Over Czechia as Yamal’s Early Goals Continue
Spain beat Czechia 3-1 in Oviedo, extending their unbeaten run to 41 matches after winning the World Cup this summer. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a curling shot, continuing his run of scoring early in three consecutive Spain appearances. The 19-year-old had also scored in the second minute against Croatia…
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Fiennes reportedly wrote secret will during Everest marriage crisis
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the renowned explorer, allegedly wrote a secret will at Mount Everest base camp in May 2008 following a crisis in his marriage to Louise Millington-Cotes. His friend Michael Kobold has disclosed that Sir Ranulph had planned to divorce his wife, but she discovered the plan and he subsequently changed his mind. Kobold…
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Cornell president backs probe into university’s handling of rape allegations
Cornell University president Michael Kotlikoff has publicly supported an investigation into how the university handled a 2024 sexual assault allegation, acknowledging that questions have been raised and committing to do better. This comes after a Jane Doe lawsuit renewed scrutiny of the case, prompting New York Governor Kathy Hochul to appoint Attorney General Letitia James…