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Lack of inspections at fish slaughterhouses a ‘disgrace’, says Animal Equality UK
There are no routine or mandatory inspections of fish slaughterhouses in England and Wales, despite up to 77 million fish being killed in the UK each year. Animal Equality UK says this leaves fish welfare at slaughter unchecked and is urging ministers to bring forward humane slaughter laws and an inspection regime. Government advisers first…
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Bowie seizing Scotland shot after World Cup disappointment
Kieron Bowie, overlooked for Scotland’s World Cup squad despite scoring for Serie A side Hellas Verona, has seized an opportunity under new manager Sebastien Pocognoli. The 24-year-old made an eye-catching debut in Scotland’s 2-0 Nations League victory over North Macedonia, showcasing a performance that may finally end Scotland’s striking woes and prove his World Cup…
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Marquez wins in Japan to cut Martin’s MotoGP lead
Marc Marquez won both the sprint and the race at the Japanese Grand Prix, cutting Jorge Martin’s MotoGP championship lead to two points. The result tightens the title contest with six rounds remaining. Martin, the 2024 champion, started Sunday’s race from pole but finished second after Marquez passed him on lap 11. Marquez now has…
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Badenoch vows £13bn disability cuts; Farage inquiry over undeclared gift
Kemi Badenoch pledges £13bn in disability benefit cuts, whilst a parliamentary inquiry concludes Nigel Farage should have disclosed a £5m cryptocurrency gift.
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Wakaliga Uganda review – a blistering superhero movie with hardboiled cops and a nefarious ‘girl with a voluminous bum’
Wakaliga Uganda’s 40-minute superhero film *Kibuuka Omumbaale* turns the history of a Buganda warrior’s looted remains into an action-packed story about colonial theft and restitution. The film’s mix of spectacle, humour and historical detail aims to engage an international audience, including British viewers, while prompting them to consider the return of cultural artefacts. The story…
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Badenoch signals Conservatives may seek inheritance tax cuts
Kemi Badenoch has signalled that the Conservatives may seek to cut inheritance tax, calling it morally right to let people pass on wealth they have earned. Her comments came as the party’s conference opened in Birmingham, where shadow ministers are announcing policies as the Conservatives try to demonstrate they are ready for government. The 40…
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California K-9 Otis helps police seize 440 pounds of cocaine during Alhambra traffic stop
Alhambra police say K-9 Otis helped officers find about 200 kilos of cocaine during a traffic stop in California. The seizure led to the arrest of the SUV’s driver and highlights the role of police dogs in drug investigations. Officers stopped the vehicle on Valley Boulevard near the 710 Freeway and noticed it carried many…
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Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot’s links to country
Australian authorities are investigating a Flydubai co-pilot’s links to Australia after he allegedly attacked the captain with a crash axe and tried to take control of a flight to Israel. The inquiry is examining his time in the country, including whether he was radicalised there, while prosecutors in the United Arab Emirates investigate the incident…
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I clawed my way to the top but need a break – Azpilicueta
César Azpilicueta says he has retired from football because he no longer had the energy to commit fully to a season, and wants time for his family and to enjoy life. The former Chelsea captain says his education and drive to keep learning helped him handle pressure, adapt on the pitch and take on leadership…
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‘They call every week’: the phishing attacks targeting past victims
Lisa Riley says she has continued to receive frequent scam calls and texts since entering her details on a fake US Esta website 17 months ago. Her experience shows how information stolen through one phishing scam can be reused to make later fraud attempts more convincing. Riley lost £16, and says calls claiming to be…