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Burnham unveils free care service plan funded by inheritance tax rise
Andy Burnham has proposed establishing a National Care Service modelled on the NHS, providing social care free at the point of use to address what he characterises as a crisis in the sector. The plan would be collectivel
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‘Naza’ Premieres in the U.S., Seeking Change and Stoking Controversy
Israeli documentary *Naza* premiered in the United States at the New York Film Festival, with a theatrical release planned across the country from 9 October. Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor say they want the film to spur opposition to US funding for the Israeli military and challenge Israeli public silence about the Gaza war,…
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Ford uses trained hawk to cut pigeons at Mexican assembly plant
Ford has enlisted a trained hawk to tackle a long-running pigeon problem at its major assembly plant in Hermosillo, northern Mexico. The birds had disrupted equipment and light beams, soiled newly painted cars and posed a potential health risk to workers; the hawk’s patrols have substantially reduced their presence. Named El Charro, the Harris’s hawk…
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Australian siblings divided after mother secretly gifts family farm to one child
A 72-year-old Australian mother secretly gifted her family’s multi-generational farm, valued at approximately $1 million, to one of her seven children without informing the other six siblings. The 64-hectare East Gippsland sheep farm was discovered to have been transferred as an early inheritance only after Belinda Jane became suspicious at Christmas 2025, uncovering a secret…
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Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged rape by Cornell fraternity members
Tompkins County prosecutors have reopened their investigation into allegations that seven members of Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity drugged and sexually assaulted a student at the fraternity house in October 2024. The district attorney says prosecutors intend to present the case to a grand jury with the woman’s cooperation, reconsidering whether criminal charges are warranted…
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Four sailors rescued after whale collision sank Australian-flagged yacht
Four sailors aboard the Australian-flagged yacht Tai Tam were forced to abandon their vessel after it struck a whale approximately 250 nautical miles north of Norfolk Island on Saturday. The collision caused the yacht to take on water and begin sinking, prompting the crew to deploy a life raft and activate an emergency distress beacon.…
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Classic Rock Tracks Of The Week: September 28, 2026
This week’s Classic Rock Tracks chart features eight songs across multiple established and emerging rock artists. Kiwi band Pieces Of Molly secured their fourth number-one position with “Skinwalker”, whilst new releases from Clutch, Europe, The Temperance Movement and others compete for listeners’ attention on the weekly countdown. The selections span various subgenres and approaches: Clutch…
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Ominous photo emerges of Aussie who beat and ate dog at wedding ceremony patting a new puppy: Fresh uproar erupts as cracks emerge with his new wife
Convicted Australian drug dealer Robby Wirramanda, 53, sparked international outrage after killing and eating a puppy during his traditional wedding ceremony in Indonesia. The incident, filmed and posted on social media by his new bride, has intensified concerns about his character and animal welfare, particularly as recent photographs and videos suggest his marriage is already…