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Former soldier says officials sought removal of Ajax safety videos
Former soldier Alfie Usher says defence officials tried to suppress videos showing alleged safety and technical problems with the Army’s Ajax armoured vehicles. The footage, posted on the military forum Fill Your Boots, showed soldiers reporting noise and vibration symptoms, as well as apparent faults including loose fittings, drainage issues and a rear door closing…
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Man killed by falling tree as nor’easter batters north-east US
A man has died after being struck by a falling tree in New York during a powerful nor’easter affecting millions of Americans across the northeastern United States. The rare early-season storm, which began Friday night and temporarily eased on Saturday afternoon, is expected to worsen significantly through the weekend as officials have warned of dangerous…
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Florida drops impressive offensive performance to pull off massive win over No. 4 Ole Miss
Florida secured a significant upset victory over fourth-ranked Ole Miss, dominating the encounter at home from the outset to record their most impressive win of the season. This represents Florida’s first victory over a top-five team since 2020 and is likely to prompt considerable shifts in the national rankings, particularly given Florida’s status as a…
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Robert Pattinson Says It Would Be ‘Tough’ for His Batman to Exist Within James Gunn’s DCU
Robert Pattinson says his version of Bruce Wayne from Matt Reeves’ The Batman would be difficult to place within James Gunn’s DC Universe. He cited the character’s highly specific, dark tone and the psychological effects of spending months filming in near-constant darkness, suggesting that the role belongs to a distinct cinematic world. The Batman, released…
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French charity volunteers filmed accompanying child migrants near Channel launch site
French charity volunteers from Opal’Exil were filmed accompanying child migrants towards a beach in northern France used to launch small boats to Britain. The footage has prompted accusations that the charity was facilitating Channel crossings, although it is not clear from the article whether the volunteers knew the migrants’ intended plans or helped them board…
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The “beautiful” songwriter Paul McCartney was always jealous of
Paul McCartney has admitted to being jealous of Elton John’s songwriting prowess during the 1970s. After The Beatles disbanded, McCartney worked to establish himself as a solo artist, eventually finding success with albums like Band on the Run. As the musical landscape evolved, he observed Elton John producing hits at a remarkable rate through his…
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Russian national among Channel migrants prompts UK security concerns
A Russian national was among approximately 30 migrants who reached British shores undetected in an unescorted small boat near Dover last Tuesday, sparking major security concerns. Experts have warned that the incident demonstrates how the Kremlin could exploit the Channel migrant crisis to infiltrate spies and saboteurs into Britain, particularly amid mounting fears of Russian…
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Enes Freedom rips Cheryl Reeve for saying women’s sports advocates ‘don’t want transgender people to exist’
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom criticised Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve after she said opposition to transgender participation in women’s sport reflected a wider attack on transgender people. Freedom argued that protecting women’s sport is not an attack on transgender people and called for Reeve to resign, while provocatively asking her to draft him…
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Conservatives propose deporting foreign nationals convicted of offences beyond parking tickets
The Conservatives have proposed deporting every foreign national convicted of an offence more serious than a parking ticket after they complete their prison sentence. The party says the policy would prioritise public safety and increase annual deportations from about 6,000 to 40,000, while also preventing deported offenders from claiming asylum. The plans would require Britain…
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Internationals hold three-point lead over US
The International team retained a three-point lead over the United States at the Presidents Cup and need five points from Sunday’s singles to secure their first title in 28 years. Despite trailing in every match at one stage, they resisted a US fightback in Medinah, strengthening their hopes of winning the competition for only the…