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Jet-set life of glamorous London-based Russian beauty queen whose disastrous marriage to Malaysia’s king led to bitter paternity row… and his abdication
A Russian beauty queen who married Malaysia’s Sultan Muhammad V in 2018 has seemingly put a major royal scandal behind her. Oxana Gorbatenko now lives in London, working in luxury real estate and enjoying a glamorous jet-set lifestyle far removed from the controversy that erupted when her husband abdicated in 2019. The former Miss Moscow…
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UK shoppers increase demand for nitrite-free bacon despite safety uncertainty
UK shoppers are buying more bacon and ham made without added nitrites, as concerns about the health risks of curing chemicals influence demand. Retailers are expanding their ranges, although food safety officials and nutrition experts say there is no evidence that nitrite-free processed meat is safer. Denhay has introduced two £4 bacon products in 570…
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Angela Rayner is ‘now dictating Britain’s migration policy’ after ‘weak’ Shabana Mahmood’s ‘surrender’ to Labour’s Left, claim Tories
The Conservative Opposition has claimed that Angela Rayner, the Housing Secretary, is now effectively directing Britain’s migration policy following Shabana Mahmood’s apparent reversal of controversial immigration reforms. Mahmood, the Home Secretary, signalled at this week’s Labour conference that she may water down proposals that would have significantly extended the waiting period for migrants to settle…
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Spanish protesters demand stronger tenant protections after housing measures fail in parliament
Protesters across Spain are demanding stronger tenant protections after parliament rejected emergency housing measures proposed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s minority coalition. The failed vote has intensified public anger over rising rents and evictions, and added to speculation that Sánchez could call an early general election. Around 50 marches were planned, including in Madrid, Valencia…
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Powered suits put to the test on wilderness rescue searches
Seattle Mountain Rescue members are testing powered exoskeletons on wilderness searches to see whether the devices help rescuers travel faster and last longer while carrying heavy loads. Their use reflects a broader shift from research prototypes to practical equipment, with potential benefits for demanding work, rehabilitation and everyday assistance. Exoskeletons attach to the body and…
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FlyDubai co-pilot attacks captain before passengers subdue him and plane lands safely
A FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the captain with a cockpit crash axe and attempted to seize control of Flight FZ1073 bound for Tel Aviv. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker, and the plane landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after descending 14,000 feet in 29 seconds. The incident raises critical questions about airline security screening and…
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‘I’m as English as a Yorkshire cup of tea’, declares Green deputy leader Mothin Ali as he hits back at ex-home secretary Suella Braverman’s claim that British Asians can’t be English
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali declared himself “as English as a Yorkshire cup of tea” at the party’s conference in Brighton on Saturday, directly rebutting claims by Reform MP Suella Braverman that British Asians cannot be English. Braverman, a former Conservative home secretary who defected to Reform, stated on BBC’s Question Time this week…
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New dramas turn wealthy divorce battles into compelling television
Two new dramas, HBO’s *War* and the BBC’s *The Split Up*, put high-stakes divorce at the centre of their stories. Their arrival reflects television’s interest in the legal and personal battles that can follow a marriage breakdown, particularly when wealth, reputation and children are involved. *War* follows a celebrity couple’s acrimonious split and the rival…
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Friday Night Lights marks 20 years since its television debut
Friday Night Lights, the television drama inspired by HG “Buzz” Bissinger’s 1990 book about high-school football in Texas, reaches its 20th anniversary this year. The 2006 series, created by Peter Berg, overcame significant obstacles—including a truncated second season caused by the writers’ strike—to become a beloved and influential drama that redefined what American television could…
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Russell T Davies keeps knife by door after online hate escalates to threats
Russell T Davies, creator of Doctor Who and Queer as Folk, has become the target of intensifying online hate campaigns. Anti-trans activists including Father Ted creator Graham Linehan have spread conspiracy theories labelling him a paedophile and groomer; this harassment has now escalated to physical threats, with one person reportedly appearing at his home. Davies,…