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Brother of British Sikh activist freed on bail after nine years inside hellish Indian prison accuses the British Government of ‘putting trade over human rights’ and says it ‘has had a hand in this’ if he is sentenced to death
Jagtar Singh Johal, a British Sikh activist held in India since 2017, has been released on bail after nearly nine years in prison. His brother says the UK Government failed to protect him and put trade and diplomatic relations ahead of human rights; Johal could still face the death penalty if convicted. Indian prosecutors accuse…
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Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking captain during flight to Tel Aviv
The UAE prosecutor general said a Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash axe during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, and investigators are treating the attempted takeover as a suspected terrorist act. Passengers subdued the attacker after the aircraft plunged sharply, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Captain Smit Machchhar…
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Karen Spencer buys £3.6m mansion near Althorp after divorce settlement
Karen Spencer, ex-wife of Earl Spencer, has purchased a £3.6 million country mansion approximately 10 miles from Althorp estate in Northamptonshire using funds from her divorce settlement. After their 13-year marriage ended in 2024, she chose to remain in the UK to be near their 14-year-old daughter, keeping the title of Countess Spencer. The six-bedroom…
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Earthquake strikes Victoria as UK welfare and prison policy battle
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Gippsland early Saturday. Labour and Conservatives clash sharply over welfare reform and 50,000 new prison places.
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Builders sue Kyle Sandilands over renovation work on unsold Glenorie estate
Kyle Sandilands’ country estate in Glenorie, Sydney, which has struggled to sell despite significant price reductions, faces fresh complications after luxury builders launched civil proceedings against him. Alter Build Co Pty Ltd filed a statement of claim in NSW District Court relating to goods and services connected to the extensive renovation works carried out on…
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Measles alert follows infectious traveller’s visits to south-west Sydney venues
NSW Health has issued a measles warning after an infected person visited multiple locations across Sydney’s south-west between 23 and 28 September. The patient contracted the virus whilst travelling in South-East Asia, where an outbreak is currently occurring. This matters because measles is highly contagious and can spread rapidly through communities with lower immunity rates.…
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England and Scotland return to Nations League as City verdict fallout continues
England and Scotland are among the teams returning to Nations League action, as the Premier League pauses for the international break. England face Croatia at 5pm BST, while Scotland travel to North Macedonia for a 7.45pm kick-off. The live coverage also follows the fallout from Manchester City’s guilty verdict and promises updates on Northern Ireland’s…
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Too quiet for too long, can McGinn recapture best for Scotland?
Scotland captain John McGinn is approaching his 92nd cap, but his influence in international football has faded from its earlier heights. The article argues that Scotland need him to rediscover his decisive form, while recognising that his work-rate, pride and passion remain. McGinn, who turns 32 later this month, has scored 21 goals in 91…
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The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot
A third runway at Heathrow would impose massive economic and environmental costs that far outweigh its benefits, according to government analysis, yet ministers continue to support the project. The Department for Transport calculated the construction would cost between £23.4bn and £62.5bn, yet add only 0.03% to 0.05% to GDP—far less than the airport’s claimed 0.43%—whilst…
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Man City verdicts test the football identity underpinning Andy Burnham’s politics
Manchester City’s legal verdicts have created an early test for Prime Minister Andy Burnham, whose political identity is closely tied to football and the investment from Abu Dhabi that helped shape his “Manchesterism” project. The article argues that football has become a direct political challenge to Burnham, forcing him to face the tension between his…