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Why will Prince Harry be ‘quaking in his boots’ over news of a film following life of one of the late Queen’s most trusted confidantes? CHARLOTTE GRIFFITHS claims Angela Kelly witnessed Tiaragate ‘incident’ the Sussexes are ‘praying’ never comes out
A film about Angela Kelly, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s trusted dresser and confidante, is in development at Fox Searchlight. Royal commentators say a scripted drama could allow Kelly to take part, though her involvement has not been confirmed; the project matters because it may revisit tensions around the royal household and Prince Harry’s account…
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Trump says 20 million Medicare beneficiaries will receive one-off $90 payment
President Trump says more than 20 million Medicare beneficiaries will receive a one-off payment of about $90 to help with Part B premiums. The administration says it is using a little-used federal fund to return money to eligible people facing healthcare costs, with payments expected early this month. People whose premiums are paid by Medicaid…
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Colorado’s scenic Million Dollar Highway poses risks for drivers and rescuers
Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway combines dramatic mountain scenery with steep drops, narrow lanes and frequent avalanche exposure, making it hazardous for drivers and difficult for rescuers. Its appeal to tourists has led Ouray County’s coroner to describe it as an “attractive nuisance”, while locals treat the route with caution. A rescue team saved 11-year-old Rachelle…
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Three college students face federal charges over alleged threats against Trump ahead of campus rally
Three University of South Alabama students have been arrested and charged with federal offences following alleged threatening posts on social media directed at President Trump ahead of a scheduled rally on campus. Federal investigators identified the students after discovering the posts whilst conducting social media intelligence searches in preparation for the presidential visit. The charges…
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Beni Rae Harmony joins White House press team as assistant spokesperson
The White House has appointed Beni Rae Harmony, 24, as Assistant Press Secretary and White House spokesperson, following her recruitment from conservative media outlet Real America’s Voice. The appointment comes as the Trump administration bolsters its communications staff following the departure of press secretary Karoline Leavitt in August. Harmony’s hire represents a strategic move in…
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Conservatives pledge 50,000 new prison places, vow to end early-release scheme
The Conservative Party has announced plans to build 50,000 additional prison places if returned to government, representing a more than 50 per cent expansion of the current prison estate. The proposal, championed by Shad
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New York’s attorney general takes over Cornell fraternity assault probe
Cornell University is at the centre of renewed scrutiny following the reopening of a sexual assault investigation into seven fraternity members accused of assaulting a female student in October 2024. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has reassigned the criminal investigation to Attorney General Letitia James after criticism of the original inquiry’s handling by the Tompkins…
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Rail bosses pocket millions as Russia tears Kyiv apart
Railway executives took home £3.5m in salaries last year as their firms distributed £400m in dividends. Russia’s intensified attacks are devastating Kyiv, with further crises mounting globally.
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Cornell fraternity members accused of sharing student’s Snapchat image during alleged assault
Cornell fraternity brothers allegedly circulated a Snapchat photograph of a 20-year-old student on the night she claims she was raped by multiple men at a Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, told university investigators that she was sexually assaulted in a closet whilst repeatedly losing consciousness. The allegation…
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Cornell assault allegations risk prejudging seven students before inquiry
The article argues that public figures and politicians have prejudged seven Cornell students accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a former student, before the investigation has established what happened. It criticises New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to appoint Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor, portraying it as political theatre that could undermine a…