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Demand booms for elite nannies despite gruelling hours and high demands
The high-end nanny market for the super-wealthy is booming, with demand up 30 per cent for those earning £80,000+ annually. These nannies work for oligarchs, royals, footballers and other wealthy families, commanding salaries of £80,000 to £250,000 plus luxurious perks like accommodation and global travel. The profession has gained visibility through Hulu’s new “Million Dollar…
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South African group urges men to challenge masculinity and prevent violence against women
Father A Nation is encouraging men and boys in a Johannesburg informal settlement to challenge harmful ideas about masculinity and help prevent violence against women. Its meetings come amid renewed public concern after 12 women’s bodies were found in Ekurhuleni over three months, and South Africa’s president acknowledged that the government had not done enough…
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Lawyer says Cornell rape accuser faces online harassment after lawsuit
A woman alleges she was raped by seven men at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024. No criminal charges were initially filed, but she has since filed a civil lawsuit that has thrust the claims into national spotlight and reopened the possibility of criminal charges. Her lawyer says she is facing severe harassment as…
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Los Angeles teenager dies after jumping from school balcony following assault
Xavier Nungaray, a 17-year-old Los Angeles high school student, died on 30 September after jumping from a fourth-floor balcony moments after being physically assaulted by another student in a classroom at Benjamin Franklin High School. The tragedy has highlighted serious concerns about school bullying and the psychological impact it can have on young people. Video…
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Timothy revives “prison works” pledge with 50,000 new places
Nick Timothy, the Shadow Justice Secretary, has revived Michael Howard’s 1990s mantra that “prison works” and announced the Conservative Party’s commitment to building 50,000 new prison places. Timothy argues this policy is essential to address rising crime rates, particularly shoplifting which has increased by 20 per cent, and to reverse Labour’s controversial early-release scheme. The…
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Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season could become the first on record in the satellite era without a single hurricane. No hurricanes have formed during September—the typically most active month—for the first time in more than 30 years. El Niño, the natural warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean, is the primary cause, as it creates wind…
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Netanyahu accuses Britain of undermining Israel despite intelligence cooperation
Benjamin Netanyahu accused the British Government of acting “like a rogue state” over its policies towards Israel, saying it was appeasing Islamist groups while criticising a country that helps protect Britain. His remarks came in an interview in Jerusalem and reflect a sharp deterioration in relations over Britain’s treatment of Israeli settlements, arms licences and…
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Trump administration defends $5.5m taxpayer-funded patriotic adverts amid criticism
The White House spent $5.5 million in taxpayer money from the Department of Homeland Security on television advertisements praising Donald Trump’s presidency and promoting patriotic values in late September. The ads featured patriotic imagery, Trump’s accomplishments, and a promise that America would “never be a communist country,” and drew criticism from politicians across both parties…
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Oktoberfest ride operator gives women shorts amid voyeuristic filming
The operator of a popular fairground ride at Munich’s Oktoberfest is handing out free cycling shorts to women to counter thousands of voyeuristic videos that have emerged online. The Teufelsrad (Devil’s Wheel) is notorious for causing women’s skirts to fly up, and footage has been filmed and monetised on social media, making this a significant…
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Trains cancelled and carriages sealed up after BED BUGS crawl over drivers’ bags
Bed bugs discovered in train driver cabs at a Southeastern railway depot near Hastings, East Sussex have caused multiple train cancellations since 22 September. Drivers have refused to continue work, with at least three trains removed from service on Friday alone as pest control measures were arranged. The infestation at West Marina depot, which serves…