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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…
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Arizona killer faces resentencing after court rejects AI victim video
An Arizona appeals court has ruled that Gabriel Paul Horcasitas must be resentenced for the 2021 road rage killing of Christopher Pelkey, 37. The decision comes because the trial court improperly allowed an AI-generated video message from the deceased victim to be shown during sentencing. The ruling raises important questions about the admissibility of AI-created…
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Britons get misty-eyed for dippy egg and soldiers as they vote on the nation’s most nostalgic dishes
Dippy eggs and soldiers have been voted Britain’s most nostalgic dish, narrowly beating Angel Delight in a survey of 2,000 UK adults. The result highlights how familiar foods can evoke childhood memories and provide comfort. The survey, commissioned by St Ewe Free Range Eggs, found dippy eggs and soldiers received 39 per cent of votes,…
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India’s street magicians struggle to preserve a fading family tradition
India’s traditional street performers are struggling to sustain their livelihoods as audiences and opportunities to perform in public spaces dwindle. The decline threatens skills passed down through generations, including the Madari community’s street magic, and reflects changing entertainment habits and tighter restrictions on public performance. Delhi magician Ishamuddin Khan, 55, learnt his craft from family…
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School strikes paralyse France; Spain braces for torrential storms
Nationwide school protests have forced hundreds of French schools to close and spread to universities, alarming Macron’s government, whilst Spain’s east coast faces its highest weather alert as torrential storms approach.