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Britain’s scandalous treatment of Afghan special forces who fought alongside UK laid bare in damning report
A defence select committee report has concluded there were “serious failings” and “material defects” in how the Ministry of Defence handled sanctuary applications from former Afghan special forces soldiers, known as the Triples, who fought alongside UK troops. MPs found the MoD “did not adequately understand or apply” evidence of the units’ relationship with Britain,…
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Burnham explains why £8.4bn nuclear submarine investment will boost UK defence, jobs and apprenticeships
Andy Burnham is set to announce an £8.4bn investment on Thursday to develop the UK’s next generation of nuclear-armed submarines, part of preparing the Dreadnought-class fleet for service by the 2030s. The vessels will replace the ageing Vanguard-class submarines and carry Trident 2 D5 ballistic missiles, with Burnham framing the spending as both a defence…
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Evans battles nerves to become Scotland’s breakout star
Angharad Evans, a Welsh-born swimmer training at Stirling University, emerged as Scotland’s standout performer at the Commonwealth Games swimming events at Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow. Despite describing herself as a “nervous swimmer” who avoids thinking about medals to perform at her best, she won two individual breaststroke gold medals plus a silver and…
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Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offenses
Hadi Matar, the man already serving 25 years in prison for stabbing Sir Salman Rushdie, has been convicted by a New York federal court of additional terrorism-related charges, including providing material support to Hezbollah. Prosecutors argued the 2022 attack was motivated by a 1989 fatwa issued by Iran’s religious leader calling for Rushdie’s death, and…
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The Chinese robot army transforming the UK’s retail industry
Chinese robotics firm Geek+ has become the world’s largest supplier of autonomous mobile warehouse robots, with more than 2,000 of its units already deployed across 10 UK sites via its partner MotionTech. Major British retailers including Tesco, Asda and Next now use the technology, which sees squat floor robots glide beneath storage racks and carry…
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Trump says he has warned Burnham he is ‘killing’ Britain with migrants ‘coming from all over the world and just camping out’
Donald Trump has said he warned Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, that he is “killing” Britain by allowing migrants to arrive “from all over the world and just camping out”. The remark, attributed to Trump in a Daily Mail report, reflects his continued willingness to weigh in publicly on UK immigration policy and…
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Scotland win eight medals in five chaotic hours as Games hit halfway
Scotland enjoyed their best day of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning eight medals – including two golds – in a five-hour spell on Wednesday, taking their overall tally to 23 as the Games passed the halfway stage. It was the host nation’s biggest single-day haul since Birmingham 2022, driven by strong performances in swimming,…
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Longer than a double-decker bus, the mega dinghies raking in £300,000 a trip for the traffickers
A report highlights the growing scale of small-boat crossings of the Channel, focusing on oversized dinghies now used by people-smuggling gangs that are longer than a double-decker bus. These vessels allow traffickers to pack in far more passengers per crossing, significantly boosting the profits smugglers can extract from migrants attempting to reach the UK. According…
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Japan Earthquake Kills 13; Russia Charges Telegram Founder; UK Government Reshuffles Tech Ministry
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, leaving at least 13 people dead as rescue teams continue searching for survivors in affected areas. The natural disaster dominated international headlines overnight. Ru
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FLO Explain Why Their Second Album Is Called ‘Therapy In the Club,’ Talk Hanging With KATSEYE & Their Love For Ariana Grande | Billboard News
British girl group FLO discussed their forthcoming second album, ‘Therapy at the Club’, in a Billboard News interview. They said its title and concept emerged from a song by their friend and songwriter Lauren Keen, and that the album reflects their personal growth and a more involved creative process. The group highlighted tracks including ‘Floating’,…