6 h. ago Violent cult that became the world's most feared mafia: The Black Axe gang tortures new recruits in a naked blood

It is a sinister organised crime group (pictured) whose bloodthirsty henchmen routinely engage in drug smuggling, human trafficking, kidnapping, extortion, rape and murder.

Events

8 h. ago Beautiful European city with £2 pints named 'cheapest for Brits' this summer

The holiday destination in Spain has been labelled as 'better than Magaluf' by Brits who have visited recently, with cheap drinks, stunning beaches and great nightlife

Economics

14 h. ago British man left stunned at price of McDonald's in Benidorm and says 'you're not gonna get better than this'

"Could this be the nicest McDonald's in the whole entire world?"

Politics

40 h. ago Clashes continue in Sweida after Syrian presidency’s ceasefire declaration

Government urges all parties to commit to truce and says any breaches will be violation of sovereignty Escalating unrest lays bare new regime’s momentous challengesBedouin fighters and their allies have continued to clash with Druze fighters in the Syrian province of Sweida, despite an order by the government to put down their arms in a conflict that has killed more than 900 people since Sunday.The Syrian presidency had earlier declared an “immediate and comprehensive” ceasefire and deployed its internal security forces in the southern province after almost a week of fighting in the predominantly Druze area. Continue reading...

Events

65 h. ago DWP issues scam warning over text claiming to help with energy bills

Official government advice urges people to ‘stay vigilant’

Events

3 d. ago Britons still smoke an astonishing number of cigarettes every year

Charities have urged the Government to prioritise the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to curb smoking

Events

3 d. ago Dentist issues warning over drinks consumed by millions of Brits every day

Dr Deepa Chopra said even 'sugar-free' variants are still doing enormous damage to your teeth

Events

3 d. ago System of regulating water firms needs complete overhaul, MPs warn

The Public Accounts Committee said the Government must act with urgency to strengthen oversight of the sector.

Events

3 d. ago Fujitsu ‘kicking can down the road’ on compensation, says Post Office campaigner

The Government is being urged to stop awarding contracts to the Japanese tech giant.

Politics

4 d. ago Tax on AI and crypto could fund climate action, says former Paris accords envoy

Laurence Tubiana urges governments to consider levies on energy-hungry technologyGovernments should consider taxing artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies to generate funds to deal with the climate crisis, one of the architects of the Paris agreement has said.Laurence Tubiana, the chief executive of the European Climate Foundation and a former French diplomat, is co-lead of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force, an international initiative to find new sources of funds for climate action by taxing highly polluting activities including aviation and fossil fuel extraction. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Meta argues its AI needs personal information from social media posts to learn ‘Australian concepts’

Tech giant said posts from Australian Facebook and Instagram users were ‘vital learning’ about ‘concepts, realities, and figures’Meta has urged the Australian government not to make privacy law changes that would prevent the company using personal information taken from Facebook and Instagram posts to train its AI, arguing the AI needs to learn “how individuals discuss Australian concepts”.In a submission to the Productivity Commission’s review on harnessing data and digital technology, published this week, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp argued for a “global policy alignment” in the Albanese government’s pursuit of privacy reform in the AI age. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Darren McGarvey joins coalition Health Equals demanding government action as new data reveals stark regional divide in life expectancy

Award-winning author Darren McGarvey joined Minister Ashley Dalton and MPs from across the political spectrum yesterday to demand urgent government action on health inequalities that are cutting lives short by up to 16 years in some parts of the UK.

Politics

4 d. ago Diageo CEO steps down after drink firm’s lacklustre performance

Debra Crew’s tenure marked by shock profits warning, adverse global consumer trends and investor disquietDiageo, which owns the Guinness and Johnnie Walker brands, is to replace its embattled chief executive, ending her rocky tenure in charge of the British alcoholic drinks firm.In a statement to the stock market, Diageo said it had begun the hunt for a successor to Debra Crew, who the company said had stepped down “by mutual agreement”. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago UK taskforce calls for disability training for all airline and airport staff

Report led by former Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson warns of ‘sometimes catastrophic’ treatment of passengersAirline and airport staff should have mandatory training in disability and accessibility awareness, a government taskforce has urged, to ease the stress, confusion and harm experienced by the growing numbers of passengers requiring assistance to travel.A report from the group, led by the crossbench peer and former Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson, said the experience of flying for disabled people “can be ad hoc, inconsistent and sometimes catastrophic”. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago The new reason state schools are falling behind private schools

The Sutton Trust is now urging the Government to intervene and ensure all pupils can access the technology

Politics

5 d. ago Popular Brit tourist hotspot BANS walking barefoot, picnics and drinking booze on streets in brutal crackdown

Holidaymakers visiting Portofino, a small coastal town on the Italian Riviera in Liguria, are now facing fines for carrying out a variety of actions typically seen abroad.

Politics

5 d. ago Government urged to introduce ‘statutory’ regulations – David Fuller inquiry

The current system is ‘piecemeal’ with no organisations whose ‘primary objective’ is protecting the dignity of the deceased, the inquiry has found.

Politics

6 d. ago I added two ingredients to the classic British scone and ended up with delicious sweet treat

Imagine my surprise when I found that Americans have their own version of a classic British scone, but could it beat the traditional British version?

Events

6 d. ago Labour could 'oversee irreversible damage' to Britain's beloved pubs and brewers

Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said it had "never been more urgent for Government to overhaul the outdated and unfair business rates system"

Events

6 d. ago Malaysians urge government to reject ‘Zionist’ Nick Adams as US envoy

Political parties say Donald Trump’s ambassador nominee ‘openly spreads hatred towards Islam’

Politics