2 d. ago An unexplained death, ‘abuse and slavery’: Indonesian fishers reveal life on long haul vessels

The death of a crew member on a Chinese-owned trawler in the Indian Ocean illustrates the lack of accountability in the seafood industry, say advocatesRicky* was one of the first to see his crewmate’s dead body. It was 2023 and he was six months into a stint at sea, working on a longline tuna boat in the Indian Ocean for $480 a month. The crew were mostly Indonesian, like Ricky, or Chinese, like the captain and owners of the boat.In the days leading up to Ricky’s crewmate’s death, the 29-year-old Indonesian, referred to as YK, had been increasingly depressed onboard, repeatedly asking to be sent home. The captain had refused, says Ricky, who says he saw YK attack the captain. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Hollywood star 'quits British film amid claims production has run out of money leaving crew owed £600k in unpaid wages'

The Hollywood actress, 55, was set to star in upcoming drama Angels in the Asylum alongside an all-star cast, with the film being the directorial debut of British director Rob Sorrenti.

Economics

4 d. ago Minnie Driver 'quits British film' amid dispute where crew owed £600,000 in wages

Minnie Driver was cast in British drama Angels in the Asylum - but has reportedly walked away from the project amid claims that crew are owed wages totalling £600,000

Economics

5 d. ago Chewbacca's crossbow from original Star Wars trilogy sells for £600,000

The Wookie's weapon was described by auctioneers Propstore as 'one of the rarest Star Wars hero props in existence', beat its estimate of between £198,000 to £397,000.

Economics

7 d. ago New Simon Pegg film put on hiatus following ‘devastating’ financial issues

The production crew are reportedly owed £600,000 in unpaid wages

Politics

9 d. ago Channel 4 'disturbed' as director Hamdan Ballal attacked and detained

Hamdan Ballal is one of four filmmakers who directed No Other Land, about the disputed West Bank, which won the Oscar for best documentary feature film earlier this month

Events

9 d. ago Meghan Markle adds lucrative disclaimer to online shop selling products she endorses

Items include a £1,000 dress and £600 sandals as well as cheaper items

Politics

1 week ago Meghan Markle will 'make a killing' off fans with her new Instagram shop, expert says... adding the Duchess 'will get a cut from every sale' of £1,000 'Windsor' gown and £200 earrings

The products being promoted by Meghan include a sleeveless gown costing more than £1,000, £600 Saint Laurent sandals and earrings which will set buyers back £200.

Economics

1 week ago Sussex for sale: Meghan Markle launches her Instagram shop including a £1,000 'Windsor' dress, £600 sandals and £200 earrings

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared with her 2million Instagram followers a look inside her wardrobe as she unveiled an online shop.

Economics

1 week ago Sussex for sale: Meghan Markle launches her merchandise website including a £1,000 'Windsor' dress, £600 sandals and £200 earrings

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared with her 2million Instagram followers a look inside her wardrobe as she unveiled an online shop.

Economics

1 week ago Sussex for sale: Meghan Markle launches 'Instagram shop' including a £1,000 'Windsor' dress, £600 sandals and £200 earrings

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, gave her two million Instagram followers a closer look inside her wardrobe when she launched an online shop - with handpicked pieces from her favourite brands.

Economics

1 week ago ‘The ground keeps breaking and deforming’: life in Italy’s volcanic Phlegraean Fields

Photojournalist Alessandro Gandolfi has been documenting the Phlegraean Fields in southern Italy, where a record 6,740 earthquakes were recorded in 2024, and the seismic swarm has continued in 2025. The volcanic field has been active for more than 80,000 years. It is dotted with craters, lakes and fumaroles as well as roads, factories and the homes of more than 600,000 peopleIn the square in Monterusciello, a few kilometres from Pozzuoli, 12-year-old Angelo Di Roberto climbed into the civil defence bus with his grandfather. “None of my schoolmates wanted to come, but I wanted to” he said. “It seemed like the right thing to do.”He was right. It was important. The authorities were simulating a large-scale evacuation, the kind they would have to carry out in the event of a volcanic eruption in the seismically active Campi Flegrei or Phlegraean Fields near the southern Italian city of Naples.During an exercise to simulate an evacuation in the event of a volcanic eruption in the Phlegrae...

Politics

2 w. ago National Lottery appeals for £3.6m winner who only has month left to claim prize

The lifetime value is worth £3,600,000

Economics

2 w. ago Original ET model will hit auction block for nearly £1 million

Sotheby’s has confirmed that the screen-used model of the alien ET will be up for auction starting at 600,000 US dollars (£462,000).

Economics

2 w. ago Owners of tanker involved in North Sea collision praise crew for their “bravery”

The Marine Accidental Investigation Branch is trying to establish the cause of the explosive collision

Events

2 w. ago British Library's huge £1.1 billion extension goes ahead after securing Japanese backing

The scheme will create new facilities for the library and provide 600,000 sq ft of new commercial space for life sciences occupiers

Economics

2 w. ago Davide Sanclimenti vows to stand by girlfriend Iris Au as she faces prison over £2m tax fine

Davide Sanclimenti says he will be standing by his girlfriend Iris Au as she faces possible prison time over a $2,600,000 (£2m) tax row.

Economics

2 w. ago Starmer to drive through welfare cuts that could affect UK’s most severely disabled

PM faces backlash over plans to tighten eligibility, potentially leaving more than 600,000 claimants £675 a month worse offKeir Starmer is to defy growing anger by driving through welfare cuts for some of the UK’s most severely disabled people, with an overhaul that could see more than 600,000 benefit claimants lose out on an average of £675 a month.Ministers are set to ditch plans to freeze personal independent payments (Pip) amid a backlash. But they will still tighten eligibility criteria for the benefit under big changes to be set out by the work and pensions secretary, Liz Kendall, on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Prince Harry friend's firm goes bust owing £600,000 to taxpayers

In the carefree days of yesteryear, they could be found gently misbehaving on the slopes of Verbier and the streets of Chelsea.

Economics

3 w. ago Some House of Lords members pocketing huge sums while 'not contributing' to debates

New research has discovered that 15 peers in the House of Lords claimed almost £600,000 in allowances and expenses despite not speaking in a single debate or doing committee work

Politics