29 h. ago Senegal accuse Morocco of putting ‘players in danger’ before Afcon final

FSF protests about security and accommodation concernsTraining facility and insufficient ticket worries also raisedThe Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has accused Morocco’s local organising committee of undermining their preparations for Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against the hosts.In a statement on social media, the FSF protested about a lack of adequate security on arrival, inadequate accommodation, confusion over training facilities and insufficient tickets being provided for Senegal fans. Continue reading...

Sport

36 h. ago He called himself an ‘untouchable hacker god’. But who was behind the biggest crime Finland has ever known?

How would you feel if your therapist’s notes – your darkest thoughts and deepest feelings – were exposed to the world? For 33,000 Finnish people, that became a terrifying reality, with deadly consequencesTiina Parikka was half-naked when she read the email. It was a Saturday in late October 2020, and Parikka had spent the morning sorting out plans for distance learning after a Covid outbreak at the school where she was headteacher. She had taken a sauna at her flat in Vantaa, just outside Finland’s capital, Helsinki, and when she came into her bedroom to get dressed, she idly checked her phone. There was a message that began with Parikka’s name and her social security number – the unique code used to identify Finnish people when they access healthcare, education and banking. “I knew then that this is not a game,” she says.The email was in Finnish. It was jarringly polite. “We are contacting you because you have used Vastaamo’s therapy and/or psychiatric services,” it read. “Unfortun...

Events

3 d. ago New Social Security payments go out this week — and some Americans could get up to $5,251

The average social security check is $2,071

Economics

3 d. ago Donald Trump's 'real reason' for wanting to take over Greenland exposed

Donald Trump has long insisted control of Greenland is important for US "national security", but a new social media post suggests it's also vital for his proposed Golden Dome missile defence system

Politics

3 d. ago US acquisition of Greenland ‘absolutely not necessary,’ says Danish foreign minister after Washington talks – Europe live

Trump claims only US can protect territory and says ‘two dogsleds won’t do it’ as Danish and Greenlandic ministers hold talks with vice-presidentPeople in Greenland: share your views on Trump’s recent commentsUS president Donald Trump has doubled down on his rhetoric on getting control of Greenland, insisting that the US “needs Greenland for the purpose of national security.”In a social media post, Trump claimed that “Nato should be leading the way for us to get it,” and “if we don’t, Russia or China will, and that is not going to happen!”“Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, Nato would not be an effective force or deterrent - not even close! They know that, and so do I.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Trump in fresh Greenland outburst as ministers’ talks with Vance last less than an hour – Europe live

President claims only US can protect territory and says ‘two dogsleds won’t do it’ as Danish and Greenlandic ministers hold talks with vice-presidentPeople in Greenland: share your views on Trump’s recent commentsUS president Donald Trump has doubled down on his rhetoric on getting control of Greenland, insisting that the US “needs Greenland for the purpose of national security.”In a social media post, Trump claimed that “Nato should be leading the way for us to get it,” and “if we don’t, Russia or China will, and that is not going to happen!”“Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, Nato would not be an effective force or deterrent - not even close! They know that, and so do I.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Trump in fresh Greenland outburst as ministers arrive for talks with Vance – Europe live

President claims only US can protect territory and says ‘two dogsleds won’t do it’ as Danish and Greenlandic ministers hold talks with vice-presidentPeople in Greenland: share your views on Trump’s recent commentsUS president Donald Trump has doubled down on his rhetoric on getting control of Greenland, insisting that the US “needs Greenland for the purpose of national security.”In a social media post, Trump claimed that “Nato should be leading the way for us to get it,” and “if we don’t, Russia or China will, and that is not going to happen!”“Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, Nato would not be an effective force or deterrent - not even close! They know that, and so do I.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago New maximum social security checks could give some Americans up to $5,251 a month. Here’s who qualifies

The average social security check is $2,071

Events

4 d. ago New Adult Disability Payment monthly rates for all eight award types from April

Social Security Scotland will increase Adult Disability Payment rates by 3.8 per cent for the 2026/27 financial year.

Events

5 d. ago New devolved benefit payment rates for pensioners, disabled people and families from April

Social Security Scotland will deliver 17 benefits and one-off payments in 2026.

Economics

5 d. ago SNP Government announce £40 a week Scottish Child Payment for babies

The increase will apply to the youngest children and breakfast clubs will also be rolled out.

Economics

5 d. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit this week could receive first payment this month

The average processing time for new Pension Age Disability Payment claims is seven working days.

Economics

6 d. ago New payment rates from April for people on Scottish benefits to be announced this week

Social Security Scotland delivers disability benefits to people north of the border, not the DWP.

Politics

7 d. ago 'Staggering' staffing levels at Scotland's benefits agency revealed

Social Security Scotland’s staffing levels soar above those of the DWP despite the Scottish Government claiming it is reducing civil service headcount

Politics

7 d. ago New video from ICE shooting in Minneapolis emerges showing Renee Good 'stalking and impeding' agents, DHS claims

A new video of the ICE shooting in Minneapolis posted by the Department of Homeland Security on social media shows Renee Good positioned sideways on the road minutes before she was shot to death.

Events

9 d. ago Tennessee university reinstates professor fired for post criticizing Charlie Kirk

Austin Peay State University will also pay theater and dance professor Darren Michael $500,000 in settlement Austin Peay State University has reinstated a professor who was fired for his social media post after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Tennessee school is also paying the teacher $500,000 in the settlement.Austin Peay spokesperson Brian Dunn said Darren Michael returned to his position as a tenured faculty member at the public university in Clarksville effective 30 December. A copy of the settlement agreement obtained through a public records request includes a $500,000 payment and reimbursement of counseling, as reported earlier this week by WKRN-TV. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Social Security Scotland helped over 63,000 people in South Lanarkshire receive money they were entitled to

People in the region are being urged to check for financial help.

Events

1 week ago People in North Lanarkshire urged to check if they are eligible for financial support

Social Security Scotland helped over 75,000 people in the area receive the money they were entitled to in financial year 2024/25.

Politics

1 week ago Russell Findlay: SNP benefits system a 'fraudsters' charter'

The Scottish Conservatives say the current social security system is ‘unsustainable’ as it is projected to reach £10 billion by the end of the decade.

Politics

2 w. ago Full list of postcodes set to receive DWP Cold Weather Payments in Wales this week

As the cold and icy weather continues to blight many parts of Wales, thousands of households are eligible for payments

Politics