8 h. ago Precious Muir claims she was drugged at one of Diddy's parties after sipping drink that left her 'paralysed'

The British TV personality, 40, moved to the Big Apple in 2005 during her early twenties and was told the only way to make a name for herself was to 'network'.

Events

16 h. ago Spanish PM calls on private energy firms to help find cause of massive power cut

Pedro Sánchez says changes needed to guarantee ‘supply and future competitiveness’ of electricity after blackout Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called on private energy operators to help his government establish the cause of Monday’s unprecedented power cut across the Iberian peninsula, and said changes and improvements must be made to guarantee “the supply and future competitiveness” of the country’s electrical system.Spain and Portugal suffered a massive power loss that began just after 12.30pm on Monday and lasted into the night. At least five people are thought to have died in Spain as a result of the blackout, which left people trapped on paralysed trains and in the static lifts of apartment blocks and offices. Continue reading...

Economics

56 h. ago ‘People were stunned’: Spaniards caught unawares by power outage

With mobile networks down and much of Spain’s transport system paralysed, people were left to navigate the chaos as best they couldSpain and Portugal power outage: live updatesIt was the moment the lights went out. In a post-match interview, after her straight sets win to reach the last eight of the Madrid Open, American tennis star Coco Gauff was joking about her avocado toast breakfast and bad night’s sleep, when suddenly the microphone cut. She looked surprised, while behind her the LED ad boards turned black.It was just after midday and all across the Iberian peninsula the power was failing, plunging Spain and Portugal into chaos. Buses and trains stopped; cash machines went dark; people were left trapped in unlit metro carriages and lifts, with no certainty about when they would get out. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago ‘People were stunned’: how massive blackout unfolded across Spain and Portugal

With mobile networks down and much of Spain’s transport system paralysed, people were left to navigate the chaos as best they couldSpain and Portugal power outage: live updatesIt was the moment the lights went out. In a post-match interview, after her straight sets win to reach the last eight of the Madrid Open, American tennis star Coco Gauff was joking about her avocado toast breakfast and bad night’s sleep, when suddenly the microphone cut. She looked surprised, while behind her the LED ad boards turned black.It was just after midday and all across the Iberian peninsula the power was failing, plunging Spain and Portugal into chaos. Buses and trains stopped; cash machines went dark; people were left trapped in unlit metro carriages and lifts, with no certainty about when they would get out. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago More than 100 people detained after federal raid in Colorado Springs

Authorities across 10 agencies also seize guns and drugs and claim people they arrested are undocumentedMore than 300 law enforcement officers from at least 10 federal agencies raided an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado Springs early on Sunday, arresting more than 100 people authorities said were undocumented immigrants and seizing guns, cocaine, meth and pink cocaine.More than a dozen active-duty military members were detained as well, authorities said. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago London Is the Best Place to Drink Whisky Right Now. Here’s Where to Sip

London Is the Best Place to Drink Whisky Right Now. Here’s Where to Sip  Bloomberg.com

Politics

5 d. ago Three men are jailed for at least 30 years each over botched plot to murder £54m Securitas robber who was left paralysed after he was shot in neck at his home

Brothers Louis Ahearne, 36, and Stewart Ahearne, 46, have been jailed at the Old Bailey alongside Daniel Kelly, 46, for 33, 30 and 36 years respectively.

Events

5 d. ago Trio jailed for plotting to murder cagefighter who took part in UK’s biggest cash robbery

Their victim Paul Allen has been left paralysed for life

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5 d. ago Three men are jailed for more than 30 years each over botched plot to murder £54m Securitas robber who was left paralysed after he was shot in neck at his home

Brothers Louis Ahearne, 36, and Stewart Ahearne, 46, have been jailed at the Old Bailey alongside Daniel Kelly, 46, for 33, 30 and 36 years respectively.

Events

8 d. ago Vicar, 79, found with vile 'eunuch maker' images as police raided his house over meth and ketamine hoard he claimed helped him relate to followers

Geoffrey Baulcomb, a former Church of England vicar who claimed his drug habit helped him relate to his parishioners, has admitted possessing indecent images linked to the 'eunuch maker' case.

Events

8 d. ago Essex Boys killer Michael Steele's conviction may have 'problems' as he's set to be freed

Michael Steele, 82, has always denied the notorious gangland execution of three drug rivals - claiming it was "organised by another criminal and a corrupt cop"

Events

8 d. ago Caravan park billionaire mansion raid: Cops probe burglary at multi

The sprawling six-bedroom mansion near Southampton was previously owned by wealthy tycoon Bob Bull, who claims he was forced into bankruptcy by a drugs cartel.

Politics

1 week ago Suspects detained by police denied essential insulin, cancer and epilepsy drugs, damning report claims

Exclusive: One patient experienced such bad withdrawal symptoms that they admitted to crimes they did not commit so they could be remanded to prison where they would be allowed their prescription again, report claims

Events

1 week ago Drug mule with £6m worth of cocaine claimed he 'only had Sombreros'

But customs officials uncovered the stash in Kristopher Purvis' luggage after a Mexican stand off at Edinburgh Airport

Economics

2 w. ago Brit left paralysed in Benidorm hit with £60k hospital bill after having glass of wine at dinner

Pub landlord Robert Atkinson, 67, was on holiday in Benidorm with his wife Carol when he woke up one morning unable to move from the waist down - and was then rushed into emergency surgery

Economics

2 w. ago Brit grandfather, 67, left paralysed in Benidorm is slapped with £60,000 hospital bill after he had a glass of wine with dinner

Robert Atkinson, 67, had been enjoying a final meal with his wife Carol, 64, during their holiday to the popular Mediterranean resort when his legs suddenly gave way beneath him.

Economics

2 w. ago Gladiators star Comet's horror injury that left her 'nearly paralysed'

Gladiators star Comet, real name Ella-Mae Rayner, said she had to 'pick herself up' after suffering from a horrific injury

Events

2 w. ago Doctors diagnosed my toddler with low iron but the reality was our worst nightmare... the NHS's 'dismissal' left our girl paralysed

The ordeal began on Christmas Day in 2022 when three and a half-year-old Hana, from Bolton in Greater Manchester, was referred for treatment after she began to feel weak.

Science

2 w. ago Social media boss locked up for killing stepfather after Ibiza drugs binge

The defendant claimed a cocktail of drugs triggered his psychotic illness

Events

2 w. ago Drug smuggler hid cocaine worth £22.8m under dry ice he claimed was for London hospital

Bart Verschueren has been jailed for 18 years for the smuggling plot

Economics