4 h. ago Revealed: The worst holiday home design choices, from taxidermy to furry toilet seat covers and mirrored ceilings

Nowadays, looks matter more than ever: almost a quarter of people wouldn't stay anywhere on holiday that isn't social-media worthy. So what design choices deter renters from holiday homes?

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10 h. ago Secret compartment in toilet revealed illegal trade worth tens of thousands

The judge said sale of unlawful tobacco and vape products was an increasing problem, the seriousness of which 'cannot be overstated'

Events

32 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo’s staggering property empire including £30m mansion for retirement plan

Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has built an incredible property empire worth tens of millions, including a stunning £30m mansion where he will move after retirement

Economics

4 d. ago Dozens of January 6 supporters march through Washington five years after attack; brawl erupts as counter

Many of those at today’s march, including ex-Proud Boy leader Enrique Tarrio say that they were there to protest against the death of Ashli Babbitt, a rioter who was killed by Capitol police five years agoMy colleague Sibylla Brodzinsky has reported on the relationship between the US and Colombia, home to significant oil reserves. Here is an extract from her story:Colombia has long been a close partner of the US in the fight against drug trafficking and enjoyed bipartisan support in Washington but relations have soured dramatically since Trump came to office.Colombia’s narcotics trade is largely controlled by illegal armed groups such as the Gulf Clan, the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) guerrilla group, the majority of whose members demobilised after a 2016 peace deal Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Trump calls Venezuela strikes ‘amazing’ and teases meeting with oil executives after ousting Maduro – live

US president calls the Caracas operation ‘brilliant tactically’ and ‘an incredible thing’ and says deposed leader Nicolás Maduro is a ‘violent guy’From elation to frustration: Trump snub wrongfoots Venezuela’s oppositionMy colleague Sibylla Brodzinsky has reported on the relationship between the US and Colombia, home to significant oil reserves. Here is an extract from her story:Colombia has long been a close partner of the US in the fight against drug trafficking and enjoyed bipartisan support in Washington but relations have soured dramatically since Trump came to office.Colombia’s narcotics trade is largely controlled by illegal armed groups such as the Gulf Clan, the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) guerrilla group, the majority of whose members demobilised after a 2016 peace deal Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago US raid on Venezuela ‘undermined a fundamental principle of international law’, says UN rights body – live

Spokesperson for UN high commissioner says ‘accountability for human rights violations cannot be achieved by unilateral military intervention’Deposed Maduro pleads not guilty after capture in shock US attack on VenezuelaUS foes and allies denounce Trump’s ‘crime of aggression’ in Venezuela at UN meetingMy colleague Sibylla Brodzinsky has reported on the relationship between the US and Colombia, home to significant oil reserves. Here is an extract from her story:Colombia has long been a close partner of the US in the fight against drug trafficking and enjoyed bipartisan support in Washington but relations have soured dramatically since Trump came to office.Colombia’s narcotics trade is largely controlled by illegal armed groups such as the Gulf Clan, the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) guerrilla group, the majority of whose members demobilised after a 2016 peace deal Continue reading...

Society

6 d. ago How demand for elite falcons in the Middle East is driving illegal trade of British birds

Exclusive: data reveals hundreds of UK nests have been raided in the past decade amid growing appetite to own prized birds for racing and breedingIn the echoing exhibition halls of Abu Dhabi’s International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, hundreds of falcons sit on perches under bright lights. Decorated hoods fit snugly over their heads, blocking their vision to keep them calm.In a small glass room marked Elite Falcons Hall, four young birds belonging to an undisclosed Emirati sheikh are displayed like expensive jewels. Entry to the room, with its polished glass, controlled lighting and plush seating, is restricted to authorised visitors only. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Hilarious moment bank robbers who drilled 18ins into vault in brazen ‘£30m’ Xmas heist PAY for parking before fleeing

THIS is the comical moment a gang of bank robbers politely paid for their parking - just moments after pulling off a heist potentially worth tens of millions. Bizarre footage shows a masked man, dressed in a grey jumper and balaclava, calmly feeding coins into a parking metre, slotting them in one by one. He...

Economics

1 week ago Thieves drill into a German bank vault and steal tens of millions of euros worth of property

Police in Germany say thieves stole tens of millions of euros worth of property from safety deposit boxes inside a bank vault that they drilled into during the holiday lull

Economics

1 week ago Why you really keep rushing to the toilet at night: The worrying syndrome that affects 1 in 5 and the drinks you must avoid... DR SCURR reveals what's really happening to your body

I have been getting up every hour or so to urinate at night. I have an extremely painful hip, so getting out of bed is difficult. I had a UTI, which cleared up with antibiotics. DR SCURR replies...

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2 w. ago Jeffrey Epstein had ‘tapes in secret compartment’ at Bahamas pad that relate to Andrew Windsor, an FBI tip

The message was sent from an IP address in Norway in 2020

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2 w. ago Business class passenger jailed for 20 months for stealing another person’s bag

Prosecutors say the man targeted an Azerbaijani couple whose luggage contains items worth tens of thousands of pounds

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3 w. ago Ricky Gervais slams trophy hunting companies tempting Brits to kill cheetahs

The Office legend Ricky Gervais has joined with a slew of other famous faces to call out disgusting poachers fuelling the illegal killing of cheetahs to trade on the black market

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3 w. ago David Haye's 'throuple' relationship request, tennis star son and net worth

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will go head-to-head with Anthony Joshua on Friday in Miami, and former two-weight world champion David Haye will be on punditry duty

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3 w. ago Gardener tended to cannabis farm worth £87,000 at industrial estate

Kushi Alket, 35, was discovered as a gardener at the operation after a burglary was reported at the units where the cannabis factory was based.

Economics

4 w. ago Raccoon caught passed out drunk after liquor store break in is 'repeat offender'

Police rushed to a alcohol shop after a suspected burglary but found a 'very intoxicated' raccoon passed out next to a toilet - officers revealed the creature is no stranger to breaking into businesses

Events

last month Andy Murray's huge net worth and new life with Kim as he makes career decision

The tennis legend has a new focus after retiring from the sport at the Paris Olympics last year

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