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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon guilty on two charges over baby death Runaway aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon have been found guilty of hiding the birth of their newborn daughter who was found dead in a Lidle bag for life. Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, went off grid with baby Victoria in a bid to evade authorities after their four other children were taken into care, jurors at the Old Bailey heard. [https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/26/constance-marten-mark-gordon-will-face-retrial-baby-death-21108150/#:~:text=Runaway%20aristocrat%20Constance%20Marten%20and,a%20Lidle%20bag%20for%20life.] Glastonbury 2024: Fans face travel chaos as ‘all lines blocked’ out of London to festival due to fatality Glastonbury has officially kicked off…

Sunak and Starmer clash over gambling scandal in final election debate In the last head-to-head debate before voters go to the polls, the Labour leader launched a fierce attack on the culture at the top of the Conservative party, saying it showed the “wrong instinct” to place bets on the future of the country – likening it to the cavalier attitude to Covid rules. In the angry exchanges, Sunak repeatedly urged the country not to “surrender” to Labour’s plans on tax and migration and said the general election should not be decided purely based on frustration with the Conservatives. Read…

The savage six-word retort Sunak repeatedly used to hammer home doubts about Starmer Rishi Sunak repeatedly floored Sir Keir Starmer with a simple six-word retort designed to hammer home doubts about whether voters can trust the Labour leader. Throughout the General Election campaign, the Tories have pointed to how the former director of public prosecutions has frequently changed his positions and gone back on promises made during his Labour leadership campaign. Read More ↗ Jay Slater search latest: New photos show missing teenager in Tenerife before vanishing New pictures have emerged of British teenager Jay Slater before he went missing…

Holly Willoughby ‘murder plot’: Gavin Plumb created ‘kidnap kit’ and AI bot ‘to have fun with star’ The trial of the man accused of conspiring to kidnap, rape and murder TV personality Holly Willoughby began at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday and continues today as it is expected to last two weeks. Gavin Plumb, 37, is charged with soliciting murder, and incitement to commit a kidnapping between 2nd and 5th October in Harlow, Essex. Willoughby was alerted to the alleged plot moments before going on air to present This Morning on 5th October. She later quit the ITV show after…

FLYING HOME Phil Foden LEAVES England Euro 2024 camp to fly back to UK for ‘pressing family matter’ PHIL FODEN has left the England camp for the birth of his third child. The Manchester City star, 24, started the Three Lions’ drab goalless draw with Slovenia on Tuesday night. But he has now left the camp to fly back to the UK. The FA have confirmed he is returning to Britain for a “pressing family matter”. He is expected to return to the camp before England’s last-16 game on Sunday where they will face either Holland or the runners-up from…

Australia recalls mushroom gummies after hospitalisations Australia has issued a recall for two mushroom gummies products following reports of severe health issues, including “disturbing hallucinations” and “persistent vomiting,” which have led to hospitalisations nationwide. The recall focuses on Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies, specifically warning against consuming the Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane varieties. Authorities have noted unexpected toxicity in consumers experiencing symptoms such as seizure-like activity, anxiety, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and rapid heart rates. In a concerning incident earlier this month, a teenager in South Australia was found in an unresponsive state after consuming several gummies. Prompt medical intervention led…

India seeks report on iPhone factory hiring practices The Indian government has requested a detailed report from Tamil Nadu state following media allegations that Apple supplier Foxconn was rejecting married women for iPhone assembly jobs.  A Reuters investigation alleged that Foxconn had excluded married women from jobs at its main iPhone plant near Chennai, citing their greater family responsibilities compared to unmarried women. This practice appears to contradict federal labour laws, which stipulate that no discrimination should occur in the recruitment of men and women workers. Foxconn, the largest supplier of Apple iPhones, established its first factory in Tamil Nadu…

Bolivian police arrest leader of coup attempt Bolivian police have arrested General Juan José Zúñiga, the leader of an attempted coup, mere hours after soldiers stormed the presidential palace in La Paz. Armoured vehicles and troops briefly occupied Murillo Square, home to key government buildings, before withdrawing. General Zúñiga had expressed a desire to “restructure democracy” and hinted at a future change of government while temporarily respecting President Luis Arce. Following his arrest, President Arce denounced the coup attempt and urged the public to “organise and mobilise in favour of democracy.” His call prompted pro-democracy demonstrations in support of the…

Starmer blasts Sunak’s leadership over ‘failure to grasp the nettle’ on election betting scandal The Labour leader’s taunts came on the day that Mr Sunak finally agreed to suspend the candidates, two weeks after the allegations first emerged. The scandal continued to deepen on Tuesday when Scotland Yard confirmed that five more police officers were alleged to have placed bets on the timing of the general election. The Met said it had been passed information on the allegations by the Gambling Commission. [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-sunak-gambling-scandal-election-b2568616.html] Julian Assange lands in Australia a free man after US plea deal Julian Assange has arrived back…

How Julian Assange went from facing stealth rape claims to private jet to freedom Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison in the UK as part of a plea deal with the US government. The 52-year-old – who came to the international spotlight in 2010 after publishing a series of leaks from US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning – was today freed from the high security Belmarsh jail in London. [https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/25/wikileaks-founder-julian-assange-freed-london-jail-us-plea-deal-21097179/?ico=trending-module_category_uk_item-6] Constance Marten and Mark Gordon guilty on two charges over baby death Aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon will face a retrial for the manslaughter…

Election betting: Fifth Tory investigated in growing scandal A Conservative politician has become the fifth party figure to be investigated by the gambling watchdog for allegedly placing a suspicious bet on the general election date, as the developing scandal continued to overshadow Rishi Sunak’s campaign. The Gambling Commission has informed Russell George, a Tory member of the Welsh parliament who represents the same constituency as Sunak’s closest parliamentary aide Craig Williams, that he is part of its inquiry. [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/25/election-betting-fifth-tory-investigated-in-growing-scandal] Julian Assange walks free after pleading guilty to US espionage charge in Saipan court The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has walked…

Nigel Farage fumes at France over Channel migrants and demands Royal Marines intervene Britain must cut off payments to France if they continue shadowing migrants across the Channel, Nigel Farage has declared. The Reform UK leader accused Paris of “aiding and abetting the criminal gangs” cramming asylum seekers into small boats. The Daily Express joined Mr Farage on the Channel on Tuesday morning and witnessed a French rescue ship following a migrant dinghy for several hours as it made its way towards the halfway point. [https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1915066/nigel-farage-demands-uk-cuts-off-payments-france-over-channel-migrants] Princess Anne six-word health update as Sir Timothy Laurence leaves the hospital Princess Anne…

EXCLUSIVE: Top doctors give dire warning about future of NHS if Tories win Top doctors have warned patients are suffering because the Tories have plunged the NHS into crisis. Labour today is setting out plans to end the 8am scramble for a GP appointment as the party accuses Rishi Sunak of giving up on the health service. [https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/top-doctors-dire-nhs-warning-33104268] EXCLUSIVE: Inside TRIC Awards 2024 – concern for Eamonn Holmes and Nigel Farage savaged by celeb guests The TRIC Awards provided quite a lot of drama yesterday – as some unexpected names picked up some big awards. Guests including some of the…

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Delhi heatwave: Delhi water minister taken to hospital amid hunger strike Delhi’s water minister, Atishi, has been hospitalised after five days of a hunger strike to highlight the city’s severe water crisis. The Indian capital is facing water shortages exacerbated by a prolonged heatwave, driving up consumption. Atishi was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday morning with dangerously low blood sugar levels, dropping to 36 mg/dL, well below the normal range of 70-100 mg/dL. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader has accused the neighbouring state of Haryana, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), of restricting Delhi’s water supply. The…

Julian Assange flying back to Australia after leaving US court a free man WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has walked free from a US court after pleading guilty in a deal that ends his years-long legal battle. He faces no further prison time and is now returning to Australia after the hearing in the Northern Mariana Islands, a US territory. WikiLeaks is scheduled to hold a news conference in Canberra at 21:15 local time. Assange was pursued by US prosecutors for leaking extensive military information and feared a lengthy sentence in a high-security prison. Last week, he signed a deal with…

Conservatives heap pressure on Trudeau with by-election win The Conservatives have narrowly won the Toronto-St Paul’s seat from the Liberals in a significant political upset, increasing pressure on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Conservative candidate Don Stewart secured victory by just over 500 votes, a result Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre called a “shocking upset.” In response, Trudeau acknowledged Canadians’ “concerns and frustrations.” The loss is seen as a major embarrassment for Trudeau, as the Liberals had held the seat for 30 years. Political expert Alex Marland noted the significance of the Conservative victory in an area historically dominated by Liberals.…

‘High risk’ of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says A UN-backed assessment reveals that nearly half a million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing “catastrophic levels” of hunger, with a “high risk” of famine persisting due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and limited humanitarian access. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report clarifies that there is no current famine in northern Gaza, though a March assessment had warned of an imminent famine. Since then, aid deliveries have increased and essential services like nutrition, water, and health have been improved. However, the report highlights severe food shortages in southern…

Five killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya tax protests At least five protesters were shot dead by police in Kenya, and part of the parliament building in Nairobi was set on fire as demonstrations against new tax proposals intensified. An enraged crowd broke through police barriers to storm the parliament before igniting parts of it. In a Tuesday evening address, President William Ruto declared that all measures would be used to prevent “dangerous criminals” from undermining national security. He has deployed the military to control the protests. “There are some things that are hard to understand, like how can you…

Low wages under Tories have pushed 900,000 UK children into poverty, report finds The crisis of poverty that has taken root in the UK over the past 14 years has been laid bare in two reports that reveal the devastating effects low wages and price increases on the lives of 900,000 children. With both main parties proposing tough welfare spending plans, reports have highlighted the link between rising child poverty and slow wage growth under five Conservative governments since 2010 – the slowest growth since the second world war. [https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/25/low-wages-under-tories-have-pushed-900000-uk-children-into-poverty-report-finds] Princess Anne treated for head injury and concussion The Princess…

Holly Willoughby suspect plotted kidnap in dungeon where ‘screams couldn’t be heard for miles’ The man accused of plotting to kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby had made failed kidnap attempts in the past, a court has heard. Shopping centre security officer Gavin Plumb is on trial at Chelmsford Crown Court on charges relating to the This Morning presenter. Details of his alleged kidnap plan have been revealed, which included voice notes in which the 37-year-old discussed using chloroform so the couple ‘can be easily restrained’. [https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/24/holly-willoughby-kidnap-plot-suspect-gavin-plumb-arrives-court-21091777] Jay Slater’s machete gang attack victim speaks out about missing teen A man who…

Tories and Labour under fire from IFS over ‘conspiracy of silence’ on tax The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) criticised the manifestos of both main parties, saying they leave voters “guessing” and casting their ballots in a “knowledge vacuum”. It also accused Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party and the Greens of poisoning the debate around the painful economic decisions ahead with what it described as unattainable pledges on tax. [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ifs-reform-green-conspiracy-silence-tax-election-b2567661.html] Princess Anne’s injuries after being kicked by horse ‘could be serious’, expert claims  Princess Anne’s injuries after being kicked by a horse on Sunday evening “could be serious”, a royal…

Everything we know about Princess Anne’s injury after being ‘kicked in the head by horse’ Princess Anne has been admitted to hospital after she suffered minor injuries and concussion while out walking on her Gloucestershire estate, Buckingham Palace has said. The Princess Royal, 73, remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, “as a precautionary measure for observation” but is expected to make a full and swift recovery. [https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1914675/princess-anne-kicked-by-horse-head-injury] Labour’s plans to ease gender transition are a ‘nightmare,’ warns Kemi Badenoch Kemi Badenoch warned Labour’s plans to make it easier for people to legally change gender will make protecting girls and women a…

Holly Willoughby targeted by security guard’s plan to snatch, rape and murder her, court hears A security guard spent almost two years planning to snatch, rape and ­murder Holly Willoughby, a court heard. Gavin Plumb allegedly plotted to knock out the TV star and her husband with ­chloroform in a night raid at their home. The 37-year-old, who denies the charges, unwittingly shared his plans with an undercover police officer in the US online. Plumb also showed images to a contact of imitation ­firearms and a video of his “kit”, laid out on a bed, including hand and ankle shackles,…

Tories turn on PM over failure to get a grip on bet scandal The Independent’s lead story says Rishi Sunak has been urged to suspend all those under investigation for placing bets on the date of the election – amid claims that more top Tories will be implicated after party data chief becomes fourth to be accused. ‘Tory betting scandal engulfing Westminster’ – Paper Talk FRONTPAGE The lead stories on the front page of the newspaper – and website. Senior Tories turn on Rishi Sunak over failure to get a grip on election betting scandal Scotland find a new way…