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Andrew’s unspeakable greed shames the monarchy
So now we have it. Not only was the former prince Andrew paying a peppercorn rent – in other words no rent at all – for his 30-room mansion in Windsor, but for more than two decades he was also presumably pocketing any surplus income from subletting three properties on the estate. Even more astonishing, perhaps, is the fact that he wasn’t breaking any rules. It was allowed under the terms of his lease. No wonder he had to be almost dragged kicking and screaming out of his cushy accommodation at...
Jordan North: Getting a mortgage is my biggest success
When Jordan North was trying to make it in radio, one of his first jobs at a station was answering callers. “I was given four shifts a week and was buzzing about it,” he recalls. “It meant I could pay my rent, and didn’t have to work behind a bar.” Then, one day, the editor turned around and told him he was down to two shifts. “Turns out she had given [the other two] to her friend’s son, who didn’t even want to work in radio.” It was a useful, if brutal, lesson for the lad from Lancashire who h...
Asylum system ‘all but lost’ as watchdog warns Home Office has no control
Asylum system ‘all but lost’ as watchdog warns Home Office has no controlA parliamentary watchdog has warned that Britain's asylum system is "all but lost", amid claims the Home Office cannot prove it is managing accommodation well. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Michael D. Carroll 05:36, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Updated: 05:36, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Britain’s asylum system is facing fresh scrutiny (Im...
Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew Tate
While some powerful Russians shun the West, others want to restore ties and embrace friendly Westerners. President Vladimir V. Putin’s annual economic conference illustrates the conflicting impulses.
Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in $10bn lawsuit
Broadcaster has sought documents under subpoena in effort to identify impact of ‘Panorama’ documentary on US president
The teenagers enlisted as agents of mayhem by Russia and Iran
Minors are being targeted to carry out hostile acts from Ukraine to western Europe and Israel
Journalist in Iran's Evin Prison pleads for medical help for him, U.S. captives
Exclusive Politics From inside Iran's Evin Prison, journalist Reza Valizadeh pleads for medical help for him and other American captives By Margaret Brennan Margaret Brennan Moderator, "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan;" Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan is moderator of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on CBS. Based in Washington, D.C., Brennan is also the Network's chief foreign affairs correspondent and a contributing correspondent to 60 Minutes. Additionally, sh...
'Heard Good Things': Trump Says He'd Be "Honoured" To Meet Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei
The US leader also said that he would be "honoured" to meet Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, if a deal is reached between the two countries.
Raman Gains on Pratt in L.A. Mayor Race But Many Ballots Remain
Nithya Raman’s vote count still remains well behind Spencer Pratt’s, but hundreds of thousands of ballots remain to be counted in Los Angeles over the next few weeks.
Congress Betrayed By Supporting TVK, Will Never Forget: Udhayanidhi Stalin
DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses Congress of betraying DMK by backing TVK after Tamil Nadu polls
Massive number of British students back return of death penalty, shock new poll shows
Massive number of British students back return of death penalty, shock new poll showsA new poll has revealed that nearly half of British students would support bringing back the death penalty, in results that mirror wider public opinion. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Michael D. Carroll 04:22, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Updated: 04:22, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Almost half of British students back return of...
Nepal Foreign Minister On 3-Day India Visit To Reset Ties Amid Boundary Row
Shisir Khanal's New Delhi trip carries unmistakable diplomatic weight, signalling Kathmandu's intent to move past the friction and re-engage New Delhi at the highest levels.
Jared Kushner vs the Flamingos - Albanians protest against luxury resort plans
A massive coastal resort development in Albania linked to President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has sparked days of protests.
US House Approves Billions In Aid To Ukraine, Impose Sanctions On Russia
The legislation seeks to cement US assistance for Ukraine by providing more than $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid.
British Foreign Secretary's First Delhi Visit Strengthens India-UK Ties
One of the visit's most visible deliverables was the handover of a Letter of Approval to the University of Liverpool to establish a campus in Bengaluru under India's New Education Policy.
Trump Says Bill Pulte Not His Permanent Pick As Intelligence Chief
The Republican president's disclosure that he was ruling out installing Pulte in the position full-time came after bipartisan pushback on Capitol Hill in recent days over Pulte's lack of national security experience.
How Trump-Brokered Ceasefires Are Failing To End Fighting In Middle East
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza and Lebanon, with Israeli forces still actively deployed in both places. Hezbollah rockets struck northern Israel, and Iranian attacks targeted Kuwait's international airport.
IHC seeks answers on action under ‘Zainab’ child protection law
ISLAMABAD: More than five years after the passage of a landmark child protection law, key provisions of the Zainab Alert, Response and Recovery Act, 2020 — including the agency meant to issue rapid alerts for missing children — remain unimplemented, the Islamabad High Court was told on Thursday. During the hearing of a writ petition filed by Sanila Khurram against the Federation of Pakistan and others, the court took notice of data submitted by the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administratio...
"There Are Lot Of Vacancies": DK Shivakumar On Row Over No Woman In Karnataka Cabinet
"Last time, too, there were no women in the first round," DK Shivakumar said on criticism over the absence of women in Karnataka cabinet.
Key public appointments must meet standards of fairness, FCC rules
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Thursday emphasised that appointments to important public offices must demonstrably conform to constitutional standards of fairness, transparency, institutional integrity and merit-based governance. “Public authority cannot be exercised on undisclosed considerations, nor can structured procedures be reduced to empty formalities,” observed Justice Rozi Khan Barrech in a judgement he authored. Justice Barrech was a member of a three-judge FCC...