Into the kill zone: Trump orders US sailors to seize Hormuz after he destroyed Iran’s navy… but shadow fleet still lies in wait
[ad_1] President Donald Trump has sent US Navy ships into the Strait of Hormuz to create a blockade – something experts warn could put American lives at risk. Trump announced the move via Truth Social on Sunday, saying the naval assets would ‘begin the process of blockading any all ships trying to enter’ the Strait. US […]
Emma Caldwell’s killer likely murdered others before her, former detective says
[ad_1] A detective in the case revealed he thinks Packer likely killed others before Emma Caldwell (Picture: PA) The murder of Emma Caldwell was likely not the first killing carried out by Iain Packer, according to a former detective. Retired detective constable Stuart Hall told a podcast he believes ‘there’s going to be more found […]
BMW driver, 23, dies after Sussex police chase ends in four-car crash
[ad_1] The crash happened on the A21 in Robertsbridge, east Sussex (Google) A man has died after his BMW crashed into four other cars following a police chase, leaving two other people seriously injured. The 23-year-old died at the scene after speeding away from officers when they tried to stop him, and ran into the […]
Trump says he will begin blockading Strait of Hormuz and ‘any Iranian who fires at us will be blown to hell’ after peace talks failed over Tehran’s ‘nuclear ambitions’: Live updates
[ad_1] By TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Updated: 10:56 EDT, 12 April 2026 President Donald Trump has warned that US forces will immediately ‘begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz’. The US President also said in his Truth Social post: ‘I have also […]
‘Judge him on what he does, not what he says’: Labour’s Wes Streeting tells Brits to ignore Donald Trump’s ‘outrageous’ posts as he admits UK-US relations are ‘strained’
[ad_1] Labour’s Wes Streeting today branded Donald Trump’s social media posts as ‘incendiary’, ‘provocative’, and ‘outrageous’ – but suggested Brits should ignore them. The Health Secretary said the US President should be judged on ‘what he does, not just what he says’ following his expletive-laden comments about the Iran war. Mr Trump recently vowed to […]
How sex tapes, fake assassination plots and JD Vance shaped Hungary’s election
[ad_1] Peter Magyar, left, is hoping to beat Victor Orban, right, to become Hungary’s new prime minister (Picture: Getty/Metro) The UK’s most recent general election in 2024 certainly contained its share of drama – think Rishi Sunak’s D-Day blunder, or Nigel Farage’s dramatic return to the fray. But for truly bizarre politics, Hungary really takes […]
JD Vance reveals no deal with Iran following 21 hours of peace talks as he warns the situation is ‘worse’ for Tehran
[ad_1] JD Vance revealed that Iran has not accepted a deal after a grueling, 21-hour marathon of historic peace talks. ‘We’ve been at it now for 21 hours. We’ve had a number of substantive discussions with the Iranians. That’s the good news,’ Vance told reporters at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan. ‘The bad news is […]
Why a pet duck has become the must-have animal accessory for the rich and famous
[ad_1] By MOLLY CLAYTON, INFLUENCER EDITOR Published: 19:30 EDT, 11 April 2026 | Updated: 21:36 EDT, 11 April 2026 For animal lovers it may ruffle a few feathers – but the latest fashion accessory favoured by the rich and famous is quackers. A growing number of celebrities are getting ducks for their homes, including Stacey […]
Starmer blasted for ‘humiliating’ Chagos U-turn after abandoning plans to surrender the islands to Mauritius in wake of US anger
[ad_1] Keir Starmer faced a chorus of mockery for abandoning the surrender of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in the face of deteriorating relations with the Trump administration. The controversial handover, which had been expected to feature in May’s King’s Speech, has been delayed indefinitely because the US has withdrawn its backing. Tory leader Kemi […]
People are complaining to the police over Nigel Farage’s ‘prize draw’
[ad_1] The ‘Nigel Cut My Bills’ promotion was accused of breaching election rules after the Reform UK leader presented’June from Wigan’ with a giant cheque covering her energy bills for a year (Picture: X) Nigel Farage has said he is ‘not worried’ after police announced it was reviewing a complaint over his party’s prize draw. […]