Hong Kong fire exposes entrenched triad networks in building renovation industry

Rappler - Oct 30, 2026

The government proposes to make bid-rigging in building renovation a criminal offense, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a HK$10 million fine. Laws against triads will also be tightened.

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Police probe Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's stays at Balmoral amid claims Epstein trafficked women to King's estate

Oct 30, 2026

Police probe Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's stays at Balmoral amid claims Epstein trafficked women to King's estate

Police Scotland have confirmed enquiries into stays at the King's estate in the Scottish Highlands by the late convicted paedophile Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Furious protesters cover Wetherspoon Gosport pub in poppies after military veterans wearing the remembrance symbol were banned from entering

Oct 30, 2026

Furious protesters cover Wetherspoon Gosport pub in poppies after military veterans wearing the remembrance symbol were banned from entering

In a video seen on X, two hooded demonstrators were seen stood on tables outside the pub and placing several poppy stickers on the pub sign and its shopfront.

[OPINION] From Super El Niño to the budget: What is the plan?

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[OPINION] From Super El Niño to the budget: What is the plan?

Why should citizens be forced to find the pieces of the puzzle instead of the government presenting the entire picture in the first place?

Pensioner, 67, was beaten to death after 'telling a child not to ride a Lime bike on the pavement': Man, 38, is convicted of manslaughter

Oct 30, 2026

Pensioner, 67, was beaten to death after 'telling a child not to ride a Lime bike on the pavement': Man, 38, is convicted of manslaughter

Andre Wright-Walters, 38, punched 67-year-old James Gbadamosi in the face twice and sent him flying to the ground in Balham, southwest London, on August 24 last year.

Norway hilariously mocks Trump again for his 'sh*thouse' criticism of the country with some clever toilet humour…

Oct 30, 2026

Norway hilariously mocks Trump again for his 'sh*thouse' criticism of the country with some clever toilet humour…

On Sunday, the US President escalated his invective against Norway, calling it a 'sh*thouse country' after he was not awarded a Nobel Peace Prize.

Student saves life of runner, 35, who collapsed at Manchester Half Marathon finish line

Oct 30, 2026

Student saves life of runner, 35, who collapsed at Manchester Half Marathon finish line

'My training immediately kicked in'

Humiliation for Healey: Chancellor is forced into screeching U-turn just hours after promising to cut welfare bill before next election

Oct 30, 2026

Humiliation for Healey: Chancellor is forced into screeching U-turn just hours after promising to cut welfare bill before next election

The Chancellor triggered chaos in Whitehall after suggesting the runaway benefits bill would be cut before the next election in 'a Labour way'.

Andy Burnham government announces 2.4m UK households could have energy debt wiped from spring 2027

Oct 30, 2026

Andy Burnham government announces 2.4m UK households could have energy debt wiped from spring 2027

A household energy debt write-off scheme has been planned for early next year

Is this what you had in mind, mayor? Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street revolution descends into chaos as cyclists turn 'pedestrian-only' zone into 'highway' - and cab drivers warn journeys are taking longer

Oct 30, 2026

Is this what you had in mind, mayor? Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street revolution descends into chaos as cyclists turn 'pedestrian-only' zone into 'highway' - and cab drivers warn journeys are taking longer

Sadiq Khan's vision of Oxford Street as a peaceful, pedestrian utopia has inelegantly stumbled and landed on its face just days into the scheme.

Burnham dismisses 'brutal cuts' to welfare after Chancellor's humiliating U-turn on whether surging costs will come down before election

Oct 30, 2026

Burnham dismisses 'brutal cuts' to welfare after Chancellor's humiliating U-turn on whether surging costs will come down before election

Andy Burnham insisted he is 'pioneering a new approach' amid more confusion over when the surging bill might be reduced.

America's most accurate election guru gives final prediction on what will happen in the midterms

Oct 30, 2026

America's most accurate election guru gives final prediction on what will happen in the midterms

A history professor who has accurately predicted the outcome of 9 of the last 11 presidential races has issued his final assessment of the 2026 midterms.

Netanyahu's party ramps up claims Arab parties 'stole' the election and warns of 'Israel's Islamisation' after failing to win majority

Oct 30, 2026

Netanyahu's party ramps up claims Arab parties 'stole' the election and warns of 'Israel's Islamisation' after failing to win majority

The opposition accused Mr Netanyahu of demonising the Arab population after a historic showing by Arab-led parties in an attempt to delegitimise the election.

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