'Palestine poppy' sparks outrage among veterans who say it hijacks Britain's national symbol of remembrance

Daily Mail - Oct 18, 2026

The badge is designed to commemorate those killed in the conflict with Israel, and according to its backers adapts the Palestinian flag as a symbol of 'solidarity'.

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Tragedy as man dies in Prestwich house fire

Oct 18, 2026

Tragedy as man dies in Prestwich house fire

A man was rescued from the property, but later died in hospital, police have said

My two-year hell in Putin prison: Woman reveals rape terror, and how she was starved, frozen and psychologically tortured... because of an anti-war sticker

Oct 18, 2026

My two-year hell in Putin prison: Woman reveals rape terror, and how she was starved, frozen and psychologically tortured... because of an anti-war sticker

When Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, starting a deadly conflict that rages on today, Aleksandra 'Sasha' Skochilenko knew she had to do something.

Pope Leo is cheered by thousands of people in St Peter's Square as he leads prayer service after lung cancer surgery

Oct 18, 2026

Pope Leo is cheered by thousands of people in St Peter's Square as he leads prayer service after lung cancer surgery

The pontiff appeared at the window of his Apostolic Palace to choruses of 'Viva il papa! (Hooray for the pope!)' before rounding off a tough week by giving his first Angelus prayer since leaving hospital.

Islamic terrorist who came to Britain on small boat and can't be deported over concerns that HIS life would be in danger is spotted shopping in the King's local Co-op

Oct 18, 2026

Islamic terrorist who came to Britain on small boat and can't be deported over concerns that HIS life would be in danger is spotted shopping in the King's local Co-op

Iraqi Mohammed Yaseen was a member of the Al Qaeda group that beheaded Briton Ken Bigley, later joining Isis and a unit that carried out beheadings and mass executions.

Tagum diocese: Refrain from sexualized comments about ‘handsome’ priest

Oct 18, 2026

Tagum diocese: Refrain from sexualized comments about ‘handsome’ priest

MANILA, Philippines — The Diocese of Tagum in Davao del Norte has urged the public to refrain from posting sexualized remarks about a “handsome” priest who recently went viral on Facebook. This came after the diocese greeted Fr. Christian Soronio on his first presbyteral anniversary in a Facebook post on Oct. 9. The post garnered

'Loud bang' heard as residents left without power after incident in Rochdale

Oct 18, 2026

'Loud bang' heard as residents left without power after incident in Rochdale

The loss of power affected residents in Newhey

Russian oil terminal and data centre in St Petersburg ablaze as Kyiv launches massive drone attack after Trump's decision to waive sanctions and 'slow down' satellites

Oct 18, 2026

Russian oil terminal and data centre in St Petersburg ablaze as Kyiv launches massive drone attack after Trump's decision to waive sanctions and 'slow down' satellites

One person was killed and five injured in the strike with fires spreading to industrial warehouses in the city, governor Alexander Beglov said on Sunday.

Marawi hospital nears completion; LGU allots P200M for 2027 operations

Oct 18, 2026

Marawi hospital nears completion; LGU allots P200M for 2027 operations

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — The local government here has allocated P200 million for the operations of the nearly completed Marawi City General Hospital next year. Vice Mayor Majul Gandamra said the hospital, designed to accommodate 50 to 100 beds, is already 97% complete. “The local government of Marawi is ready to accept the

Police officer rushed to hospital after being shot in city centre - as cops recover sawn-off shotgun and hunt for suspect couple

Oct 18, 2026

Police officer rushed to hospital after being shot in city centre - as cops recover sawn-off shotgun and hunt for suspect couple

Two suspects, a man and a woman, fled the scene after they were approached shortly before the alleged shooting at 4.50am on Sunday morning.

Moment French rioters attack shopkeeper and distraught woman begs them not to loot store as police admit they've 'lost control' of violent protests that saw 143-year-old town hall incinerated

Oct 18, 2026

Moment French rioters attack shopkeeper and distraught woman begs them not to loot store as police admit they've 'lost control' of violent protests that saw 143-year-old town hall incinerated

The streets of major French cities were turned into a battleground as city halls and prefectures were set on fire and hundreds of shops were looted in 'apocalyptic riots'.

Zack Polanski says he will not overturn 'Zionism is racism' policy despite anti-Semitism row as he refuses to say Israel has a right to exist

Oct 18, 2026

Zack Polanski says he will not overturn 'Zionism is racism' policy despite anti-Semitism row as he refuses to say Israel has a right to exist

The Green Party leader said that the ideology that supports the creation of a homeland for Jews was synonymous with 'basic colonialism and racism' in Gaza and the West Bank.

2 rescued from partially submerged fishing boat off Palawan

Oct 18, 2026

2 rescued from partially submerged fishing boat off Palawan

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Two people were rescued after their fishing boat was reported partially submerged in waters off Wedge Island in San Vicente, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Saturday, Oct. 17. Personnel of Coast Guard Sub-Station San Vicente, together with the municipal disaster risk reduction and management office, conducted search

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