Thousands of land registration staff launch ‘indefinite’ industrial action over working in office only three days a week
Thousands of civil servants have initiated "indefinite" industrial action after being mandated to work three days a week. Approximately 4,000 Land Registry staff across 14 offices will refuse certain duties starting January 21, impacting homebuyers reliant on their services. This action, classified as non-strike activity, could lead to backlogs as staff avoid taking on extra work. The Public and...
Hollywood stars whose homes have burned to the ground as devastating LA wildfires destroy California
California wildfires have devastated the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood, claiming five lives and destroying numerous celebrity homes. Notable losses include those of Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, and Miles Teller, whose properties have been reduced to rubble. Residents, including stars like Maria Shriver and Rikki Lake, are grappling with the destruction and potential loss of their homes. Thousands have evacuated...
Eden Confidential: A tycoon gets into an argument with an armed neighbor on a tropical Caribbean island.
Ian Weiss, a wealthy philanthropist residing on Canouan, has purchased £5 million in equipment to aid in post-Hurricane Beryl repairs. However, a recent incident involving him using a leaf blower sparked local controversy when he allegedly blew dust at a woman, leading to a heated exchange. This woman, the wife of local activist Terry Byno, prompted her husband to...
The Metropolitan Police plans to launch its own investigation into claims that Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed mishandled sexual abuse allegations
Scotland Yard will investigate its own handling of sexual abuse allegations against former Harrods manager Mohamed Al Fayed, following complaints referred by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). At the time of his death in 2023, police were aware of complaints from 21 women, including four rapes and 16 sexual assaults, with reports dating back to 2005. Al...
Man arrested for breaking into Parliament building with machete and three knives
A man armed with a machete and three knives was arrested trying to break into the Capitol hours before President Donald Trump's visit to pay respects to former President Jimmy Carter, whose body was lying in state. The incident occurred during a security check at the Capitol Visitor Center, leading to a temporary suspension of security screenings as authorities...
Adam Brody and Leighton Meester’s $6.5 million Los Angeles home destroyed in devastating Pacific Palisades wildfires
Adam Brody and Leighton Meester's home in Pacific Palisades was destroyed by raging wildfires, leaving their family residence in ruins with smoke and flames engulfing the structure. The couple, last seen at the Golden Globe Awards, had purchased the property in 2019 for $6.5 million and lived there with their two young children. The fire, fueled by strong winds,...
Pacific Palisades fire leaves Beverly Hills Hotel ‘filled with billionaires’ stars like Reese Witherspoon could lose home
A devastating fire in Pacific Palisades, Southern California, has forced over 30,000 residents, including several celebrities, to evacuate, often with little more than their pets. Many evacuated residents sought refuge in luxury hotels in Beverly Hills priced at $700 a night, including the Beverly Hills Hotel and the Four Seasons, which quickly filled up. Residents reported a chaotic scene...
Scientists say they may have discovered the cause of so many unexplained cancers
Research has identified microplastics as potential contributors to various cancers, including colon and lung cancer, alongside other health issues like infertility. A review of over 3,000 studies suggests these tiny plastic particles, found in air, water, and food, disrupt the body's systems, causing inflammation and tissue damage. Particularly alarming is the rising incidence of colon cancer among younger demographics...
A British tourist’s nude body was found in the sea in Thailand, after an argument with a “muscular tourist” who chased him as he ran out of a bar,...
Regan Kelly, a 28-year-old British tourist, was found dead off a Thai beach shortly after going missing on January 3 during a month-long trip. CCTV footage showed him leaving a bar at the Mad Monkey Hostel, where he had an intense conversation with an unidentified man before running toward Patong Beach, followed closely by the man. Regan's body was...
Terrified Los Angeles residents flee for their lives when flames engulf their multi-million-dollar homes as Palisades inferno rages destroying more than 1,200 hectares
The devastating Palisades inferno in Los Angeles has prompted mass evacuations, with over 30,000 residents fleeing as wildfires consume luxury homes and burn more than 3,000 acres. Residents like Orly Israel were caught on video escaping from their $5 million home amid flames and thick smoke. Many celebrities, including Spencer Pratt and Mark Hamill, have also evacuated. The fires,...
