A lucrative business in Morocco is threatening to destroy the country’s coastline which attracts millions of tourists every year. Unregulated sand mining is damaging Moroccan beaches and feeding organised groups known as “sand mafias”.  These organised networks have gained traction particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic, and encompass several people on every level of society, according to the US Center for […]

The Met Office has given its verdict on Storm Babet’s track through the UK, with Brits left increasingly fearful for their safety following the system’s landfall on Wednesday. The storm has whipped up dangerous winds and rain in Scotland, prompting local councils to issue evacuation orders and open up temporary shelters. The north of Scotland has so far borne the […]

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Key posts 6.55amPM rejects Dutton’s call for royal commission on Indigenous child sex abuse 6.35amIsrael tells troops they will soon see Gaza ‘from inside’ 6.25amThis morning’s headlines at a glance 1 of 1 Treasurer slams ‘beat up’ over Aly, Husic comments Former treasurer […]

A top Hamas commander has been killed by an Israeli airstrike. Jehad Mheisen was the commander National Security Forces in Gaza led by the group, which was designated a terrorist organisation by the UK in 2021. According to reports not yet verified but backed up by Hamas, Mheisen was killed while at home with his family in Sheikh Radwan, Gaza […]

Fury as black boy, 13, playing with a water pistol is rammed off his bike by armed police: Mother accuses London officers of racially profiling her son after mistaking his toy for a real weapon during game with his sister  Having water fight with younger sibling when officer reported firearms incident  The Met Police has been accused of racial bias […]

Ruslan Kurbanov accuses British Intelligence of helping Hamas on Russian state TV A Russian commentator has astonishingly claimed Britain may have “overseen” the massacre carried out by Hamas in Israel earlier this month. Ruslan Kurbanov appeared on Russia’s state TV as the war between the terror group and Tel Aviv continues to rage. Speaking about the unprecedented attack, he claimed: […]

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A drop of Downton Abbey! The real-life occupants of Highclere Castle that inspired the TV show start producing their very own sparkling wine Lord and Lady Carnarvon will make around 900 bottles of sparkling rosé They planted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varieties back in 2018 One of Britain’s grandest stately homes has heralded its first ever wine harvest.  Lord […]