Before this year is much older an unresolved argument from last year is going to bubble up again. It’s called “Three Waters”, a rather lovely name that connects the clean water we receive in a pipe with the less than lovely water we discharge in two other pipes. When Jacinda Ardern describes the state of our three waters, I wonder […]

A CURRY house has unleashed a scathing response to a TripAdvisor reviewer who dubbed their Indian food "modest at best". The owner of Jambavan in Warwick didn't take too kindly to the criticism of his top-rated restaurant and instead slammed the disgruntled diner. The Indian eatery regularly receives positive reviews from its customers and is regarded as one of the […]

Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to the Daily Star’s newsletter A former BBC journalist is among a group of nine foreigners kidnapped by the Taliban in the last few months, according to reports. The former Vice President of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh says UN Worker and ex-reporter Andrew North is among nine western hostages taken in recent months. He tweeted: […]

Ukraine: Washington believes there will be a Russian invasion We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info As the prospect of a Russian invasion into Ukraine becomes greater […]

China limits huge salaries for TV stars in latest clampdown on celebrity culture following outcry over actress’s $25million wages China has set a cap for actors’ pay following an outcry over their huge salaries New plans have capped actors’ pay at 40 per cent of the total production budget It comes after it was revealed actress Zheng Shuang received $25million wages […]

Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to the Daily Star’s newsletter A 12-year-old boy has been killed after the car he was driving collided with a lorry in Ireland in the early hours of this morning. The crash happened in Limerick shortly before 2am with the boy the only person in the car at the time, according to reports. He […]

A BODY found in woodland has been confirmed as missing teen Imogen Tothill after she failed to return home. The 17-year-old's devastated pals hailed her as "beautiful" in heartbreaking tributes after she was found dead in Cheshire on Wednesday. Cops and family members launched a huge search for Imogen after she didn't return home in Holmes Chapel in Cheshire on […]

A tiny flat in London has been put on the market for £50,000 — and it's so small that even cupboard-dwelling Harry Potter would find it a tight squeeze. The studio flat in Clapton, Hackney, takes up only 75 square feet but manages to pack in a single-bed, cupboard, shelves, microwave, space for a small fridge, fold-out table and a […]

Tax officials are too soft on furlough fraud and don’t do enough to get back money handed out by Covid support schemes, MPs say HMRC accused of not doing enough to claim the billions stolen since 2020 Public Accounts Committee of MPs warned the taxman looked ‘soft on fraud’   Government may fail to collect the estimated £6bn it lost due […]