Repeat offender Thomas Drach has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbery and attempted murder by a German regional court on Thursday. Drach, known for the kidnapping of tobacco heir Jan Philipp Reemtsma in 1996, received his sentence on the 10…
Two Iran-backed militiamen killed in strike in Iraq, sources say
Two members of a powerful Iraqi pro-Iranian militia, including a commander, were killed on Thursday in an alleged US airstrike in Baghdad, according to Iraqi security sources. Six others were injured in the strike that targeted a base of the Popular Mo…
Rod Stewart leaves staff at a five-star hotel a £10,000 tip – and tells them how to spend it
By Susan Knox Rock legend Sir Rod Stewart surprised staff at a five-star hotel with a £10,000 tip, before advising them how to spend it. The generous gesture was made at Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, where he celebrated Celtic’s victory over Rangers …
Terrifying moment dad catches thugs trying to break into home as family prepared for bed
By Cara Blackhall & Kieren Williams This is the terrifying moment a dad caught two hooded thugs trying to break into his home through the back door. The father-of-two, who wished to remain anonymous, said his family had all been heading to bed at the t…
Philadelphia Eagles’ first-round draft pick savaged by NFL expert and urged to be benched
By Liam Llewellyn & Liam Llewellyn The Philadelphia Eagles have been advised to bench their first-round draft pick, who’s been labelled as ‘overweight’ and ‘out of shape’. Jordan Davis, chosen by the 2023 Super Bowl runners-up at No. 13 in the 2022 NFL…
Presidency, Moghalu trade blame over Nigeria’s stunted economic growth
Moghalu says Nigeria has fallen under a “completely incompetent economic management” since 2015. A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu and the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity,…
Daters warned to look for tell-tale scabies rash following ‘alarming’ outbreak
By Niamh Kirk Dating app users are being warned to look out for tell-tale signs of scabies due to a surge in casesacross the country. The skin condition, which is passed through intimate skin-on-skin contact, is highly contagious. And now there’s been …
Ex-minister Farouq didn’t shun invitation – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, did not shun its invitation as reported by a section of the media. The EFCC Spokesperson,…
Ex-minister Farouq didn’t shun invitation – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, did not shun its invitation as reported by a section of the media. The EFCC Spokesperson,…
UK needs to ‘get over’ FTSE 100 chiefs’ pay packets, says London Stock Exchange exec
By Charlie Conchie The UK needs to “get over” its fixation with bosses’ pay packets if it is to start tempting in top businesses, a London Stock Exchange executive has warned, after a new survey claimed FTSE 100 chiefs made the average Brits’ salary in…