Tories facing ‘dire’ finances as businesses and donors switch to Farage and Starmer

Four more individuals have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Joanne Penney in Talbot Green, South Wales, where officers responded to reports of a shooting at Llys Illtyd, resulting in the death of Ms Penney. A 42-year-old man from Talbot Green was initially arrested on suspicion of murder, followed by the apprehension of two men aged 27 and 68, and two women aged 21 and 39. The police are actively investigating the...

Hasselt placed a reused bus shelter in its cemetery parking lot for maintenance staff, mainly smokers, to take breaks. Team leader Wouter Smeets confirmed its purpose, mentioning that about half of the workers smoke and needed a sheltered area during bad weather. The solar-powered lights amusingly turn on at 5 a.m, sparking curiosity among early morning visitors. Full Article

Kyle Clifford has been jailed for life after murdering his ex-partner Louise, her sister Hannah, and their mother Carol. BBC racing commentator John Hunt condemned Clifford as "callous, cowardly, and vindictive", citing his extreme levels of misogyny. Clifford committed the brutal murders out of jealousy and spite, raping and killing Louise before also murdering her family members. Full Article

AEMET stated that the drought in Spain since 2021 may soon end due to recent abundant rainfall, with yearly precipitation levels no longer indicating drought. However, long-term measurements show rainfall remains below normal, but with significant rain in March, there is hope for improvement. Climate change is linked to extreme weather events like the historic floods in Valencia, highlighting the urgent need for climate action. Full Article

UN rights chief Volker Türk emphasized the failure of the international community to uphold the equality of all people, especially those with disabilities, highlighting discrimination faced by women and girls. High Commissioner for Human Rights also warned about the rise of cyberbullying in online communities. Disability rights advocate Nikki Lilly stressed the importance of social media as a lifeline for individuals with visible differences, calling for inclusive technology development and faster content filtering processes to...

Keir Starmer strongly criticized the current welfare benefits system as unsustainable, indefensible, and unfair at a private meeting of Labour MPs, as the Government prepares to announce significant benefit cuts. His remarks represent one of the most forceful condemnations of the system by a Labour prime minister and indicate the largest reform since the creation of universal credit in 2010. Starmer warned of a projected £70 billion bill for long-term sickness and disability benefits by...