Gang leader in Haiti accused of massacring older people after his son falls ill and dies
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A gang leader who controls a key port in Haiti’s capital is accused of massacring older people and Vodou religious leaders in his community to avenge his…
India replaces central bank governor in a surprise move
With India’s economic growth slowing down and inflation rising, the new governor will have challenges to deal with. The unexpected change at the helm at the Reserve Bank of India…
Former Labour minister accuses football regulator opponents of filibustering
A former Labour cabinet minister has accused opponents of an independent football regulator of lobbying on behalf of the Premier League and trying to “filibuster” its passage through the House…
DPD delivery van ransacked by balaclava-clad thugs as parcels stolen in broad daylight
A group of masked thugs raided a parked DPD delivery van in broad daylight, whilst the driver was making a stop in Dagenham. The balaclava-clad thieves passed dozens of parcels…
People already quitting vapes ahead of 2025 ban as sales drop
Vape and CBD brand Chill Brands has said next year’s ban on single-use vapes has impacted on its sales in the UK, as new rules are set to come into…
Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouses’: What to know about Syria’s prisons
Bashar al-Assad’s apparatus ran more than 100 detention facilities where it tortured indiscriminately. Teams investigate allegations of a secret compartment in Sednaya Military Prison after armed groups took control of…
How carmakers and dealers are giving back in 2024
Auto manufacturers roll with the accolades — and the punches — that we deliver all year, but there’s no denying the good they perform throughout our communities and the country.…
DWP update as some on State Pension owed almost £12,000
In 2021, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) embarked on a mission to right past mistakes after a Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practice exercise revealed approximately 119,050 pensioners were…
HMRC rate change warning as motorists could pay £2,000 more
Motorists are facing a new financial headache after being warned they could be hit in the pocket by new HMRC rate changes over company cars. Recent alterations to the Advisory…
Syria’s White Helmets director says Sednaya Prison was ‘hell’ for detainees
Raed al-Saleh tells Al Jazeera rescuers found bodies in ovens and executions took place daily at notorious facility. Syrians are seen waiting for news about their relatives at Sednaya Prison…