At HMYOI Wetherby, the UK's largest children's prison, therapy ferrets were used to kill rats due to a surge in infestation. This led to a distressing incident where a young inmate witnessed a rat being savaged and allegedly stomped to death by a senior staff member, raising concerns over child and animal welfare.
The St George's Cross flag, once a symbol of English national pride, now evokes mixed feelings due to its association with far-right groups and protests. While some see it as a unifying symbol for events like the World Cup, others find it intimidating and exclusionary, highlighting a complex debate about English identity.
Bolivia and the US sign a cooperation agreement to combat drug trafficking, marking improved relations after 18 years. The US will provide up to $20m to train and equip Bolivian forces.
Venezuela's interim government has signed a deal with General Electric Vernova to restore its power system. The move signals an opening to US investors, though critics note key institutions remain under party control. The deal aims to fix the nation's energy crisis, blamed on lack of investment and maintenance.
A partir de domingo (14), três novas linhas intermunicipais de Nilópolis, Belford Roxo e Queimados passarão a ter como destino o Terminal BRT Metropolitano Pedro Fernandes ("Margaridas"), em Irajá. A expansão visa agilizar o deslocamento entre a Baixada Fluminense e a cidade do Rio, integrando mais municípios ao sistema.
A 14-year-old girl has been arrested after a teacher and two pupils were stabbed at the Co-op Academy in Manchester, with all three in stable condition.
A schoolgirl was arrested after stabbing two 14-year-old students and a 27-year-old staff member at Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester. Injuries are non-serious; the school was closed for the day.
Lazy River, showcased at Day of the Devs, is a co-op survival shooter set in a chaotic, unregulated space waterpark where players must survive zombie hordes, build and navigate a raft through a treacherous lazy river to escape.
The EU and China are discussing the establishment of a new platform for trade and investment issues, aiming to streamline dialogue. China's Vice-Commerce Minister Ling Ji is expected to meet with the EU's Director General for Trade, Ditte Juul Jørgensen, in Brussels next week.
The EU and China are discussing the establishment of a new platform for trade and investment issues, aiming to streamline dialogue. China's Ministry of Commerce confirmed the talks, with a Chinese vice-commerce minister expected in Brussels next week.
The OECD forecasts that a prolonged Middle East conflict, particularly involving Iran, could reduce global GDP growth to 2.1% in 2026, trigger energy shortages, and impact AI investment. Emerging economies are expected to be hit hardest.
The OECD warns the UK faces diesel shortages, especially in rural areas, due to the Iran conflict. It forecasts modest UK growth but notes risks to energy supplies and higher food prices.
Brooklyn's Park Slope Food Co-op votes 67% in favor of boycotting Israeli products, citing alignment with its socially conscious history and response to Israel's actions in Palestine, amid deep rifts and external attention.
Manchester City held a jubilant bus parade and ceremony to celebrate Pep Guardiola's decade-long tenure, showcasing 20 trophies. The event featured players, staff, and special guests, culminating in Guardiola's emotional farewell.
Siêu thị Co-op khóa các mặt hàng giá trị thấp như xúc xích dưới 4 bảng Anh trong hộp nhựa an ninh có gắn GPS để chống trộm. Tesco cũng áp dụng biện pháp tương tự với thịt. Biện pháp này giúp giảm 21% tội phạm bán lẻ.
Ukraine is demanding an emergency UN Security Council and OSCE meeting following intense Russian air strikes that killed at least four people nationwide and injured over 80 in Kyiv. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia of using "barbaric missile attacks" to compensate for battlefield setbacks.
Ukraine is demanding an emergency UN Security Council meeting and an OSCE gathering following intense Russian air strikes that killed at least four people nationwide and injured over 80 in Kyiv. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia of using "barbaric missile attacks" to compensate for battlefield setbacks.
Residents on Grimsby's Willows estate express frustration over rising anti-social behaviour, including moped riding in shops and vandalism. They feel neglected, with a lack of youth facilities despite investment elsewhere in the town.
Arsenal wins the Premier League title after 22 years, ending Pep Guardiola's decade of dominance at Manchester City. Bournemouth secured European football with a draw against City, whose manager is set to depart.
James Murray, a 42-year-old Labour MP, has been appointed Health Secretary, embodying the Starmer project of promoting loyal, managerial politicians. Despite lacking a high public profile and experience in leading a major department, Murray's rise reflects his reliability and ability to avoid controversy, traits valued by Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Main-event ring-walks scheduled for 11pm BST Wardley v Dubois is bout of uncertainty | Mail AlexThe Co-op Live arena is right next door to the Etihad Stadium. I walked past Manchester City’s home ground, with the crowd roaring in the final few minutes of their game against Brentford, and it felt a relief that the boxing tonight is inside. It’s pretty cold in Manchester this evening but that didn’t stop a few of the City security guards jumping around in glee when a very late goal made it 3-0. But attention is now firmly back on the boxing and the Co-op already feels crammed with a sold-out crowd.It’s the least that Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois deserve for a fight that could be one of the most explosive and compelling heavyweight contests of the year. There is also a decent undercard and the celebs are drifting in slowly. Luke Littler has arrived but I was more interested to see Moses Itauma at ringside. I interviewed him a couple of months ago in Manchester. It was initially a bit of a challenge to get him to open up but, eventually, we got somewhere.Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are very different characters but, in the ring, they share a knockout ratio of 95% in the combined 42 fights they have won. The unbeaten Wardley has knocked out 19 opponents in his 20 victories while Dubois has stopped 21 of 22 vanquished rivals. It’s an impressive statistic which belies the vulnerability at the heart of each man.Wardley, the WBO world heavyweight champion, comes from a white-collar boxing background with minimal experience as an amateur. The only blemish on his record is a draw in March 2024 with the Olympic medallist Frazer Clarke – whom he then knocked out with shocking brutality in the first round seven months later. Continue reading...
A Co-operative Party policy report calls for expanding agricultural co-operatives in the UK to improve food security and reduce import reliance. The report highlights 526 existing co-ops generating £9bn income, with only 62% of UK food grown domestically. It cites Middle East conflict-driven fertiliser costs as a reason to build farmer resilience through collective resource pooling.
Co-op is secretly marking commonly stolen items including alcohol, laundry detergents and sweets with invisible forensic spray to track where stolen goods are resold. The supermarket has tested the technique in Manchester and London since last year and plans to roll it out nationwide. The measure is part of a £250m security investment that also includes body-worn cameras, security guards and AI-powered CCTV. The rollout coincides with a new crime and policing bill that creates a standalone offence of assaulting retail workers and makes it easier to act on low-value shop theft.
Co-op supermarket is secretly marking stolen items with invisible forensic spray to track where they are resold, having tested the technology in Manchester and London since last year. The spray contains unique codes identifying which store items were stolen from, helping police investigate physical and online resale operations. The move comes as a new crime and policing bill creates a standalone offence of assaulting retail worker and removes the £200 threshold for low-value shop theft. Co-op says its measures cut crime by a fifth last year and reduced physical attacks on staff by almost a third.
