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Daily roundup: Wildlife feeders, including those who feed birds, to face stiffer penalties under proposed amendments — and other top stories today

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.1. Wildlife feeders, including those who feed birds, to face stiffer penalties under proposed amendmentsThose found illegally feeding wildlife, including those who feed birds, will face increased fines an

Jake Hall's family travel to Majorca days after he was 'found dead with shard of glass in his neck' at island villa - as it's revealed TOWIE star was battling debts of £1.5million

The 35-year-old died last Wednesday in an Airbnb he was renting in Santa Margalida after running through a single-glazed glass door.
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Jake Hall's family travel to Majorca days after he was 'found dead with shard of glass in his neck' at island villa - as it's revealed TOWIE star was battling debts of £1.5million

The 35-year-old died last Wednesday in an Airbnb he was renting in Santa Margalida after running through a single-glazed glass door.

Keep us out of it, Palace tells squabbling Labour as MPs fight to oust Starmer before King's Speech tomorrow and four ministers quit

Charles's aides reportedly voiced fears to No10 about the impartial monarch being dragged into a Labour row over who should be party leader and Prime Minister.
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Keep us out of it, Palace tells squabbling Labour as MPs fight to oust Starmer before King's Speech tomorrow and four ministers quit

Charles's aides reportedly voiced fears to No10 about the impartial monarch being dragged into a Labour row over who should be party leader and Prime Minister.

Fury as 'nuisance' travellers take over B&Q car park with 17 caravans, dogs running riot and rubbish piling up

Images show 17 caravans and other vehicles occupying more than half of the parking bays outside the store in Bury, Greater Manchester.
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Fury as 'nuisance' travellers take over B&Q car park with 17 caravans, dogs running riot and rubbish piling up

Images show 17 caravans and other vehicles occupying more than half of the parking bays outside the store in Bury, Greater Manchester.

Labour plotters race against time to oust Starmer before King's Speech as fourth minister resigns and Streeting is accused of 'losing his nerve'

The PM has been hit by the resignations of four ministers - Jess Phillips, Alex Davies-Jones, Miatta Fahnbulleh and Zubir Ahmed - as his grip on power continues to loosen.
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Labour plotters race against time to oust Starmer before King's Speech as fourth minister resigns and Streeting is accused of 'losing his nerve'

The PM has been hit by the resignations of four ministers - Jess Phillips, Alex Davies-Jones, Miatta Fahnbulleh and Zubir Ahmed - as his grip on power continues to loosen.

First suspected 'generation three' hantavirus case as Italian who 'sat alongside' woman on Dutch KLM flight before she died develops symptoms - amid fears virus has MUTATED

The first suspected 'generation-three' hantavirus case has emerged, potentially signifying the first stage of a wider outbreak of the deadly rat-borne disease.
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First suspected 'generation three' hantavirus case as Italian who 'sat alongside' woman on Dutch KLM flight before she died develops symptoms - amid fears virus has MUTATED

The first suspected 'generation-three' hantavirus case has emerged, potentially signifying the first stage of a wider outbreak of the deadly rat-borne disease.

Police dog handler who was caught trying to import magic mushrooms after his own colleagues carried out undercover sting is banned for life

Ryan Llewellyn, 41, told the Daily Mail he remained 'proud' of his service - but was found guilty of ordering psilocybin online after being busted by his own force.
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Police dog handler who was caught trying to import magic mushrooms after his own colleagues carried out undercover sting is banned for life

Ryan Llewellyn, 41, told the Daily Mail he remained 'proud' of his service - but was found guilty of ordering psilocybin online after being busted by his own force.

Labour plotters race against time to oust Starmer before King's Speech as Streeting is accused of 'losing his nerve'

Keir Starmer has been hit by the resignations of three ministers - Jess Phillips, Alex Davies-Jones and Miatta Fahnbulleh - as his grip on power continues to loosen.
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Labour plotters race against time to oust Starmer before King's Speech as Streeting is accused of 'losing his nerve'

Keir Starmer has been hit by the resignations of three ministers - Jess Phillips, Alex Davies-Jones and Miatta Fahnbulleh - as his grip on power continues to loosen.

Daughter of Old Bailey judge was 'very anxious' about being around 'furious' partner days before he murdered her and blew up their home, court hears

Clifton George, 45, is accused of murdering Annabel Rook, 46, during an argument at their home in Stoke Newington, north London, on June 17 last year.
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Daughter of Old Bailey judge was 'very anxious' about being around 'furious' partner days before he murdered her and blew up their home, court hears

Clifton George, 45, is accused of murdering Annabel Rook, 46, during an argument at their home in Stoke Newington, north London, on June 17 last year.

Husband reduced his wife to tears when he told her his sister, five, was 'killed by sadistic stepmother in a scalding hot bath', court hears

Janice Nix, now 67, allegedly inflicted punishments that 'went beyond chastisement even by contemporary standards' to her stepdaughter Andrea Bernard.
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Husband reduced his wife to tears when he told her his sister, five, was 'killed by sadistic stepmother in a scalding hot bath', court hears

Janice Nix, now 67, allegedly inflicted punishments that 'went beyond chastisement even by contemporary standards' to her stepdaughter Andrea Bernard.

MASO Demands Mindset Change After Mob Killings Over False ‘Missing Body Parts’ Claims

Migration and Society (MASO) has called for an urgent national mindset change campaign following the killing of four people in mob attacks in Chikwawa and Nsanje districts over false claims of missing male body parts. The attacks, which occurred on 8 and 9 Ma
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MASO Demands Mindset Change After Mob Killings Over False ‘Missing Body Parts’ Claims

Migration and Society (MASO) has called for an urgent national mindset change campaign following the killing of four people in mob attacks in Chikwawa and Nsanje districts over false claims of missing male body parts. The attacks, which occurred on 8 and 9 May 2026, have drawn strong condemnation from the local NGO, which described […] The post MASO Demands Mindset Change After Mob Killings Over False ‘Missing Body Parts’ Claims appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Wildlife Crime Convict Yinhua’s Corruption Trial Fails to Commence Over Fuel Crisis

The High Court in Lilongwe on Tuesday once again failed to commence the corruption trial involving convicted Chinese wildlife trafficker Lin Yunhua after prison authorities reportedly failed to transport him to court due to logistical challenges linked to th
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Wildlife Crime Convict Yinhua’s Corruption Trial Fails to Commence Over Fuel Crisis

The High Court in Lilongwe on Tuesday once again failed to commence the corruption trial involving convicted Chinese wildlife trafficker Lin Yunhua after prison authorities reportedly failed to transport him to court due to logistical challenges linked to the fuel crisis.   Lin is facing charges of attempting to bribe a magistrate and prison officials […] The post Wildlife Crime Convict Yinhua’s Corruption Trial Fails to Commence Over Fuel Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Bushiri Forgives Sambo, Warns Malawi Over Dangerous Social Media Abuse

Founder of Enlightened Christian Gathering, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, has accepted a public apology from social commentator Peter Sambo, but used the moment to deliver a stern warning to Malawians about the deadly consequences of misinformation, reckless accu
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Bushiri Forgives Sambo, Warns Malawi Over Dangerous Social Media Abuse

Founder of Enlightened Christian Gathering, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, has accepted a public apology from social commentator Peter Sambo, but used the moment to deliver a stern warning to Malawians about the deadly consequences of misinformation, reckless accusations, and social media abuse. In a strongly-worded statement released Monday, Bushiri said he had “completely forgiven” Sambo after […] The post Bushiri Forgives Sambo, Warns Malawi Over Dangerous Social Media Abuse appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vivian Balakrishnan speaks to Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi, invites him to Southeast Asia

Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday (May 11) spoke to his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and discussed the long-term future of the Strait of Hormuz.In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Dr Balakrishnan, who is in on a th
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Vivian Balakrishnan speaks to Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi, invites him to Southeast Asia

Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday (May 11) spoke to his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and discussed the long-term future of the Strait of Hormuz.In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Dr Balakrishnan, who is in on a three-day working visit to Indonesia till Wednesday, said he had a «good candid exchange of views» with Iran's foreign minister.«We shared our views on the long-term future of the Strait of Hormuz. »Singapore's consistent position is that all states should enjoy unimpeded right of transit passage through the straits used for international navigation as set forth by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and customary international law," he added.Dr Balakrishnan also shared Singapore's view that full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is critical to regional stability, global energy security and international trade.

'Closeness of hearts': Vivian Balakrishnan thanks Indonesia for taking 'significant risk' during search for Singaporeans at Mount Dukono

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Balakrishnan on Tuesday (May 12) expressed Singapore's «deepest appreciation» to Indonesian search-and-rescue personnel for taking «significant risks» during their mission to rescue 20 hikers, including
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'Closeness of hearts': Vivian Balakrishnan thanks Indonesia for taking 'significant risk' during search for Singaporeans at Mount Dukono

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Balakrishnan on Tuesday (May 12) expressed Singapore's «deepest appreciation» to Indonesian search-and-rescue personnel for taking «significant risks» during their mission to rescue 20 hikers, including Singaporeans, after the eruption of Mount Dukono on May 8.The search-and-rescue mission later evolved to become a recovery operation after local authorities confirmed that three people had died — an Indonesian woman and two Singaporeans. Timothy Heng, 30, and Shahin Muhrez Abdul Hamid, 27, were found near the summit on Sunday, with their remains recovered the same day.

“People were paying for the view”

Residents of Smyrilshlíð and Haukahlíð plan to file a formal compensation claim against the City of Reykjavík over changes to the zoning plan for the so-called I-lot in the Valshverfi neighborhood in Vatnsmýri. One resident says the city failed buyers w
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“People were paying for the view”

Residents of Smyrilshlíð and Haukahlíð plan to file a formal compensation claim against the City of Reykjavík over changes to the zoning plan for the so-called I-lot in the Valshverfi neighborhood in Vatnsmýri. One resident says the city failed buyers who purchased apartments in the area based on promotional material that did not include development on the lot.

Souveraineté minière : le Gabon acte un tournant historique avec le groupe Eramet.

En marge du Sommet Africa Forward, le Président de la République, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a tenu une rencontre stratégique avec Christel Bories, Présidente-directrice générale du groupe Eramet. En marge du Sommet Africa Forward, le Président de
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Souveraineté minière : le Gabon acte un tournant historique avec le groupe Eramet.

En marge du Sommet Africa Forward, le Président de la République, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a tenu une rencontre stratégique avec Christel Bories, Présidente-directrice générale du groupe Eramet. En marge du Sommet Africa Forward, le Président de la République, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a tenu une rencontre stratégique avec Christel Bories, Présidente-directrice générale du groupe Eramet. Au terme de cet entretien, l'Etat gabonais et le groupe Eramet ont scellé un accord (...) - MINES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Situation around Strait of Hormuz shows importance of protecting sovereignty — MFA

Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Third CIS Department Alexander Sternik emphasized that protection of physical security of heads of state was becoming a special priority these days and required reliable allies
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Situation around Strait of Hormuz shows importance of protecting sovereignty — MFA

Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Third CIS Department Alexander Sternik emphasized that protection of physical security of heads of state was becoming a special priority these days and required reliable allies

Ex-Ukrainian army officers train NATO troops in using drones in Latvia-hosted drills

The newspaper’s correspondent noted that «despite the talk of modernizing, the exercise felt little like the fighting in eastern Ukraine, where drones dominate the skies in such numbers that tanks and artillery can hardly move»
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Ex-Ukrainian army officers train NATO troops in using drones in Latvia-hosted drills

The newspaper’s correspondent noted that «despite the talk of modernizing, the exercise felt little like the fighting in eastern Ukraine, where drones dominate the skies in such numbers that tanks and artillery can hardly move»

Russia's foreign trade surplus in Q1 decreased by 11.92% to $30.3 billion

In the reporting period, exports decreased by $0.1 billion to $97.2 billion, while imports increased by $4 billion to $66.9 billion
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Russia's foreign trade surplus in Q1 decreased by 11.92% to $30.3 billion

In the reporting period, exports decreased by $0.1 billion to $97.2 billion, while imports increased by $4 billion to $66.9 billion

Husband whose wife cut off his penis when he invited a second woman to live with them sues after images of his genitals in a medical bag are leaked

A man who had his penis cut off by his wife after he invited another woman to live with them is taking legal action after images showing his genitals in a medical bag were leaked online. 
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Husband whose wife cut off his penis when he invited a second woman to live with them sues after images of his genitals in a medical bag are leaked

A man who had his penis cut off by his wife after he invited another woman to live with them is taking legal action after images showing his genitals in a medical bag were leaked online. 

Sir Rod Stewart calls Trump a 'little ratbag' as he praises King Charles for putting US President 'in his place'

The singer said: 'Hello Sir. May I say well done in the Americas. You were superb. Absolutely superb. You put that little rat bag in his place.'
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Sir Rod Stewart calls Trump a 'little ratbag' as he praises King Charles for putting US President 'in his place'

The singer said: 'Hello Sir. May I say well done in the Americas. You were superb. Absolutely superb. You put that little rat bag in his place.'

Waitrose to lock champagne in 'smart cabinets' and put joints of meat in 'nets' in bid to stop shoplifting epidemic

A spokesperson for the supermarket said it is 'currently investing in a range of advanced technology, including smart technology, to deter theft'.
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Waitrose to lock champagne in 'smart cabinets' and put joints of meat in 'nets' in bid to stop shoplifting epidemic

A spokesperson for the supermarket said it is 'currently investing in a range of advanced technology, including smart technology, to deter theft'.

Third minister quits over Keir Starmer's leadership as PM is told 'the country has spoken' - live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments as Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure from his Cabinet to step aside following the party's disastrous local election results.
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Third minister quits over Keir Starmer's leadership as PM is told 'the country has spoken' - live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments as Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure from his Cabinet to step aside following the party's disastrous local election results.

Starmer hit with MORE resignations after toe-curling Cabinet where he brushed aside leadership meltdown - and refused to see Streeting

Jess Phillips declared she had lost confidence in the PM as his grip on power loosens further.
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Starmer hit with MORE resignations after toe-curling Cabinet where he brushed aside leadership meltdown - and refused to see Streeting

Jess Phillips declared she had lost confidence in the PM as his grip on power loosens further.

6 taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident along AYE

Six people were taken to hospital after an accident involving three lorries and a motorcycle along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) on Tuesday (May 12) morning.  Videos of the aftermath shared on social media showed a traffic jam building up. At leas
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6 taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident along AYE

Six people were taken to hospital after an accident involving three lorries and a motorcycle along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) on Tuesday (May 12) morning.  Videos of the aftermath shared on social media showed a traffic jam building up. At least three lorries were involved in the accident, with two Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) fire engines at the scene.Police officers and SCDF firefighters were also present. 

ICA officers 'pull apart' modified Malaysia-registered lorry at Tuas Checkpoint; uncover over 2,400 cartons of contraband cigarettes

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers had to «pull apart» a modified Malaysia-registered lorry during an enhanced check at Tuas Checkpoint on April 29.In a video posted on its social media, ICA officers are seen pulling out partitio
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ICA officers 'pull apart' modified Malaysia-registered lorry at Tuas Checkpoint; uncover over 2,400 cartons of contraband cigarettes

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers had to «pull apart» a modified Malaysia-registered lorry during an enhanced check at Tuas Checkpoint on April 29.In a video posted on its social media, ICA officers are seen pulling out partitions from the lorry's rear cargo box. The video also shows what appears to be the modified floorboard being taken apart. As the modified compartments were dismantled, cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes could be seen concealed within them.ICA said its search and examination officers found more than 2,400 cartons and 40 packets of contraband cigarettes.The border authority added that the 49-year-old male Malaysian driver was arrested and the case has been referred to the Singapore Customs for further investigation. 

SPF, banks disrupt over 500 scams; potential losses of over $37 million averted

More than 500 scam attempts were disrupted during a two-month-long joint operation between the police and five banks, preventing potential losses of over $37 million.Police said in a news release on Tuesday (May 12) that they partnered with five banks — DBS
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SPF, banks disrupt over 500 scams; potential losses of over $37 million averted

More than 500 scam attempts were disrupted during a two-month-long joint operation between the police and five banks, preventing potential losses of over $37 million.Police said in a news release on Tuesday (May 12) that they partnered with five banks — DBS, GXS, OCBC, Standard Chartered Bank and UOB — for the operation which began on March 1.This is immediately after it completed another two-month-long operation on Feb 28, disrupting over 300 scam attempts and preventing potential losses of over $24 million.Similar to the earlier operation, the police utilised robotic process automation (RPA) for upstream detection of potential victims.RPA is the technology that enables computer software to emulate and integrate actions typically performed by humans interacting with digital systems. In this instance, the use of RPA allowed them to streamline information exchange, thereby enabling the police to swiftly reach out to potential scam victims through SMS alerts.

Briefing - Private credit: market structure, recent developments, financial stability concerns, and policy implications - 12-05-2026

Against the backdrop of the rapid expansion of private credit and its recent emergence as a source of investor concern, particularly in the United States, understanding the structure and vulnerabilities of private credit markets has important implications fo
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Briefing - Private credit: market structure, recent developments, financial stability concerns, and policy implications - 12-05-2026

Against the backdrop of the rapid expansion of private credit and its recent emergence as a source of investor concern, particularly in the United States, understanding the structure and vulnerabilities of private credit markets has important implications for financial and macroeconomic stability, including in Europe. This briefing provides an overview of the size, growth, and main features of the global private credit market, with a focus on the United States and Europe, and assesses the channels through which risks could affect financial stability. The first part outlines recent developments in private credit, including its growth as a major asset class, investor base, and return profile. The second part assesses key vulnerabilities, including risks, valuation uncertainty, leverage, data gaps, and growing interlinkages with bank and non-bank financial institutions. It also examines sectoral concentration, particularly exposure to software, AI-sensitive borrowers, and AI-related infrastructure financing. Finally, the briefing considers policy implications, highlighting the need to improve transparency, close data gaps, strengthen monitoring of exposures to banking and non-banking financial institutions, and ensure that risks are effectively assessed, priced, and disclosed, while preserving private credit’s role as a source of business financing. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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