Cash-strapped councils are handing out gift cards and fun days to asylum seekers with taxpayer money

The lavish spending, unearthed by Nigel Farage's new 'efficiency' audit, also included thousands of pounds spent on gift cards, Currys and Argos purchases, and takeaways.

History in Combat: the day Russia used a WWII-era weapon in modern warfare

Scots fork out £2.5k for cataract surgery amid an SNP waiting list crisis for eye operations

Thousands hard-pressed Scots are raiding their savings to pay for cataract surgery amid soaring NHS waiting lists, MailOnline can reveal.

Russia's drones and missile barrage targets Ukraine's Lviv

Russia launched a new barrage of drones and missiles in an overnight attack on Ukraine on Saturday (July 12), targeting the west of the country and killing at least two people in the city of Chernivtsi on the border with Romania.

Trump threatens to revoke born-in-USA Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship and calls her ‘Threat to Humanity’

Trump threatens to revoke born-in-USA Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship and calls her ‘Threat to Humanity’ - Comedian O’Donnell moved to Ireland days before Trump took office for second term

Nelson Tasman floods: Civil Defence to assess damage to homes, residents' welfare needs

Powerful floodwaters have displaced families and stunned locals as the Motueka River roared through the valley.

Map reveals Nato's maritime security challenges

The revelation came just before Starmer and Macron signed a historic new defence relationship.

12 Cat Species That Went Extinct Before Humans Arrived

Imagine a world where enormous, saber-toothed felines stalked ancient grasslands, or tiny wildcats crept through primeval forests—long before humans ever set foot on the scene. It’s almost like peeking behind a hidden curtain into a lost feline universe! Some of these mysterious cat species vanished for reasons we’re still unraveling, leaving behind nothing but fossils ... Read more The post 12 Cat Species That Went Extinct Before Humans Arrived appeared first on felinefam.com.

SNP's debt mountain as cost of Holyrood borrowing soars to record £500m a year!

Taxpayers will have to foot the bill for an eye-watering £500 million of debt run up by John Swinney's SNP government, MailOnline can disclose.

Nearly 800 killed near Gaza food distribution sites and aid convoys since late May, says UN

Nearly 800 killed near Gaza food distribution sites and aid convoys since late May, says UN - More than 600 of these deaths were recorded near the Israel-backed GHF aid distribution site

Putin's next target: Decoding Russia's strategic plans

Pro-Trump New Hampshire dad is stuck in Canada after visit. Green card holder’s lived in US since he was 3

Pro-Trump New Hampshire dad is stuck in Canada after visit. Green card holder’s lived in US since he was 3 - Chris Landry, who has been a legal U.S. resident since 1981 when he was 3-years-old, was stopped at the border in Holton, Maine

Bonfires lit across Northern Ireland ahead of Orange Order parade

Eleventh night of bonfires are lit across Northern Ireland ahead of the Orange Order's parade on Saturday. The traditional fires are lit ahead of the main date in the parading calendar of Protestant loyal orders, the Twelfth of July. Previous nights saw effigies of rap group Kneecap as well as Irish and Palestinian flags appear on pyres.

SNP hypocrisy as investment quango hands £18m in grants to arms firms

An SNP quango has handed out £18.4 million to defence firms in the past five years, despite ministers claiming the Scottish Government does not fund companies involved in munitions.

Turkey's leader says PKK disarmament opens 'new page in history' after group lays down arms

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives for a press conference after the plenary session at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

European Foreign Ministers express deep concern over 'deteriorating situation in Georgia'

A joint statement by European foreign ministers came in response to a progress report recently approved by the European Parliament on Georig'as accession process. View on euronews

PKK militants in Iraq begin laying down arms as part of peace process with Turkey

Forces of the regional Kurdish administration secure the area of the Jasana Cave ahead of a symbolic disarmament ceremony by the separatist PKK group in Iraq, 11 July, 2025

Russia's Sergei Lavrov hugs Kim Jong Un as he thanks North Korea for sending troops to Ukraine war

Relations between North Korea and Russia have flourished in recent years with Kim Jong Un suppling troops and ammunition to Ukraine's frontlines in return for economic and military help.

NATO conflict escalates: Member state reacts to Russian attack

Sporting Lisbon president rips into wantaway Viktor Gyokeres and promises disciplinary action

Viktor Gyokeres, 26, failed to report for Sporting Lisbon's pre-season training this week, despite the club having granted him an extended summer break until Saturday, July 12.

War veteran's grandson reunited with medals after theft

A a parcel containing the medals was allegedly stolen from his mailbox.

How cults are made

Cults have been known to hide in the shadowy recesses of society, offering promises of enlightenment and solidarity to the most vulnerable. These promises are certainly compelling, but behind the facade of unity and purpose lies a darker reality–a complex blend of psychological manipulation and control. How do these cults form? What makes them so captivating? And is it possible to escape them? Click through this gallery to find all the answers.

Mexican President Sheinbaum condemns Trump's immigration raids

During a July 11 press conference in Mexico City, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemns US President Donald Trump's immigration raids.

Police arrest Palestine Action supporters on Parliament Square

Met Police arrest Palestine Action supporters gathered on Parliament Square. Police have arrested a further 46 protesters for supporting newly banned terrorist organisation Palestine Action.

Now England must back it up - but pumped-up Wales are on a mission to spoil the party

TARA ANSON-WALSH IN ST GALLEN: England come into Sunday night's clash with Wales on a seven-game win-loss swing. Yo-yoing between resounding wins and scrappy, lifeless defeats.

Labour vows small-boat arrivals 'will get one shot at asylum' as Yvette Cooper doubles down on deal

Home Office sources said that any boat migrant who has been returned to France and then made a crossing again would not be able to apply for asylum.

US citizen beaten to death in West Bank settler attack

US citizen beaten to death in West Bank settler attack - The Israeli military says Israel is investigating the incident

Britain's oldest WW2 veteran dies aged 110: Donald Rose survived D-Day and liberated Belsen

Donald Rose, who died yesterday at 110, was born on Christmas Eve in 1914 and was just 25 when he signed up to fight on the front line in the Second World War.

Russian attack sets Ukraine's western city of Lviv on fire

Russian attack on Ukraine's western city of Lviv causes fires.

Sadiq Khan accused of waging a new war on motorists after confidential TfL documents leaked on tube

In an extraordinary leak, a local government official was photographed on the Tube reading a confidential Transport for London (TfL) document that listed a string of anti-car proposals.

Latest news bulletin | July 12th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. View on euronews

Top civil servants can now earn up to £174,000 without approval from ministers

Under new Civil Service guidance on 'pay control', only earnings above £174,000 - and bonuses over £25,000 - must be signed off, a hike from £150,000 and £17,500 respectively.

US to send more weapons to support Ukraine in its war with Russia

President Trump said the US was on the verge of heeding Volodymyr Zelensky 's request for more firepower to stop the war.

Unite boss calls Angela Rayner 'despicable' in Birmingham bin strike row

In the latest deepening of the rift between Labour and Unite, the union's boss Sharon Graham issued a barbed broadside at Ms Rayner, claiming she had acted in a 'despicable way'.

UN refugee agency tries to help millions of displaced Ukrainians stay close to home

Russia recently intensified a series of long-range Shahed drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which often also include ballistic and cruise missiles as well as powerful glide bombs. View on euronews

Three stand-out players in Ireland’s record-breaking demolition of Portugal

In what was a damp squib of a test match Ireland came out of the gates firing and blazed Portugal apart in a 106-7 win in Lisbon. Stuart McCloskey got the try-scoring underway after less than a minute as there were eight first half tries. Debutants Shayne Bolton and Hugh Gavin both scored twice with […]

How France and UK’s new nuclear pact helps to deter Putin from attacking Europe

Britain and France are deepening their nuclear weapons co-operation to respond jointly should European allies come under 'extreme' threat

More than 70 Palestine Action supporters arrested under terror laws

The protests took place in cities across the UK after police reiterated that showing support for the group was a criminal offence

Russian Missiles Almost Take Down Passenger Jet: “We’re Under Fire”

The crew pleaded for the fire to stop.

Jeremy Corbyn to launch new leftwing party in the UK

10 Nations Where Criticizing the Government Can Land You in Prison

10 Nations Where Criticizing the Government Can Land You in Prison

Reward for information leading to sea lion killer in The Catlins now at $50k

The Sea Lion Trust hopes the reward will help bring justice for the three sea lions.

5 Countries Where Political Opposition Doesn't Exist—Because It's Banned

5 Countries Where Political Opposition Doesn't Exist—Because It's Banned

Portugal's parliament reclassifies rape as public crime bringing it in line with Europe

Several Socialist Party (PS) MPs voted in favour of the reclassification, despite their party's official abstention on some proposals. View on euronews

The House: The other MPs at Youth Parliament

Despite being a non-sitting week last week, Parliament was brimming with political intrigue and drama between MPs - just not bona fide ones.

SH1 closed by crash near Moeraki Boulders

State Highway One has been closed by a serious crash near the Moeraki Boulders, south of Hampden.

200 nursery children found to have lead in their blood

The cook was caught by a surveillance camera in a kitchen in the northern Gansu province adding the colorant to a meal in order to boost its appearance.

Peeni Henare to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Labour

The by-election was sparked by the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp.

Boeing settles with a man whose family died in a 737 Max crash

Boeing settles with a man whose family died in a 737 Max crash - Paul Njoroge’s wife and three children were killed in a deadly 2019 plane crash in Ethiopia

11 Formidable Cold War Carrier Aircraft

11 Formidable Cold War Carrier Aircraft