The strange circumstances surrounding the fatal late-night shooting of a police superintendent, allegedly by the daughter-in-law of a UK billionaire with whom he was ‘watching the moon’, have caught the imagination of people across the world, but on this beautiful tropical island, the bizarre and the brutal are never too …
Read More »Prisoners on our island: The UK is moving far too slowly with opening up international travel
When the ‘stay at home’ lockdown rules were removed in the UK in March, it was made illegal to travel abroad without ‘good reason’, with travellers facing fines of up to £5,000 if they do so. This ban is due to end on May 17 as the next stage in …
Read More »US pledges ‘rock-solid’ commitment to Taiwan’s defense after island reports incursion of Chinese bombers & fighter jets
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price demanded that Beijing “cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan,” and engage in “meaningful dialogue” with Taipei instead. “We will continue to assist Taiwan in maintaining a sufficient self-defense capability,” the statement said. “Our commitment to Taiwan is rock-solid and contributes to …
Read More »Return to UFC Fight Island: Can Dana White twist Khabib’s arm – and will we see fireworks if Russian champ & McGregor cross paths?
The latest Fight Island extravaganza gets underway with the card headlined by Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar on January 16, followed by a Fight Night show topped by the welterweight contest between Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny on Wednesday, January 20. The action in Abu Dhabi culminates with the eagerly-awaited …
Read More »Police swarmed Staten Island bar to arrest owner while NYC’s murder rate soars. The city’s priorities are dangerously skewed
Dozens of sheriff’s deputies stood guard outside Staten Island bar Mac’s Public House on Wednesday as co-owner Danny Presti returned to his business after spending the night in jail, reportedly for trespassing on his own property. As New York City crime hits heights unseen in years, state authorities saw fit …
Read More »At least 3 dead in Italy’s Sardinia as island is hit by severe flooding (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Shocking footage has been posted by residents of the town of Bitti located in Sardinia’s Nuoro province. Roaring floods of mud and water can be seen rushing through the narrow streets of the town, carrying loads of floating debris with them. After the flood, the town’s streets could be seen …
Read More »Taiwan to start building new submarines next week as island prepares self-defense amid tensions with China
The project will include eight submarines and will strengthen the island’s defenses, according to presidential office spokesman Xavier Chang. “This represents a new milestone in the national submarine manufacturing plan,” Chang said. President Tsai Ing-wen will attend a ceremony next Tuesday to kick off the work. The program is part …
Read More »Staten Island GOP claims it fundraised some $16,000 off TikTokers registering to open-air rally to spite Trump supporters
Staten Island GOP chairman Brendan Lantry told the New York Post on Saturday, that the webpage where those willing could sign up for the “TRiUMPh Rally”, billed as a free event, was overwhelmed by thousands of users with suspicious names such as “F**k you Trump” and “Ivana Punchyou” ahead of …
Read More »“Island FORTS” daughter of Sergei Shoigu spent 114 million rubles
Expenses of the Fund “Island FORTS”, which is supervised by the daughter of defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Ksenia, for 2019 totaled 113.6 million rubles. This is stated in the published on the website of the Ministry of justice statements of the Fund, drew attention to the “Open media”. “Island FORTS” …
Read More »Scam of the century Park “elk island”: the cuts under the guise of “extensions”
The draft resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation on the Park “elk island” an attractive title: “expanding the national Park”. The reverse side of the problem is: under construction understudy schelkovskogo and a shopping Mall from the national Park “cut off” around 140 hectares of land. Irina Mishina …
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