‘Hope it’s not a nuclear launch code’: US Strategic Command posts gibberish tweet before quickly deleting it sparking hacking fears and a deluge of mocking responses At around 8pm last night the military arm, which is responsible for protecting the United States from nuclear strikes, tweeted: ‘;l;;gmlxzssaw’ It sparked a lively debate over whether the … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon was tonight dramatically cleared by a QC of breaking the ministerial code over the Alex Salmond case. James Hamilton QC said the First minister had not breached the rules in any of the respects he investigated. ‘I am of the opinion that the First Minister did not breach the provisions of the Ministerial Code … Read more
The sickening message allegedly sent by a rookie policeman joking about Sarah Everard’s murder emerged yesterday. The probationary officer, aged around 22, is said to have sent the ‘meme’ – a shared joke image – to seven colleagues as he manned a cordon in woods near Ashford, Kent, where the 33-year-old’s body was found. It shows … Read more
Line Of Duty fans have unearthed a collection of cryptic clues after the BBC released a full-length trailer for series six on Tuesday. The gripping Jed Mercurio police series returns on Sunday March 21 and eagle-eyed viewers have already shared their theories ahead of the start date. Taking to Twitter and Reddit on Tuesday, after the action-packed … Read more
Bristol secondary school adopts ‘black hair code’ that allows pupils to wear afros, braids and cornrows Bristol Brunel Academy introduces the ‘Halo Code’ to encourage black hairstyles The 1,100-pupil school wants to ‘create a future without hair discrimination’ Companies including Unilever and Marks & Spencer have backed the Halo Code By Luke May For Mailonline … Read more
Popular Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague broke advertising codes last year after running a competition on social media, the official watchdog has ruled. The influencer was subject to backlash after she entered just 25 of the two million names that took part in the competition into a random generator to find a winner. This is … Read more
The Scottish Tories accused Nicola Sturgeon of breaching the ministerial code up to 38 times in the Alex Salmond row as the Lord Advocate faces a grilling today – and key legal advice is set to be published. The heat was turned up again on the SNP leader ahead of her crucial evidence session tomorrow … Read more
Rules of ‘dangerous’ smart motorways will be included in the Highway Code so drivers have better understanding of how they work Road bosses announced plans to include smart motorways in the Highway Code It was a move ordered by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps last year But relatives of those killed on controversial routes branded it ‘too … Read more
The Australian government has been accused of backing down to Mark Zuckerberg by watering down new laws to regulate big tech in response to Facebook’s news ban. Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young roasted Treasurer Josh Fryderberg, telling Parliament: ‘The government has buckled here. ‘You’ve blinked, you weakened the power the minister has because Facebook bullied you. … Read more
This might sound funny to some, but for me, tidying and organising has become my form of meditation. Honestly, if I go to a spa, or someone says you’ve got to try this calming meditation — blah, blah, blah — I just can’t lie there and think of nothing. I find it absolutely impossible. I … Read more