The Metropolitan Police’s head negotiator who helped the SAS save the lives of 19 hostages during the Iranian Embassy siege of 1980 has died. Chief Superintendent Max Vernon, who is believed to have been 85, was part of a six-man team charged with negotiating with six armed terrorists who besieged the diplomatic building in South … Read more
The Metropolitan Police’s head negotiator who helped the SAS save the lives of 19 hostages during the Iranian Embassy siege of 1980 has died. Chief Superintendant Max Vernon was part of a six-man team charged with negotiating with six armed terrorists who besieged the diplomatic building in South Kensington, West London and took 26 people … Read more
A terminally ill doctor who murdered a pediatrician in Texas has been pictured, as a vigil was held in Austin to celebrate the life of a mother-of-three who ‘radiated light, love and joy’. Dr Katherine Lindley Dodson, 43, was shot and killed by Bharat Narumanchi on Tuesday at Children’s Medical Group in Austin, Texas. A … Read more
A hero Indian chef who helped save the lives of scores of guests at his hotel during the 2008 Mumbai attacks has described the awful moment he was first told about a shooting – only to think it was a film shooting. Hemant Oberoi and his staff formed a human barrier to shield their guests … Read more
Prosecutors believe the MAGA mob rioters who stormed the US Capitol last week planned to ‘assassinate elected officials’ – as it’s alleged that a retired Air Force officer carried plastic zip-tie handcuffs because he intended ‘to take hostages’. Claims that some rioters intended to assassinate elected officials have now been made by federal prosecutors in … Read more
Rep. Pramila Jayapal has become the second Democratic congresswoman to test positive for COVID-19 after being forced to shelter in a secure room with maskless Republicans during last Wednesday’s siege of the Capitol. Jayapal, who represents Washington’s 7th Congressional District, revealed her diagnosis in a tweet on Monday night, blaming her political adversaries for the … Read more
The Smithsonian is collecting trash and debris from the Capitol siege to preserve as artifacts to show the ‘fragility of the US democracy’ The National Museum of History has already sent a curator out to collect items to preserve Museum director Anthea M. Hartig released a statement on Friday stating that the election offered ‘remarkable instances … Read more
At the centre, several breeds of dog bound from their beds vying for attention – golden labradors and chow chows, popular for their teddy-bear looks. Staff say that dogs shipped here solo are the most pitiful, peeking timidly from their cages and less trusting of humans Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, … Read more
Notorious British terrorist Jihadi Sid ‘died with his wife during siege of ISIS stronghold in Syria’, new book claims Former bouncy castle salesman Jihadi Sid is believed to have been killed in Syria Siddartha Dhar died died during siege of Raqqa in June 2017, claims new book He converted to Islam after falling under spell of hate … Read more
A visibly-moved Donald Trump was presented with a statue by the City of New York Police Benevolent Association on Friday, after he told the cheering officers that he would restore their ‘dignity’ and fight the Democrats’ ‘left-wing war on cops’. Trump accused Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris of having ‘a pro-crime agenda,’ … Read more