According to the latest annual report, Scott Mills earned between £355,000 and £359,999 for his previous Radio 2 role and his initial months on the Breakfast Show until April 2025. His full salary for the Breakfast Show is expected to be higher, with the next BBC Annual Report likely to reveal the complete figure. Mills continues to host the UK’s most listened-to breakfast show, reaching 6.5 million listeners in February, and has recently expanded his media presence through television appearances, a new podcast series, and continued charity work with the MS Society and Neuroblastoma UK.
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Israel’s parliament has passed a law establishing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks deemed acts of terrorism. This controversial legislation, criticized by European nations and human rights groups as discriminatory, allows for capital punishment without a unanimous decision and empowers military courts in the occupied West Bank to impose sentences. The law, which also outlines stringent conditions for those sentenced, could face review by Israel’s supreme court.
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An Iranian missile strike or debris from an intercepted projectile has hit the ADAMA chemical plant in southern Israel, causing a significant fire in the Ne’ot Hovav industrial area. While no injuries were reported, the incident highlights the vulnerability of critical industrial infrastructure to escalating geopolitical conflicts and raises concerns about chemical safety and global agricultural supply chains. The attack underscores the complex risks associated with modern missile defense, as even intercepted projectiles can lead to dangerous debris falling on industrial zones. This event further intensifies regional tensions and signals the potential for broader impacts on civilian populations and global markets.
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A Mexican immigrant has tragically died while in U.S. immigration custody, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirming the death as the fourteenth in 2026. Jose Guadalupe Ramos, who was being held at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, was discovered by security staff in his bunk, reportedly unconscious and unresponsive. On-site medical personnel were immediately called, and he was transferred to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased, according to an ICE press release.
This latest death in custody brings the grim total for 2026 to at least fourteen, a figure that is raising serious concerns about the conditions and oversight within ICE detention facilities.… Continue reading
The United States and Israel’s attack on Iran in 2026, driven by President Trump’s desire to settle old scores rather than address current threats, appears anachronistic, supported by older generations but unpopular with younger cohorts. This war exposes the US’s overstretched military and strategic indiscipline, potentially signaling a shift away from Middle East policing. Despite potential hopes for this conflict to be a turning point, the US remains powerful and the war could lead to deeper entanglement in the region, with Gulf partners seeking stronger defense commitments. Ultimately, preventing future wars requires public action against warmakers and a cessation of US entanglement in the Middle East.
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At Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde, Texas, a 15-year-old student fatally shot a teacher before taking his own life. Authorities confirmed that no other injuries were reported in the incident, which prompted an immediate lockdown of the school. The motive behind the shooting remains undetermined, and the condition of the injured teacher, who was transported to a San Antonio hospital, has not been updated.
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Despite the extensive damage and injuries sustained by 140 police officers during the Capitol riot, some demonstrators are now suing, alleging they were met with excessive force and struck with billy clubs, resulting in injuries such as chemical burns and concussive trauma. These plaintiffs claim they were peaceful before police intervention and were not given warnings. The article notes that these lawsuits are particularly striking given the violence of the insurrectionists, including deaths and subsequent suicides among officers, and that many rioters, some with ties to extremist groups, were pardoned by the former president, who faces no legal repercussions for his alleged incitement.
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President Trump has once again issued a stern warning to Iran, urging them to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This latest pronouncement, echoing similar sentiments expressed previously, highlights a persistent tension surrounding this vital waterway and Iran’s role in its accessibility.
The core of the situation seems to revolve around the perception that the Strait was open before current escalations, suggesting that the very actions taken to secure it may have inadvertently led to its closure. This raises questions about the effectiveness and intended outcomes of these aggressive stances.
Iran’s response has been characterized by a consistent denial of compliance with these demands.… Continue reading
A high-ranking UN diplomat has resigned, alleging that the international organization is preparing for the potential use of nuclear weapons against Iran. The diplomat claims senior UN leadership is suppressing dissent and engaging in a misinformation campaign to create a pro-war sentiment, particularly concerning Iran’s nuclear capabilities. He views his resignation as a whistleblowing action to prevent a catastrophic outcome, asserting that attempts to offer alternative perspectives were met with threats and professional isolation. The diplomat urges public action to protest against what he describes as a crime against humanity.
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The Republican party is reportedly considering significant cuts to federal health spending as a means to finance a substantial budget bill, potentially amounting to as much as $200 billion. This funding is earmarked for a burgeoning conflict with Iran and for enhanced immigration enforcement efforts. This proposed reallocation of resources has ignited a firestorm of public reaction, highlighting a perceived stark contrast between priorities: potentially sacrificing domestic health well-being for military expenditure and border security.
This strategy, if enacted, would mean a reduction in healthcare services or increased costs for Americans, all to fund an war that many find unpopular. The idea of further diminishing healthcare access, especially after previous actions seen as detrimental to social safety nets, is being met with widespread disbelief and anger.… Continue reading
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