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‘I made the biggest mistake’: the young Yemeni men lured into the Russian army with empty promises

‘I made the biggest mistake’: the young Yemeni men lured into the Russian army with empty promises

The offer of thousands of dollars a month was hard to refuse for those living in poverty in a war-torn country. But while some Yemenis have died on the frontline, others are now prisoners of war The first time I heard Hussein’s mother’s voice, it wasn’t anger that came through the phone, it was exhaustion. “There are rumours that he burned to death,” she said to me. “How do you think that makes me feel as a mother? Where are you, Hussein? I’m looking for you. Please my daughter, help me.” Continue reading...

Lloyds questioned by watchdog over use of staff banking data in pay talks

Lloyds questioned by watchdog over use of staff banking data in pay talks

ICO says it is making inquiries with banking group over data privacy after it accessed 30,000 staff accounts The information watchdog is questioning Lloyds Banking Group over a potential breach of privacy rules after it accessed data from 30,000 staff bank accounts during union pay talks last year. Lloyds – which owns the Halifax and Bank of Scotland brands – used aggregated salary, spending and savings data as part of a presentation to staff union representatives, which suggested that its lowest-paid staff had been in a better financial position than the wider population in recent years. Continue reading...

The best Apple Watches in 2026: what’s worth buying and what’s not, according to our expert

The best Apple Watches in 2026: what’s worth buying and what’s not, according to our expert

There’s no need to buy new – unless your model’s ready for retirement. Our technology expert compares the top Apple smartwatches available right now • The best running watches – tested The best Apple Watch may be the one already on your wrist. Each generation of Apple’s smartwatch is fairly iterative, with most of the best features added via software updates, which means there’s no need to buy a new device each year. That said, if your watch has seen better days, or it’s stopped receiving updates, then your best options are set out below. Best Apple Watch for most people: SE 3 Best mid-range Apple Watch: Series 11 Continue reading...

This ICE officer’s reaction to his most unfortunate accident is making everybody’s day so much better

This ICE officer’s reaction to his most unfortunate accident is making everybody’s day so much better

Everyone’s talking ICE after the fatal shooting of Minnesota mum Renee Good with a sense of grim anticipation about where such appalling scenes might be echoed next. On an entirely different level, there was also this, an ICE agent coming up against his nemesis – also ice, it turns out – on the streets of […] The post This ICE officer’s reaction to his most unfortunate accident is making everybody’s day so much better appeared first on The Poke .

‘We have nothing to lose’: Why brave Iran rebels have finally had enough of Ayatollah as evil regime stands on the brink

‘We have nothing to lose’: Why brave Iran rebels have finally had enough of Ayatollah as evil regime stands on the brink

FEARLESS Iranians leading protests have told The Sun they would rather die than let the Ayatollah's regime survive. On the streets of Iran, the drums of rebellion are beating hard - fuelled by a population pushed to the brink. Even in traditionally loyal areas such as Bazaar, everyday Iranians have been facing off with unforgiving security...