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Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Six horrors faced by Brit women locked up abroad accused of being 'drug mules'
Bella May Culley, 18, Charlotte May Lee, 21, and Isabella Daggett, 21, all face miserable conditions while locked up abroad - including 'degrading' inspections, packed cells and rabies-infected rats Three young British women are currently banged up abroad after being accused of drug offences - and all of them face horrific conditions while behind bars. Bella May Culley, 18, Charlotte May Lee, 21, and Isabella Daggett, 21, are all looking at lengthy sentences in 'rotting' foreign prisons if convicted. With all the women yet to learn their fate, they are currently being held in detention facilities where living conditions are far worse than what they would expect back in the UK - and face unique challenges while their loved ones worry for them at home. All three women deny the allegation. Freezing, overcrowded cells with no tampons Bella May Culley, from Billingham, County Durham, is accused of carrying about 14kg of cannabis and around 2kg of hashish into Georgia. She was caught at Tbilisi Airport days after her family reported her missing in Thailand. The 18-year-old, who has appeared in court for initial hearings, could be given life in prison if found guilty. Currently, the pregnant teenager shares a cell with two other detainees in the Women's Penitentiary Number Five in Georgia, close to the Russian border. Inspections have repeatedly uncovered serious problems with conditions inside the prison, including freezing cold cells with no access to drinking water or sanitary products In 2015 and again in 2023 reports found prisoners were not given tampons or sanitary towels, forcing those unable to buy them to resort to unhygienic alternatives. It stressed the need for "special attention" to ensure foreign detainees received hygiene products, as they had less family contact and fewer parcel deliveries than local inmates. 'Degrading' inspections There have also been concerns raised about 'degrading' treatment of inmates at the prison where Bella is being held. One report told how new inmates are "inspected naked and are requested to squat", a procedure described as "especially humiliating and intensive during an inmate's menstrual cycle." 'Hasn't had a shower for a month' Isabella Daggett, from Leeds, was arrested just five weeks after moving to start a new job in the United Arab Emirates. The 21-year-old's family insist she was taken by police simply for being "in the wrong place at the wrong time" and has never used drugs. The family also claim she has not been allowed to have a shower or even change her clothes in months after being banged up in a prison in March. They said: "She has had nothing. Women get treated far worse than male prisoners, who get to go outside, they get sports, a PlayStation and a television - Bella has nothing." 'No medical treatment' despite pregnancy Bellay May Culley's lawyers claim that she is pregnant - and say that she has not been given the medical attention she needs while in detention. Her solicitor Mariam Kublashvili said: "She is pregnant and needs medical care which she complained she wasn't getting – there were no tests or checks or medical examinations done, she told me. She said she asked for a doctor, but the doctor wasn't speaking English and they couldn't understand each other." Maggots found in food Charlotte May Lee was arrested for allegedly attempting to take £1.2m worth of the synthetic drug Kush into Sri Lanka on May 12. She is being held at Negombo Prison, located just north of the capital of Colombo, which has as a described as a "hell" for female inmates in particular. Maggots have reportedly been found in food, and rats have been scuttling around extremely overcrowded cells. Rabies-infected rats In one frightening account of the conditions Charlotte faces in the facility, a female prisoner previously said: "We are treated as far less than human. About 150 of us sleep in a cell designed for 75 people. "An open drain infested with rats runs the perimeter of the room. Recently, one of the inmates was bitten and had to be rushed to the hospital for an anti-rabies shot."
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Emmerdale's Ned Porteous drops huge clue about Joe Tate's fate in deadly whodunnit
Emmerdale's Joe Tate actor Ned Porteous has told The Mirror all about his character's fate as he takes centre stage in a revenge-fuelled whodunnit this week on the ITV soap There's deadly scenes ahead for Joe Tate on Emmerdale, and actor Ned Porteous has spilled all on the revenge aimed at his villainous character. Details are being kept under wraps on the specifics, but there's unmissable episodes set to air this week. With Joe creating a number of enemies and his cruel actions and sick lies finally out in the open, it's only a matter of time before one of those people he's wronged takes a brutal revenge on him. With soap boss Laura Shaw teasing "brilliant" twists and turns and likening the plot to a past stunt on the show, it's safe to say fans won't be disappointed. But does the brutal twist lead to the death and final comeuppance of villain Joe? He's stolen his own uncle's kidney in a stabbing set-up, embarked on an affair with a married woman and even drugged his brother Noah Dingle, leading to a deadly car crash that claimed the lives of three village residents. He gets a taste of his own medicine though and it could prove fatal. Teasing his future on the show, Joe actor Ned dropped some huge hints about the baddie's fate and what could lie ahead if he survives. Teasing Joe could retaliate against his attacker in his own plan of payback, Ned suggested it might not be all over just yet. Ned spilled to The Mirror and other press: "Somebody's always got it in for Joe, he doesn't have the easiest life. But then he kind of asks for it, I suppose. "I think there's a more tactful way to go around doing what he has to do. He's put in quite tricky positions and you have to find a reason for motivating your character for what he's doing." On whether the attack will lead to Joe taking revenge if he survives the ordeal, Ned said: "I'm sure he will. There will be some sort of vengeance. It's not a nice thing to be pushed out of a window so I'm sure he's quite miffed about that." With this teasing a survival for the character amid death fears from fans, he also addressed whether there was any redemption for Joe. He said: "Oh god! I'm not sure there's too much charm and charisma you can give someone to get them to forgive you for all that. I'd like to think so." Ned had no idea the deadly whodunnit was coming when he returned to the ITV soap in a major Christmas twist in December. While he knew about Joe's grim actions including the organ theft and other twists, bosses kept back the fact he could be leaving very soon. He explained: "This particular storyline I didn't know much about, it wasn't part of the overriding arc when I came back to the show. There will be a similar hijink-type storyline around the corner that keeps it interesting and fresh. Or hopefully anyway." Once he knew the truth and found out who the culprit was, actor Ned found it very difficult to keep quiet. He confessed: "It was really, really hard. We filmed all of this two months ago and during that time we've been trying to create the whole tree of new interesting storylines and possible 'whodunnits'. "It's always a game of 'What do people know? What are we allowed to say?' and I'm really bad with that. When you've managed to p**s off everyone in the village it makes for a very interesting 'whodunnit' storyline."
Rakyat Post
24-04-2025
- General
- Rakyat Post
KL Man Saves RM20 Daily In Mooncake Box For Years & Collected Over RM10k
Subscribe to our FREE Saving money is a slow process and can be especially hard when everything seems to get more expensive these days. However, the effort and patience is worth it. A local massage therapist shared on Facebook how his efforts to save petty cash each year paid off. He said he keeps every RM20 note he receives into a mooncake box and managed to save over RM10,000 after being consistent with saving for three to four years. He shared that he feels a sense of accomplishment every time he opens the box. Talking to There's a sweet reason why he started saving diligently. He said the money saved is to fund his and his mother's holidays. He wanted to thank her for everything she has done for him. In the comments, people praised his efforts with some joking how he managed to save and yet eat so much. He jokingly replied that his muscles needed to ''eat.'' Some shared how they have also started saving cash over the years and their efforts were fruitful. A user noted that saving cash notes was much easier than trying to save in e-wallets while another person said they learned how to save cash notes from their mother. Others shared that they were inspired to start saving their petty cash today after seeing everyone's comments. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Daily News Egypt
18-04-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
LMD Launches Landmark 150-Acre Mixed-Use Development in West Cairo
Landmark Developments (LMD), a leading real estate developer in Egypt, has announced its official expansion into West Cairo with the launch of a major new 150-acre mixed-use development. The project blends residential and commercial components, positioning itself as a future-ready urban community designed to meet the growing demand for integrated living spaces. Strategically located for maximum accessibility, the development reflects LMD's commitment to creating dynamic environments that merge comfort, convenience, and innovation. The project will feature a balanced mix of residential units and commercial zones, tailored to meet the evolving needs of residents and businesses alike. 'Following our exceptional success in New Cairo and the North Coast, we're excited to bring our vision to West Cairo, an area with great potential and growing demand,' said Eng. Amr Sultan, Founder and CEO of LMD. 'At LMD, our vision extends far beyond transforming physical spaces into thriving communities. We strive to create environments that elevate living standards, offering endless possibilities while prioritizing safety, comfort, and luxury, all in one place.' The development is being executed in collaboration with top-tier architects, engineers, and strategic partners, ensuring meticulous attention to detail, sustainable design, and high-quality infrastructure. This expansion builds on LMD's strong portfolio, which includes prominent projects such as Stei8ht, 3sixty, There, One Ninety, W The Residences Cairo, and Zoya on the North Coast. The West Cairo venture forms part of the company's broader strategy to redefine urban living and strengthen its presence in key growth markets across Egypt. With the new West Cairo development, LMD reinforces its reputation for delivering forward-looking communities that seamlessly integrate residential, commercial, and lifestyle components.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Thousands demonstrating in Lansing, Detroit and other cities among US protests opposing Trump agenda
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Attorney General Dana Nessel warned thousands of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Saturday that President Donald Trump could pose the type of domestic threat warned about in the oath of office administered to elected officials and service members in the United States, predicting that he would order military action against dissidents. Nessel was speaking during a 'Hands Off!' protest organized by the 50501 Movement and various statewide groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LGBTQ+ advocates, veterans, and fair-elections activists. It was one of 55 rallies planned to take place in Michigan at the same time as more than 1,000 protests nationwide. Rallies in Michigan were also organized in cities including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Traverse City and Marquette. Nessel offered a stark warning to the protesters, predicting that Trump would order the U.S. military to target citizens who speak out against the administration. 'We will not capitulate. We will not act as appeasers. We will not bow down,' Nessel said. 'And when Trump invariably invokes the Insurrection Act and commands the National Guard and the military to train their weapons upon us, we will let them know that when they took an oath to defend the United States against enemies, both foreign and domestic, that means Donald Trump and his accomplices, not all of us.' The Democratic attorney general said that the United States is already 'in the midst of a constitutional crisis' as Trump 'has been thumbing his nose at the courts, disparaging judges and their rulings and completely violating court orders.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX 'Trump and his lawless, corrupt and chaotic administration can ignore court orders, but they cannot ignore all of us,' Nessel said. 'This is our state, our country, our democracy, and we will not relinquish it to a wannabe dictator, tyrant king.' Nessel said she began suing the Trump administration on his second day back in office, and vowed to continue suing him 'each and every damn time he violates the law and injures our state.' 'Donald Trump seems to believe that he has a mandate to cripple our nation, violate the law and throw out the Constitution, because he won this state by 80,000 votes,' Nessel said. 'I want to say that I won this state by 370,000 votes, and unlike Donald Trump, when I swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution, I actually read it, and I definitely meant it.' Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie, who is running for secretary of state as a Democrat, pointed to Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election as an example of the threat he poses, noting that Trump has been talking about seeking a third term—which he has no constitutional power to do. 'There is nothing that will stop Donald Trump from trying to destroy this country for his own personal gain, and he's at it again,' Edevbie said. 'We're going to either stand up and fight, or we're going to let Trump become a dictator and a king.' Edevbie noted that Michigan voters have approved numerous changes to the state's election laws in recent elections, with ballot proposals passing by wide margins of support. 'When we rise above the lies, when we rise above the bulls—t, when we rise above misinformation, we win,' Edevbie said. The rallies taking place throughout the country Saturday were meant to oppose Trump and Elon Musk's sweeping changes to the federal government, which include 'everything they can get their hands on,' according to a statement from organizers. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, who announced a campaign for governor last month, said that while there are areas where government can be more efficient, the Trump administration does not have the mindset to propose real solutions. 'I'm tired of people who claim they serve but only serve themselves,' Gilchrist said. 'I'm tired of an administration that wakes up and, before they eat breakfast, they figure out who they can fire, they figure out whose healthcare they can strip, they figure out what veteran can't get their benefits, and they figure out who doesn't get their Social Security.' Former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow said that the Trump administration is 'embracing an agenda of revenge, racism, power and greed.' Gilchrist estimated that there were more than 7,000 people in attendance at the rally, making it one of the largest since Trump took office in January. Former Wayne County Health Director Abdul El-Sayed, who resigned from his position earlier this week to explore a possible campaign for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, called back to his standard stump speech when he was a candidate in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018. 'I ran on this idea that Donald Trump wasn't himself the disease, he was the worst symptom of the disease. And unless we were willing to take on the symptom and the disease, that that symptom would come back,' El-Sayed said. 'And I hate to say it, we did do something about the symptom, but guess what? Disease came roaring back. And that's what we're living through right now.' El-Sayed said his parents immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt, adding, 'I love immigrants. But there's just this one that I got some issues with,' referring to Musk. 'That boy came over here, he took billions of dollars of our government money to support companies that he didn't even start, and now he wants to kill government for the rest of us,' El-Sayed said. 'You know how many times I've been told to go back to my country? I was born and raised here. Elon can go on and go back to his country.' Meanwhile, more than 2,000 people gathered in Midtown Detroit on Saturday for a protest organized by the Hands Off! Detroit Fights Back coalition. The marchers chanted 'Show me what democracy looks like. This is what democracy looks like' as they started at the Detroit Institute of Arts and ended near Little Caesars Arena, walking a three-mile route through the city. The group criticized President Donald Trump, as well as billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk, accusing them of harming public services, workers' rights, and data privacy. 'Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. Detroit is fighting back!' the coalition said in a press release. 'They're taking everything they can get their hands on… and daring the world to stop them.' Organizers said the protest was part of a larger movement to resist policies they see as a threat to democracy and working-class communities. Demonstrators at the "Hands Off" protest in Detroit on April 5, 2025. Photo by Jackson Coleman Demonstrators at the "Hands Off" protest in Detroit on April 5, 2025. Photo by Jackson Coleman Demonstrators at the "Hands Off" protest in Detroit on April 5, 2025. Photo by Jackson Coleman Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Former Wayne County Health Director Abdul El-Sayed speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan state Rep. Carrie Rheingans, D-Ann Arbor, speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan state Rep. Carrie Rheingans, D-Ann Arbor, speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Former Wayne County Health Director Abdul El-Sayed speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Local musicians perform the audience during a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) An attendee of a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, holds a sign that reads "Devour Feculence Donald," a reference to the hit television series "Severance." (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Some attendees of a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, dressed as handmaids from the Margaret Atwood novel "The Handmaid's Tale." (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Some attendees of a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, dressed as handmaids from the Margaret Atwood novel "The Handmaid's Tale." (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan state Rep. Julie Brixie, D-Okemos, speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Some attendees of a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, dressed as handmaids from the Margaret Atwood novel "The Handmaid's Tale." (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Some attendees of a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, held penguin stuffed animals, a reference to tariffs placed on the Heard and McDonald Islands, which are populated by penguins and seals. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Former Wayne County Health Director Abdul El-Sayed speaks at a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Local musicians perform the audience during a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Thousands turned out for a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Local musicians perform the audience during a "Hands Off" protest at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on April 5, 2025, which took place in tandem with hundreds of rallies across the country. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance)
